Important Information

All hotel rooms are booked in the guests’ name as part of the Senate Grand Prix group. To check in, you simply need to show your passport at reception. You do not require a voucher or receipt. The hotel will require credit card details to cover any additional expenses or incidental costs incurred during your stay.

Breakfast is included with all our hotel rooms. Check-in is from 15:00 and check-out is by 12:00 (Midday). During this very busy period, some of the hotels may not have all rooms ready for the 15:00 check-in time. We sincerely apologise if you are affected by this, you will be able to leave your bags at the hotel until the room becomes available.

Please note: Guest names will be submitted to hotels closer to the race weekend. If you need to make special arrangements or requests with your hotel concierge, please email us: [email protected]. 

Fairmont Hotel

The hotel has a great location inside the F1 track. Whilst the track is in use the hotel operates a temporary check-in desk located at AFIM Agency on Avenue de Grande-Bretagne. From here the hotel can check you in, take your luggage to the hotel and assist with parking vehicles. A metal footbridge connects the hotel to the rest of Monaco. The hotel will provide guests with hotel access passes which should be taken when leaving the hotel during the race schedule.
If you have limited mobility and/or are concerned about accessing the hotel during the race schedule, please contact the hotel directly: +377 93 50 65 00.

Port Palace Hotel
To access the hotel whilst the track is in use, please make your way to the exit of La Costa parking, located on Avenue de La Costa. The hotel's valet service will greet you and accompany you to reception. The hotel will provide guests with hotel access passes which are required to access the hotel during the race schedule.

Holiday Inn, St Laurent du Var
The Holiday Inn offer a complimentary airport shuttle service that you may wish to make use of if landing at Nice Airport. On arrival into Nice Airport and once you have collected your baggage, you will need to call the Holiday Inn to book the shuttle bus on +33 4 93 14 80 00.
Nice Airport Terminal 1: please wait for the shuttle bus at airport shuttle stop (bus station)
Nice Airport Terminal 2: please wait for the shuttle bus outside the arrival gate A1.

1. E-tickets will be sent to the email address used during your booking process. You will receive 1 e-ticket per booking and this will be valid for all tickets within the invoice issued. E-tickets will be sent to guests whose bookings are paid in full during the first week of May.  

2. Once in Monaco, you will need to swap your e-ticket for a physical lanyard & pass – you will receive 1 pass per person, per day. You can do this:

· EITHER: in the days leading up to your race viewing day, from our office in the Hotel Hermitage:
o   Tuesday May 21^st May, between 14:00-17:30. 
o   Wednesday 22^nd, Thursday 23^rd, Friday 24th May, between 10:00-17:00.

· ALTERNATIVELY: if you cannot attend one of the ticket collection sessions above, your tickets will be sent to a designated Collection Zone* on the day of your race viewing.

*Please make your way to the collection zone before heading to your race viewing venue. Access to the venue without your pass & lanyard will not be permitted. Lost passes are non-replaceable, so please ensure you keep these safe!

If you have not swapped your e-tickets for your physical passes before the day of your race viewing, you will need to do so from a designated collection zone prior to heading to your venue. Access to the venue without your pass & lanyard will not be permitted.

Each designated zone is located within a 5-10-minute walk to our venues.

·         Zone 1 – Hotel Metropole

o   Senate Welcome Desk located at the Hotel Metropole entrance. Access to the hotel is on Avenue de La Madonne.

·         Zone 2 – Fairmont Hotel (VIP Suites, Stadium Seats)

o   Senate Welcome Desk located at Fairmont Hotel - top entrance (floor 7). Access to the hotel is on Avenue de La Madonne.

·         Zone 3 – Hotel de Paris (Garnier Suite, Casino Square Suite, Em Sherif-Garden Terrace, Salle Empire), Grandstand B

o   Senate Welcome Desk located at the Hotel de Paris - side entrance. Access is on Avenue des Beaux-Arts.

·         Zone 4 – Hotel Hermitage (Midi Terrace, Penthouse)

o   Senate Welcome Desk located in the Hotel Hermitage - Winter Garden Lobby. Access is on Avenue de l'Hermitage.

·         Zone 5 - Rue Grimaldi – Caffe Milano, Ermanno Palace, Heracles, Grandstands : A, K

o   Senate Welcome Desk located in the car garage "Palais de l'Auto", Rue Grimaldi.

