How to Find Luxury Hotels In Monte Carlo, Monaco

Monte Carlo maintains the world-famous Monte Carlo Casino, Europe's first casino, established in 1863. Situated on the French Riviera in the Principality of Monaco, Monte Carlo is as breathtaking to behold as it is to experience. Follow these steps to start planning your trip.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer with Internet access for making reservations

Choose Your Luxury Accommodations

1. Book your accommodations in Monte Carlo by calling the Monaco Government Tourist Office's United States headquarters at 800-753-9696, or by visiting their Web site (see Resources below).

2. Book rooms at the Hotel Hermitage online by visiting its Web site (see Resources below) or by calling 011 ([phone].

3. Enjoy an expensive cigar. Choose luxury accommodations near the famed Cuban Smoking Parlour in Le Sporting Monte-Carlo.

4. Give in to the fun of gambling and stay within walking distance of numerous American table games in Le Sun Casino, like Black Jack, American Roulette and Craps.

5. Choose from 5 luxury hotels, all within walking distance of Monte Carlo Casino.

6. Select accommodations near the Monte Carlo Casino and experience all four of the casino's areas: Le Casino, Le Café de Paris, Le Sporting Monte-Carlo and Le Sun Casino.

Get to Monte Carlo, Monaco

7. Take an international flight and arrive at Nice's Côte d'Azur International Airport, just 15 minutes away.

8. Arrive by cruise and dock at Port Hercule, centrally located in Monaco.

9. Head north from the port. Once you see the extravagant casino, you'll know you're in Monte Carlo.

Organize Transportation

10. Stretch your legs! Monte Carlo makes up roughly a fifth of the entire country, which is only 1.95 square kilometers.

11. Hire a taxi. There are 6 available stands. The one at the Monte Carlo Casino is available at all hours. So is the stand at the Monaco railway station.

12. Ride the bus. 5 routes cover the entirety of Monaco. A daily tourist pass is available for less than 5 euros. With it, you can ride as much as you want each day.

Know Your Destination

13. Prepare yourself for a beautiful cityscape. Monte Carlo makes up one of the five ares of Monaco, which is almost completely developed.

14. Enjoy 300 days of sunshine a year! The winters are mild and wet; the summers are hot and dry.

15. Feel free to speak French, the official language of Monaco. English, Italian and Monegasque are also spoken.

Tips & Warnings

• If driving to Monaco from Italy, take the "Monaco-Roquebrune" exit. If coming from France, take the 56 Monaco exit.
• If arriving at the Nice Côte d'Azur International Airport, a helicopter, bus, taxi or train are available for getting to Monaco.
• Be aware of driving regulations at all times, especially when they change between the countries you pass through.
• Be prepared to spend upwards $1,325 a night for a luxury hotel room during peak seasons.
• If you want to spend the holidays in Monte Carlo, Monaco, make reservations months ahead of time.
• All phone numbers include the United States international prefix "011." When calling internationally outside the United States, substitute that "011" with "00."
• All country codes are within parentheses and begin with a "+" sign.
• Gamble responsibly.