Fairmont Monte Carlo

Great hospitality and service

Staying in Monaco requires a hefty budget but it’s worth it. The large hotel is bustling but the staff is everywhere to help. We opted for a Hairpin Curve room instead of a sea view and it was spacious even by US standards. The air conditioning was quiet and there were plenty of USB ports a mini-bar and a large balcony with an ashtray – it’s almost France after all. With the Grand Prix only 10 days away the surrounding area was buzzing with preparations which was more interesting than a nuisance. The restaurants were top-notch and despite catering for large numbers the attention to detail was impeccable. One of us needed a gluten-free diet and it was catered for without any problems, starting with delicious bread rolls. Overall, it was a fantastic place to stay and I’ll definitely return when I can afford it again!

Staying at the Fairmont Monte Carlo felt like being right in the middle of the Monaco experience. One of the coolest parts was the location directly by the famous Formula 1 hairpin turn — we loved watching the Ferraris, Lamborghinis, Bentleys, and other luxury cars cruise by all day. It honestly became entertainment on its own. The hotel is in a fantastic walkable location. We walked to the Monte Carlo Casino, nearby restaurants, shopping, and the local SPAR grocery market which was super convenient for water, wine, snacks, and quick items during our stay. The rooms are renovated and were very comfortable and clean. The beds were excellent, and after long travel days we slept really well. The balcony area was nice to relax on, although our particular room overlooked the interior courtyard instead of the water. One thing worth mentioning is there is not a true refrigerator in the room — only a minibar cooler. We also highly recommend doing the Monaco hop-on hop-off bus tour while staying here. It gave us an easy and scenic overview of Monte Carlo and the surrounding areas without needing to navigate all the hills ourselves. One thing travelers should know ahead of time: Monaco does not use Uber. They have their own Monaco Taxi system. The app gave us issues creating an account because of strict security verification, but simply calling for a taxi worked perfectly every time. Cars arrived within minutes and drivers accepted both cash and card securely. The hotel itself is large, so depending on your room location, the walk from the elevators can feel long. But overall the experience, location, views, and atmosphere made this a memorable stay in Monaco.

Amazing stay, first time in Monaco, amazing hotel / been to the Dubai Fairmount and this one didn’t disappoint ! Very attentive staff and classy hotel right in the center of Monaco . Thank you for the upgrade to a suite ( Jean Francois Jordan ) we will definitely be back for more Monaco adventures ! 🙏🏻😍🤩 Philippa and Kerry xxx

We had an amazing time at Fairmont. It was our companies 50th Anniversary and they took the whole company. Staff, food, everything was perfect.