For more than a century, Monaco stands for one of the main poles of deluxe tourism in Europe. Above the well-known geographic and climatic assets, this state-city managed to guarantee true attraction centers: valorized historical sites, numerous museums, international artistic and sport-related events. On this basis, the Principality boasts an outstanding hotel infrastructure. In Monte-Carlo, four luxurious five-star establishments are concentrated on a small area, thus justifying its elitist destination status.
Place du Casino
Monte-Carlo
Phone: +377 92 16 30 00
Fax: +377 92 16 38 49
Hotel de Paris :
The most mythical
Unveiled in 1864, the palace embodies by itself the luxury and prestige of Monaco Principality. Its legendary façade - and the casino's - calls imediately the princely city to the world's mind.
The Empire room, founded in 1909 and totally renovated in 2004, with its picture windows, its marble pillars and its ceiling which gildings are composed of 80 000 gold leafs.
The Winston Churchill suite - in tribute to the British prime minister who stayed there many times - has a surface of 210 m². It is located on the hotel's last floor and has a private acces.
At the Louis XV restaurant, the talents of Chef Alain Ducasse are exercising. Rated three stars in the famous "Michelin" guide.
119 rooms, 28 junior-suites, 44 suites and one presidential suite. Member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Hotel Hermitage :
An intimist luxury hotel
The Hermitage is made in the image of the princely palace: a majestuous neo-classical residence. Awarded for its gastronomy, decoration and architecture, it has been listed as an historic monument.
The Belle Epoque room (created by Gabriel Ferrier), with its crystal chandeliers and pink marble pillars is looked upon as the most beautiful restaurant room in Europe.
The winter garden and its umbrella shaped glass roof, which metal structure has benn designed by Gustaf Eiffel (Eiffel Tower)
280 rooms and suites (restructuring and renovation completed in 2004), restaurant le Vistamar (one star in the "Michelin"). Member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo :
A smart vacation in an ocean of greenery
Built in Belle Epoque style, the Metropole has been redesigned by Jacques Garcia (Hotel Costes or Fouquet's, in Paris) in order to sublimate its warm and mediterranean spirit, the flamboyance of its gardens among others.
Arranged by Jacques Messin, a famous landscape gardener, the green spaces are notably sophisticated: particularly the trimmed box arche, at the hotel's entry, starting point of a toscan cypress path. The mediteranean garden boasts thirty different spiecies and more than 3000 plants.
The restaurant, in which Joel Robuchon (awarded 'Cook of the Century' by famous Gault & Millau) and Christophe Cussac propose an imaginative and sunny cooking.
82 rooms, 49 junior-suites and 2 presidential suites. Member of The Leading Hotels of the World.
Monte-Carlo Grand Hotel :
A luxurious resort with your own access to the waterfront
Ideally located on the sea front, le Grand Hotel offers a large range of entertainements and equipments dedicated to relaxation and fitness. Moreover it perfectly meets the needs of business travellers.
True balance between relaxation (outdoor swimming pool at 82°F throughout the year, fitness room including sauna and hammam...) and entertainment (shopping center, casino, bars.)
Several multipurpose rooms offering capacity up to 2000 people.
553 rooms, 35 junior-suites; 3 restaurants: L'Argentin (south-american food and meat specialities), Le Pistou (Mediterranean food) and Le Café de la Mer (brasserie).
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