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Monaco Government Tourist Office
Tel: (800) 753-9696 Fax: (212) 286-9890
[email protected] www.visitmonaco.com/us
Your Elegant Home on the Côte d’Azur
by Terri Hardin
A WARM WELCOME AWAITS Set along the Côte d’Azur between France and Italy, the
But in the midst of this wealth of experiences is a high degree of
cosmopolitan Principality of Monaco offers the essence of
corporate responsibility. The current ruler, His Serene Highness
Europe—history, elegance, and excitement—in less than a square
Prince Albert II, is in the forefront of environmental advocacy.
mile. Visitors experience its sublime Casino de Monaco; they view
Monaco’s hotels are eco-friendly, and the Grimaldi Forum Monaco
the Mediterranean from Monaco-Ville’s promontory and witness
is both cooled and fueled by hydropower. With more than 300
the changing of the guard in front of the Prince’s Palace, home to
sunny days per year, Monaco can rival most U.S. destinations for
the ruling Grimaldi family for seven centuries. They can also add
favorable weather. Packages and value-added amenities make it
their voices to the roaring crowd at the Grand Prix de Monaco, the
friendly for incentive programs. And, thanks to a certain American-
world’s most challenging Formula One race, or can be entranced
born princess—Her Serene Highness, the former film star Grace
by Monaco’s philharmonic, ballet, and opera companies. They can
Kelly—English is widely spoken in Monaco. Americans are made to
be pampered at the best spas, play for high stakes in the casinos, or
feel welcome and at home. We invite you to explore Monaco, and
dance at the world-famous Jimmy’z and other nightspots.
see what it can offer you. Monaco ©Rainer Brunotte
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Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Grimaldi Forum Monaco © Christophe Bouthé - vendautan.fr
A Modern, Design and Sustainable Convention Center The Grimaldi Forum Monaco can host events from 400 to 4,500 attendees. It is one of the greenest venues in Europe and its commitment has been rewarded by the ISO 14001 environmental management certification since 2008. Right from the start, the architects addressed environmental issues in the design of the center’s insulation, energy and air conditioning. It is an engineering miracle built on land reclaimed from the sea; 500 cubic meters of
any other venue in southern Europe for the hosting of impressive international events. It has recently modernized the appearance of all its public areas with the only leitmotiv: light, transparency and modernity. Most of the 2,500 firstclass and deluxe hotel rooms are within walking distance and shuttles are rarely needed. For more information, please visit: www.grimaldiforum.mc
water are pumped per hour, generating energy to heat and cool the building, without damaging sea life. Since its certification, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco has launched a new “Green Event” offer and its dedicated Green Team is now able to propose tailor-made solutions for organizers wishing to limit the environmental footprint of their event. The daylight-filled building on the sea has a stunning glass entrance and 2 banqueting areas, each seating 500. Its 1,800-seat auditorium with a 10,925 sq. ft. stage and a balcony for 600 is used for corporate events and plenary sessions as well as concerts, ballet and opera performances. Two other auditoriums seat 800 and 400. There are 23 breakout rooms for 10 to 400 and 2 large exhibition halls with various stage possibilities. The larger one (45,200 sq. ft.) includes a pillar-free area of 26,911 sq. ft., with a 23-ft. ceiling and space for up to 200 trade show booths. The second one can adapt to the requirements of all your events, it can hold 155 booths and features a private entrance. By using the latest technologies and by providing a wide range of products and services through its event department (audiovisual, catering, security and hosting staff services), the Grimaldi Forum Monaco offers a comfort unequalled by
Monaco Meetings Offer Monaco Meetings offers advantages for groups of 1,200 roomnights minimum using at least two hotels and the Grimaldi Forum Monaco. Complimentary Services: - 35% discount on roundtrip airport transfers by regular bus - Organization of your site inspection - A welcome drink - Return bus transfers between hotels and gala venue within Monaco - The “Exclusive Privileges” booklet with special discounts on tourist attractions and participating restaurants and stores - 10% discount on meeting space rental - Complimentary first coffee break - Free Wi-Fi in the exhibition space and hotel rooms To learn more about the Monaco Meetings offer, please call the Monaco Government Tourist Office at 800-753-9696 or visit www.monacomeetings.com
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Accommodations FAIRMONT MONTE CARLO The Fairmont Monte Carlo rises majestically above the sunbathed shores of Monaco in the heart of the fabled Riviera. Ideally situated in the center of the Principality, just next to the magnificent Opera House and legendary Casino, the Fairmont Monte Carlo invites you to discover its 602 rooms and suites, and a choice of exceptional restaurants and bars. It offers a pool between sea and sky, a Willow Stream Spa & Fitness Center, 2 restaurants and bars, 18 conference rooms, Wi-Fi access throughout the hotel, elegant boutiques and casino. Architecturally unique, this deluxe hotel reflects elegance and sophistication. Spacious (377 sq. ft.) guest rooms and 28 suites invite relaxation as all feature balconies overlooking the Mediterranean Sea, the sparkling Principality or the hotel’s courtyard garden. Wi-Fi throughout the hotel will allow for a balance of resort and business pursuits.
