Whether you head to Monaco for Formula 1 racing or to enjoy a little James Bond moment at Casino de Monte-Carlo (or to live out your “The Princess Diaries” fantasy in a real-life Genovia), this slice of Mediterranean paradise never falls short of cinematic.
And just around the corner from the city-state’s famed Monaco hairpin — notoriously the slowest and tightest corner in F1 — is one of the most storied hotels in the world. Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, lording over the city in Belle-Époque regality since 1889, is as much a secluded retreat as it is a staple in one of the world’s wealthiest bastions. But don’t think of this Italianate mansion as a walled-off fortress from the rest of the Riviera splendor.
Instead, it’s more of a choose-your-own luxe kind of adventure.
A great solo travel tip spotted this week on Luxury Travel Advisor.
