Need for Speed: Hotels for the Monaco Grand Prix

“If there’s one race in the Formula 1 calendar that stands apart, it’s Monaco. Every Grand Prix has its highlights from the charged atmosphere of Melbourne to the landscape at Spa-Francorchamps. But glitzy Monaco has that glamorous edge that makes a perfect fit for the top echelon of world motorsport. The principality might be known for excess, but you can still find a top stay for the race, whatever your budget.

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Hôtel Hermitage, Monte Carlo
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All that glitters is at the lavish Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo. A former palace, this Belle-Époque hotel has antique furnishings and stunning views of the city, garden or sea, and a fantastic trackside location. From its Midi Terrace you get excellent views over the track and harbour. Enjoy a buffet lunch and champagne as you watch the cars exit the first corner at Sainte Devote and race up the Beau Rivage hill. With gorgeous rooms and superb dining, this hotel oozes Monte Carlo glitz.

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Fairmont Hotel, Monte Carlo
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With its own private beach, the Fairmont Monte Carlo has an unbeatable trackside location. Watch cars zooming past the entrance, feel them race through a tunnel underneath and enjoy unobstructed views of the technical Fairmont Hairpin. Choose the rooftop grandstand or book a private suite; the Fairmont VIP Suites have the best views, where you can watch the cars speed down the hill from Mirabeau corner and brake hard to tackle the hairpin before accelerating away towards Portier corner. Wherever you watch, the atmosphere here is electric.

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Hotel Victoria, Cap Martin
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Monaco may be the playground for the rich and famous, but that doesn’t mean you can’t stay on a budget. Like much of mainland Europe, train travel is easy here, so staying just across the border in France is a good option for a cheaper visit. Hotel Victoria is a pretty, quirky art hotel overlooking the Mediterranean, a stone’s throw from the sea with superb views from the Cap Martin to Italy. Walk just under 10 minutes to Carnolés station and take the train directly to Monaco in just seven minutes more.

For more hotels in Cap Martin, visit our hotels in Cap Martin page.

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Résidence Eza Vista, Eze
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Just six miles (10km) from the centre of Monaco, Résidence Eza Vista is a good option for groups of friends or family. Here you can book an apartment with a balcony and fully kitted-out kitchen. This eco-friendly resort is in the medieval village of Eze, which is worth visiting for its old town, gardens and perfumery as a contrast to the thrills and spills of the F1. Relax in the beautiful outdoor pool and enjoy a continental breakfast overlooking the mountains in the morning sun.

For more hotels in Eze, visit our hotels in Eze page.

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Hotel Port Palace, Monte Carlo
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If you want to stay in Monaco but avoid the chandeliers and brocade, Hotel Port Palace offers stripped-back luxury with minimalist chic and some of the most epic views you can imagine. Right on the harbour where the mega-yachts dock, the views across the port and out to sea are sensational. Sip an aperitif in the top-floor bar and while away an evening, or use it is an excellent vantage point for the port-side stretch of the Grand Prix circuit.

For more hotels in Monte Carlo, visit our hotels in Monte Carlo page.”