TL;DR
- Style: Stunning Art Deco boutique hotel with old-school glamour.
- History: Building dates from 1930 with golden brick and stonework.
- Location: Super-central, near Orpheum Theater and Downtown Omaha attractions.
- Vibe: Elegant and stylish, balancing business and chic leisure.
- Check prices here
This stunning Art Deco hotel in the center of Downtown Omaha is perfect for an old-fashioned, glamorous stay in the Gateway to the West.
The aptly-named building hails from 1930, all towering stacks of golden brick and lovely stonework.
It’s super-central, a stone’s throw from the Orpheum Theater, where you can see everything from comedy to musicals to local theater greats.
The vibe of the hotel is old luxury. They’ve hit a nice balance between the bland elegance of business travel and the bold lines of 20th-century chic.
The result is a sleek, stylish interior that is just as well-suited to schmoozing clients as it is to grabbing cocktails with your hip cousin who wears heels to breakfast and is a bit hard to please.
What are the rooms like?
- Rooms: 89 rooms, including suites with varied decor and full amenities.
- Features: King Singles and Queen Doubles, Nespresso machines, HDTVs, mini fridges.
- Style: Sleek, mostly white and gray with subtle wallpaper patterns.
- Suites: More personality with seating, dining, and gorgeous vanities.
- See all the rooms in detail here
Basic rooms are King Singles and Queen Doubles, well-furnished with all the expected amenities, plus some charming granite work.
They’re pretty bare though, mostly white and gray, with some patterned wallpaper that gives a little bit of atmosphere.
Once you get up to the suites, the decor gets a bit more varied, and it’s a sophisticated cool that works well with the rest of the hotel.
They also have seating areas, dining areas, gorgeous vanities and just a lot more personality than the other rooms.
Wherever you stay though, room or suite, you’ll find Nespresso machines, working areas, mini fridges, and HDTVs.
What are prices like?
And what’s the food like? Any facilities we should know about?
- Restaurant: Monarch Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner with intimate, stylish vibes.
- Cuisine: Contemporary American with creative takes on classics.
- Common areas: Dark, mysterious spaces with pops of color.
- Facilities: Event spaces for weddings and business, small fitness center.
The Monarch Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner onsite. The space is nicely put-together, intimate, and just a bit sultry.
The cuisine is contemporary American, featuring various takes on classics like a balsamic-y avocado toast or a gorgeous sundried tomato gnocchi.
Common areas are dark and a bit mysterious, with nice pops of color.
There are plenty of event spaces, from wedding-ready sunny foyers to private spaces for business meetings.
They also have a small but decent fitness center, but other than that, there’s not much in the way of facilities.
If, however, a stylish, comfy room and a stylish, cute restaurant seem like enough to be getting on with, you’ll be well satisfied.
How is the neighborhood? Anything interesting nearby?
- Nearby: Theaters, museums, and cultural spaces within walking distance.
- Riverfront: Farnam Pier and surrounding attractions for walking and picnics.
- Shopping: Old Market area five minutes away with shops and dining.
- Zoo: Less than 10 minutes by car, plus other nearby neighborhoods for exploration.
The location is good. The theater’s not the only nearby attraction, there are plenty of other cultural spaces within walking distance.
The Children’s Museum, Art Museum, and the youthful Rose Theater are all about 10 minutes towards the western side of the city.
If you’d rather head towards the river (we like this idea), Farnam Pier is a 20-minute walk.
It’s a cool little bridge structure next to a cute park, and you can explore the rest of the riverfront easily from here.
That includes the Old Metz Brewery and the Kiewit Luminarium, as well as a nice stretch of riverfront great for walks and picnics and all your outdoor needs.
The area around Old Market is a great place to wander, and just five minutes away. You can shop, eat, meet people, whatever you need.
The famed Zoo is less than 10 minutes by car, and there are plenty of other nice neighborhoods to check out if you have a set of wheels.
And what about the reviews? What did other guests think?
Some things guests liked:
“Great location. Easy walk to fabulous restaurants. Historic vibe, clean room. Airport driver was deeply kind and very friendly….”
“Beautiful and comfortable hotel in a great location. Stayed only 1 night, wish it were longer….”
Some things guests didn’t like:
”The person who checked us in was a little rude….”
”I would not rate the bed as the most comfortable, to me at least, but everything else was great….”
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