Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

What Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo does

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is an independent, family-owned luxury 5-star hotel located at 4 avenue de la Madone in the Carré d'Or district of Monaco, occupying a Belle Époque building inaugurated in 1886. The property operates approximately 125 rooms and suites (45 of which were entirely rethought by Jacques Garcia in 2025) and employs roughly 232 people. Its core products span four pillars: accommodation signed by Jacques Garcia; a five-outlet food and beverage operation led by Executive Chef Christophe Cussac (Les Ambassadeurs, 2 Michelin stars), Yoshi (Japanese, Didier Gomez 2008), Zia at Odyssey, Odyssey Restaurant, and Lobby Bar; the Spa Metropole by Guerlain opened in July 2025 with 10 treatment rooms and a Bastien Gonzalez Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio; and the Odyssey Pool, the only pool in the world designed by Karl Lagerfeld (2012) with 18 backlit engraved glass panels depicting Ulysses's journey. The hotel also monetizes seasonal Metropole Mood floral installations, a wine cellar of 15,000 bottles managed by sommelier Frédéric Woelfflé, a Club Metropole subscription for pool/spa/fitness access, curated stay packages (Dolce Vita, Happy Family, Escape, Happy Long Stay), and Just For You experiences including 'From Metropole with Love,' 'Sunset & Dolce Vita' Riva boat charters, and Grace Kelly heritage tours.

The business model is multi-stream: accommodation (per-night room and suite revenue, seasonal/event-peak pricing), food and beverage (transactional across all venues), spa and wellness (transactional treatments plus membership), Club Metropole (recurring subscription), and groups and events (professional services including a Green Events program). GTM is primarily direct-to-consumer through metropole.com, telephone reservations, and email concierge, augmented by Leading Hotels of the World distribution, the LHW travel advisor network, and selected third-party booking platforms. Marketing is event-driven around Monaco's calendar (F1 Grand Prix, Monaco Yacht Show, Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters, international circus festival) and combines organic social, email newsletter, and earned PR/press.

Target segments are ultra-high-net-worth individuals seeking confidential luxury and bespoke experiences, luxury family travelers, corporate groups and MICE, and couples on romantic getaways. The hotel is currently operating, privately held, has no parent company or external investment entity identified, has no subsidiaries, and has no public ticker. Notable external recognitions include 2 Michelin Keys (2025 and 2026), 2 Michelin Stars for Les Ambassadeurs (2026), the Michelin Service Award to Marco Tognon (2026), and the Condé Nast Traveler Triple Crown Award in its debut year (2026), making it the only Monaco property to hold that accolade.

Name

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

Legal name

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo

Website

https://metropole.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1886

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Independent luxury 5-star hotel in Monaco's Carré d'Or operating since 1886 with ~125 rooms, two Michelin-starred dining at Les Ambassadeurs, Spa Metropole by Guerlain, and the Karl Lagerfeld-designed Odyssey pool, serving ultra-high-net-worth travelers, corporate groups, and event-driven demand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Hotels

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Urban Luxury Hotels (City Luxury) (THAGACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Conference Retreat Hotels (THAGALAG)

Keywords

• Luxury hotel hospitality
• Five star accommodations
• Fine dining restaurants
• Luxury spa services
• Event venue hosting

Headquarters

HQ city

Monaco

HQ country

Monaco

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Accommodation: Revenue from room and suite rentals ranging from Deluxe Rooms to Signature Suites. Rooms signed by Jacques Garcia with Mediterranean elegance and contemporary comfort.
2. Food & Beverage: Revenue from hotel dining venues including Les Ambassadeurs (2 Michelin stars), Yoshi Japanese restaurant, Zia at Odyssey, Odyssey Restaurant, and Lobby Bar. Wine cellar of 15,000 bottles.
3. Spa & Wellness: Revenue from Spa Metropole by Guerlain treatments, wellness rituals, Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez, and fitness facilities. Spa open daily 7am-9pm.
4. Club Metropole Membership: Exclusive membership providing unlimited access to Odyssey pool, Spa Metropole by Guerlain including Heat Experience, and fitness room equipped by Technogym.
5. Groups & Events: Corporate events, celebrations, weddings, and private dining in hotel salons. Green events program for responsible event organizing.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo operates a luxury 5-star hotel offering approximately 125 rooms and suites in the Carré d'Or district of Monte-Carlo, Monaco. The property delivers upscale accommodations complemented by fine dining restaurants under Executive Chef Christophe Cussac, a luxury Givenchy spa led by Spa Director Julie Chaumier, a curated wine cellar managed by Sommelier Frédéric Woelfflé, and event venues supported by Maître d'Hôtel Marco Tognon.

