Yachts, Fine Tailoring & Riviera Glamour
Monaco is the epitome of old-world glamour. It’s where Grace Kelly met her prince, where the Champagne flows as effortlessly as the Mediterranean breeze, and where even a casual afternoon stroll can turn into a runway moment.
If you’re going to do Monaco right, you need to lean into the fantasy—stay somewhere iconic, dine where the view is just as important as the food, and, naturally, spend some time admiring both the yachts and the tailoring.This luxury weekend itinerary is all about timing it perfectly—visiting during the Monaco Yacht Show (late September), when the Principality is at its buzziest, chicest, and most fabulously over-the-top. It’s also the perfect excuse to check out Alexander Kraft’s new flagship store—because what’s Monaco without a little bespoke elegance?
Grand & Iconic
- Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo – The ultimate Monaco experience. Overlooking Casino Square, this is where you go for pure, unfiltered glamour.
- Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo – A Belle Époque dream—understated luxury with stunning sea views and an impeccable afternoon tea service.
Chic & Boutique
- Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel – If you want the luxury of Monaco but prefer a more Riviera, relaxed seaside vibe, this is the one.
- Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo – Timeless, intimate, and home to one of the best pools in town.
Day 1: Arrive in Style & Ease Into the Glamour
- Check into Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo – Because when in Monaco, there’s no better address.
- Lunch at Le Grill (Hôtel de Paris) – Michelin-starred perfection with panoramic views over the Riviera.
- Afternoon shopping in the Carré d’Or district – Alexander Kraft Monte Carlo (the new flagship store—immaculate tailoring, effortless elegance). Chanel, Hermès & Louis Vuitton (because Monaco’s luxury shopping is as extravagant as it gets). Maison de Parfum Henry Jacques (for an exclusive, personalized fragrance experience).
- Pre-dinner drinks at American Bar (Hôtel de Paris) – A legendary institution. Order a dry martini and channel your inner Bond villain.
- Dinner at Louis XV – Alain Ducasse – Three Michelin stars, one of the finest dining experiences in Europe, and a wine list that could bring you to tears.
Day 2: Yachts, Cars & Monte-Carlo’s High Society
- Breakfast on your private terrace – Because why would you rush?
- Morning at the Monaco Yacht Show – Tour the world’s most extravagant yachts, sip Champagne, and pretend you’re about to buy one.
- Lunch at Club La Vigie – The chicest beach club, set in a pine forest with private cabanas and crystal-clear water.
- Afternoon at the Casino de Monte-Carlo – Even if you’re not a gambler, this Belle Époque masterpiece is worth stepping inside.
- Dinner at Cipriani Monte Carlo – Effortlessly chic, the kind of place where you wouldn’t be surprised to see a famous race car driver at the next table.
Day 3: Leisurely Riviera Elegance & A Slow Farewell
- Breakfast at Café de Paris – A Monte-Carlo staple for people-watching and a perfect cappuccino.
- Morning at Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo – One of the world’s best luxury spas, overlooking the harbor. A massage here is essential.
- Lunch at Elsa (Monte-Carlo Beach Hotel) – The only 100% organic Michelin-starred restaurant in the world—light, fresh, and absolutely perfect before a flight home.
- A final stroll along the harbor – One last look at the yachts, one last deep breath of the Riviera air, one last moment of Monte-Carlo perfection.
