Belle Époque, reimagined
The Metropole opened in 1886, at the moment Monte-Carlo was transforming from a rocky headland into Europe's most glamorous winter resort. Its site — at the top of the Casino gardens, a couple of minutes from Place du Casino — placed guests at the centre of the new society of gamblers, royals and artists who came south for the mild Mediterranean light.
In the early 2000s the French designer Jacques Garcia reimagined the interiors, retaining the Belle Époque spirit — arches, columns, the lobby's grand volumes — while layering in rich fabrics, polished woods and a contemporary sense of comfort. The result feels opulent without being stuffy, a palace that still knows how to host a party.
Two celebrated kitchens
Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo carries the legacy of the late French chef, one of the most decorated in culinary history, with Mediterranean-inflected French cooking that has earned Michelin stars. Yoshi, the hotel's Japanese restaurant, was among the first in its genre on the Riviera to receive a Michelin star, with a garden setting and refined kaiseki-inspired dishes.
"The pool terrace feels like a private garden in a city where space is the rarest luxury."Editor's impression
The Odyssey pool and spa
The outdoor Odyssey area, with its heated pool, was designed by Karl Lagerfeld and includes loungers and a poolside restaurant — a genuine rarity in densely built Monaco. Spa Metropole offers a full menu of treatments, a fitness area and relaxation spaces.
Who it suits
- Visitors to Monaco's major events who want to walk to the Casino and Opéra.
- Gastronomes planning around Michelin-starred French and Japanese cuisine.
- Travellers who value a pool and spa in the heart of town.