Fairmont Monte Carlo
The 15,135 sq. ft. Salle d’Or is the largest hotel ballroom on the Riviera and is complemented by 18 meeting rooms and multiple breakout rooms (30+) for a total of 35,000 sq. ft. of meeting space to which spectacular outside venues are added. An experienced conference and catering team is committed to delivering unsurpassed service and ensuring that each event is a success. Fairmont Monte Carlo...Turning moments into memories for our clients. www.fairmont.com/montecarlo
Fairmont Monte Carlo 4 nights, per person, double occupancy. Minimum 25 rooms. Fairmont Room
Deluxe Room October 2014................................................................................. $1,701...................................................... $2,110 Nov 2014 - Feb 2015........................................................ $1,209........................................................$1,462 Mar 2015 - Apr 2015...........................................................$1,402........................................................$1,825 May 2015 - June 2015.................................................... $1,701...................................................... $2,110 July 2015 - Aug 2015........................................................ $1,773...................................................... $2,209 Sept 2015 - Oct 2015....................................................... $1,701...................................................... $2,110 Nov 2015 - Dec 2015....................................................... $1,209...................................................... $1,462 Jan 2016 - Feb 2016.......................................................... $1,259........................................................$1,512 Mar 2016 - Apr 2016...........................................................$1,452........................................................$1,875 May 2016 - June 2016.................................................... $1,751...................................................... $2,160 July 2016 - Aug 2016........................................................ $1,823...................................................... $2,259 Sept 2016 - Oct 2016....................................................... $1,751...................................................... $2,160 Nov 2016 - Dec 2016....................................................... $1,259...................................................... $1,512
Rates are subject to availability and are not valid during blackout dates. INCLUDES: - Accommodations daily - Daily American breakfast buffet - Welcome reception: two-hour open bar, deluxe hors d’oeuvres and buffet stations - Farewell gala: one-hour open bar cocktail reception followed by a 4-course dinner, including half bottle of wine - VAT, service charge, porterage and housekeeping services - Unlimited access to rooftop pool, open year-round - Unlimited access to rooftop fitness center - Hospitality room for program duration - Special welcome amenities for VIPs - In-room Wi-Fi for all Fairmont President Club members (free online registration)
HOTEL METROPOLE MONTE-CARLO Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo is an urban resort, ideally located in the heart of Monte-Carlo and just a few steps from the Casino Square. Refurbished by top French interior designer Jacques Garcia, the hotel perfectly combines a classic decor with a Mediterranean ambiance. The resort features 133 well-appointed rooms including junior suites and suites, with small private balconies and penthouses overlooking the sea. All offer complimentary Wi-Fi in addition to the latest inroom entertainment. The hotel is home to the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo (awarded two Michelin stars), a chic bar, and YOSHI, a Japanese restaurant created by Mr. Robuchon (awarded one Michelin star). In early 2013 the
Metropole unveiled Robuchon’s third restaurant by the swimming pool, recently redesigned by Karl Lagerfeld. The lush gardens around the pool are ideal for private informal functions. The Metropole ESPA Monte-Carlo is a sophisticated space dedicated to each guest’s total well-being with its 10 treatment rooms (including two spacious VIP suites), fitness room, “Crystal” steam room, a caldarium and a sauna. The hotel boasts 6 function rooms including three new and exclusive meeting rooms designed by Karl Lagerfeld, all offering the latest technology. These superb facilities are complemented by proactive and professional staff. It is truly a palace in tune with time. www.metropole.com Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo
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Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo 4 nights, per person, double occupancy. Minimum 10 rooms.
Oct 2014 - March 15, 2015........................................................ $1,200 March 16, 2015 - Oct, 23 2015...............................................$1,800 Oct 24, 2015 - Dec 15, 2015 ....................................................$1,400 Jan 2016 - March 15, 2016......................................................... $1,200 March 16, 2016 - Oct, 23 2016...............................................$1,800 Oct 24, 2016 - Dec 15, 2016 ....................................................$1,400 Rates not valid in July and August and during blackout dates. (please contact us for exact periods)
LE MERIDIEN BEACH PLAZA Nestled along the crystal blue Mediterranean, Le Méridien Beach Plaza sits on the only private beach in the Principality and is ideally located within short walking distance to Monaco’s most renowned tourist attractions. This 403-bedroom hotel invites you to immerse in its chic and contemporary atmosphere and to discover its outstanding amenities, such as indoor and outdoor swimming pools, multiple solarium decks, a fitness and wellness center, 3 restaurants and 1 bar open 24 hours. The majority of the rooms have balconies with beautiful views of the Mediterranean or Monte-
INCLUDES: - Accommodations daily, American breakfast daily, Porterage - Special amenities for the VIPs - Two complimentary upgrades to junior suite category for 20 paying rooms & one complimentary staff room per 15 paying rooms - Welcome cocktail party - one hour open bar with 6 canapés - One dinner - 10% discount on spa treatments at Metropole ESPA - The Metropole Lifestyle Card, which includes: *Complimentary access to the Monte-Carlo Casino *Personalized welcome and exclusive access to the outdoor heated seawater pool and to the fitness studio *Priority access and transfer to a private Monaco beach *Benefits in partner boutiques
Le Méridien Beach Plaza 4 nights, per person, double occupancy. Minimum 20 rooms. October 2014...........................................................................................................................$1,085 Nov 2014 - Dec 2014......................................................................................................$890 Jan 2015 - Mar 2015........................................................................................................$890 April 2015 ......................................................................................................................................$1,095 May 2015 - June 2015..............................................................................................$1,150 July 2015 - Aug 2015..................................................................................................$1,320 Sept 2015.......................................................................................................................................$1,150
Carlo. The hotel’s conference center, Le Sea Club, offers 33,000 sq.
October 2015 ....................................................................................................................... $1,095
ft. of flexible and modern meeting space with natural daylight, sea
Nov 2015 - Mar 2016..................................................................................................... $900
view, 4 exhibition halls and outside terraces. Le Méridien staff can
April 2016 ......................................................................................................................................$1,115
propose creative and customized events. How about a cooking and
May 2016 - June 2016..............................................................................................$1,175
a mixology class with delicate flavors from Monaco and the French
July 2016 - Aug 2016..................................................................................................$1,345
Riviera? Le Méridien Beach Plaza provides all the services needed
Sept 2016.......................................................................................................................................$1,175
for a perfect program.
