Designed like a peninsula extending into the Mediterranean Sea, the neoclassical-inspired Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is a favorite for families and tennis pros alike, since the property is the official host of the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters tournament (and even sports a suite named after legendary player Rafael Nadal).Taking a cue from the sprawling seaside resorts dominating Mexico and the Caribbean, this 332-room hotel offers guests a taste of everything, including a heralded restaurant, vibrant nightlife scene, beach club and water sports, meandering sand-bottom lagoon and private helipad — if you want to make a grand entrance into the principality.
Rooms and suites blend the best of a city and seaside stay, with terraces opening to views of Monaco’s skyline or sweeping shots of the Mediterranean Sea. For some of the best vistas spanning 180 degrees over the water, the Diamond Suite Eleven sprawls across the entire 11th floor and is accessed by its own penthouse-style private elevator — in addition to other plush amenities like butler service and a glass mosaic-encased shower-sauna.