Modern 4-star superior hotel famous for Formula 1's Fairmont Hairpin turn on its property. Features rooftop pool overlooking the sea, multiple restaurants, direct beach access, and spacious rooms with Mediterranean or harbor views.
Fairmont Monte Carlo stands on Avenue des Spélugues on Monaco's southeastern waterfront, positioned directly on the route of the Monaco Grand Prix circuit. The hotel's most recognized geographical feature is the Fairmont Hairpin — the Grand Prix circuit's slowest corner, which sweeps alongside the building at ground level and has been central to the race's spectacle since the circuit was established in 1929. Casino Square is a five-minute walk from the hotel, and the building overlooks the Mediterranean from its elevated position on the cliff road.
The current building opened in 1975 and was rebranded to Fairmont in 2003. At 596 rooms across 25 floors, it is one of the largest hotels in Monaco, giving the property a scale that the principality's traditional palace hotels do not have. The architecture reflects its era — a bold concrete tower with a contemporary interior that was substantially updated in recent years with a Monaco-inspired palette of warm tones and sea blues.
Rooms range from Deluxe Sea View to Grand Suites, with the majority featuring floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies facing either the Mediterranean or Monaco's harbor. Upper floors provide some of the clearest open-sea panoramas available from any Monaco hotel, and circuit-facing rooms look directly onto the Fairmont Hairpin.
Dining encompasses four distinct venues: Nobu Monte-Carlo, the renowned Japanese-Peruvian restaurant by chef Nobu Matsuhisa, which operates on the lobby level; La Réserve, a relaxed all-day brasserie; Stars 'n' Bars, the principality's most established sports bar on the waterfront level; and Nikki Beach Monte Carlo, a seasonal beach club operating in summer.
The Willow Stream Spa has six treatment rooms, full fitness facilities, and a rooftop outdoor pool with panoramic sea views. Treatment programmes cover hydrotherapy, bodywork, and Fairmont's signature wellness offerings.
The hotel serves a mix of leisure guests, Formula 1 enthusiasts during Grand Prix weekend, and corporate groups attending events at the Grimaldi Forum convention centre immediately adjacent.
Amenities
- Rooftop pool
- F1 Hairpin location
- 4 restaurants
- Spa and wellness
- Direct beach access
- Fitness center
- Business center
Location
12 Avenue des Spélugues, 98000 Monaco
43.7401, 7.4312 View on map
Highlights
- The Fairmont Hairpin — one of the most iconic corners in Formula 1 racing — passes directly alongside the hotel at ground level
- Nobu Monte-Carlo, chef Nobu Matsuhisa's signature Japanese-Peruvian restaurant, operates on the hotel's lobby level
- At 596 rooms across 25 floors, the Fairmont is one of the largest hotels in Monaco, with upper-floor rooms offering some of the clearest open-sea panoramas in the principality
- Rooftop Willow Stream Spa and seasonal pool with panoramic views of the Mediterranean and Monaco harbor
Tips for visiting
- During Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in late May, circuit-facing rooms with a view of the Fairmont Hairpin sell out first and more than a year in advance — book immediately after the race date is announced
- Nobu Monte-Carlo accepts reservations from non-hotel guests; the sushi bar counter seats walk-ins more readily than table reservations during peak periods
- The Grimaldi Forum convention centre is a two-minute walk from the hotel — useful context when evaluating the property for conference or exhibition attendance