October 2016 ....................................................................................................................... $1,115
www.lemeridienmontecarlo.com
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016..................................................................................................... $905
www.lemeridienbeachplazaview.com
Le Méridien Beach Plaza
Rooms are Classic Category. Supplement for Superior Category applies. Rates are subject to availability and are not available during blackout dates (Formula 1 Grand Prix, Yacht Show etc) INCLUDES: - Accommodations daily (30% upgraded to sea view rooms) - American buffet breakfast daily - One-hour open bar with Champagne and canapés - One dinner including beverages - Half-day meeting room in the Sea Club including a coffee break - Your choice between: set-up fees waived for outdoor event (100 pax min), welcome cocktail upon arrival, or one afternoon break - WIFI, porterage, VAT, service charge and housekeeping service - Unlimited access to swimming pools and private beach - Complimentary access to the New National Museum of Monaco
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MONTE-CARLO SOCIETE DES BAINS DE MER Welcome to the most prestigious resort group including 4 deluxe hotels: The legendary Hôtel de Paris located on the famous Casino Square, the Hôtel Hermitage, a Belle Epoque jewel entirely redesigned with a contemporary touch, the modern Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort and the boutique hotel Monte-Carlo Beach. This unique resort collection offers more than 30 bars and restaurants and over 50 conference and
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
banquet venues that can welcome all sizes of events. Among these are the most exclusive venues on the French Riviera, a signature spa in each hotel, a 23-court tennis club, an 18hole golf course, the world renowned Jimmy’z nightclub and Le Casino de Monte-Carlo. Ideally suited for your incentives and meetings, Monaco invites you to enter an unforgettable dimension, to which Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer opens the doors. www.montecarlomeeting.com
A gem from the Belle Epoque era, totally redesigned 278 rooms, including Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo 54 junior suites and 34 suites More than an address, a legend... Limited inventory until 2018
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort The Riviera’s trend-setting resort 334 rooms, including 22 suites
Grimaldi Forum
Monte-Carlo Beach Perfect for private events 40 rooms, including 5 junior suites, 7 suites and 2 double suites
La Rascasse Bar and nightclub on Port Hercule
Café de Paris
NEWLY TRANSFORMED Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo 70,000 sq.ft. spa dedicated to well-being, entirely refurbished in 2014
Casino, winter Jimmy’z nightclub
Sun Casino Le Casino de Monte-Carlo The Opera, Buddha Bar Monte-Carlo
Le Sporting Monte-Carlo Shows, restaurants, summer Jimmy’z nightclub
Monte-Carlo Country Club 23 tennis courts
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MONTE-CARLO BAY HOTEL & RESORT
HOTEL HERMITAGE MONTE-CARLO
In a relaxed yet sophisticated ambiance, the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel
Ideally located a few steps away from the Casino Square in the center
& Resort offers a whole new experience of a legendary destination.
of Monte-Carlo, the Hôtel Hermitage majestically faces the Prince’s
With its 334 rooms and suites, 75% of which overlook the sea, this
Palace and the Monaco harbor. After a comprehensive renovation
hotel offers a unique environment at the heart of luxuriant gardens
completed in 2014, this Belle Epoque palace is today a perfect blend
on a peninsula facing the Mediterranean. This 4-star resort hotel
of classicism and modernity, the guarantee of outstanding success
is the place to be in Monaco for your incentive by the sea, with
for your top of the range incentives and events. Discretion and
its spectacular sand-bottom lagoon, its large interior and exterior
refinement characterize this hotel, whose group-dedicated lobby has
heated swimming pool, its fitness center and spa Cinq Mondes, as
the unique feature of having been designed by Gustave Eiffel. This
well as its 15 modular function venues. Not to forget, the Monte-
historic property, with 278 magnificent rooms and suites and the
Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort is located steps away from the world-
Salle Eiffel, ideal for group events, will elegantly solve your meeting
renowned Salle des Etoiles, a one of a kind venue where your
and dining needs. Hôtel Hermitage also has a convenient and direct
event can be framed under the starry sky of the French Riviera.
connection to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, a 70,000 sq.ft. state
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of the art wellness and fitness center entirely refurbished in 2014. www.hotelhermitagemontecarlo.com
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
HOTEL DE PARIS MONTE-CARLO
MONTE-CARLO BEACH
Built in 1864, this legendary palace is currently undergoing a
The Monte-Carlo Beach is a jewel standing between the mighty Alps
major renovation until 2018. During this period, the hotel will
and the azure Mediterranean waters. We invite you to rediscover
remain open as a boutique property keeping 53 rooms and suites
this boutique property built in 1929 and completely redesigned by
available for small groups. The world famous 3 Michelin Star Le
India Mahdavi in 2009. Resting on the water’s edge a stone’s throw
Louis XV - Alain Ducasse, the Bar Américain and the breathtaking
away from the center of Monaco, this sophisticated and intimate hotel
Salle Empire will also be open. The latter is a unique venue
features 40 rooms and suites, with a 99% sea view. It also features
overlooking Casino Square and is listed as a historic monument. It
four bars and restaurants of which the 100% organic Elsa restaurant
is the place to host your gala dinners in the Principality of Monaco.
was awarded its first Michelin Star, under the guidance of executive
www.hoteldeparismontecarlo.com
chef Paolo Sari. The Monte-Carlo Beach is a dream place for small incentives, offering the possibility to be privatized, and benefits from its own exclusive Beach Club with nautical sports and an Olympic size heated swimming pool. For your themed dinner, Le Deck welcomes up to 700 guests and overlooks the pool and the sea - a paradise on earth. www.monte-carlo-beach.com Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Monte-Carlo Beach
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MONTE-CARLO SOCIETE DES BAINS DE MER Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer properties 4 nights, per person, double occupancy. Minimum 15 rooms (10 rooms minimum at the MonteCarlo Beach).
