Fairmont Monte Carlo

The Fairmont is built out over the sea, on the most famous corner of the Grand Prix, the one that bears its name. It is the Principality's largest house with 602 rooms, opened in 1975 and rebranded Fairmont in 2004. You do not come here for intimacy but for the location and the view. The rooftop pool hosts Nikki Beach in summer, Horizon Deck occupies the seventh floor with a 360-degree panorama, and Nobu holds one of its finest European addresses here. During the Grand Prix it is simply the best balcony in Monaco, and it books a year ahead.