Hotel Port Palace stands at 7 Avenue J.F. Kennedy, facing Port Hercule, the harbour where superyachts line up below the Rock of Monaco-Ville. It is a four-star hotel with a boutique scale, and the position is the draw: the Grand Prix circuit runs around the harbour, the old town and the Prince Palace rise on one side, and the Casino hill on the other. Because it is on the flat by the water, it is easier on the legs than the hillside hotels, and you can walk to the market, the cafes and the railway station in a few minutes. The rooms range from Superior rooms with harbour views on the first floor to Junior Suites, Corner Suites and Grand Suites, which sleep up to four and make this a rare Monaco option for small families and groups. Check the room type when you book, since the harbour views are the main premium.
Facilities and services
The hotel has air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, a bar, a terrace, a library, a business centre, a 24-hour front desk and multilingual staff, as well as laundry and dry cleaning, limousine service and an electric car charging point. Breakfast is served as a buffet at an extra charge, so decide whether to add it to your rate or visit a cafe in La Condamine.
Valet parking is available for a daily fee and spaces are limited, so request it in advance if you are driving. Small pets are accepted for a nightly fee, and service animals are exempt, but contact the hotel for details before you travel.
Rooms
The entry-level Superior Room with a harbour view is compact at about four hundred square feet, with a king bed for two guests, which is generous by Monaco standards. The Junior Suite is larger and sleeps three. The Corner Suite and the Grand Suite offer a king bed plus a sofa bed and sleep up to four, which makes them the best choice for a family or two couples sharing. The corner and top rooms generally have the best views, so ask when you reserve.
Location and getting around
The port is the flattest and most walkable part of Monaco. From here you can stroll to the Place d'Armes market, climb the steps and lifts to the old town and the Oceanographic Museum, or walk up to the Casino in around fifteen minutes. The railway station is close, so trains to Nice, Èze and Menton are easy. The hotel check-in begins in the afternoon and extends late into the night in limited hours, and check-out is at noon, so luggage storage is useful on departure day.
Who it suits
Couples and small groups who want a harbour view without paying palace prices, families who need suite space, and travellers who plan to see Monaco on foot. It is less suited to guests who want a large pool or a beach on the doorstep.
During the Grand Prix the hotel is in the thick of the action, which is thrilling for fans and noisy for light sleepers. Compare rates for midweek stays in spring and autumn, when the port is at its most pleasant and prices are lower than in summer or race week.
Why stay here
- ✓Harbour views over Port Hercule
- ✓Terrace and library bar
- ✓Junior, Corner and Grand Suites
- ✓Buffet breakfast (extra charge)
- ✓Valet parking (fee, limited spaces)
- ✓Electric car charging point
- ✓24-hour front desk
- ✓Free Wi-Fi and air conditioning
Good questions
Where is Hotel Port Palace?+
At 7 Avenue J.F. Kennedy, facing Port Hercule. The market, the railway station and the old town are all within a short walk.
Does it have family rooms?+
Yes, the Corner Suite and Grand Suite each sleep up to four, which is unusual in Monaco. Reserve early for busy dates.
Is parking available?+
Valet parking is offered for a daily fee and spaces are limited, so ask when you book. The hotel also has an electric car charging point.
