<strong>Monte Carlo magic: </strong>February 2018 sees the opening of a new hotel suite dedicated to Princess Grace of Monaco in Monte Carlo's Hotel de Paris.
Monte Carlo magic: February 2018 sees the opening of a new hotel suite dedicated to Princess Grace of Monaco in Monte Carlo's Hotel de Paris.
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<strong>Big suite, big money: </strong>The suite, spread out over two floors of the hotel, costs upwards of $48,000 a night to stay in.
Big suite, big money: The suite, spread out over two floors of the hotel, costs upwards of $48,000 a night to stay in.
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<strong>Grace Kelly:</strong> The suite is named for US actress Grace Kelly, who married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956, becoming a princess.
Grace Kelly: The suite is named for US actress Grace Kelly, who married Prince Rainier of Monaco in 1956, becoming a princess.
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<strong>Fabulous views: </strong>Floor-to-ceiling windows pull in plenty of natural daylight to illuminate the suite's calming neutral color scheme, plush fabrics and gilded furnishings.
Fabulous views: Floor-to-ceiling windows pull in plenty of natural daylight to illuminate the suite's calming neutral color scheme, plush fabrics and gilded furnishings.
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<strong>Memories of Grace: </strong>Mementos and references to the former actress are found throughout the suite, including old photos with her Hollywood pals.
Memories of Grace: Mementos and references to the former actress are found throughout the suite, including old photos with her Hollywood pals.
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<strong>Panorama:</strong> The terrace features a heated infinity pool and Jacuzzi -- as well as views across to the Italian Riviera.
Panorama: The terrace features a heated infinity pool and Jacuzzi -- as well as views across to the Italian Riviera.
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<strong>Two floors of fanciness: </strong>The lower floor of the suite occupies the hotel's now completely revamped seventh floor. The upper deck, covering the entire eighth floor, was added during the hotel's refurbishment.
Two floors of fanciness: The lower floor of the suite occupies the hotel's now completely revamped seventh floor. The upper deck, covering the entire eighth floor, was added during the hotel's refurbishment.
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<strong>Royal reception:</strong> Prince Albert -- Princess Grace and Prince Rainier's son -- is said to have been closely involved in the design.
Royal reception: Prince Albert -- Princess Grace and Prince Rainier's son -- is said to have been closely involved in the design.
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<strong>Flowers for Grace: </strong>During the spring, the suite will be decorated with the princess's signature roses.
Flowers for Grace: During the spring, the suite will be decorated with the princess's signature roses.
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<strong>Favorite hangout: </strong>The Hotel de Paris was said to be Princess Grace's favorite hotel -- a claim shared by other establishments around the world.
Favorite hangout: The Hotel de Paris was said to be Princess Grace's favorite hotel -- a claim shared by other establishments around the world.
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<strong>Price tag: </strong>The actual cost of creating the Princess Grace penthouse remains a closely guarded secret.
Price tag: The actual cost of creating the Princess Grace penthouse remains a closely guarded secret.
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<strong>Hotel de Paris:</strong> The Monte Carlo institution is undergoing a major facelift as part of a reported $782 million redevelopment of the surrounding area.
Hotel de Paris: The Monte Carlo institution is undergoing a major facelift as part of a reported $782 million redevelopment of the surrounding area.
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