Inside the French Riviera’s Most Luxurious New Spa

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A new chapter in Riviera luxury has been written with the arrival of the Spa Métropole by Guerlain at the legendary Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. Opened on July 29, this glamorous sanctuary is a true tribute to well-being, conceived for those who understand that the finest luxuries are not merely seen, but felt — in every touch, in every detail, in every gesture devoted to self-care.

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The Spa Métropole by Guerlain embodies the art of sensorial care. More than a place for treatments, it is a retreat from the outside world, offering a timeless interlude in the heart of Monte-Carlo. Interior architect Samy Itani (Itani & Courtois) has crafted a pure, mineral, and soothing environment: natural stone, untreated wood, and textured wall finishes blend in a palette of understated tones, while carefully orchestrated lighting creates a soft, enchanted glow. It’s a space that invites you to exhale the moment you enter.

Behind its hushed doors lie ten intimate treatment rooms, including the individual Rose Chérie Suite and the Suite Impériale Duo — serene settings for bespoke Guerlain rituals that extend far beyond the treatment table. The experience is elevated even further by Bastien Gonzalez, the world-renowned specialist in hand and foot care, whose dedicated space celebrates the artistry of refined gestures.

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Well-being here is holistic. After your treatment, linger in the sauna, steam room, or sensory shower. Unwind in the ultra-modern fitness room or browse the elegant boutique, designed as a private salon. This is a sanctuary where the artistic vision of Guerlain flourishes, turning every element—from design to treatment—into a celebration of beauty.

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Art is part of the spa’s DNA. To heighten the sensorial experience, Guerlain invited French artist Claudine Drai to infuse the space with her poetic, spiritual vision. Known for her delicate silk paper sculptures—organic forms suspended between presence and lightness—Drai has created three exclusive works for the spa. They blend effortlessly into the architecture, extending the treatment experience into an artistic dimension, and transforming the spa into a place where art, well-being, and emotion converge in perfect harmony.

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For Guerlain, harmony emerges from the perfect fusion of expertise, innovation, and emotion—and here, each treatment is a journey. With over 80 years of aesthetic expertise, Guerlain’s Beauty Experts tailor each ritual through attentive listening and bespoke diagnostics, adjusting techniques and pressures to meet every guest’s unique needs. Drawing on rare orchids with exceptional longevity properties and healing bee products, Guerlain treatments here are performed to the most exacting standards, each one designed to be truly extraordinary.

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The exclusive treatment menu is a love letter to the Riviera and to Monte-Carlo itself:

• Monaco Glow (1hr30) – A radiant facial inspired by the sun-kissed elegance of the French Riviera, blending expert techniques with white quartz tools and cotton veils, with special attention to the eyes for a luminous, youthful gaze. Finished, if desired, with a refined touch of makeup.

• Puissance du Rocher (1hr30) – An exclusive sculpting ritual for the face and body, using powerful movements, stretches, and joint mobilisations, enhanced by stone tools for deep, lasting revitalisation.

• Golden Sand (1hr30) – A sensory tribute to the Monegasque Riviera, performed on a Gharieni Psammo Quartz massage table. Combining the ancestral benefits of warm sand with the elegance of sculpted quartz, it envelops the body in restorative heat while face, hand, and foot massages release deep tension.

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This is not just the most glamorous new spa on the French Riviera—it is a reimagining of what a spa can be: a seamless blend of haute design, artistic expression, and transformative treatments, all set within one of Monte-Carlo’s most iconic addresses. The Spa Métropole by Guerlain is an invitation not just to indulge, but to inhabit beauty, balance, and pure Riviera radiance.

More to love at Metropole Monte-Carlo

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Metropole Monte-Carlo, a 5-star property nestled in the Carré d’Or, it is a pristine setting devoted to the pleasures of life: 100 elegant rooms and suites, and a diverse gastronomic experience overseen by Chef Christophe Cussac, featuring Mediterranean cuisine alongside Yoshi, which exquisitely reinterprets traditional Japanese fare. The Lobby Bar, the vibrant heart of the hotel, fully embodies its spirit: guests can enjoy lunch, coffee, an aperitif, or dinner in the intimate alcoves designed by Jacques Garcia to preserve privacy. Adorned with works by Picasso, Warhol, and Francis Bacon, the bar has recently been enhanced by a contemporary lounge featuring a steam fireplace and a cigar cella, promising pure bliss for discerning hedonists.

Meanwhile, ZIA, the poolside eatery courtesy of Cussac (the pool, Odyssey, has the pedigree of being designed by the late, great Karl Lagerfeld), brings a full-on dolce vita experience to the property. Breakfast is rife with homemade Viennese pastries, cornetto e cappuccino, and Pandoro French toast, while lunchtime items to savor Sicilian-style branzino, Gamberoni rossi, Pizze cacio e pepe, and Tigelle di Modena. Apertivo hour highlights cocktails such as the Negroni Rosa or the Frozen Negroni, and, as the evening progresses, the eatery highlights dinner under the stars with refined antipasti, gourmet pizzas like the Tartufo Soufflée and its truffle caviar, and the surprising Sweet Pizzetta, exclusive creations of Manon Santini, World Pizza Dessert Champion.

 Hotel Metropole Monte Carlo is located at 4 Av. de la Madone, 98000 Monaco