The Hôtel de Paris opened in the 1860s on Place du Casino, at the same time as the Casino de Monte-Carlo next door. Both were built by the Société des Bains de Mer, founded to turn Monaco into a destination for European high society. Among the luxury hotels of Monte-Carlo, it is still the one the others are measured against.
History
From the Belle Époque onwards, the hotel received royalty, artists and the great fortunes of Europe who came to the Riviera for the winter season. It has been enlarged several times, and a major renovation completed in 2019 rebuilt part of the building while keeping its historic façade on the square, its rotunda and its lobby.
Architecture and design
The façade, with its rotunda, balconies and sculpted decoration, is one of the landmarks of Belle Époque architecture on the Riviera. The lobby is known for its bronze equestrian statue of Louis XIV, whose knee guests traditionally touch for luck.
Dining
The hotel is home to Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse, opened in 1987, as well as the Bar Américain and a restaurant on the roof with views over the port. Its wine cellar, carved into the rock, is one of the largest hotel cellars in the world.
Weddings and events
The Hôtel de Paris hosts weddings, gala dinners and corporate events, in the centre of Monte-Carlo, a few steps from the Casino.
At a glance
What sets it apart
- 01Built by the Société des Bains de Mer next to the Casino
- 02Belle Époque façade and rotunda on Place du Casino
- 03Home of Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse, opened in 1987
- 04A wine cellar carved into the rock
Chronology
Dates that matter
1863
The Société des Bains de Mer builds the hotel beside the new casino.
1864
The Hôtel de Paris opens on Place du Casino.
1874
The wine cellars are dug into the rock beneath the hotel.
1987
Alain Ducasse opens Le Louis XV in the hotel.
1990
Le Louis XV receives three Michelin stars, the first hotel restaurant to do so.
2014
A four-year renovation and partial rebuilding begins.
2019
The renovated hotel is completed, with its historic façade and rotunda preserved.
