Detailed Review
Built at the turn of the century, the Hotel Hermitage today is the most beautiful example of the art of living in the style of the "Belle Epoque." For those who frequent it, this charming luxury hotel, which has been granted the status of a historical monument, is a favorite above all others. Cultivating a refined atmosphere, a flavor of familiar intimacy, gentle harmony where the soul of an era meets the needs of today, the Hotel Hermitage gives you a new outlook on Monte-Carlo and on life.
Press Quotes
“Guest rooms are modern and sleek in styling... Large mirrors, elegant fabrics and upholstery, deluxe bathrooms with tubs and showers, and sumptuous beds make living here idyllic.” NY Times 07
Independent Reviews
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"More discreet and up the hill, with fresh seaside air to the rooms"
Hotel Hermitage
By Jamie Dunford Wood
Of the three grand deluxe hotels in Monte Carlo, the Hermitage rates as the best. Slightly away from the mad throng and vulgarity that surrounds its more famous neighbour, the Hotel de Paris, these guest rooms are less ornate and more tasteful, in cool blue and white colourways (striped cushions, blue and white floral walls) off pink and white corridors. These are lined with slightly odd Victorian/Edwardian poster-shop reproductions of girls in straw hats on beaches and similar pretty scenes, repeated in some cases floor to floor, giving the whole a contemporary Rococo feel. While the reception area is low and discreet, the public spaces hidden behind are suitably grand - the magnificent chandeliered Belle Epoque Eiffel room, for example, with its coloured glass roof. Sea view rooms have delightful balconies overlooking the harbour, while below, the spa is one of the finest in Europe, its indoor pool with a wall of windows view across the sea. On the dining terrace, guests can eat outside above the twinkling harbour lights below. The closest you can get to magic in this temple to Mammon.
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