Monte-Carlo Hôtel Hôtel Bay Hotel Monte-Carlo de Paris Hermitage & Resort Beach*
CERCLE MONTE-CARLO PRIVILEGES
Oct 15, 2014 - Dec 2014........$1,620................$1,350...............$1,295........................$1,295 Jan 2015 - Mar 2015.....................$1,665................$1,390...............$1,320........................$1,320 Apr 2015.............................................................$1,890................$1,530...............$1,480........................$1,480 May 2015 - Oct 14, 2015......$2,150................$1,915...............$1,800........................$1,915 Oct 15, 2015 - Dec 2015........$1,665................$1,390...............$1,320........................$1,320 Jan 2016 - Mar 2016.....................$1,725................$1,430...............$1,345........................$1,345 Apr 2016.............................................................$1,930................$1,570...............$1,500........................$1,500 May 2016 - Oct 14, 2016......$2,220................$1,985...............$1,845........................$1,985 Oct 15, 2016 - Dec 2016........$1,725................$1,430...............$1,345........................$1,345 Rates are not valid during blackout dates and are subject to availability. Extra night(s) and single supplement rates available upon request. *Open from March to October - exact dates to be confirmed INCLUDES: - Accommodations daily (ROH rooms-99% sea view rooms at the Monte-Carlo Beach) - American breakfast daily - Special amenities for the VIPs - One-hour cocktail party with open bar, Champagne and a total of 4 hot/cold canapés - Welcome buffet dinner including a half-bottle of wine, mineral water and coffee - Gala dinner including a half-bottle of wine, mineral water and coffee - One hospitality room for the duration of program - Wi-Fi access in guest room daily (4 days) - Round-trip porterage, turndown and maid gratuities, all taxes and services - Monte-Carlo SBM privileges with the “Cercle Monte-Carlo” card
For all guests of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer hotels: - Free access to the Casino de Monte-Carlo - Free access to shuttle transportation in the Monte-Carlo SBM Resort - 50% discount at the Monte-Carlo Golf Club - 50% discount at the Monte-Carlo Country Club tennis courts (23 tennis courts) - The possibility to have all expenses within Monte-Carlo SBM Resort billed to the hotel guest’s account directly
For guests at Hôtel de Paris, Hôtel Hermitage, and Monte-Carlo Beach: - Free access to the Beach Club (Olympic size seawater pool and private beach, including sun lounger and towel), from mid-April to mid-October - Free access to the wellness center at the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo, with its heated
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
seawater pool, banya, hammam, solarium, whirlpool and cardio training center with panoramic sea view
For guests at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort: - Free access to the sand-bottom lagoon, from May to September - Free access to the indoor/outdoor heated swimming pool and the fitness center of the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort
Sporting Monte-Carlo Salle des Etoiles
Featuring illuminated arches, huge bay windows and a sliding roof, the Salle des Etoiles, within the Sporting Monte-Carlo complex, is the most spectacular venue in Monaco. Its circular terrace with unparalleled views and large capacity are of a dreamlike glamour. The Sporting Monte-Carlo also includes the Jimmy’z nightclub and La Trattoria by Alain Ducasse. 8
COLUMBUS MONTE-CARLO
Port Palace
The “Riviera chic” style of this hotel was conceptualized by international award-winning interior designer Amanda Rosa, who has combined natural materials including leather, marble, wood and stone with neutral tones to create a trendy, yet comfortable atmosphere. This intimate property, located in Fontvieille and only minutes from
PORT PALACE
Monte-Carlo, welcomes guests with plush furnishings and “feels-like-
From decor to gastronomy, all is light and elegant in this sleek
home” hospitality. The hotel’s 153 rooms and 28 suites feature all the
boutique hotel on the Monte-Carlo quayside right on the Grand
exclusive amenities of first-class accommodations, including direct
Prix circuit. The Port Palace Hotel is Monaco’s latest hot spot and its
modem access and interactive TVs. Meetings and banquets for 130
first deluxe contemporary hotel. All 50 guest rooms (Deluxe, Grand
persons can be held in the renovated Roseraie Room, with a private
and Executive Suites) offer breathtaking views of the Prince’s Palace
terrace overlooking the Princesse Grace rose garden; small gatherings
and the private yachts moored below. The fresh and pure decor is
up to 40 people can be held in one of the 4 existing meeting rooms,
the work of Leila Menchari, Chief Designer of Hermès. Suites are
all offering daylight. The hotel also features an outdoor swimming
decorated in the finest fabrics, leathers and exclusive marble imported
pool, a fitness center, a beauty salon and a Gold Key Conciergerie.
from Italy. State-of-the-art accommodations include two multi-
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line phones, free high-speed Internet access, voicemail, newspaper, robes, safe, 42-inch plasma TV, mini-bar and Jacuzzi. Four suites feature a Turkish bath. The hotel’s top floor offers one of the most glamorous rooftop terraces, with a panoramic view. The Port Palace possesses two cellars, located on the very cliff on which the Port Columbus Monte-Carlo
Palace is built. Its restaurant, La Marée, specializes in seafood, and can cater private parties for up to 250 persons. A meeting room with natural light can accommodate up to 50 people. The hotel offers free high-speed wireless internet access in public spaces, a spa, a fitness room, a beauty salon, a yoga studio, separate saunas and hammam for men and women, and a personal trainer is available on demand. www.portpalace.com
Columbus Monte-Carlo
Port Palace 4 nights, per person, double occupancy. Minimum 10 rooms.
4 nights, per person, double occupancy. Minimum 10 rooms.
