Washington boasts many historic landmarks. From famous spaces like the White House and Capitol, such as the White House and Capitol, to lesser known locations of historical importance, such as the Frank Cumeny home in the northwest, it is clear that history is not short in Washington.
One space in one historic past and a spectacular city – some may say flashy – the feature is trying to make the most of the history that was created as it prepares to hold the first ever World Land celebration this June.
Built in 1866 to house the US Post Office and the US Patent Office, the general post office in Pen Quarter is currently home to the Boutique Kimpton Hotel Monaco (700 seconds northwest), featuring Italian Renaissance-style buildings, marble facades, lion statues and red carpet entrances.
As Worldpride inch approaches, which is expected to have an estimated 2 million visitors during the two-week celebration, Kimpton Hotel Monaco is unveiling a unique suite designed to reflect the “fun, eclectic and vibrant nature of the LGBTQ community.” In the room.
Hotel Monaco’s Pride Suite is painted in every corner. Details of each have been carefully curated to inspire Joy-Joy- or at least a vibrant Instagram story. The bright Warhol-esque portraits of Dorothy and Sofia Petrillo assemble a television portrayed by local LGBTQ artist Wayne Hollowel. Behind the room is the head of a classic Greek statue playfully decorated with David Bowie’s iconic Ziggy Stardust Lightning Bolt, and with green carnations with a clear nod to queer legend Oscar Wilde. Even the tray table in the bed serves as a homage to LGBTQ culture and features a vintage copy of “The Wizard of Oz.” From camp icons to literature references, the suite is a love letter to queer popular culture and is designed to be both comforting and celebration.
The artistic centerpiece of the room is 300 handmade butterflies that appear to flap wings across the space, the “fun, labor of love” that really sets this room apart.
“The free fly suites were designed to celebrate love, freedom and acceptance. At the heart of the room is a gradient butterfly mural that symbolizes the beauty of transformation, movement and becoming a real self,” Ison said. “Alongside the murals, we have incorporated a playful mix of colors and patterns that reflect the vibrant spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. These design choices aren’t just about aesthetic choices. They evoke energy, joy and dynamic personality for space to respect.”
Rooms that can only be booked on the Kimpton Monaco website can be used as a standalone stay, starting at $289 per night or as part of the “Rainbow Recharge” package. The package includes $100 credits for breakfast (or brunch) in bed from the hotel’s onsite restaurant, dirty habits. Colorful daise bathroom amenities. A $10 donation to the national nonprofit Trevor Project.
Whether guests book their rooms alone or as part of a package, there are two super gay spirit cocktails, sweets from the local LGBTQ-owned shop The Capital Candy Jar, daily free single ride promo codes for birds and spin scooters – a curated map of Washington’s historic pride site.
By working with local LGBTQ businesses, Hotel Monaco DC has made it clear that it doesn’t just flag the pride in June by supporting the LGBTQ community, but it doesn’t just set up a flag.
“Through our partnership with brands that support free suites and pride, we want to celebrate our core values ​​and create an immersive guest journey that will further support and inspire our neighborhood’s contribution to the LGBTQ+ community.
To make WorldPride’s weekend even more special, guests staying on Saturday, June 7th can get a free “Tiny Tattoo” from 1pm to 7pm from professional artists from the NYC Tattoo Shop.
Additionally, the hotel lobby features pride photo manipulation decorated with rainbow butterflies, which are also handmade by Ison.
The hotel’s fashionable restaurant, Dirty Habit is decorated in rainbow colors, with portraits of Liza Minnelli, Alyssa Edwards, Rupaul and Judy Garland, with more artwork from accountant/artist Wayne Hollowell. The restaurant will have a special pride cocktail menu and will host the WorldPride Drag Brunch with Rupaul’s Global All-Star winner Alyssa Edwards on Sunday, June 8th, 2025 at 11am.
The “Free To Fly” suite and the additional “Rainbow Recharge” package will be available until October 11th. Visit to book a room Monaco-DC.com.
Source: Washington Blade: LGBTQ News, Politics, LGBTQ Rights, Gay News – www.washingtonblade.com
