Monaco for Design Lovers, An Lh Luxury City Guide

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From lavish hotels, rejuvenating spas, and delicious restaurants to the top shopping destinations for fashion and home and the most luxurious things to do, if you are a design lover in Monaco, this edition of Lh Luxury Travel City Guides is for you!

Known as a playground for the rich and famous, with a marina filled with lavish superyachts, the Principality of Monaco is located on the French Riviera. One of the most expensive and wealthiest places in the world Monaco is the second-smallest sovereign state, after Vatican City. And for those of you who like a bit more info on where your headed, the principality is governed under a form of constitutional monarchy, with Prince Albert II as head of state.

Home to the famous Monte-Carlo district, the Monte Carlo Casino, and the Formula One motor racing event, the Monaco Grand Prix, the coastal area is a vacation hot spot year round but especially now for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix, the FT Business of Luxury conference (friends of Lh register for 20% off In-Person or Digitally), and the upcoming summer months!


Where to Stay in Monaco?


The Best Hotels for luxury & design in Monaco

For the ultimate in luxury accommodations and amenities, this list of some of the best hotels in Monaco offers something for every taste while always the best in service and most beautiful interiors.

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HÔTEL HERMITAGE
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MONTE-CARLO BAY HOTEL & RESORT
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HÔTEL DE PARIS MONTE-CARLO
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MONTE CARLO BEACH, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Franc but too close & good not to mention!
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MONTE CARLO BEACH, Roquebrune-Cap-Martin, Franc but too close & good not to mention!
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society)

Live the Yacht Life


One of Monaco’s most alluring luxury qualities is its harbor filled with yachts! So if you like the sea life and want to get on the water during your French Riviera visit, here are some places to contact!


Where to Relax & Beautify in Monaco?


The Best Spas in Monaco

If you are looking for some luxurious relaxation, rejuvenation, or beautification in Monaco, these top wellness spas and salons in the area.

CINQ MONDES SPA @ Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort best spas monaco
CINQ MONDES SPA @ Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
best spas monaco THERMES MARINS MONTE CARLO @ HERMITAGE
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THERMES MARINS MONTE CARLO @ Hôtel Hermitage
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*Looking for lunch during your visit? Check out the delicious, healthy Mediterranean cuisine at L’Hirondelle
LA VALLEE SPA @ Fairmont Monte Carlo best luxury spas monaco
LA VALLEE SPA @ Fairmont Monte Carlo
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DRY BAR MONACO @ Le Meridien (Get your blow outs on!)
COOLBAY MONACO @ Monte Carlo Bay Hotel (Hairdressers & makeup artists) best blowouts monaco
COOLBAY MONACO @ Monte Carlo Bay Hotel (Hairdressers & makeup artists)
ALDO COPPOLA by Monte-Carlo for all your beauty needs best luxury hair salons monaco
ALDO COPPOLA by Monte-Carlo for all your beauty needs

Where to Eat & Drink in style?


The Best Restaurants in Monaco for luxury & design

Monaco is known for its delicious food, so as you can imagine, the city has tons of options when it comes to gourmet menus and exquisite restaurant experiences. In this section of our luxury city guides, you will find some of our favorite top restaurants in the principality. Each beautifully designed and serving the most marvelous cuisines and cocktails!

LE BLUE BAY @ Monte Carlo Bay Hotel
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society) best restaurants monaco
LE BLUE BAY @ Monte Carlo Bay Hotel
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society)
LES PERLES DE MONTE-CARLO best restaurants monaco seafood
LES PERLES DE MONTE-CARLO (Exceptional seafood!)
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YOSHI @ Hotel Metropole
THE GRILL @ Hôtel Paris Monte Carlo
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THE GRILL @ Hôtel Paris Monte Carlo
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society)
PAVYLLON MONTE-CARLO, a restaurant by Yannick Alléno @ Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society)
PAVYLLON MONTE-CARLO, a restaurant by Yannick Alléno @ Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society)
LE LOUIS XV - Alain Ducasse @ Hôtel Paris Monte Carlo (© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society) luxury restaurants monaco
LE LOUIS XV – Alain Ducasse @ Hôtel Paris Monte-Carlo
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BUDDHA-BAR MONTE-CARLO private dining room top restaurants monaco
BUDDHA-BAR MONTE-CARLO
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ELSA @ Monte Carlo Beach
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society) best luxury beach front restaurants monaco
ELSA @ Monte Carlo Beach
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society)
NOBU @ Fairmont Monte Carlo luxury ocean view restaurants monaco
NOBU @ Fairmont Monte Carlo
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SASS CAFE (Be sure to check out their Club too for after hours!)
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MADA ONE (discover “Snackonomy” while shopping at One Monte Carlo)
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RIVIERA Patisserie & Tea Room

