Hotel de Paris
Hotel de Paris was built in 1864 and located in the beautiful harbor of Monaco, right next to the famous casino and opera house.
Today, it’s one of the most prestigious and elegant hotels around the world. This hotel is probably one of the most visited by elegant ladies and members of high society.
On a weekly basis, I see pictures of elegant ladies posing on the same spots inside or outside the hotel. I can understand why, as the hotel is simply gorgeous!
The hotel is all about elegance, with its 182 rooms decorated in a luxurious nineteenth century style. Think printed fabrics on walls, marble floors and decorations as well as antique furniture.
For those who haven’t been to Monaco, I can tell you it’s tiny! But the location is great, being in between France and Italy. Hotel de Paris has the best view over both countries as it’s on the hill of Place du Casino.
How do you get into the Hotel de Paris?
The famous way to travel from the french riviera to Monaco is by helicopter.
For example, when the film festival in Cannes ends and the Grand Prix weekend in Monaco starts, most jet-setters take the 10 minute helicopter ride from Cannes to Monaco. Even those arriving in Nice airport prefer the helicopter journey.
Hotel de Paris – Rooms
All rooms are uniquely decorated and divided into four price groups.
Starting from the cheapest, there are “rooms”, “junior suites”, “suites” and “diamond suites”. My favorite is the blue decorated exclusive room with a sea view (picture above) – totally my taste in terms of decor! It’s very sophisticated and elegant. The diamond suite “Charles Garnier” (picture below) is not too bad either.
Inside Hotel de Paris
The famous lobby and center piece EVERY elegant lady takes pictures with:
3 Restaurants & 1 Bar
• Restaurant Louis XV is the flagship restaurant by the world famous chef Alain Ducasse. It opened in 1987 and is a 3 star Michelin restaurant being the winner of many prestigious awards. The price of a lunch dish starts from €149 and an evening dish starts from €249.
• Le Grill is a mediterranean style gourmet restaurant located on the top floor of the hotel. During summer they remove the rooftop, giving guests the opportunity to enjoy their lobster or foie gras under the bare sky, overlooking the mediterranean sea. Lunch here is slightly cheaper than in Louis XV, starting from €75 per dish, and in the evening the menu ranges from €130-€150.
• Le Côté Jardin is the smaller restaurant located outside in the hotel park. Prices starting from €55.
• Le Bar Américain is the hotel bar that makes you feel like you’re in a movie. They play jazz music in the evening and serve drinks and snacks.
Important events in Monaco
March: The Bal de la Rose
April: “Rolex Tennis Master” Tournament
May: F1 Grand Prix
August: Red cross Gala
September: Monaco Yacht Show
Lastly…
Why I wanted to write about Hotel de Paris is because it’s such a famous spot for those in high society!
Any elegant lady has been there, and Hotel de Paris being the ultimate place to stay at.
Have any of my dear elegant readers stayed at the Hotel de Paris?
That’s classy!! Have you ever been there?
Yes! Loved it!!
Lucky you!! 🙂 keep inspiring us !!! Best blog ever!!:-)
I can also recommend the Hotel Hermitage. I spend couple of days there and I have to say is like Hotel de Paris.
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Thanks! Have not been there but also heard about it!
Hi there, I’ve mentioned this in a previous post but I don’t think you saw it 🙂 I mentioned that you wrote about how you turned yourself from average to a woman who people turn heads to (I think this was said in your ABC’s post many months back). I was wondering if you could do posts on what to do to enhance your current look to become this better version of yourself, basically the steps you took to become what you are now 🙂 Hope you are doing better than last week!!
Hello! Sorry must have missed out on your comment!
I don’t think I wrote that I turned myself in to a woman people turn their heads on on the street, but I know what post you mean 🙂
Sure, I’ll do a post about that, thanks for the tip! 😉
I apologise if I took what you said out of context! It wasn’t said in a conceited way at all, simply that you had put work into transforming yourself into your best self 🙂 I found that you posted this: “You don’t need to be born with the best DNA or looking like a super model to have a chance looking absolutely amazing. Believe me, with the right knowledge, guts and effort you can turn yourself in to that girl that will make people turn their heads. I know, because I’ve done that to myself, I talk from experience.” No problem, your posts are fab as they are girl!
Ahh ok, understand what u mean, and my bad As I was meant to make a different point! Thanks for sharing!
Hi,
I loved this post you made about Hotel de Paris, it took me right back to last years Grand Prix while we were staying there with friends. The hotel itself was a glorious as one might think and of course some maybe the atmosphere high maintenance – it was still a very chill place, and the service was flawless. As a guest in that hotel, you could actually ask for everything to be done. My friend lost her jacket during one night partying in Le Bar Américain and magically it was delivered to our room during the next day. Also, my other girlfriend who might have been a little tipsy, said to one of the good looking bartenders there, that as soon she has finished with her drink, the guy behind the bar should carry her to the room we were staying (as a joke of course). But the minute my friend put down the empty glass, the bartender came and picked her up in his arms, walking into an elevator and actually carried her in front of our room door (magically knowing our room number also, but they have such a good staff there, they just automatically now with who, and in which room you are staying in). My friend was all blown away at first of course, as she meant it to be a joke first, but after we laughed so hard, this incident became one of the great great stories and memories we gained that week!
It’s always really fun to share this story since it’s funny and refreshing our Monaco memories is always warming and nice. I would recommend staying at Hotel de Paris to anyone who has the chance, it’s a great experience!
I love your blog btw, beautiful pictures and great writing! xo
Thank you for sharing your experience! I can so recognize in what you write, as that’s exactly the feeling I get when I’ve been to Hotel de Paris or whenever I’ve been in other 5 star hotels. The staff are always amazing and take care of you like a star. I love it 😀
Oh my God! I wish this would happen to me if I ever stayed there! That would be the cherry on top of the cake
Oh my God! I wish this would happen to me if I ever stayed there! That would be the cherry on top of the cake
Oh my God! I wish this would happen to me if I ever stayed there! That would be the cherry on top of the cake
Wow, great post! It’s really good idea – describing JetSet Hotels 🙂
PS. Your blog inspire me to learn English 🙂
Thank you darling, so sweet 🙂