Product overview

Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is a luxury 5-star hotel in Monaco's Carré d'Or, operating since 1886. The hotel functions as a unified luxury hospitality platform offering accommodations (Suites & Rooms signed by Jacques Garcia), dining (Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac with 2 Michelin stars, Yoshi Japanese restaurant, Zia at Odyssey, Odyssey Restaurant, and Lobby Bar), spa and wellness (Spa Metropole by Guerlain opened 2025), and the exclusive Odyssey Pool by Karl Lagerfeld. Additional offerings include curated stay packages (Stay Offers), exclusive experiences (Just For You), group events, and Club Metropole membership. The portfolio integrates seasonal Metropole Mood artistic installations and sustainability through Metropole Care.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Odyssey Pool by Karl Lagerfeld: The only pool in the world designed by Karl Lagerfeld, featuring a magisterial fresco of eighteen backlit engraved glass panels tracing the journey of Ulysses across the Mediterranean.
• Spa Metropole by Guerlain
• Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac
• Yoshi
• Zia at Odyssey
• Lobby Bar

Products and services

• Hotel Rooms and Suites Approximately 125 luxury rooms and suites available to affluent leisure and business travelers, forming the core accommodation offering of the property.
• Fine Dining Restaurants On-site fine dining restaurants offering gourmet cuisine to hotel guests and external diners, operated under the direction of Executive Chef Christophe Cussac.
• Givenchy Spa and Wellness Services Luxury spa and wellness services offered in partnership with Givenchy, available to hotel guests and external clients, directed by Spa Director Julie Chaumier.
• Sommelier and Wine Cellar Services Curated wine cellar and dedicated sommelier services led by Frédéric Woelfflé, providing wine pairing, tastings, and beverage expertise to restaurant and banquet guests.
• Event Spaces and Banqueting Services Versatile event spaces for corporate meetings, incentive trips, conferences, weddings, and private celebrations, supported by on-site F&B, sommelier, and accommodation services.
• Maître d'Hôtel and Concierge Service Bespoke front-of-house hospitality and concierge service led by Maître d'Hôtel Marco Tognon, providing personalized guest experiences, restaurant reservations, and tailor-made arrangements across the property.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2 Michelin Keys awarded recognizing exceptional stay combining charm, personality and local rootedness
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GuerlaincoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Exclusive partnership inaugurated in July 2025 with Maison Guerlain to operate Spa Metropole by Guerlain. The spa offers bespoke wellness rituals, exclusive treatments, and Guerlain products - one of few Guerlain spaces on the Riviera. Features signature treatments combining Guerlain's 80+ years of expertise with hotel's luxury setting.
• Leading Hotels of the World (LHW)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2025Global collection of independent luxury hotels. Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is a member, gaining distribution through LHW's travel advisor network and loyalty program, and access to Leaders Club membership.
• Monaco Boat Service / RivaminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024Riva's exclusive distributor in Monaco and France provides chartered Riva boats for 'Sunset & Dolce Vita' experiences. Private captain and champagne service for exclusive sea excursions departing from Monaco.
• Bastien GonzalezminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2024International hand and foot care reference. The Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez operates within Spa Metropole by Guerlain, offering natural nail care with precision and exacting standards.
• Karl LagerfeldcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012Karl Lagerfeld designed the Odyssey pool, the only pool in the world bearing his signature. Features 18 backlit engraved glass panels depicting Ulysses's Mediterranean journey. The pool serves as a natural extension of the adjacent Spa Metropole by Guerlain.
• Claudine DraiminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2012French artist who created tissue-paper sculptures for the Spa Metropole by Guerlain, contributing to the sensorial bubble and artistic identity of the spa environment.
• Didier GomezminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2008French interior designer Didier Gomez created the setting for Yoshi restaurant, composing an intimate Japanese space blending wood, ebony, and silk. Opens onto a Japanese garden signed by Jacques Messin.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves13 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Hôtel du Palais Biarritz: Beachfront palace hotel in Biarritz with Michelin-starred restaurants (La Rotisserie, L'Atelier Gazta). Comparable French luxury palace positioning and Atlantic Côte d'Azur–style seasonal luxury demand.

Direct peers

• Le Bristol Paris: Palace-level luxury hotel in Paris with Michelin-starred restaurants (114 Faubourg), Epicure, and a renowned spa — comparable on signature dining, spa, and urban luxury positioning to European UHNW travelers.
• Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo: Belongs to Monte-Carlo SBM group and is one of the top luxury hotels in Monaco, featuring Michelin-starred dining and Belle Époque architecture. Comparable heritage, scale, and luxury positioning in the same micro-market.
• Four Seasons Hotel George V, Paris: Triple-Michelin-starred luxury hotel with Le Cinq, and an iconic palace spa. Comparable European urban luxury competitor for UHNW guests, luxury dining, and wellness.
• Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc: Legendary luxury hotel on the French Riviera (Antibes) with Michelin-starred dining, comparable heritage, and direct overlap with the Riviera UHNW travel circuit.
• Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo: Adjacent luxury 5-star hotel in Monaco's Carré d'Or, also Michelin-recognized, owned by Monte-Carlo SBM. Most direct local competitor for UHNW guests, F&B, spa, and event-driven demand in Monaco.
• Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort: Monte-Carlo SBM resort with spa and conference facilities targeting luxury leisure and family segments. Competes directly in Monaco for leisure luxury and MICE demand.
• Hôtel Martinez (Hyatt): Iconic luxury hotel on the Croisette in Cannes with Michelin-starred dining and signature Riviera glamour. Comparable Côte d'Azur luxury hotel competing for the same European UHNW leisure segment.
• Fairmont Monte-Carlo: Four-star luxury hotel overlooking the Mediterranean in Monaco, directly competing for F1 Grand Prix and Yacht Show demand with large meeting/event capacity. Closest comparable in scale and event positioning.

Broad incumbents

• The Ritz Paris: Iconic Parisian palace hotel with multiple Michelin-starred dining and a Chanel spa. A broader European luxury incumbent comparable on brand prestige, spa, and gastronomy, though in a different city market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/HotelMetropoleMonteCarlo
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hotel-metropole
• Instagraminstagram.com/metropolemonaco?utm_source=metropole.com

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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