The Finest Clubs & Bars in Monaco


When you visit a place as sensual and warm, weather beautiful as Monaco, then an evening out at a bar or club is often a must on many people’s wish lists. So with that in mind, read on for some of the finest night clubs and bars in Monte Carlo and across the principality.

LE BAR AMÉRICAIN at Hôtel Paris Monte-Carlo
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LE BAR AMÉRICAIN @ Hôtel Paris Monte-Carlo
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society)
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JIMMY’Z MONTE-CARLO (“The VIP’s favorite club”)
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LA RASCASSE NIGHT CLUBS BARS MONACO MONTE CARLO
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LA RASCASSE
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BLUE GIN @ Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
(© MONTE-CARLO Sea Bathing Society)
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AMBER LOUNGE (Host of the most glamorous & exclusive post Monaco Grand Prix night race trackside party!)
LES GRANDS CHAIS MONÉGASQUES (The oldest wine cellar in Monaco) luxury night clubs bars monaco monte carlo
LES GRANDS CHAIS MONÉGASQUES (The oldest wine cellar in Monaco)
LOBBY BAR @ Hotel Metropole (Open 8 am to 1 am, designed by the fabulous Jacques Garcia!) luxury night clubs bars monaco monte carlo
LOBBY BAR @ Hotel Metropole (Open 8 am to 1 am, designed by the fabulous Jacques Garcia!)
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Where to Shop for luxury & design in Monaco?


When it comes to luxury shopping, Monaco is a mecca! Monaco is filled with high-end brand stores, specialty shops, and galleries from home decor to fashion and everything else you can imagine. Whether you are looking for fresh and new design, luxury staples, or the most precious vintage and antiques, this section of our luxury city guides is all about our current favorite places to shop in Monaco.

The most exclusive shops reside in the Golden Circle area of Monte Carlo, near the casino and part of the One Monte-Carlo shopping district. Noted as one of the city’s most exclusive shopping promenades, here brands such as Hermes, Dior, Cartier, and so many more pile together along the small streets.

In La Condamine, a retail zone near the port, high-end brands, and delightful boutiques scatter around a market square. Be sure to check out La Condamine’s traditional market or the one on Avenue Saint-Charles for regional goods and local cuisine.

If you prefer a mall setting, Le Metropole (max lux) or Frontvielle (next tier) are the top shopping centers in Monaco.

CIRIBELLI (Jewelry + Watches) luxury shopping best shops monaco monte carlo
CIRIBELLI (Jewelry + Watches)
BOUTIQUE DU ROCHER (Children + Artisan)  luxury shopping best shops monaco monte carlo
BOUTIQUE DU ROCHER (Children + Artisan)
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EDEN MONTE-CARLO (Women’s Lux)
LE DRESSING (Authentic pre-owned luxury) vintage shopping monaco
LE DRESSING (Authentic pre-owned luxury)
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MAISON D’ART MONACO (Art by old masters)
MAISON NOIR MONACO (Men's Gala Wear Rentals) luxury shopping best shops monaco monte carlo
MAISON NOIR MONACO (Men’s Gala Wear Rentals)
SABRINA MONTE-CARLO, Arts de Table (Luxury home decor)
SABRINA MONTE-CARLO, Arts de Table (Luxury home decor)
STEFANO RICCI @ Fairmont Hotel mens fashion boutique monaco
STEFANO RICCI @ Fairmont Hotel

More Luxury Things to Do in Monaco


While visiting Monaco, exploring the city’s museums, galleries, and other beautiful luxury amenities is a must for design lovers. Living is all about experiences, so get out and explore all the fabulous things to do in Monaco!

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