Situated directly on Monaco’s oceanfront and just moments away from the glamorous Monte Carlo city centre, Le Méridien Beach Plaza transforms into a unique urban resort during the summer months and features its very own private golden-sand beach beside a sheltered cove.
For an on-the-water adventure, travellers can enjoy snorkelling in the azure shallow waters or experience the thrill of jet-skiing and parasailing on the Riviera.
For the landlubber, the hotel is just moments away from the iconic Monte Carlo shopping, dining and nightlife scene where guests can indulge in everything the glamorous city has to offer. Meanwhile, culture vultures can visit attractions such as Nouveau Musée National de Monaco to admire contemporary visual art or relax during an outdoor movie on the terraces of the Parking des Pêcheurs
With uninterrupted views of the Mediterranean sea and the majestic Monaco cityscape, the hotel’s 397 stylish rooms and suites blend bold accents with Mediterranean ambiance whilst reflecting the glitz and glamour of the city. All rooms and suites are energised with a design that fills the living space with natural light through floor-to-ceiling windows and offers plush Le Méridien beds to serve as guests’ personal sanctuaries.
For a taste of luxury, the hotel’s Presidential Suites are located on the top floor and offer spectacular panoramic views. Upon arrival, guests will be whisked up to their suite by private lift, stepping into a dazzling space where curved walls are interrupted by vast panes of glass that frame Monaco beautifully. Complete with a private terrace, a spacious living room and two artfully luminous bedrooms, the Presidential Suites were designed with every need in mind.
Guests can spend the day relaxing by one of the hotel’s two custom-designed heated pools with a cocktail in hand or head to the private beach to indulge in a beachside massage and beauty treatment, available by appointment every day during the warm summer months. For those wanting to get their heart racing, guests can head to the hotel’s two-story gym, where world-class workout facilities meet with the latest Technogym cardio equipment and free weights. Le Sea Club Fitness Centre also features an indoor freshwater swimming pool – the perfect spot for some early morning aqua aerobics.
Le Méridien Beach Plaza offers a delightful variety of restaurants infused with personal character and surrounded by Monaco’s vibrant Mediterranean ambiance. Awaken to a lazy Sunday in Monaco with a sumptuous lunch at L’intempo, serving creative hearty dishes with views of the hotel’s private beach or plan an intimate dinner preceded by aperitifs in the Longitude 7° 26′ Bar, a sophisticated atmosphere sublimated by the characteristic light of the Côte d’Azur. Opening for lunch during the summer months, Alang bar is an exotic and breezy traditional Balinese bar, featuring a thatched seagrass Alang roof shading a wooden bar – the perfect spot to sip a tropical cocktail or a glass of champagne.
Rates start from £338 per night. Book here: www.marriott.co.uk