Monaco Grand Prix – Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
The F1 Grand Prix of Monaco, which began in 1929, is one of the oldest and most prestigious automobile races in the Principality of Monaco. Today, the Grand Prix is one of the major events in the Principality’s calendar, and a key race in the F1 World Championship, which happens to be the slowest and most technique-focused race of the championship.
Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo offers visitors the chance to be at the heart of the Grand Prix action, with stunning views of the circuit that include a direct look at the race’s most dangerous bend from the hotel’s two-Michelin-starred restaurant, Les Ambassadeurs by Christophe Cussac. It is also possible to see this bend from one of the hotel’s signature suites, the Suite Azur, and the newly renovated event space, Salon Méditerranée.
With the Monaco Grand Prix fast approaching from May 24 – 26, the hotel has recently announced a new ‘Just For You’ experience, exclusive to guests staying at the hotel. The activity, entitled ‘Drive Through Time’, is a rare opportunity for car enthusiasts to experience the remarkable collection of more than 100 vehicles curated by Prince Albert II and his father, Prince Rainier III.
Guests will be able to explore the collection, which includes Formula 1 cars as well as iconic models such as the Chrysler Imperial and the Rolls Phantom, while it is closed to the public. The tour is led by a dedicated guide, who will share captivating stories and open up certain cars to reveal never-before-seen details, offering a unique perspective into the history of Monaco and its connection to F1.
‘Drive Through Time’ starts from 950 euros for two adults and 100 euros per child under 12 years old.
4 Av. de la Madone, 98000 Monaco
Italian Grand Prix
Hotel Principe di Savoia, Milan
For those planning to attend the Italian Grand Prix in Milan, from August 30 – September 1, Hotel Principe di Savoia is the perfect place to stay.
Located just 45-minutes away from the Autodromo Nazionale Monza – the Italian F1 track – the hotel offers traditional Italian hospitality in a bustling urban setting, and has attracted everyone, from royalty and world-renowned artists to international families and business people, since its original opening in 1927.
With two restaurants – Acanto and Il Salotto – and a state-of-the-art fitness and beauty centre, there is nowhere better to relax and rejuvenate after a long day out at the Grand Prix. Guests can choose from a wide selection of facials and body treatments with luxury products from SENSAI and Comfort Zone, leaving them feeling pampered ahead of, or after, the races.
dorchestercollection.com/milan/hotel-principe-di-savoia
Piazza della Repubblica, 17, 20124 Milano MI, Italy
Hotel Eden, Rome
For guests wishing to explore more of Italy pre or post Grand Prix, a three-and-a-half hour train journey will take them to Hotel Eden, located right in the heart of Rome.
Here, guests will have the opportunity to take part in the hotel’s ‘Driving Experience’, where they can get behind the wheel of a Ferrari F8 Tributo Spider to discover some of Italy’s most panoramic roads, reaching Lazio’s highest peak. At the top, guests can explore the landscape on foot through a 3-hour trek with an experienced local guide, working up an appetite for the delicious lunch that awaits them upon their return.
Available all year round, the driving experience starts from 3,600 euros for two people and includes a picnic lunch.
dorchestercollection.com/rome/hotel-eden
Via Ludovisi, 49, 00187 Roma RM, Italy
