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I would have liked to provide a more in-depth review of my recent stay at Hôtel Hermitage Monte-Carlo but alas my visit was just a very brief one, prior to attending the ILTM Cannes luxury travel conference. But here goes… established in the early 1900s, this Belle Époque style hotel was designed by architect Nicolas Marquet, with contributions from Gustave Eiffel (creator of the Eiffel Tower). It enjoys a prestigious history and has hosted a wealth of discerning guests over the years, from celebrities to royalty. The hotel is part of Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer (SBM), a prestigious luxury hospitality and entertainment group based in Monaco that owns and operates a number of hotels and other entertainment facilities, including Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo, Casino de Monte-Carlo and Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo. The welcomeI was greeted at Nice Côte d’Azur Airport and driven to the hotel before being warmly welcomed by Deni on arrival, whilst a porter took care of my luggage. Check-in was swift and Deni personally showed me to my room.En route to the room, we passed The Limùn restaurant, which is perfect for a light lunch or afternoon tea.The corridor was adorned with Christmas trees as we also passed the entrance to Pavyllon, the hotel’s Michelin-starred restaurant.The roomI stayed in room 739, one of ‘Los Apartamentos’ on the top floor of one of the historic wings of the hotel. It comprises of an entrance hall flanked by Neoclassical half-moon console tables. To the right is a large bedroom with a corniced ceiling and neutral palette. The bed is as wide as it is long and the room, bathed in sunlight upon my arrival, enjoys stunning harbour views of Port Hercules and the Mediterranean Sea, where you can marvel at an array of yachts and superyachts.A digital intercom system and an iHome clock radio with wireless charging can be found on either side of the bed. In-room reading material comes in the form of a hard-backed Assouline Monte Carlo coffee table book and a copy of the Monte Carlo Society magazine.There’s a large TV and a minibar within the unit beneath it, as well as a desk area, home to an additional intercom system and an EOH Malongo coffee machine, a separate dressing table, Dyson hair dryer and stool, and additional seating. I noticed there is also a connecting doorway meaning that this room could be interconnected with the neighbouring room to make a larger space still, making it perfect for families.Ahead of the entrance hall lies a walk-in closet with Hôtel Hermitage-branded robes, an umbrella and yoga mat, as well as safe and laundry bag.The bathroomTo the left of the entrance is the bathroom, with a luxurious free-standing oval bathtub taking centre stage. There’s also a walk-in rainfall shower with additional jets emanating from the wall, twin basins and a WC and bidet.There’s a simple but striking Vriesea houseplant on display and a plentiful supply of Acqua di Parma toiletries.