The Spa Metropole has undergone a complete transformation, with haute beauty house Guerlain now at the helm, bringing its signature elegance and innovation to Monte-Carlo. Set within the prestigious Hôtel Metropole, the newly reimagined space promises an indulgent experience worthy of its iconic setting — including a selection of exclusive, tailor-made treatments you won’t find anywhere else.
Monaco Life was given an exclusive sneak peak of the luxurious new sanctuary, which represents a significant partnership between the iconic hotel and the prestigious French beauty house.
Designed by interior architect Samy Itani, the spa embraces a pure, mineral, and soothing aesthetic, contributing to the magical experience. It features natural stone, untreated wood, and textured wall finishes in a palette of soft, understated tones. The 10 treatment rooms, including the individual Rose Chérie Suite and the Suite Impériale Duo, offer intimate settings for bespoke Guerlain rituals.
“We’re currently in a soft opening phase this summer,” explained Julie Chamber, the spa’s director. “We’re planning targeted events from September or October onwards, though nothing has been officially confirmed yet.”
The facility will also include a sauna, steam room, sensory shower, ultra-modern fitness room, and an elegant boutique designed as a private salon, complemented by a dedicated space for hand and foot care treatments by world-renowned specialist Bastien Gonzales.
Breaking tradition
The spa takes a fresh approach, moving away from traditional treatments in favour of genuinely personalised care. “We’re not offering a standard one-hour relaxing massage or a one-hour facial,” said Chaumier. “Instead, we focus on individual needs and treat the experience like a toolbox, choosing the most effective combination of techniques for each person.”
This philosophy extends to the spa’s signature treatments, with three exclusive experiences created specifically for the Hôtel Metropole Monte-Carlo.
The first is ‘Monaco Glow’, a tribute to the sun-kissed elegance of the French Riviera, combining expert techniques with white quartz tools and cotton veils. Special attention is given to the eye area to reveal facial radiance “like a breath of light across the face”.
Next is ‘Puissance du Rocher’, offering a powerful sculpting ritual for face and body through dynamic movements, stretches, and joint mobilisation, enhanced by heated stone tools for deep, long-lasting revitalisation.
The third – and most unique – experience is ‘Golden Sand’, a treatment that celebrates the Monégasque Riviera using a Gharieni Psammo Quartz massage table, combining the ancestral benefits of warm sand with sculpted quartz elegance. The body is enveloped while a massage of the face, hands, and feet is performed, with quartz crystals providing regenerating heat for deep relaxation.
Luxury without restrictions
The spa caters to everyone, with treatments adapted for both men and women. Pregnant women can indulge in most treatments as well, as the spa avoids essential oils in favour of fragrance extracts.
With over 80 years of aesthetic experience, Guerlain transforms every treatment into an exceptional moment. The house draws inspiration from nature’s effectiveness, using rare orchids with outstanding longevity properties and healing bee products.
The Spa Metropole by Guerlain will operate, once open, daily from 7am to 9pm, with treatments available by appointment from 10am to 8pm.
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