Picolo recommends · Hotel in Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo
A luxury hotel tucked behind its own garden just above Place du Casino, with a pool deck that Karl Lagerfeld designed.
The cars and the crowds stay on the other side of the garden. By the time you reach the door of the Métropole, the noise of the square has dropped away, even though the casino is only a few minutes' walk down the hill.
Out the back, the Odyssey pool area carries the signature of Karl Lagerfeld, with a cool, graphic look that sets it apart from the gilt elsewhere in town. The kitchen has long been the reason many guests come back.
Picolo’s verdict
Why we chose Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo
We like the Métropole for couples and anyone after the comforts of Monte-Carlo without living in the middle of them. The garden, the pool and the restaurants make it easy to spend a whole day on site.
Do not book it for the view. Most rooms look over the garden or the town rather than the sea, so if waking up to the Mediterranean matters, the Hermitage or the Fairmont will suit you better.
What you get
- Garden between the hotel and the street
- Odyssey pool area by Karl Lagerfeld
- Restaurants with a strong reputation
- Luxury service a short walk from the casino
- Sun loungers around the pool
A day at Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo
- Morning
- Breakfast out by the pool while it is still quiet.
- Midday
- Window shopping along Avenue des Beaux-Arts.
- Afternoon
- A swim and a lounger at the Odyssey pool.
- Evening
- Dinner at the hotel, then a short walk down to the casino.
Location
Monte-Carlo, Monaco
Open in MapsQuestions about Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo
Does Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo have sea views?
Most rooms do not. The hotel faces its garden and the town, so choose it for calm and comfort rather than a view of the water.
Who designed the pool at Hôtel Métropole?
Karl Lagerfeld drew the Odyssey pool area, and its pale, graphic style is one of the things guests talk about most.
Is Hôtel Métropole close to the Monte-Carlo casino?
Yes. The casino and Avenue des Beaux-Arts are a few minutes away on foot, yet the garden keeps the traffic noise out.
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Updated 6 Nov 2026All articles
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