October 2014 .................................................................................................... $1,499
Oct 2014 - Apr 2015......................................................................................$595
Nov 2014 - March 2015.......................................................................$1,272
May 2015 - Oct 2015....................................................................................$749
April 2015 - Oct 2015 .......................................................................... $1,522
Nov 2015 - Dec 2015...................................................................................$595
Nov 2015 - Dec 2015..............................................................................$1,302
Jan 2016 - Apr 2016.......................................................................................$645
Jan 2016 - March 2016........................................................................$1,345
May 2016 - Oct 2016....................................................................................$830
April 2016 - May 2016...........................................................................$1,850
Nov 2016 - Dec 2016...................................................................................$645
June 2016 - Sept 2016.........................................................................$2,370
Rates not valid during blackout dates (Circus Festival, Historic & Formula 1 Grand Prix, Yacht Show) and are subject to availability. INCLUDES: - Accommodations and hot buffet breakfast daily - Welcome cocktail reception, 1-hour open bar including Champagne and canapes - Access to fitness center and swimming pool, open from May to October, depending on the weather conditions - Wi-Fi in guestrooms and meeting rooms - Porterage, all taxes & services
October 2016.......................................................................................................$1,850 Nov 2016 - Dec 2016.............................................................................$1,345 Rates valid upon availability and outside main events INCLUDES: - Accommodations daily in Deluxe sea view room - Continental buffet breakfast served in the panoramic restaurant - Welcome drink upon arrival - Aperitif & farewell dinner (3-course menu, beverage excluded) - Access to the fitness center - Free high-speed Internet connection; all taxes and services 9
NOVOTEL MONTE-CARLO The Novotel Monte-Carlo, a contemporary city property built on the
Green Monaco Green Meetings
former site of historic Radio Monte-Carlo, is centrally located and a convenient walk to the train station, the Grimaldi Forum and the Casino Square. The hotel’s 218 bright and airy guest rooms, including
Commit to compensate for the ecological impact of your event in Monaco through Carbon Offsetting in favor of a sustainable development program
11 Junior Suites, are modern in decor with bold fabrics. Some rooms
supported by the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation. In return, your
offer breathtaking views of the Mediterranean Sea and the Palace. All
program will be officially designated as Carbon Neutral.
rooms feature wireless internet, LCD flat screen TVs and tea and coffee
Fairmont Monte Carlo Offers a Guide for Green Meetings: Eco-
makers. The hotel offers 5,700 sq. ft. of modular meeting rooms, ideal
Meet is a green meeting and conference planning alternative which helps
for conferences and seminars ranging from 10 to 200 persons. Nine of
planners by providing a meeting structure that encourages maximum
the conference rooms offer natural day light. A versatile multi-purpose
waste diversion and environmental awareness for conference delegates.
room of 2,690 sq. ft. adjoins to a sunny terrace, ideal for coffee breaks and business luncheons. State-of-the-art audiovisual equipment including Wi-Fi are available. Novotel Café by Frédéric Ramos, a 120
Eco-Meet options can be tailored to the individual needs of the client. The program provides planners with “disposable-free” food and beverage services, meeting room recycling stations, edible, organic or reusable centerpieces. Other eco-friendly offerings include energy-efficient lighting
person restaurant serving Mediterranean cuisine, can be used privately
and water conserving fixtures in guest rooms, and eco-cuisine that uses
upon request. Guests can also enjoy a bar which opens onto landscaped
local, seasonal or organically grown foods in meals.
gardens. For after-business hours, meeting participants can enjoy
Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo Adopts a Green Attitude: The hotel has
exercising in the hotel’s fitness room with steam room, and relaxing
formed a “Green Committee” whose objective is to implement initiatives
around the outdoor swimming pool. The Novotel Monte-Carlo, a three-
in key areas, such as recycling, energy, water saving, and consumption of
star Accor property, provides all the services needed to ensure the
green and fair trade products. Every new employee is expected to put into
success of business events at a great value. www.novotel.com/5275
practice on a daily basis, the “Staff’s Environmental Charter”. Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer Enacts a New Environmental Charter: After launching an Environmental Charter in 2007, which
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generated important results such as -31% gas consumption, -20% energy consumption, and -31% water consumption, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer started its new Environmental Charter in December 2013 based on 9 environmental domains and 38 measures focused on the implementation of environmentally-based management systems and a certification of its establishments. Since April 2014, the Monte-Carlo Beach and the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort are certified Green Globes. The resort group applies the BREEAM standards to its new constructions. Columbus Monte-Carlo, a Pioneer in Waste Sorting and Recycling:
Novotel Monte-Carlo 4 nights, per person, single occupancy. Minimum 20 rooms.
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014...............................................................................$1,022 Jan 2015 - Aug 2015................................................................................$1,075
The Columbus Hotel in Monaco has passed with flying colors! For the third consecutive year, and following rigorous testing and compliance with international standards, the Columbus has been rewarded with a prestigious 2013 Green Key Award. Columbus Monaco has a longstanding commitment to sustainable development in the area of waste management.
Sept 2015 - Mar 2016.............................................................................$696
An elaborate on-site process treats waste paper, cardboard, batteries and
Apr 2016 - Mid-July 2016.................................................................$910
glass. Used printer cartridges are sent to charities which support children’s
Mid-July 2016 - Aug 2016................................................................$1,160
care and education.
Sept 2016 - Dec 2016............................................................................$715
Green Rooms at Le Méridien Beach Plaza: Le Méridien Beach Plaza
Rooms are city-side category. Rates valid upon availability and subject to change.
option of keeping their linen for several days. Televisions are no longer
INCLUDES: - Accommodations daily - Buffet breakfast daily - 4 days main meeting room - 2 coffee breaks and a 2-course lunch per day - Access to the fitness room, steam room and outdoor pool - All taxes and services
replacing the old ones.
is also following the green path.The hotel’s guest rooms offer clients the turned on before arrival of guests and low consumption light bulbs are
Grimaldi Forum Monaco: Refer to page 3 to find out more on the ecofriendly policy of the convention center. For more information, please visit our Green Meetings section at www.visitmonaco.com/us
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Incentive Activities
An Incentive Itinerary for the Principality of Monaco
Day One
Your group arrives at Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport and clears immigration and customs. Guests get the immediate thrill of a 7-minute helicopter transfer to Monaco. After a breathtaking journey to Monaco, the group is free to get its first taste of the wondrous Principality before a cocktail reception at the hotel followed by a buffet dinner. Zest Lounge or Brasserie de Monaco are the perfect places for those who want to enjoy a drink by the waterside at Port Hercule, typically hosting some of the most elegant yachts. An informative pictorial guidebook of the Principality of Monaco along with postcards are offered to all as a welcome gift.
