Monaco for Design Lovers, An Lh Luxury City Guide

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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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.


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*Looking for lunch during your visit? Check out the delicious, healthy Mediterranean cuisine at L’Hirondelle


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!

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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.

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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.





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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