Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

*BULLYING, Discrimination, and Lack of Accountability* I had a deeply distressing experience at this hotel. As a paying guest, I was treated with SUSPICION and subjected to humiliating treatment by a staff member. When I raised my concerns, a female manager responded dismissively and attempted to minimise the situation, at one point referring to the staff member as “cute,” which felt inappropriate and gaslighting given the seriousness of my complaint. When I later escalated the issue, the General Manager showed no empathy, offered no apology or accountability, and ultimately responded by threatening legal action simply because I described my experience to the hotel directly. The way this situation was handled left me feeling bullied, disrespected, and discriminated against. Guests should be treated with dignity and equality regardless of background, and that standard was not met here. Luxury is not just about appearance — it is about conduct, accountability, and respect. Unfortunately, this hotel failed on all three. ——- I will add that the rooms and bathroom were old and dated. You have to walk past the bar in front of EVERYONE to get to your room it’s too exposed and it’s not for discreet clientele.

We went to the Hôtel Métropole in Monaco for a drink and entrusted our car to the valet service. When we decided to leave, I asked the concierge to change a 50-euro bill so I could tip the valet. Instead of simply assisting, he responded in a condescending and demanding manner, strongly insinuating that he himself expected a tip just for changing my money. I then gave the valet a 20-euro tip. His reaction was completely unacceptable. He became visibly angry, raised his voice, and aggressively demanded 50 euros for only 20 minutes of parking, continuing this behavior for several minutes in front of others. This was intimidating, humiliating, and entirely unprofessional. I am fully aware of the standards in Monaco. I live in Beaulieu-sur-Mer and have been visiting Monaco regularly for more than 10 years. I have never, ever experienced anything like this. I am comfortable tipping generously when service is respectful — but I refuse to be pressured, harassed, or shaken down for money. What should have been a pleasant evening turned into a deeply unpleasant and shocking encounter that reflects very poorly on the hotel’s service standards. This behavior is not luxury hospitality; it is coercive and unacceptable. Shame on the hotel management for allowing the employees to do this to their customers.

I have just returned from this wonderful hotel when visiting Monaco for a conference. I can't speak highly enough of the fantastic service, ambience, decor and style of the Hotel Metropole. I was greeted on arrival with a wonderful alcohol-free cocktail and nibbles while the concierge and reception staff managed my check-in, giving me a chance to enjoy the ambience of the beautifully decorated lobby area. I was upgraded to a Junior Suite which was most welcome as I was going to be staying for 4 days and had a lot of work to get through while visiting. Everyone I engaged with from the concierge, reception staff, housekeeping and waiting staff in the beautifully appointed breakfast room offered exceptional service. During the course of my stay, I had cause to visit quite a number of hotels in Monaco for meetings and engagements and I have to say that I would place the Hotel. Metropole at the very top of what I encountered. Well done to all the team on an excellent service.

The staff is A-1 and decoration and architecture is very sophisticated. Unlike common opinion…this in fact may be best hotel in Monte Carlo!!!!

Hotel has a solid traditional atmosphere. Rooms are luxurious and furnished with taste Located in the middle of Monaco business district and not far from the sea