Monaco hotels. Today everyone knows about them. And knows that in this tiny state on the Mediterranean coast is located several most luxurious hotels in Europe. Monaco territory is little over two square kilometers, which makes local hoteliers condense hotel building. Nevertheless, the lack of space is better for Monaco. Here today are almost the highest in the EU prices for rooms, as well as one of the highest occupancy rates.
Tourism peaks in Monaco are summer, the Grand Prix of Monte Carlo, and several festivals, including Festival of Circus Arts and others. Room rates in Monaco hotels during these periods are the highest.
It is worth noting that Monaco is not a snob country. Yes, everyone knows local luxury hotels. If you are staying in the Hotel de Paris it shows your status as anything else. In Monaco there is even a separate segment of the most luxurious hotels - Palace Grand Hotels. In addition to the Hotel de Paris it includes Hotel Hermitage, Monte-Carlo Beach, Metropol and Fairmont. At the same time in Monaco you can find lots of 3-2* hotels. Usually they are tiny, for 20-30 rooms. Many of them are not located in the heart of Monaco, but nearby the highway that connects Monaco and Nice.
Monaco is a famous gambling center of Europe. Monte Carlo is the capital of Monaco and a synonym for the word "casino". Players, who are the main guests of Monte Carlo hotels, influence seasonal prices in local hotels. For example, if you are going to Monaco in early March, you should be prepared for the fact that in many hotels prices will be higher by 10-30%, since at this time in Monte Carlo is held the European poker tournament.
Hotels in Monaco are distinguished by the short term of staying. Most tourists, who come here, stay in Monaco for a day or two. Monaco is largely not a resort, but tourist attraction. One day will be enough to explore it. So in Monaco short-term booking is dominating. Exceptional luxury is found mainly in the hotels of the deluxe level.
In addition to Monte Carlo in Monaco there are several areas, each of which enjoys special reputation. In the area of ​​Le Rocher staying in hotels can cost more just because there is located the residence of the princes of Monaco. In the port area of ​​La Condamine you can find hotels that practically can’t be called budget. The newest area of ​​Fontvieille - here you can find sports hotel with tennis courts and a variety of spa services. By the way, Monaco and Monte Carlo are generally known as spa vacation regions. Here are located the well-known throughout Europe thalassotherapy and mud therapy centers. There are no problems with tips in Monaco hotels. Usually it is already included in the bill.
Photo: Dagobert Wiedamann
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