Picolo recommends · Hotel in Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
A Belle Époque hotel on the ridge above Port Hercule, where light falls through a glass dome and balconies look across to the Prince's Palace.
Morning light comes down through the glass dome and lands on the salon floor, the room most guests remember. Outside, the Hermitage stands on the edge of the ridge, so the harbour, the yachts and the Prince's Palace on its rock fill the view from many balconies.
The building dates from the Belle Époque, the decades around 1900, and it still has that era's taste for high ceilings and stucco. Place du Casino is a couple of minutes away on foot, close enough for dinner and a late walk home without the full glare of the square.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
We picked the Hermitage for travellers who want a classic Monte-Carlo stay with a little more calm. The view from the harbour side is one of the best in town, and the dome gives the hotel a character of its own.
It is cheaper than Hôtel de Paris, but still very expensive. Rooms on the street side get less light and none of the harbour view, so pay the extra for the sea side or the stay loses much of its point.
What you get
- Many rooms with balconies over the harbour
- Salon under a glass dome
- Views to the Prince's Palace
- Restaurant and bar on site
- Port Hercule below the windows
A day at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
- Morning
- Coffee on the balcony while the yacht crews hose down the decks.
- Midday
- Walk down to the harbour and up the ramp to the old town on the rock.
- Afternoon
- An hour in the domed salon when the sun is at its strongest.
- Evening
- A short stroll to Place du Casino for a drink.
Location
Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Open in MapsQuestions about Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
Which rooms at Hôtel Hermitage have harbour views?
Ask for the sea or harbour side when you book. Many of those rooms have balconies looking towards Port Hercule and the palace on the rock.
How far is Hôtel Hermitage from the casino?
It is a couple of minutes on foot to Place du Casino, so you can easily walk there for dinner and back again late at night.
Is Hôtel Hermitage cheaper than Hôtel de Paris?
Usually, yes. Rates sit below its neighbour on the square, though the Hermitage is still a high-end hotel with prices to match.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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