Hotel location
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is in Downtown Seattle, which can affect airport timing, late arrivals, and cruise or downtown connections.
Downtown city stay · Downtown Seattle
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle
4.0454 reviewsA polished downtown Seattle option for central stays, events, and airport pickups that end near the financial district.
- Good for
- Business trips, Convention stays
- From Seatac Airport
- 14.7 mi · about 27 min
- Airport shuttle
- None
About 8 min walk to the Convention Center (Arch). Your dates overlap a big week there: Nov 19-21, Pacific Marine Expo 2026 and 1 more, 11,800 visitors expected, by the Convention Center's own calendar. Rooms close by fill first, so book soon. What's on
Busy around here Sun, Nov 22: JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP at Paramount Theatre (2 shows) + NUTCRACKER! Magical Christmas Ballet at Moore Theatre (2 shows) + 1 more. Nearby rooms go first then: book early.
Rooms at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle
Prices are the total for your stay, taxes included. Add your airport ride to the same trip after you book.
Renting a car for your stay at Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle?
Count the whole cost: the daily rate, taxes and airport fees, and parking at your hotel every night.
Nights in town
3 nights
Staying in
Downtown Seattle
- Rental, 3 days
- $255
- Taxes and airport fees (estimate)
- $113
- Hotel parking, 3 nights
- $150
- Rental car, before gas
- $518
- Private ride, airport to Downtown Seattle and back
- $140.68
The ride is $377 less
Rental rate and fees are typical for SEA as of October 2026; change them to match your quote. Ride is two typical sedan fares of $70.34 (tax and fees included), an estimate and not a quote; your exact fare is shown before you book. Planning day trips out of the city? A rental usually earns its keep then.
Rental links open a booking partner in a new tab; Seatac Co may earn a commission.
Your stay
About Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle
- Stay style
- Downtown city stay, 4-star hotel
- Good for
- Business trips, Convention stays, Walkable downtown plans
- Planning note
- Strong for central Seattle trips where hotel location matters as much as the airport ride.
What guests say
4.0454 reviews- Cleanliness
- 4.0
- Service
- 3.9
- Location
- 3.8
- Room Quality
- 4.2
- Amenities
- 4.2
- Value for Money
- 3.7
- Food and Beverage
- 4.0
- Overall Experience
- 3.9
Guests often mention
- Clean and modern rooms
- Great location and amenities
Other hotels nearby
Compare before you book: typical rates and the drive from Seatac.
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Fairmont Olympic Hotel
4.5913 reviews$345–$595 a night · 27 min from the airport
Airport car through the hotel
Getting there
Add a ride from Seatac Airport
A private car from the airport to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle, door to door. See your exact fare before you book.
Staying a few days? Plan the whole trip from Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle: each day, the places to eat and see, and the rides.
Every way from Seatac to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle
Which one suits you depends on your bags, who you travel with and when you land.
| Way | Time | Cost | Best when | At SEA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private carGet your exact price | Time:about 27 min, door to door | Cost:One fare for the whole car, shown before you book | Best when:Groups, kids, lots of bags, early or late flights | At SEA:Garage level 3 or the Arrivals curb, as booked; your driver tracks the flight |
| Shared shuttle vanBook a seatOr compare shuttle companies and fares. | Time:Longer: it stops for other riders | Cost:About $47 per person | Best when:Solo travelers with time to spare | At SEA:Garage level 3, as the shuttle company tells you |
| Taxi | Time:about 27 min | Cost:Metered; $20 minimum from the airport | Best when:Leaving right away without booking | At SEA:Garage level 3, north and south curbs |
| Rideshare app | Time:about 27 min, after the app finds a driver | Cost:Price moves with demand | Best when:Short notice, when prices are calm | At SEA:Garage level 3, marked stalls 1–34 |
| Link light rail | Time:about 47–52 min plus the wait for a train | Cost:$3.00 one way for adults, free 18 and under, the cheapest way | Best when:Light bags; Symphony station is a 3 min walk from the hotel | At SEA:SeaTac/Airport Station, a 7–12 min walk over the garage level 4 skybridge |
Pickup spots from the Port of Seattle; train and bus times from the Sound Transit and King County Metro timetables. Drive times are typical, without heavy traffic. Where every ride picks up at SEA. Opens a booking partner in a new tab; Seatac Co may earn a commission.
No airport shuttle
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle doesn't run a shuttle from Seatac Airport. A private car meets your flight and drives you to the door at the fare you see before you book; Link light rail is the budget way.
From the hotel's own site, checked November 9, 2026.
Or Link light rail
Symphony station is a 3 min walk. From Seatac Airport it's 37 min on the 1 Line toward downtown Seattle.
Link has stopped for the night. The first train from the airport is at 5:56 am.
Plus a 7–12 min walk from bags to the airport station. Times from the Sound Transit timetable.
Before you arrive
Helpful to know
Flight timing
Add your flight number when you book so your driver can plan around your arrival.
Happening near Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle while you're here
Going to a game or a show? Book a ride timed for the start.
Fri, Nov 20 · 8:00 pm
Baby Smoove Live! - The Purple Heart Tour
The Showbox · Under half a mile away
Fri, Nov 20 · 7:00 pm
JOSH JOHNSON'S COMEDY BAND CAMP
Paramount Theatre · Under half a mile away
Sat, Nov 21 · 8:00 pm
Switchfoot with special guest Anberlin - Forever Now Tour
Moore Theatre · Under half a mile away
Event listings from Ticketmaster, updated Nov 14. Dates and times can change, so check your ticket before you travel. “Get tickets” links open the ticket seller's site; Seatac Co doesn't sell tickets and may earn a commission.
FAQs
Common questions about this hotel transfer.
How far is Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle from Seatac?
Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is about 14.7 miles from Seatac. Most rides take around 27 minutes, depending on traffic and pickup timing.
How much is a ride from Seatac to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle?
The fare is calculated for your exact trip and shown before you book.
Can I reserve a ride to Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle online?
Yes. Book it on this page: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Seattle is already set as the drop-off, so add your pickup time and flight and you see the fare before you book.