The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City is kicking off a top-to-bottom renovation that is set to be completed in late summer. The update will include a full overhaul of the hotel’s public spaces, onsite meeting and event spaces, 225 guestrooms and suites, its Bambara restaurant and The Vault cocktail bar. The Monaco will remain open throughout the process.
Led by Los Angeles-based design firm Beleco, the overall aesthetic will evoke a European-inspired estate with an approachable and relaxed feel. Design will highlight original and historical details, all while incorporating natural textures and art inspired by the surrounding mountains and scenery.
The revamped entryway will have natural oak herringbone floors and a large stone front desk. Pops of cognac leather furniture, bold textiles and bold bronze light fixtures will provide a juxtaposition to the relaxing and neutral color palette of gray, blue, cream, and white.
Guestrooms will get lounge-like seating, a cerulean blue velvet headboard centerpiece and Parisian-inspired side tables. Local artwork will be inspired by the surrounding mountain landscape. Rounding out the space, the guestroom bathrooms will feature light blue shower tiles, textured wallpaper and bronze hardware.
The on-site restaurant Bambara will also get a full transformation. The design will make use of the original high ceilings and large windows to bring in natural light. The restaurant will also have an exhibition kitchen at the heart of the space, all enhanced by metal finishes and crisp white walls that are juxtaposed by dark wood tables and tufted cognac banquettes. The adjacent Vault bar will have a separate entrance. Inspired by the colors of dark liquors, the intimate lounge will incorporate tufted leather couches, low marble coffee tables, velvet textiles and high-backed lounge chairs to set the mood. A large dark leather-railed bar will sit against a bold dark blue wall, finished with metal details and bronze light fixtures.
The Kimpton Hotel Monaco Salt Lake City is housed in the historic Continental Bank Building.