Marking a significant milestone to the renovations of the Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo (with the full reveal coming later this month), The Spa Hôtel Métropole by Guerlain is now open, with interiors by Samy Itani of Itani & Courtois…
In collaboration with the House of Guerlain, Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo has opened a new destination for serenity and relaxation in the heart of the Principality.
The Spa Métropole by Guerlain embodies holistic wellbeing and is the only Guerlain spa property in Moncao. Its opening represents a key moment to the extensive renovations of the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo, which will soon reveal 45 new rooms and suites on the second and third floor, refreshed by the hotel’s original Interior Designer Jacques Garcia.
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- The reveal of the new second and third floor bedrooms will come later this month | Image credits: Hôtel Métropole Monte Carlo
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- The suites and rooms have been refreshed by designer Jacques Garcia, who led the design for the hotel’s 2004 opening.
Ensuring creative continuity, the Guerlain Spa has been designed by Interior Architect Samy Itani of Itani & Courtois, who previously worked alongside Didier Gomez to curate the hotel’s original spa and Yoshi restaurant.
Working hand in hand with Guerlain, the mineral aesthetic of Samy’s new vision sees clean lines combine with stone, raw wood and textured finishes in natural tones, while focused lighting accentuates form and organic shapes. Every element embraces the craft and heritage of the House of Guerlain; the use of natural materials also plays into the sustainability ethos of Guerlain’s mission, where stone, raw wood and mineral pigments both minimise environmental impact and create a grounding aesthetic for spa users.
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As art plays a central role across the Hotel Métropole – the lobby bar being home to the works of modern art icons Picasso, Francis Bacon and Andy Warhol – so it does too in the spa. There, three poetic, silk-paper sculptures by French visual artist Claudine Drai are woven into the design. The effect? A reinforcing of introspection and emotional resonance that blends seamlessly with the architecture of the space.
Features of the spa include 10 treatment rooms which will accommodate Guerlain’s signature rituals, such as the Ultimate Black Orchid, the masterpiece of Guerlain skincare. This rare treatment combines expert techniques with the regenerative power of the Black Orchid to reveal skin that is radiant, revitalised and beautifully preserved. In addition, Guerlain have curated three exclusive rituals for the Hôtel Métropole Monte-Carlo.
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Much like Samy’s design of the space, intended to create a deeply personal, luxury experience, all Guerlain treatments are designed on a detailed individual diagnosis, ensuring that each guest receives care that is unique and adapted to their skin type and preferred results.
Main image credit: Sébastien Parmentelot
