Opened in 2004, the Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo will be paying special attention to the fashion world this year, working with two leading and award-winning British accessories designers, Lulu Guinness and Solange Azagury-Partridge, and will be styled with the “I Kiss Métropole” theme, starting from 06 February 2012 until 15 March 2012. The Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo was named “Best Hotel in the World 2010” at the Leading Hotels of the World annual convention, held in Tokyo on 19 November.

‘Miss Rose’, Hotel Métropole’s highly talented in-house stylist and florist, will create this fashionable and romantic theme inside the hotel to welcome guests this Valentine’s 2012. Taking inspiration from Kenzo’s poppyseeds, she will devise spectacular flower arrangements of fields of hot-red roses, synonymous with luxury and passion.

‘I Kiss Métropole’ touches will be scattered throughout the hotel in all the public areas, including The Bar, the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo, and Yoshi, Joël Robuchon’s first Japanese restaurant.

Solange Azagury-Partridge’s new stylish collection of enamel HotLips rings will be presented in a star-shaped case in the Salon des Portraits, beside a large studded chair where guests are invited to sit and try on the rings, as well as another display cabinet where more of the elegant pieces from the collection will be exhibited. Furthermore, a piece of artwork by renowned American artist Scott Campbell, exclusively created for Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo, will be displayed.

Lulu Guinness’ renowned lip clutch-bags will be showcased in The Lobby, surrounded by an original arrangement of red roses, creating a particularly romantic, elegant and magical ambiance. This contemporary and elegant hotel combines a subtle blend of its glorious past with Mediterranean tones. Thanks to Yoshi, Hotel Métropole Monte-Carlo, overseen by Jean-Claude Messant, has become a true gastronomic destination. Aside from Yoshi, the hotel offers its local and international clientele the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo – 2 Michelin stars – the Lobby Bar, the most buzzing space in the Principality, and the swimming pool restaurant, a haven in the heart of the hotel.

‘I Kiss & Stay’ at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
Treat your Valentine to the “I Kiss Métropole” package from €509 per night for two people, available from 1 February 2012 until 22 March 2012, which includes:

Accommodation for two in one of the hotel’s Superior rooms (complimentary upgrade in a Deluxe room)

Daily American breakfast at the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo

VIP “I Kiss Métropole” welcome, including a bottle of Champagne and flowers on arrival

Special gifts, including Solange Azagury-Partridge HotLips mug and 2012 diary

A romantic dinner à deux at the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo

A private helicopter experience ride over the Principality and French Riviera
(supplementary charge €276)

‘I Kiss Robuchon’ at Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
Guests staying over Valentine’s Day can enjoy a special Valentine’s meal at the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo for a €160 supplement per person. These guests will be able to sample a special seven-course romance menu, which includes a glass of Champagne. At Yoshi, guests can celebrate Valentine’s sampling dishes from the à la carte menu, to enjoy an amorous evening in the sophisticated, Japanese setting. Head Pastry Chef Satomi Kanai, with the help of Solange Azagury-Partridge, will create a Flaming Heartinspired dessert, available at the Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo. One lucky Valentine will find a kissshaped figurine in her dessert and will receive one of Solange’s beautiful Hot Lip rings to take home.

‘Hot Kisses’ at the Bar of Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo
For an aperitif, guests will be able to savour one of the “HotLips” or “HotKiss” cocktails, specially created by Head Barman Eddy Montana, priced at €32, with a Champagne or Chambord liqueur base, or they can enjoy one of the vibrantly coloured “Lulu” mocktails, created in collaboration with Lulu Guinness, priced at €18.