Day Two
This morning, your guests get better acquainted with the Principality on an orientation tour. Fascinating sights include the Old Town, where they will visit the Oceanographic Museum and the Cathedral of Saint-Nicholas where Prince Rainier III married Grace Kelly in 1956. Your group is then free to wander the charming medieval streets and squares before the colorful changing of the guard in the Palace Square where the royal wedding festivities of H.S.H Prince Albert II and H.S.H Princess Charlene took place on July 2, 2011. Lunch is taken in a typical Monégasque restaurant where your guests have the opportunity to savor local dishes, such as barbagiuans and pissaladière prepared especially for them. After lunch, the group leaves Monaco and climbs 1,500 ft. above the sea to visit the quaint medieval village of Eze. Here, they might also visit the perfumeries of Fragonard and create their own personal scent with the help of an expert. Tonight’s dinner will be at the Prince’s Private Collection of Classic Cars. Guests will be able to walk around a hundred cars of all ages. Tonight, the room gift is a limited-edition silver-plated cell phone holder to commemorate H.S.H Prince Albert II and H.S.H Princess Charlene’s wedding.
Day Three
Changing of the Guard at the Palace
This morning, participate in an exciting regatta along the Riviera coastline. Lunch at Alain Llorca’s Café Llorca overlooking the Mediterranean or at the Explorer’s Pub, a gastro-pub museum right on the harbor where guests dine while enjoying memorabilia from the Princes of Monaco’s explorations. During the afternoon, your guests will be free to discover the numerous attractions of The Principality… Enter The New National Museum of Modern Art (NMNM) and explore the Exotic Garden and its Observatory Cave which plunges close to sea level. They will be delighted at every corner. As night falls, a surprise awaits. To prove that you can’t go wrong with any of Monaco’s world-class restaurants, guests will have the opportunity to choose between several of them during a dine around. They’re off for a scrumptious meal. After dinner, your guests may choose to go dancing at Zelos, a hot spot offering a chic bar in a contemporary décor with state-of-theart music, or at the famous Jimmy’z, the spot to see and be seen. Tonight’s gift: Monaco-made porcelain with the royal seal.
Day Four Today is the day to discover the ease with which the city, coast and country are combined. In the morning, the group departs Monaco for a full-day sortie into France, which can also be done as a car rally armed with road books and a list of items to collect. The Old Town of Nice and the bustling city of Cannes, known for its renowned film festival on the Croisette harbor, are among the attractions. Lunch is at leisure. Saint Paul de Vence, an extraordinary 12th century fortified village, is the next destination. Since the 1920s, this town has become a haven for movie stars and artists such as Marc Chagall. The afternoon will offer an opportunity to explore the quaint streets of this old walled village, browse the charming boutiques and galleries, and end the visit with a game of pétanque.
Oceanographic Museum
Back in Monaco, the evening begins with another fabulous dinner and a show at the Sporting Club. Table gifts of casino chips are included, and guests are free to test their luck at the casino. 11
Essential Details A Rich History
Regatta on the Mediterranean Sea
In 1297, François Grimaldi’s small army defeated a rival Italian faction and established the Grimaldi family as rulers of Monaco, a line unbroken for 700 years, making it Europe’s oldest reigning monarchy; 1999 marked the 50-year jubilee of Prince Rainier III; 2005 the enthronement of H.S.H. Prince Albert II.
Day Five
In the morning, your guests will travel to the lively Italian resort of San Remo, known as the “Riviera of Flowers.” There, they’ll enjoy shopping in the busy street markets. Lunch will be served at a typical Italian restaurant in Vallecrosia. Alternatively, you may cruise along the Riviera coastline to the charming fishing port of Villefranche and lunch along the waterfront at La Mère Germaine, known for its fish specialties. The winding ride home to Monaco takes guests through the attractive resort town of Menton. Your guests can relax in one of the luxury spas of Monaco before their final evening in Europe. Tonight’s gala dinner will be at one of the elegant venues reminiscent of the Belle Epoque, such as the Ephrussi de Rothschild Villa or the Belle Epoque room located in the Hôtel Hermitage. After dinner, experience the excitement of a party at Buddha Bar or Sea Lounge, some of the best people watching places in Monaco. In room, guests will find a special Grand Prix chocolate box from the Chocolaterie de Monaco, one of the oldest chocolate houses in the world.
Day Six
Your group departs via deluxe motor coach to Nice Airport for the flight home, no doubt full of fond memories of the magical place we call Monaco.
Prince’s Palace of Monaco
Charms of the Riviera Monaco is situated between the French and Italian Rivieras, close to the museums of Nice (Matisse, Chagall) and the glamorous shopping boulevards of Cannes. The Picasso Museum and worldfamous Maeght Collection are nearby as well. Trips to the medieval villages of Saint Paul de Vence or Eze, the perfume factories of Grasse, Italy’s ski slopes and the boutiques and markets of nearby San Remo are memorable events, as are private parties at Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild in St. Jean Cap Ferrat or La Villa Kerylos in Beaulieu.
