The public areas and many of the hotel rooms have been completely refurbished with great attention to detail and combining modern with traditional. The materials used come from all over the world creating in their combination an elegant, but still very warm and welcoming atmosphere. The hotel also offers ESPA, luxurious and unique spa facilities spread over 1000 square metres. The Metropole ESPA Monte-Carlo, which joined the close-knit circle of Leading Spas of the World, is an exclusive urban spa entirely dedicated to well-being. It offers a range of personalized treatments designed by ESPA, blending modern techniques and traditional therapies, a wonderful expertise using essential oils and natural products for the skin. The Metropole ESPA Monte-Carlo offers several treatments ESPA intensive facials, ESPA signature treatments, massages, hand and foot treatments. Discover 2000m2 (22000 ft2) dedicated to the relaxation of the body and spirit 8 individual treatment rooms, 2 VIP suites, the Heat Experience (caldarium, sauna, hammam), a relaxation room, a Fitness Studio, a heated seawater outdoor swimming pool, a sun deck, a bar and a restaurant.\n\nLocation\nIdeal location in the heart of Monte-Carlo, on the Golden Square.Destination into itself with unique activities and year around events.\n\nDistance\n25 kms to the nearest airport (cote d'azur international airport)\n2 km to the nearest station (monte carlo)\n1 minute walk to the nearest bus stop\n\nRooms\nAll the rooms offer the latest in modern comfort and technology, whilst maintaining a traditional setting. Every bathroom is splendidly covered with lavish marble and some of the bathrooms feature unique hydro massage bathtubs. The rooms are of medium size and in exceptional condition.\n\nRestaurant\nThe Restaurant Joel Robuchon Monte-Carlo, 2 Michelin Stars, produces a modern, inventive cuisine with Mediterranean flavours under the leadership of Christophe Cussac. At any time during the year, surrounded by a calm and unique decor, the experience is culinary and visual thanks to the concept of an open kitchen with a Teppanyaki which is used in front of the guests, where transparency goes hand in hand with quality and conviviality. The restaurant is equipped with a terrace with an uninterrupted view of the Casino gardens, for breakfast. Yoshi Joel ROBUCHONs first Japanese restaurant, YOSHI, designed by Didier Gomez, presents a healthy, modern cuisine in a warm and slick decor which gracefully combines the Japanese influences and the elegance of the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. Lobby Bar The Metropole bar has a wide range of cocktails with its own musical concept organised by Beatrice Ardisson and a menu available all day and all evening. The Metropole bar is the place to see and be seen at any time of the day. Restaurant Odyssey,Restaurant, Bar and Swimming Pool Karl Lagerfeld has redesigned the hotels outside premises including the pool, terrace, gardens and a new and third restaurant with Joel ROBUCHON Restaurant Odyssey (April 19th 2013). One of the key features will be a stunning piece of art by Karl Lagerfeld. A fresco-style installation created exclusively for the hotel will be made up of 18 impressive glass panels portraying Ulysses journey.\n\nExterior\nThe hotel is housed in a classical building, completely reconstructed in its original belle epoque style. An elegant driveway leads to the hotel entrance.\n\nLobby\nThe large lobby is furnished and decorated with the most exquisite materials, from the fabrics of the curtains to painted leather panelled doors on either side. There are two marvellous large mirrors in eleborate silver frames behind the concierge desk and on the wall opposite. The floor is laid out with unpolished dark grey and beige stone, and the centre piece of this part of the lobby is a beautiful cristal chandelier. Following on from the lobby is another large lounge area, furnished with comfortable armchairs and sofas and low wooden tables, and situated below a mirrored and glass ceiling. Afternoon teas and snacks are served here. To the left of this lounge is a second very cosy lounge area, which leads to the reception desk.