This beautiful and meditative retreat is situated on the ground floor of the Metropole hotel, with its own private entrance for day spa guests. Offering a serene and holistic haven from the hustle of Monaco, Metropole ESPA is a space that simply exudes stylish opulence in every way you could hope to expect from this glamorous principality. With its rich materials of bronze leather and copper, combined with black and white slate stone, the overall spa design is contemporary with a flavour of the orient.

The spa 'journey', designed to promote peace and relaxation for mind, body and spirit, begins in the spa's wet area and heat experience areas. Featuring a Crystal Stream room, soothing Caldarium, and stimulating Ice Fountain, you are spoiled for choice. The spa also has two 'lifestyle' showers that create a gorgeously refreshing burst of cool mint mist, or tropical rain to further prepare you to fully relax before your treatments. Alternatively you can simply lie back and unwind in the candle lit relaxation room or, if you prefer a more alfresco experience in the warm summer months, recline on a lounger in the warmth of the private sundeck.

ESPA therapies are carried out in each of 10 treatment rooms, all beautifully designed with natural materials and exquisite finishes of Pallasandra wood, slate and shimmering leather that combine to create a luxurious, peaceful environment.

Couples looking for complete sanctuary, privacy and romance can relax in the wonderful Couple's Private Spa Suite. This enticing retreat for two includes a luxurious steam shower, deep soak bath surrounded by soothing coloured light and a private changing area. A private suite for solo visitors is also available for guests looking to totally switch off from the outside world.

Every ESPA treatment is tailor-made, using a blend of ESPA products which are created using organically or wild grown plant extracts and marine actives – combined with the most advanced and effective therapy techniques from around the world. There are so many different treatments on offer, to cater for every skin type and every particular stressed muscle that the best way to decide what you really need is to book time in the spa rather than a specific treatment. Available in two hour slots, you can then discuss your needs with one of their therapists who can the recommend the best treatments for you.

To end your day a wonderful suite dedicated to 'Finishing Touches' – holistic foot and hand treatments – complements the spa, perfect for the final grooming touches before that sophisticated party in town or a night at the legendary Monte-Carlo Casino.

And if you don't want to leave, the spa offers the only outdoor heated seawater swimming pool on Casino Square, fabulous for those summer nights when it gets a little cooler and you just want to relax by staring up at the stars...