The Best Luxury Hotels to Book in Monaco

Boasting the world’s largest wine cellar, on top of a three-Michelin-star restaurant, five-star Hôtel de Paris is a playground for high rollers who like to flash their cash. Recently renovated by Pierre-Yves Rochon, every room and suite is shot-through with art deco details and complete with contemporary art. The interior garden courtyard adds a tropical vibe with its palm trees and marble colonnades, whilst guests can use the private shuttle to reach the thermal spa and private beach resort.

A relaxed harbourside boutique hotel, boasting an uninterrupted view of Port Hercules and its impressive spectacle of superyachts. Guests are greeted by a vintage sports car that was used in one of Monaco’s original Grand Prix races, but the hotel is more classic than themed. The interior decor is designed by Hermès and there is a separate colour scheme for each of the five floors, which house areas devoted to a fitness suite, sauna and hammam.

With vibes more like a private members’ club than a hotel, the Monte-Carlo Beach feels very exclusive – even more so when dining at the cliff-top restaurant as the sun goes down. Blending French chic with art deco details, this Monaco beach hotel is designed with a minimalist elegance that carries over to every room. Guests have access to a private beach, which is tailor-made for water sports, or you can choose to relax in one of the luxurious cabanas surrounding an Olympic-sized swimming pool.

If you’re looking for a traditional stay with old-world charm, Le Roquebrune is a hidden treasure. Situated up a steep hill close to the Menton on the Basse Corniche, the location allows uninterrupted views of Cap Martin and two beautiful azure Mediterranean beaches. Run by a couple, the vibe is rustic and authentic, whilst guests enjoy the stunning balcony views from each of the six rooms. It’s ideally situated for exploring, but don’t forget sensible shoes for walking to the fascinating Vieux Village – the old town – which has cute cobbled streets and hills.

This modern hotel in the heart of Monaco offers elegance and discretion, yet is only footsteps from the principality’s prestigious Carré d’Or district. With the opulence of a 19th-century palace, every room and suite has Louis XV-style furniture and wallpaper, which are further enhanced by plush marble bathrooms containing monogrammed towels and Guerlain bathroom products. Guests wishing to stay under the radar can check-in via a discreet side entrance on Avenue de l’Hermitage. Don’t miss the secret underground passage leading to the futuristic glass-fronted spa.

Le Méridien Beach Plaza is the only beach hotel in Monaco with its own private beach and is situated in the upscale Larvotto district. There are a variety of room options, and the higher the floor, the more dramatic the view – with some rooms offering a dual town and sea vista. The two pools (and sandy beach cove) are popular with families, whereas the trendy crowd dances the night away to DJs at the popular summer beach club.

Boasting a rooftop pool with panoramic views, this unique six-sided, ship-shaped structure is a sociable resort. Located in the heart of Monaco, between the Mediterranean Sea and the legendary Casino de Monte-Carlo, many of its bedrooms overlook the Grand Prix circuit’s notorious hairpin bend. The 596 guest rooms and suites all have private terraces, hypoallergenic pillows and Nespresso coffee machines, whilst the modern amenities are popular with families and those who appreciate understated luxury. Other facilities include a casino, a fitness room and a stunning natural-light spa.

Co-founded by racing driver David Coulthard, the Hôtel Columbus Monte-Carlo is within walking distance of the quayside and shopping district but if you are craving the sea, it offers a summertime shuttle service to the Cap Marquet just across the French border in Cap d’Ail. Designed with understated luxe, the rooms are decorated in pastel blue and bronze – and you’ll feel quite extravagant in the chocolate-coloured, leather-padded lift. Enjoy the scent of the Princess Grace rose garden as you soak up the sun at the outdoor pool or try some homemade seasonal produce at the Tavolo restaurant, which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Boasting a Karl Lagerfeld-designed rooftop pool area and a spa by architect Didier Gomez Givenchy, the Hotel Metropole, Monte Carlo is up there with the best in terms of style pedigree. The rest of the hotel follows suit, with its 126 rooms and suites featuring period-style furniture and large marble bathrooms with Hermès toiletries. Ensuring that all senses are invigorated during your stay, the adjoining gardens are always in bloom with seasonal flowers and there is an in-house sound designer who manages the acoustic ambience throughout the day and night.

Sitting on a peninsula jutting into the Mediterranean, the Monte Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort boasts Europe’s only sandy-bottomed lagoon, which is what keeps well-heeled guests returning year on year. Whether you arrive by helicopter, yacht or supercar, the staff will treat you like royalty. With five acres (0.4ha) of landscaped gardens, a discrete Michelin-star restaurant, a state-of-the-art spa and a glass-panelled conservatory, you can remain anonymous for the duration of your stay. Alternatively, venture past the foliage-fringed outdoor pool and dive from this Monaco beach hotel’s private pontoon directly into the crystal clear sea.