Monte Carlo, Monaco is the capital of luxury. Known for its palaces and five-star hotels, Monaco is a place to see and be seen. But it is also a place to treat yourself to a weekend of top-notch spa treatments and meals. In this blog post we’ll outline how to have a luxurious weekend in Monte Carlo.
Getting to Monaco
Located on the French Riviera, Monaco is only about 30 minutes from Nice Airport. So, the easiest way to get there is to fly into Nice and either arrange an airport transfer or just hop in an Uber and head North to Monte Carlo!
Where To Stay in Monte Carlo
The Hotel Metropole is the place to stay if you are looking to treat yourself to the ultimate luxurious getaway. Le Casino, is just around the corner from the Hotel Metropole and the belle epoque architecture of the building makes it easy to understand why it is one of the grand dames of Monte Carlo. Since opening in 1886, the 125-room hotel has played host to countless celebrities, royals and travelers looking for a stylish place to stay from all over the world.
Lobby Lunch
As soon as you arrive at the hotel, you know you are somewhere special. The grand driveway, leading up to the hotel lets you take in the magnificent building before even getting out of the car. And prepare for the enchantment to continue when you step into the lobby. Filled with natural greenery, the lobby feels like a palatial indoor garden. Be sure to start your stay with lunch at the lobby restaurant, the avocado toast has to be the most luxurious avocado toast on the Riviera.
After enjoying lunch, make some time to enjoy that fabulous Mediterranean sunshine. And there is no better place to do so than at Odyssey, i.e. the hotel pool. But this being the Hotel Metropole, their pool was designed by Karl Lagerfeld. You’ll enter the pool area by walking out onto a sumptuous terrace, where the rises from the center of the terrace. The infinity edge pool fits seamlessly amongst the striped day beds. It will be hard to leave this amazingly private, yet open, pool in the heart of Monte Carlo Monaco.
But finally, when it is time to head in, your accommodations are another area where the property ceases to disappoint. Those staying in suites will enjoy a spacious living room, bedroom, walk in closet and well-appointed bathroom.
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Dining in Monte Carlo Monaco
When it’s time for dinner, look no further than Yoshi. Located on the lobby level of the hotel, Joël Robuchon’s first Japanese restaurant is a one Michelin Star recipient and offers guests modern, Japanese cuisine, prepared with the utmost care and attention to detail.
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Expect dishes crafted to perfection, exciting Japanese flavors and ingredients and a chic atmosphere. Perfect for a romantic date or a night out with friends, Yoshi is a must for a night in Monte Carlo.
Givenchy Spa
When you wake up the next day at the Hotel Metropole, head downstairs for a classically French breakfast and then head to the spa. In 2017, the hotel opened up their Givenchy Spa. Created in partnership with the Haute Couture brand’s beauty arm, the spa offers everything the luxury traveler could ask for. When you walk, you are greeted by a starkly beautiful black and white space. Your blood pressure will surely drop a few points after a few deep inhales of their signature-scented air.
The light scent begins the relaxation, even before you step foot in a treatment room.
Spa Treatments
The spa focuses on facials as the Givenchy line is one of the top skin care brands in the world.
First, a staffer gives you an iPad in which to enter all your preferences for scents, sounds and treatments. Next, your technician has you choose from three scents, to set the tone for the treatment. And finally, it’s time to head to the treatment room where she’ll go over the steps for the facial and the process begins. The Givenchy products are truly transformative. The amazingly purifying and hydrating products leave the skin refreshed, plump and full of life. If you do anything in Monte Carlo, Monaco, you have to make time for a facial at the Givenchy Spa at the Hotel Metropole.
For more trips to the French Riviera be sure to check out our Complete Guide to St. Tropez.
