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Philadelphia Monaco Hotel
Constructed in 1907 by the estate of philanthropist and banker, Stephen Girard, the Lafayette Building was designed by noted architect, James Windrim and named for the Marquis de Lafayette. The rehabilitation transformed the vacant office building into a Kimpton Hotel Monaco. Located across from Independence Hall, the rooms overlook the adjacent mall and the rooftop bar and lounge incorporate original rooftop pavilions and provide a unique outdoor experience.