Destination Management Companies Casino de Monte-Carlo
Monte-Carlo Philharmonic Orchestra Concert at the Palace
Several incoming agencies based in Monaco can assist you in planning unique meeting and incentive programs in the Principality. Working in close partnership with the Monaco Government Tourist Office, they have a long tradition of reliability and quality of service. Their wide knowledge of local products and their ability to tailor experiences for your attendees will ensure the success of your event. For a complete list of local DMCs, please visit: www.visitmonaco.com/us/Meetings-Incentives/DMCs
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Monaco: A Treasury of Experiences Attractions: - Changing of the Guard, Prince’s Palace (11:55 AM daily) - Oceanographic Museum - Casino de Monte-Carlo - Exotic Garden and Observatory Cave - Princess Grace Rose Garden - New National Museum of Monaco (NMNM) - Prince of Monaco’s Private Collection of Classic Cars
Sports:
Monte-Carlo Ballet
- Golf at the mountain top Monte-Carlo Golf Club - Tennis and squash at the Monte-Carlo Country Club - Larvotto Public Beach
Spas:
Villa Sauber (NMNM)
- Montecarlospa by the newly renovated Thermes Marins connected to the Hôtel de Paris & the Hôtel Hermitage - ESPA at the Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo - The Spa Cinq Mondes at the Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort - The Willow Stream Spa at the Fairmont Monte Carlo
Arts: - Monte-Carlo Opera (season November-April) - Les Ballets de Monte-Carlo - Monte-Carlo Philharmonic - Art exhibitions at the Grimaldi Forum Monaco and other galleries
F1 Monaco Grand Prix
Evening Fireworks over the Prince’s Palace
Exciting Events Year-Round: - International Circus Festival (January/February) - Monte-Carlo (Tennis) Rolex Masters (April) - Spring Arts Festival (April/May) - Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix (May, yearly) - Vintage Grand-Prix (May 2016) - Monte-Carlo International Fireworks Festival (July/August) - International Stars at Le Sporting Club (July/August) - Monaco Yacht Show (September) - Monégasque National Day (November 19) - International Antique, Jewelry, and Art Show (December)
Incentive Activities:
Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters
Monaco Yacht Show
- Offshore racing - Powerboat driving - Sailing regatta and other water sports - Mountain biking - Formula 3 driving - Go-karting - Jeep and Ferrari tours - Classic car rally - Electric bike/car rally - Helicopter tours - Fragrance competition and creation - Wine tasting competition - ‘Haute Cuisine’ lessons and cooking competition - Boules and pétanque tournament - Scuba diving 13
Exciting Arrivals The Principality of Monaco enjoys a sunny geographical location at the heart of Europe, less than a two-hour flight from most major European capitals. Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport - France’s second-busiest airport - is 18 miles away and is linked to Monaco by various transportation options. The airport at Nice links the Principality to over 100 destinations around the globe: 70 daily flights connect with Europe’s main hubs and non-stop flights arrive into Nice from New York, Tokyo and other major world cities. Transfers between Nice and Monaco: HELI AIR MONACO* www.heliairmonaco.com A helicopter takes off every 15 or 30 minutes depending on the season for a 7-minute flight between Nice and Monaco. A free shuttle bus is provided when arriving in the Principality. Prices (per person): One-way: Nice/Monaco: €105 - Monaco/Nice: €115 - Round-trip: €205 BUS (EXPRESS SERVICE NO. 110)* www.rca.tm.fr RCA Nice Airport Express operates regular transfers via the motorway between Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and Monaco (approximately 45 minutes). The service runs all year round from 7am to 9pm (departures every 30min). One-way: €20 per person - Round-trip: €30 per person TRAIN* www.voyages-sncf.com All trains stop at Monaco-Monte Carlo station: • Hi-speed trains (TGV) to and from Paris (5 hours and 30 min. journey); • Regional express trains (TERs) linking towns throughout the French Riviera; • Day trains headed for major cities in France, Italy and Switzerland.
Heli Air Monaco
TAXI* Duration: approximately 45 minutes - Average price around €90 one-way. * Prices are given as guidelines and may change without notice
Online Gift Catalog
We are pleased to present a collection of gift and promotional items available through the Monaco Government Tourist Office and our merchant partners, to help you with the marketing of your program. The merchandise has been chosen as it well represents the Principality of Monaco and the Riviera. We are sure that these mementos will further inspire and enhance your experience in the Principality. For a larger selection of teasers and gifts, we suggest you visit our online catalog at www.visitmonaco.com/us
Chocolaterie de Monaco Princess Grace Box Princess Grace Catalog
and proceed to the Meetings and Incentives section.
Luggage Tag
Monaco Invitation Card
Coffee Table Book Poster
Monaco Shopping Bag
Limited-edition Cell Phone Holder Manufacture de Monaco Box
Key Chain Monaco Notebooks
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Top 10 Selling Points Accessible, glamorous and, above all, affordable—Monaco is one of the world’s most attractive destinations. Matchless Value: Monaco is a five star destination in Europe at an excellent cost for groups. Our 4-night guaranteed US$ hotel packages and VAT refunds on many services make the Principality of Monaco an indisputable choice. Easily Accessible: Getting here is never an ordeal. Monaco lies just 30 minutes from Nice Côte d’Azur International Airport.
Sailing on the Mediterranean
Opera House
High Standing of International Hotels: Our stunning European-style resorts are ranked among the best in the world. They are regularly refurbished to feature all modern amenities. There’s no better place to relax and be pampered. Image and Distinction: Monaco is a destination unlike any other—offering fairy-tale glamour and a rich cultural heritage that few other countries can match. Variety of Activities: Whether your group is taking in the
Prince’s Palace
beauty of the Monte-Carlo Ballet or participating in exciting team-building events, this is a trip never to be forgotten—both personally and professionally. Compact Size for Easy Organization: In Monaco, everything is just a breezy walk away. All our hotels are central to the convention center, main venues, attractions and restaurants. You need a venue? We offer you a country... One of the Safest Places on Earth: Monaco enjoys a high
One of many gardens outside of the Oceanographic Museum
level of security. Here, guests can be assured of a safe and pleasant stay. English is Widely Spoken: English is widely spoken among all the warm people you’ll meet in Monaco. Your participants will have no problem finding their way around our Principality. Sunny Year-Round Weather: Similar to the weather in Southern California, the mild temperatures and more than 300 days of sunshine a year make it the perfect destination for every season. Saint Nicholas Cathedral
Diversity of Sights and Cultures: The variety of sights and cultures never leave guests wanting. Both the sunny French and Italian Rivieras are just steps away from Monaco.
