C S
BUILDING EXCITEMENT
C ’ est Magnifique !
HOTEL DE PARIS MONTE-CARLO
WHEN THE HOTEL DE PARIS MONTE-CARLO opened in 1864 , casino magnate and SBM founder Francois Blanc said it “ surpassed everything that has been created until now , even the Hotel du Louvre and the Grand Hotel in Paris .”
When the 150-year-old hotel needed an upgrade , architects Richard Martinet and Gabriel Viora approached the task with the sort of reverence befitting a historic restoration . But this wasn ’ t just a facelift for the fabulous five-star hotel .
The painstaking task , which began in October 2014 and will not be complete until September 2018 , is meant to “ carry on and exalt the spirit of the hotel , while anchoring the establishment firmly in the 21st century ,” according to the hotel website .
The far-reaching project will add a center garden courtyard , a new spa , fitness and pool area , a modern wing of suites and an exclusive rooftop villa with its own garden and pool .
The hotel ’ s elaborately sculpted Belle Epoque facade , of course , will remain as-is , along with the lavishly appointed entrance hall , the world ’ s largest wine cellar , and popular destinations like Le Bar Américain , La Salle Empire and Le Louis XV . In May , the famous Michelin-starred Le Grill restaurant reopened with an expanded terrace and a new Winston Churchill private dining salon , all with stunning views of the Mediterranean .
The project is also BREEAM-rated for sustainability and energy efficiency .
The Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo has always attracted the rich and celebrated — from Verdi and Dumas in a bygone era to Sean Connery and Pierce Brosnan today . In addition to hosting the two James Bonds , the Hotel de Paris also provided the backdrop for two 007 films : Never Say Never Again and GoldenEye .
Consistently ranked as one of the world ’ s most elegant hotels by Conde Nast and Travel + Leisure , the grande dame of this coastal principality is almost ready for her close-up .
— Marjorie Preston
OPERATOR : Society des Bains de Mer
ARCHITECTS : Richard Martinet , Affine Design and Gabriel Viora , Architect Viora
10 l CASINO STYLE 2017