·         Zone 6 - Starbucks, Rue de la Colle – Albatros, Café du Port, Paddock Club, Rascasse, Shangri-La, Yachts, Grandstands : L, N, O, P, T, V, X

o   Senate Welcome Desk located on the terrace outside Starbucks on Rue de la Colle/Avenue Prince Pierre, just a few steps up from Place d'Armes

Café de Paris & Amazonico: tickets for these venues are given to guests upon arrival to the venue - no need to collect prior.

- For guests wishing to get from the Casino Square area (Locations 1, 2, 3, 4 & 8 on Map) to the harbour area (5, 6 & 9-17), please head to the train station and use the public elevators and escalators. The same will works in reverse.

- Senate GP will be running a shuttle service from our office at the Hotel Hermitage to Place d’Armes all day on Friday, Saturday & Sunday. Please check in with our welcome desk in the Winter Garden Lobby, via the hotel's rear entrance on Avenue de l'Hermitage. 

- If you are watching from one of our yachts, please be advised that the pedestrionised access route on Avenue de la Quarantine can get very congested during peak times. Please expect queues and prepare according to weather conditions! If you would like to avoid queuing or large crowds, we advise departing the yacht slightly before the end of the F1 racing, particularly on Saturday and Sunday. 

TIP: On the map below, find a grandstand that is located close to your race viewing venue. Grandstands ("tribune" in French) are signposted on the streets on Monaco, so you can follow these signs as way to be sure you are heading in the right direction.

Click here to view the Race Schedule

Pre-Booked Car Airport Transfers
If you have booked airport transfers with us between Nice Airport and Monaco, please ensure you have emailed your flight information & cell phone number to: [email protected]

We will have a dedicated transport team in Monaco from: Monday 20^th-Tuesday 28^th May to assist with all queries relating to pre-booked transfers only. They will monitor flight arrival times and check for delays. With the exception of delayed flights, drivers are unable to wait for late guests. If you think you will be delayed or want to change your timings, please contact us so that alternative arrangements can be made (if available).

Aéroport de Nice Cote d’Azur
Senate Grand Prix will have a welcome desk in the baggage collection hall in both terminal buildings of Nice Airport. These will be open on Thursday 23^rd & Friday 24^th May, between 08:00-18:00. Please check in here for your onward transfers.

Outside of these times, our drivers will meet you in the arrivals hall with a sign displaying your name. Please ensure your phone is switched on upon landing should our transport coordinators need to contact you.

If you are staying in a hotel in Nice, you may wish to consider using the Tramline which runs from the Nice Airport all the way to the center of Nice (Nice Ville).

Return Airport Transfers

If you have booked a return transfer to the airport with us, you will be collected from the front of your hotel 3 hours before your scheduled take-off time. Your exact collection time will be communicated to you during race week. If you would like to request a specific collection time, please contact us: [email protected]

Pre-Booked Helicopter Transfers:
If you have booked helicopter transfers with us, you will be emailed your BLADE flight confirmation. Please show this to the check-in desk upon arrival, and pay attention to the following information:    

Pre-Booked Coach Transfers - NEW TO 2024!
         Nice pick-up/drop-off location: Anantara Hotel

         Monaco pick-up/drop-off location: Place d’Armes, Blvd Charles III

• Please arrive at the bus stop 15 minutes before your scheduled departure time. This will allow for all passengers to board and for the coach to depart on time. We are unable to wait for late passengers.

• With busier roads than usual over the GP weekend, the journey should take between 45-60 minutes each way.

• From the drop-off point in Monaco, please factor in the additional time to reach your race viewing venue.

• For locations 1-4 & Café de Paris: head to the train station and follow signs for “Monte-Carlo” – depending on your destination this will be a 10-20 minute walk from the drop-off.

• For locations 5, 6, 7 and 9-17: all venues are located within a 5–10-minute walk of the drop-off (plus tender transfer time for yacht guests).

Train Transfers
The quickest way to get from Nice to Monaco is by train; the journey takes just over 30 minutes. The trains run regularly over the GP weekend but will likely be very busy, so please take this into consideration when planning your journey. On Saturday & Sunday after the race, Monaco train station will be very busy so please be aware you may have to queue. The trains run until approximately 23:00 every night. 

Click Here to pre-book your train tickets between Nice and Monaco. Although a time must be selected upon booking, tickets are flexible and can be used on any journey of the selected day.

