The history of the Metropole hotel Monte-Carlo began in 1886 when the “Monte-Carlo Company Ltd” built the Metropole Palace on an ancient property of the Pope Léon XIII.
In 2004, the Metropole Palace became the Metropole Monaco, blending the past splendor with a new concept. In 2010, the hotel was rewarded the Best Hotel of the World by the iconic Leading Hotels of the World.
This 5 star property is an attractive destination for who seeks for a certain art of living. It echoes to the luxury and warmness of the beautiful Mediterranean Houses, combined with a very customized service. For high-end comfort, some contemporary touches integrate the timeless decor. Like the interior designer Jacques Garcia’s description : “Regardless of where you are in the hotel, anyone from anywhere, can feel at home, relax and read, or just meet friends. That is the fundamental concept of what has been created : a place where rock stars can comfortably mix with royalty.”
Highly appreciated for its restaurants, the Metropole Monte-Carlo offers a various and rich cuisine :
- The Metropole restaurant, in association with Christophe Cussac, offers Mediterranean refined cuisine. To make it friendly, the kitchen is opened on the dining room.
- The Yoshi restaurant where the chef Takéo Yamazaki shows off Japanese cuisine in an elegant background designed by Didier Gomez. During the heyday, the Yoshi opens on the Japanese garden achieved by the landscape gardener Jacques Messin.
- The Bar & Lobby welcome its guests in a felted chest. Filtered lights, woodwork, velvets and paintings are highlighted.
- The Odyssey has set its tables around the Metropole swimming pool.
The Odyssey is an outstanding concept imagined by Karl Lagerfeld. This one includes the third restaurant, the Metropole swimming pool and the gardens. The access is restricted to the customers and members “Odyssey” of the Metropole ESPA Monte-Carlo. It is based, with modernity, on the Antic Rome era.
To take care of you, the Spa Leading spas where the Heat Experience is provided, as well as a modern fitness center.
The hotel Metropole has a direct access to the Metropole mall and its luxury stores. It is 2 minutes walking distance from the Monaco Casino square, 27 km away from the Nice-Côte d’Azur international airport and 27 Km from Italy (Vintimille).