Our stay at the Vista Palace Hotel was incredible. We had a suite with a balcony and the views were spectacular. The food at the restaurant was impeccable and the breakfasts were also great. The staff is genuinely pleasant and very competent. Once you are here, there is no option for walks as the roads are windy and narrow. Tried to take a walk and thought better of it.

Take the shuttle into Monte Carlo and enjoy the town. We had dinner outside at a small restaurant and watched the world go by. The Grand Casino is a must even if you don't gamble but just admire the architecture.

The pool at the hotel was a bit chilly but take a chair and a glass of wine and enjoy the air and, of course, the view.

The previous reviews of this hotel are generally on the money: the view is spectacular, whether from your room or the lounge which gives you a true panoramic prespective; the hotel could use some updating, not in the wear-and-tear sense but rather because of outdated aesthetics; and there is nothing else around the hotel though I would not describe the place as "remote" because you are just meters above Monaco. But that's not what you are there for - you're there for this great view, a hotel that works and is accomodating, and you are just minutes away from Monaco and all that it has to offer. One excellent feature is the shuttle from the hotel to Casino Square which saves you the inconvenience and expense of trying to find parking in that area. You will also find the staff to be excellent and very accommodating to your every need - from the front desk to the lounge service to our man Ludwig who seemed to wear several hats, all of them well.
As a hotel it's not "perfect" but it is unique and you could never call staying there a mistake.

Gorgeous hotel. Incredible views everywhere (rooms, restaurants etc), nice cozy/bright rooms. Luxurious rooms. Everything is button controlled (curtains, radio, lights etc). Nice spacious tiled bathroom (separate toilet areas, two sinks, two showers (one with great tub), one shower stall.

Luxurious, but showing signs of age.

For triples, ask for roll-in bed --- the roll away sofa bed was not comfortable. The bed blankets had some smell of sweat, but not so noticeable when covered with bed sheets. Great staff. English was not a problem at the front desk. One free internet access room (need to wait when busy).

Stayed at the Vista Palace in october.The views were magnificent,and the staff were truely amazing.Nothing was too much trouble and when we deceided to get married in the terrace garden,they could not help us enough,the manager and especially Sophie treated us with genuine kindness and respect.The rooms were good size and the decore lovely,breakfast is fantastic and the free shuttle sevice to and from Monte Carlo a big bonus.Highly recommend a stay at this hotel,the breathtaking views from every room are worth it alone.