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Monte-Carlo in Style: The Ultimate Luxury Lifestyle Guide During Monaco Yacht Show 2025

Each September, Monaco Yacht Show 2025 transforms the Principality into the glittering epicenter of the global yachting world. From 120 superyachts in Port Hercule to a cosmopolitan elite of buyers, investors, and tastemakers, the event is not just about yachts—it is a celebration of the Riviera’s luxury lifestyle.
For discerning travelers, Monaco offers a stage where every detail is elevated: Michelin-starred dining with Mediterranean views, legendary hotels embodying Belle Époque glamour, beach clubs along the Riviera, and a nightlife scene that rivals any capital of style. Beyond the marina, the principality invites its guests to experience a curated world where gastronomy, culture, and glamour meet.

Stay in Style: Luxury Hotels in Monaco

The Icons

For Business Travelers

  • Fairmont Monte Carlo — Harbor views and rooftop pool, adjacent to Nikki Beach.
  • Le Méridien Beach Plaza — Private beach, ideal for events.
  • Columbus Monte-Carlo — Boutique luxury in Fontvieille.
  • Port Palace and Riviera Marriott Hotel — functional, stylish, close to the marina.

Contemporary Elegance

  • Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo — Interiors by Jacques Garcia, rooftop pool, home to Yoshi (Monaco’s Michelin-starred Japanese restaurant).
  • Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort — Resort-style property with gardens, lagoon, and Sunday Champagne Brunch.
🔗 Explore Monaco’s official hotel guide

Where to Dine: The Best Restaurants in Monaco 2025

By Port Hercules

La Môme (top View) • La Pêcherie U Luvassu (best oysters)• Crazy Pizza (fin pizza) • Reginella • Équivoque • Marius Monaco (new place)• Quai des Artistes (old fashion)• Caffe Milano (business lunch)• Maison Gigi • Huit & Demi — perfect for chic lunches between yacht visits

Lunch & Café Culture

Cova Monte-Carlo • Métcafé (Hotel Metropole) • Pierre Hermé (Metropole) • Café de Paris • Cédric Grolet Monte-Carlo • Mada One • Le Deli Robuchon • Le Café Robuchon • Le Petit Café • Avenue 31 - — where haute pâtisserie meets Riviera chic.

Festive & Trendy Dinners

  • GAIA — Mediterranean fusion with flair.
  • COYA Monte-Carlo — Peruvian flavors with DJ sets.
  • Amazónico Monte-Carlo — Latin-American rooftop hotspot.
  • Beefbar, Buddha Bar, Sass Café — iconic nightlife-dining institutions.

Italian Excellence

Cipriani, Rampoldi, Zeffirino, Marco Mareterra, Giacomo — timeless addresses for luxury Italian dining in Monaco.

Asian & Sushi

Yoshi (Michelin-star), Maya bay, Nobu, Buddha bar, Song Qi, 99 Sushi Bar, Niwaki — elevated Asian gastronomy for refined palates.

Gastronomic Icons according to the Michelin Guide

  • Le Louis XV – Alain Ducasse (★★★ 3 Michelin stars)
  • Blue Bay by Marcel Ravin (★★ 2 Michelin stars)
  • Pavyllon Monte-Carlo by Yannick Alléno (★ 1 Michelin star)
  • L’Abysse Monte-Carlo by Yannick Alléno (★ 1 Michelin star, omakase sushi)
  • Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac (★ 1 Michelin star)
  • La Table d’Antonio Salvatore (★ 1 Michelin star)
  • Le Train Bleu (fine-dining brasserie in Casino de Monte-Carlo).
  • La Table de Marcel (fine dining, no Michelin star, contemporary creative cuisine).
  • Elsa (fine dining, organic and seasonal).

Dinner with a View

  • Le Grill (Hôtel de Paris rooftop)
  • Amù (Fairmont rooftop)
  • La Vigie Lounge (legendary sea views)
  • Maybourne Riviera’s rooftop restaurants
🔗 Michelin Guide Monaco listings

Beaches & Beach Clubs

  • Monte-Carlo Beach Club — Riviera classic.
  • Club La Vigie Monte-Carlo — champagne, sea views, sunset elegance.
  • La Note Bleue — laid-back beach dining with live jazz.
  • Mala Beach, Cap d’Ail — iconic turquoise bay.
  • Maybourne La Plage, Cap Martin — chic, contemporary beach club.

Nightlife & After-Dark Experiences

Monaco nights come alive with Twiga, Jimmy’z, Amazonico, and NYX. Whether it’s champagne on a rooftop or a celebrity-filled dance floor, Monaco’s nightlife during the Yacht Show is as dazzling as the superyachts in Port Hercule.

Sunday brunch

Marlow • The Deck (Monte-Carlo Beach) • Champagne Brunch Party (Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort) • Soleil et Saveur • Smakelijk! (Le Méridien Beach Plaza) • Pavyllon Monte-Carlo • Robuchon Monaco • Cipriani • Cova • Crazy Pizza • Amù

New & Noteworthy

Cédric Grolet Café • Maona • Marius • Anahi Monaco • Marlow • Zeffirino

Culture & Riviera Refinement

  • Carré d’Or shopping: Chanel, Hermès, Dior, LV, Balenciaga
  • Opéra de Monte-Carlo and Ballets de Monte-Carlo: heritage and haute culture.
  • Musée National de Monaco: contemporary art in a principality setting.
  • Other events to check https://www.montecarlosbm.com/en/agenda

Why Monaco During the Yacht Show?

Because Monaco in September is more than yachts—it is a stage for lifestyle at its highest expression. Michelin-starred dining, luxury shopping, beach clubs, and world-class events come together in one extraordinary setting.

FAQ: Monaco Luxury Travel 2025

What are the best festive & trends restaurants in Monaco 2025?
GAIA, COYA, Amazonico, Cipriani, Buddha bar and Sass Cafe r stand among the top.
Which are the best hotels for Monaco Yacht Show 2025?
Hôtel de Paris, Hôtel Hermitage, Hotel Metropole, Fairmont, and Monte-Carlo Bay are prime choices.
Where to go for nightlife in Monaco?
Nyx, Twiga, Jimmy’z, Sass Café, and Amazónico are the most iconic.
Are Monaco restaurants open during the Yacht Show?
Yes, but reservations are essential — especially for Michelin-starred venues and festive dining spots.
What is the dress code for Monaco fine dining?
Smart elegant. Jackets for men are recommended in Michelin-starred restaurants.
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