Monaco
Bespoke luxury holidays to Monaco, tailor-made by our specialist travel advisors.
The Best Luxury Hotels in Monaco
A glimpse at some of the exceptional properties we recommend in Monaco, hand-picked by our specialists.
Luxury Holidays in Monaco
Luxury holidays in Monaco pack a great deal into two square kilometres: the Casino and Opéra de Monte-Carlo, a harbour full of superyachts, Michelin-starred dining at almost every turn and the most famous street circuit in motor racing. Most of our clients come for a long weekend, for the Grand Prix, or as part of a longer stay on the French Riviera, and our Travel Designers know the hotels, the rooms with the best views and the weeks to book early.
Why Visit Monaco?
Monaco is reached through Nice Côte d’Azur airport, with direct flights from across Europe and, in season, from New York. From Nice it is half an hour by car or seven minutes by helicopter, so it works as easily for a long weekend as for part of a longer European trip. The principality is compact and safe, so almost everything is on foot: the Prince’s Palace and the changing of the guard on Le Rocher, the Oceanographic Museum founded by Prince Albert I, the Casino gardens and the harbour. It is also one of the best places in Europe to eat. In the 2026 Michelin Guide, Monaco had nine starred restaurants, including Le Louis XV at the Hôtel de Paris, one of the few three-star restaurants on the Riviera.
Where to Stay in Monaco
We book the principality’s grand hotels, all within a few minutes of Place du Casino or the sea. Ask a Travel Designer which one suits your trip.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo has stood on Place du Casino since 1864 and is still the address in Monaco. The suites on the upper floors look over the harbour to the Rock, and the hotel connects directly to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo spa. Dining is the highlight: Le Louis XV, Alain Ducasse’s restaurant, holds three Michelin stars, Le Grill on the rooftop holds one, and the wine cellar, cut into the rock beneath the hotel, is one of the largest in the world.
Hôtel Metropole, Monte-Carlo Bay and Fairmont
Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo, a few steps from the Casino, is quieter and more residential, with Les Ambassadeurs, a two-Michelin-star restaurant, and a pool designed by Karl Lagerfeld. Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort sits on its own peninsula by Larvotto beach, with a sand-bottomed lagoon pool that suits families and Blue Bay, Marcel Ravin’s two-star restaurant. Fairmont Monte Carlo overlooks the sea and the famous hairpin bend of the Grand Prix circuit, with a rooftop pool and terrace.
The Monaco Grand Prix
The Grand Prix is the weekend most clients ask us about. In 2027 it runs from 4 to 6 June and, for the first time, includes a sprint race. Hotel rooms overlooking the circuit, terrace and yacht hospitality, and grandstand seats sell out many months ahead, so we suggest starting to plan in the autumn before. Our Travel Designers can combine a hotel with trackside viewing, transfers and restaurant bookings for the weekend.
Beyond Monaco: the French Riviera
Monaco pairs naturally with a few days elsewhere on the Côte d’Azur. Twenty minutes along the coast, Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat and Royal-Riviera share the peninsula of Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, where our Four Seasons Preferred Partner benefits apply at the Grand-Hôtel. In the hills above Nice, Château Saint-Martin & Spa looks down to the sea from Vence, and further west are Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes and Carlton Cannes. See our luxury holidays in France and luxury holidays in Europe.
Planning Your Trip to Monaco
The practical side, from getting there to the best weeks to go. Your Travel Designer will arrange all of it.
Getting There
Nice Côte d’Azur airport has direct flights from most European cities and, in season, from New York. From the airport, Monaco is around 30 minutes by private car, or seven minutes by helicopter to the heliport at Fontvieille. Our private jet team can fly you straight to Nice or Cannes-Mandelieu.
Entry and Currency
Monaco is reached through France and has no border controls of its own, so the French and Schengen entry rules for your passport apply. The currency is the euro. Check the current entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
When to Go
May, June and September are ideal, warm without the peak crowds. The calendar shapes the year: the Monte-Carlo Masters tennis in April, the Grand Prix in late May or early June, summer concerts in July and August, and the Monaco Yacht Show in September. Book these weeks early.
FAQ
Luxury Holidays in Monaco: FAQs
The questions our clients ask most often when planning a trip to Monaco.
For most clients, Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo on Place du Casino, with three-star dining at Le Louis XV and suites over the harbour. Hôtel Metropole is quieter, Monte-Carlo Bay suits families, and Fairmont Monte Carlo has the best view of the Grand Prix hairpin.
Fly to Nice Côte d’Azur, about two hours, then take a private car (around 30 minutes) or a helicopter (about seven minutes) to Monaco. We arrange both.
The 2027 Monaco Grand Prix runs from 4 to 6 June and is a sprint weekend for the first time. Rooms with circuit views and hospitality sell out early, so we recommend booking well in advance.
Two or three nights is enough for Monaco itself. Many clients add three or four nights on the French Riviera, at Cap-Ferrat, Antibes or in the hills above Nice.
May, June and September, for warm weather without the July and August crowds. Winter is mild and quiet, with the opera and ballet season at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo.
Yes. It is safe and walkable, with Larvotto beach, the Oceanographic Museum and its aquarium, and family-friendly hotels such as Monte-Carlo Bay with its lagoon pool.
Speak to a Travel Designer
Tell us when you would like to travel and what you want from Monaco, and a Travel Designer will come back to you the same day.
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TAILORED SERVICES
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Our in-house concierge service will use their extensive contact list
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TAILORED SERVICES
Our in-house concierge service will use their extensive contact list
to help you source anything you desire.
BESPOKE itinerary
BESPOKE itinerary
We work hand in hand with clients to create your dream
itinerary ensuring every detail is looked after from start to finish.
BESPOKE itinerary
We work hand in hand with clients to create your dream
itinerary ensuring every detail is looked after from start to finish.
BESPOKE AIR
BESPOKE AIR
We have access to every major airline and an extensive knowledge of their pricing schedules helping our clients achieve highly competitive airfares in all cabins.
BESPOKE AIR
We have access to every major airline and an extensive knowledge of their pricing schedules helping our clients achieve highly competitive airfares in all cabins.
PRIVATE SKY
PRIVATE SKY
Working directly hand in hand with our brokers and
aircraft owners we can source the best deals and most convenient slots for Private Jet hire.
PRIVATE SKY
Working directly hand in hand with our brokers and
aircraft owners we can source the best deals and most convenient slots for Private Jet hire.
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
We have arranged with a number of our luxury partners some exclusive additional benefits. These can include complimentary daily breakfast, a hotel credit towards food or spa treatments,an upgrade on arrival where available, and early check in / late check out.
EXCLUSIVE BENEFITS
We have arranged with a number of our luxury partners some exclusive additional benefits. These can include complimentary daily breakfast, a hotel credit towards food or spa treatments,an upgrade on arrival where available, and early check in / late check out.
COST MANAGEMENT
COST MANAGEMENT
We provide access for our clients to the most cost effective and convenient travel means. Our long standing partnerships and in depth industry knowledge ensure that we source the best rates available on the market.
COST MANAGEMENT
We provide access for our clients to the most cost effective and convenient travel means. Our long standing partnerships and in depth industry knowledge ensure that we source the best rates available on the market.
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