The best palaces in Monaco
Overview of the addresses that built the Principality's legend.
Monaco concentrates on 2 km² a density of exceptional establishments unique in the world. At the heart of this offer, the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group operates four palaces, each telling a different era.
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo
Opened in 1864, the Hôtel de Paris is one of the oldest palaces on the French Riviera. Facing the Monte-Carlo Casino and the Casino square, it houses three Michelin-starred restaurants including Le Louis XV by Alain Ducasse. Its recent renovation has preserved the Belle Époque soul while integrating a Thermes Marins spa and a floral courtyard open to the sky.
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
The Hermitage, adjacent to the Hôtel de Paris, embodies the Belle Époque elegance of Monaco. Its glass roof signed by Gustave Eiffel crowns the restaurant, its hanging gardens offer a rare panorama of Monaco Port. Five stars, without the solemnity — the Hermitage is undoubtedly the most intimate of the SBM palaces.
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Away from the bustle of Monte-Carlo, in the Larvotto district, the Monte-Carlo Bay offers another reading of luxury: contemporary, seaside, family-friendly. Its artificial sandy-bottom lagoon, private beach and sea terraces make it particularly suited for extended stays. It is the establishment we frequently recommend for the Rolex Masters, with the Country Club 5 minutes away.
Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel
On the promontory of Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, just at the Monegasque border, the Monte-Carlo Beach is the spirit of 1930s Riviera. Open from April to October, it offers a private beach, the Michelin-starred Elsa restaurant and an almost insular setting. Ideal for those seeking calm 10 minutes from Monte-Carlo.
Beyond the SBM Group
Beyond the SBM palaces, Monaco hosts a few independent 5-star addresses worth mentioning (Métropole Monte-Carlo, Fairmont, Port Palace). But it is on the French Riviera that diversity is found: La Réserve de Beaulieu (Princeska partner), Grand-Hôtel du Cap-Ferrat, Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, La Vague de Saint-Paul...
Access via Princeska Hosting
Princeska Hosting works with the entire 4-5★ Riviera hotel market — more than 30 partner establishments from Saint-Tropez to Menton. We have institutional accreditation with the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Group, which gives us access to partner allocations on the 4 SBM hotels during high-demand periods (Grand Prix, Rolex Masters, Yacht Show), and a signed direct partnership with La Réserve de Beaulieu. For the rest, we operate on the standard 10% commission like any institutional concierge.
For a hotel booking request in Monaco or on the French Riviera, contact Princeska Hosting at +377 37 72 00 00 or via our contact form.