The MONTE-CARLO BEACH HOTEL is...
by handsoum
The MONTE-CARLO BEACH HOTEL is something differentfrom every other beach. The most exclusive beach in Monte-Carlo is also, as you might expect, the most expensive. However, here, you can enjoy very numerous activites, a great beach, pool, gourmet restaurants that will serve you on the beach 'si tel est le désir de Madame' and unequaled service. This is also a hotel, so you might think about living up to luxury's requirements, away from the common crowd, and only minutes away (by Rolls) from the main casino and very close to the Sporting Club de Monte-Carlo (home of the famous Salle des Etoiles and Jimmy's Nightclub for the extremely wealthy)
Visit the web page of the Société des Bains de Mer, who cater for the rich, www.sbm.mc
Photos
Grace Kelly's grave
Our Savior Christ in Monaco (he's everywhere)
Monaco Grand Prix trophies on display
What does this look like to you?
Forum Posts
An evening in Monte Carlo
by clmbsb
Hi everyone.
I have booked to go back to the Monte Carlo Masters Tennis tournament next April. Unlike the last time i visited back in 2009 i am leaving myself with some time to actually see Monte Carlo.
I am staying in Nice to cut costs and will get the train to Monte Carlo the day i arrive. Due to flight times i will only arrive in Monte Carlo around 5pm and leave at 10pm on the last train back to Nice.
I want to wander down to the harbour. Now i understand that Monte Carlo is hilly, is the walk to harbour downhill from the train station? What is the best/easiest way to get there?
From here i plan to walk to the Casino/Hotel de Paris then onto the Mirabeau/Loews hairpin corners (F1 fan too).
This may sound a silly question but what time will the sun set in mid April, just so i know what kind of photos i can take. I would love to catch the sun setting across the harbour.
Are there any places for a cheap drink that is not too far out of the way from the casino?
Many thanks for any advice you can give me.
Clare
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by tmpaca
The train station is on the Monte carlo hill. Fro here to the Casino it is not more than 15 min to walk. Then down to the Hotel fairmont (ex-Loews) also 10 minutes and you are in front of the Mirabeau. If you take the low tunnel (this is where the race passed by) you come direct to the harbor after the next 15 min. to walk.
If you will go down to the harbor from the station you can also walk, maybe 20 minutes not more or taking one of the local busses in direction to Fontvielle.
On Friday 15. April the sun goes down at 08:15pm for example.
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by tmpaca
http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halte_de_Monte-Carlo-Country-Club
say that the French SNCF stopped here only inthe time of the MC Open. Maybe better for you then the station in MC.
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by clmbsb
Thanks very much for the info, especially regarding the hill and sunset time.
I shall be using the other train station but only when i am at the tennis. On the day i take this trip to Monte Carlo i will use the main train station.
Once again thanks :)
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by tmpaca
you are welcome
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by Durfun
Hi, Depending on where you are walking around & exploring, you may want to consider taking the bus back to Nice. Frequency is good, and one of the stops in practically diagonally opposite the Casino (400 yards).
For a drink, there is an elevated walkway lined with cafes & restaurants opposite the Japanese Gardens. Also, there is a market by the first bus stop into MC, where the sundial is.
Single train fares to Nice = 5.50 EUR, and bus fare = 1 EUR! You could even have a drink or ice-cream at the Cafe de Paris, opposite Hotel de Paris & adjacent to the Casino.
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by clmbsb
I have looked at the bus times and the last one back is at 20.00 which is too early for me but thanks for the idea.
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by Durfun
The train would certainly be faster too, as the last bus takes 1.45 hours!
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by Agraichen
You've got some very good suggestions on walking and locations. I found walking to be quite easy, but also the local bus service is excellent and could be used to get to/from Fontvielle to the Casino a bit faster than walking.
Also, although, it's a bit more expensive, you can always get a cab from any of the hotels to go back to Nice. It's 30-45 minutes but they will run late into the evening giving you more options. It's been a couple of years but I believe it cost me 40 Euro from the Mariott in the harbor to the Nice airport.
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by clmbsb
If I get lucky at the casino I will treat myself to a cab ride back to Nice.
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by travelgourmet
If you do intend to gamble at the Casino, do as tradition suggests and go into the lobby of the Hotel de Pairs to rub the right knee of the bronze horse carrying Louis XIV for good luck. ;-)
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by tmpaca
http://www.taximonacoprestige.com/index.php?l_p=4&lang=eng
Re: An evening in Monte Carlo
by tmpaca
Casino Monte Carlo: Dont forget to take your passport with you. This is not to show that you are older then 21 but to prove that you are not an inhabitant of Monaco as it is forbidden for them to gamble.
