Monte Carlo is Monaco’s glittering heart, famed for its sea views, luxury lifestyle, and world-class casino. If you’re chasing five-star indulgence, the area around Casino Square is packed with glamorous hotels boasting rooftop pools, Michelin-star dining, and sweeping Mediterranean vistas. Down by the coast, you’ll discover chic resorts with private beaches and relaxed seaside vibes. Prefer something more low-key? Stylish boutique stays and family-friendly options can be found just outside the centre, offering comfort without sacrificing the Monte Carlo magic.

The Best Places to Stay in Monte Carlo

For a Grand Dame Hotel

• Hôtel de Paris- This legendary five-star dazzles with sweeping Mediterranean views, plush Parisian interiors, and a three-Michelin-starred restaurant. Sitting beside the Monte Carlo casino, it’s the epitome of timeless glamour and indulgence.
• A Belle Époque jewel, Hotel Metropole radiates romance with marble floors, grand chandeliers, lavish flowers, and multiple Michelin-starred dining options. Expect opulence, elegance, and pure Monte Carlo decadence.

For a room with a view

• With just 50 individually styled suites, Port Palace overlooks Port Hercule and brims with light, understated elegance, and airy charm. Steps from the yacht club and Grand Prix circuit, it also boasts a standout spa and wellness centre.

The Most Romantic Hotels in Monte Carlo

• Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel- Set in a listed 1930s gem with arches, murals, and a terracotta façade, this 40-room retreat offers a private beach, pool, and gardens. Matisse- and Cocteau-inspired decor, plus a Michelin-starred restaurant, make it effortlessly romantic and stylish.

For a Beach Break

• Spread across 10 acres, Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel is a 334-room resort blending Mediterranean pastels, chic interiors, and sweeping bay views from its playful pink towers. Expect a vast pool, private bay access, and Michelin-starred dining in true Monte Carlo style.
• Le Meridien Beach Plaza- With nearly 400 sleek, contemporary rooms—many with private sea-view balconies—this hotel boasts its own private beach. A perfect mix of modern luxury and Riviera glamour, it’s made for sun-drenched escapes in Monte Carlo.

For good value

• Stylish yet affordable by Monte Carlo standards, Columbus Hotel offers a prime seafront setting with bright Riviera-style rooms and sweeping Mediterranean views. Upgrade to a suite for extra space and a private balcony—without sacrificing the chic, relaxed vibe.

Prefer an Apartment or Private Villa?

• If you’d prefer to stay in an apartment or private villa we recommend you visit our online partner, booking.com.

Travel Information

• Ideally you’ll be arriving in Monte Carlo on your yacht. But if your yacht is having her keel hauled or suchlike you can also fly. Nice-Côte d'Azur Airport is closest, and it’s a large airport with good links to the UK and other European destinations. From there it’s about 15miles along the coast, and you can easily hire a helicopter to take you. Or a taxi. Or for approximately €4 you can take the train.
• If you’re thinking about hiring a car we recommend checking what our online partners, Rentalcars have to offer.
• Monte Carlo’s Mediterranean weather is one of its crowning glories, as well as being beautiful and wealthy it gets about 300 sunny days a year. In winter it’s mild and still sunny, and in summer it’s not even too hot, with maximum daily highs in the mid 20s between June and August. Basically there’s no bad time for it.

Still not sure?

• Expand your search a tiny bit and consider all the best places to stay in Monaco,
• Expand further to include the best places to stay on the Cote d’Azur,
• Or head along the coast into Italy and consider some of the best places to stay in Liguria,
• Alternatively, contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.