HOTEL MONACO PITTSBURGH

Pittsburgh is a city on the rise, and the creative class that's redefining it has some serious style chops. The Pièce de résistance: Hotel Monaco, your playfully unafraid answer to boutique hotels in Pittsburgh. Of its 248 guest rooms, including 13 suites, you'll encounter bold dashes of color (tufted Kelly green headboard, anyone?), curious touches (a bedside chandelier ensconced in a golden birdcage) and a wink to the city's hockey team (the ceramic penguin lamp perched on your desk). Among Pittsburgh hotels, Monaco is the choice for travelers with an eye for design.