White boutique hotel with interiors by Leila Manchari, set overlooking the prestigious Monte Carlo harbour and the Rock. The 50 air-conditioned guestrooms have light, modern decor and include plasma-screen satellite televisions and minibars. Hotel houses a cliff-side wine cellar storing 20,000 bottles, and offers a hammam, hot-stone massage and plantar reflexology.

Perfectly located between casino and sea Echoing the sleek lines of an ocean liner, this 619-room hotel hugs the water’s edge just below the famed Monte Carlo Casino. Plush modern comforts and Mediterranean decor come together in guestrooms with marble bathrooms and balconies. Enjoy spectacular panoramic views and a new fitness center with massage services.

Glass-fronted contemporary hotel with private beach This beachfront hotel is one block from the Grimaldi Forum and a 10-minute walk from Monte Carlo’s celebrated casino. The 403 guestrooms are decorated in warm Mediterranean colors. Executive rooms offer modern style with flat-screen TVs. The Roof Top, a special floor with 30 guestrooms and suites, offers complimentary indulgences. All guests enjoy three pools, spa, complimentary sauna, and gym.

Four-floor balconied corner building situated in Monte Carlo, 500 meters from the harbour and Formula One Grand Prix start point. Rooms have light yellow and white décor with wood furniture; all have Internet connections and satellite television. Guests can order Italian dishes in the relaxed restaurant, with its glass roof and dark wood panelling.