Fairmont Monte Carlo

Suspended over land and sea on the Cí´te d'Azur of Monte Carlo, Monaco, the seven-story Fairmont Monte Carlo welcomes groups of 10 to 900 members with 602 accommodations and more than 27,000 square feet of meeting space. Highlights for planners include the Salle d'Or, a pillarless 15,135-square-foot ballroom equipped with translation booths, 16 hidden hoists, and a large moveable theater stage.

A recent $60.62-million renovation updated everything at the hotel, from the 18 meeting rooms to the two gourmet restaurants, bar and lounge, casino, spa, fitness center, and stunning new rooftop pool terrace. The view from the pool takes in a 360-degree panorama of Riviera sky and sea, harbor, historic casino, opera house, and the greatest challenge in the annual Monaco Grand Prix—the celebrated Fairmont Monte Carlo Grand Prix hairpin curve.