If you are staying in a hotel in Nice, you can use the list below to find your closest train station. You may wish to make use of the tram system to get to your train station:

·         Holiday Inn Saint Laurent du Var

o   St Laurent du Var

·         Radisson Blu, Holiday Inn Express, Crowne Plaza

o   Nice St Augustin

·         AC Marriott, Anantara, Apollinaire, Hyatt Regency

o   Nice Ville

Driving to Monaco & Parking
Driving to Monaco for the Grand Prix is not recommended. Due to it being a street circuit, traffic congestion is extremely high. If you do plan on driving, then parking can be reserved via Monaco Parkings: [email protected]

Drinks with F1 Legends
This event takes place in the Hotel Hermitage on Friday 24^th May 2024. Please make your way to the Winter Garden Lobby, using the hotel's side entrance on Avenue de l'Hermitage, and our hosts will greet you. Arrivals are from 18:15, with guest speakers on stage by 19:00. Drinks and canapés will be served, and the event will last just over an hour. Don't forget your camera!

Yacht Cocktail Party
Since the track will be open to the public, guests will be able to board our yachts from the stern of the boat using the gangway. Our yachts are located in Monaco's Port Hercules. More information, such as event timings, will be posted here soon.
The name and exact location of the yacht will be communicated to you via email in the week leading up to the Monaco GP. 

Caffe Milano – Party in the Port
Please arrive at your booked seating time. Your pre-paid reservation includes your dinner, drinks, and the evening entertainment. 

What is the weather like in Monaco during the month of May?
The weather in Monaco in May is usually mild with minimal rainfall. Temperatures usually average between 19-24 ⁰ C.

Is there a dress code?
The Monaco Grand Prix is generally quite a smart event. We want all our guests to feel comfortable with what they wear, so the below suggestions may be considered for certain locations: 

Hotel de Paris, Hotel Hermitage & Metropole Hotel:
Smart attire. Sportswear, torn jeans and beachwear not accepted. Smart trainers accepted.

Albatros, Caffe Milano, Ermanno Palace, Fairmont Suites, Heracles, Shangri-La, Rascasse, Yachts:
Smart/Casual – Tailored shorts/jeans or chinos, smart trainers accepted. Team polos accepted. Beachwear not accepted.

Café du Port, Fairmont Roof-top seats and all grandstands:
Casual – shorts & trainers accepted.

Please consider forecasted weather conditions and be prepared with appropriate clothing and sun protection. This particularly applies to the grandstands, Fairmont roof-top and yachts, where shelter is limited.

What about footwear?
Monaco is known for its hills, and with the track closing normal routes around Monaco, a good amount of walking may be required. At race viewing locations you may have to stand for a period of time, so please take this into consideration when choosing your footwear. 

Yacht footwear: You are allowed to wear shoes on board our yacht as we will have laid a protective carpet. Ladies are advised that if their heels are particularly narrow then they may have to remove them so as not to damage the decks. 

Will I need earplugs?
Foam ear plugs will be supplied at all of our venues should you wish to make use of them. If you are attending the race with young children, we recommend you bring ear defenders for them.

Safety & Security
Safety will be a priority for the Monaco authorities during the Grand Prix period, therefore security checks will be in operation. We advise you to always carry identification with you and allow additional time for any delays this causes. Please keep your pass and lanyard visible around your neck so that you are easily identifiable when watching the race.

You can Click Here to find all of Monaco's Emergency Services numbers. This website also includes everything you need to know about visiting Monaco as a tourist.

For further information on the race weekend, including details on the F1 Fan Zone, please visit the official race organisers event page: Automobile Club de Monaco.

The Senate Grand Prix team will be in Monaco from Monday 20^th May. Our office will be located in the Trianon Room of the Hotel Hermitage, located 2 minutes from Casino Square in central Monaco. For ticket collection before the race weekend, or if you'd simply like to pop in and say hi, please use the hotel’s rear entrance:

Avenue de l’Hermitage
98000 Monaco

Please send any booking queries, including your invoice number and booking name to: [email protected]

Senate Office:
+44 1342 830 490

Monaco Hotline:
Number posted here soon.
Available on WhatsApp
Operational from Monday 20^th May 2024

Pre-booked transport queries:
Number posted here soon.
Available on WhatsApp
Operational from Monday 20th May 2024