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Planning your trip to Monaco
THE BEST WAY TO MONACO
From LAX,
CURRENCY
Euro
TELEPHONES
To call the numbers listed below from the U.S., dial 011 (the international dialing code), 377 (country code for Monaco) and the local number.
WHERE TO STAY
Hotel rooms don't come cheap in Monaco. For less pricey accommodations, try Nice or Menton in France.
Hôtel Metropole, 4 Avenue de la Madone; 93-15-15-15, www.metropole.com, near the casino, is dreamy and totally first-class, with a teak deck and pool overlooking the ocean and Espa spa; doubles start at $700.
Hotel Port Palace, 7 Avenue
WHERE TO EAT
Express, 22 Rue Comte Félix Gastaldi, 97-77-59-09 A pleasing sidewalk cafe in the upper town near the palace; one course about $20.
Joël Robuchon at the Hôtel Metropole (above), 93-15-15-10. Has only two
TO LEARN MORE
Monaco Tourist Office,www.visitmonaco.com.
Consulate General of Monaco, (212) 286-0500.
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