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GUIDE TO ACCOMMODATIONS AND MEETING FACILITIES Hotels
Number of rooms
Number of Meeting rooms & Banquet Facilities
Capacity of Largest Meeting Room
Contacts
Fairmont Monte Carlo 12, ave. des Spélugues B.P. 179 MC 98000 Monaco
602 Rooms and Suites
2 Restaurants & bars Banquets for 920 18 Meeting Rooms Exhibit Space: 7,000-15,000 sq. ft.
900 Theater-style
Marc Violi Tel: (377) 93 15 10 52 / Fax: (377) 93 15 91 93 E-mail:
[email protected]
Le Méridien Beach Plaza 22, ave. Princesse Grace MC 98000 Monte Carlo
403 Rooms and Suites
14 Meeting Rooms/500 pax 2 Restaurants Banquets for 360
520 Theater-style
Delphine Marquet Tel: +33 4 97 03 40 14 E-mail:
[email protected]
Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo 4, ave. de la Madone BP 19 MC 98007 Monaco Cedex
133 Rooms and Suites
6 Meeting Rooms 3 Restaurants Cocktails up to 120 pax
100 Theater-style
Jesus Scott/Caroline Zambrano Tel: (377) 93 15 13 40/ 93 15 15 59 Fax: (377) 93 15 15 02 E-mail:
[email protected] [email protected]
Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort 40, ave. Princesse Grace MC 98000 Monaco Cedex
312 Rooms 22 Suites
15 Modular Meeting/Function Rooms 3 Bars & 4 Restaurants Banquets for 270
340 Theater-style
Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Place du Casino MC 98007 Monaco Cedex
Monte-Carlo SBM
Limited inventory until 2018 (availability upon request)
Sales Information in New York: Cathleen Kelley / Meghann Hussey Tel:(212) 973-9811 E-mail:
[email protected] /
[email protected]
Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo Square Beaumarchais MC 98005 Monaco Cedex
190 Rooms 54 Junior Suites 34 Suites
13 Modular Meeting/Function Rooms 3 Bars & Restaurants Banquets for 300
340 Theater-style
Monte-Carlo Beach 1, ave. Princesse Grace MC 98007 Monaco Cedex (Open March - October)
26 Rooms 5 Junior Suites 9 Suites
2 Meeting/Function Rooms 5 Bars & Restaurants Banquets for 500
300 Theater-style
Port Palace 7, ave. John F. Kennedy MC 98000 Monaco
50 Deluxe Rooms Junior Suites and Suites
1 Bar & Restaurant for 110 1Terrace for 90 1 Meeting Room for 50
50 Theater-style
Angela Ricci E-mail:
[email protected] Tel: (377) 97 97 90 05 / Fax: (377) 97 97 90 08
Columbus Monte-Carlo 23, ave. des Papalins MC 98000 Monaco
153 Rooms 28 Suites
4 Meeting Rooms Banquets for 100
130 Theater-style
Bastien Anouil Tel: (377) 92 05 82 48 / Fax: (377) 92 05 93 06 E-mail:
[email protected]
Novotel Monte-Carlo 16, Blvd Princesse Charlotte MC 98000 Monaco
207 Rooms and 11 Junior Suites
12 Meeting Rooms 1 General Session for 200 1 Multi-purpose Room for 150 1 Restaurant & Bar lounge
200 Theater-style
Alexia Engelhard Tel: (377) 99 99 83 05 / Fax: (377) 99 99 83 15 E-mail:
[email protected]
Group Quotations in Monaco: Tel: (377) 98 06 17 17 E-mail:
[email protected]
Contact: Cindy Hoddeson, Monaco Government Tourist Office Tel: (800) 753-9696 Fax: (212) 286-9890 E-mail:
[email protected] Web: www.visitmonaco.com/us
Convention Center and Meeting Venues
Total Exhibit Space (sq.ft.)
Number of Meeting Rooms
Capacity of Largest Theater Style
Capacity of Largest Classroom Style
Additional Features
Contacts
Grimaldi Forum Monaco
87,800 Exhibit Halls
• 3 auditoriums: 1,800, 800 and 400-seat performance space (professional acoustics & scenic equipment) • 2 Exhibition Halls • Banquets up to 2,000 • 23 Breakout Rooms for 10 to 400 • 2 catering areas of 6,350 sq.ft. each
2,500
1,000
• 70 plasma screens for dynamic and directional signage • Eco-friendly premise • Free Wifi • Latest technology and equipment • 140 people at your service
Laurence Van Zeveren Tel: (377) 99 99 21 04 Fax: (377) 99 99 21 01 E-mail:
[email protected]
Monte-Carlo SBM Monte-Carlo Sporting Club (Monte-Carlo SBM) (open June-September, available October-May on request)
17,000
• 2 meeting rooms
950 (Salle des Etoiles)
240 (Salle des Palmiers)
• Salle des Etoiles for grand seaside banquets • Roof & glass walls slide open • Professional-size show stage
Sales Information in New York: Cathleen Kelley / Meghann Hussey Tel:(212) 973-9811 E-mail:
[email protected] [email protected] Group Quotations in Monaco: Tel: (377) 98 06 17 17 E-mail:
[email protected]
Sea Club Conference Center
32,300
2 (Salon Méditerranée– 350 banquet style or divisible in 2)
500 (Salon Atlantique)
300 (Salon Atlantique)
• 2 breakout rooms
Delphine Marquet Tel: +33 4 97 03 40 14 E-mail:
[email protected]
Espace Polyvalent
18,450 without stage
• 1 meeting room
900 with stage
700 with stage
• 2 balconies seating 180 people • 2 bars • Banquets up to 850
Fontvieille Complex (open year-round)
41,000
N/A
3,758 Large Ring
1,200 Reception/ banquet
Circus-ring layout under highstrength canvas tenting
Cindy Hoddeson Monaco Government Tourist Office 565 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10017 Tel: (800) 753-9696 Fax: (212) 286-9890 E-mail:
[email protected]
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