Casino - Boulingrins Monaco
Renovated
2025
Price
$$$$
Rated for
Design Luxe ClassicOutside the door
Belle Époque citadel
A cypress-lined driveway leads to a discreet Belle Époque retreat where velvet seating, antique Egyptian columns, and tapestries frame quiet conversations.
“The long cobblestone driveway lined with towering Italian cypress leading to a Belle Époque mansion appears out of nowhere.”
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Opulent velvet interiors meet Karl Lagerfeld's poolside installation featuring sixty-five feet of etched-glass tableaux.
Remarkable
Staff arrange private helicopter charters and remember dining preferences, backed by evening turndown and fragrant bath amenities.
Remarkable
A Belle Époque landmark operating on cypress-lined grounds since 1886, preserving formal European hospitality rituals for generations.
What they say
Two Michelin Keys
Michelin
Forbes Four-Star
Forbes Travel Guide
2026
UK Readers' Choice Awards – Rest of France and Monaco
Condé Nast Traveler
2025
The rooms are stunningly opulent and decidedly old-fashioned — Mr. Garcia doesn’t go in for anything minimalist, preferring rich fabrics, ornate antiques and classic marble baths.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set in the Carré d'Or, the property sits moments from Place du Casino, the Boulingrins gardens, and luxury shopping along palm-lined avenues.
The rooms
Refreshed rooms feature soft Mediterranean palettes, checkerboard marble bathrooms, and freestanding cast-iron soaking tubs.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
A heated outdoor seawater pool rests among cypress trees, alongside a bright studio with Technogym equipment.
The spa
Ten treatment suites offer Guerlain rituals, heated quartz sand beds, and a dedicated Bastien Gonzalez studio.
Dogs stay too.
Lobby Bar & Terrace
Red velvet seating and damask walls create an intimate salon for afternoon tea and evening cocktails.
The Metropole offers a discreet luxury that exists just beneath Monte Carlo’s glitzy surface, insulating you from it all...
At the table
Two-Michelin-starred Les Ambassadeurs serves French gastronomy beside an open kitchen. On the terrace, Odyssey serves Mediterranean fare.
How it began
Debuting in 1886 on land once owned by Pope Leo XIII, the mansion has hosted European royalty and screen icons for generations.
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The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.