Palace hotels in Monaco
3 palace hotels in Monaco, chosen and checked by the Atlas. The grand hotels of the world: palaces on the great squares, family houses that have kept their standards for a century or more, and a few modern masterpieces.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Opened in 1864 beside the Casino, the Hôtel de Paris is the heart of Monte-Carlo, home of Le Louis XV and a wine cellar carved into the rock.
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
A Belle Époque palace above the port, with a glass-domed winter garden and L'Abysse, Yannick Alléno's sushi counter.
Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo
A short walk above the Casino gardens, with interiors by Jacques Garcia and Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac.
Good to know
Book direct
The best rooms and upgrades usually go to guests who book with the hotel itself, by phone or through its own website.
Ask for the history
Grand hotels are proud of their past. Ask the concierge which suite was whose; the answer is often worth the question.
Dress for the public rooms
Bars and restaurants in palace hotels expect smart dress in the evening, and a few still ask for a jacket.