The casino expects visitors to wear 'smart attire.' In other words, shorts, bermudas, jeans with holes, sportswear, running shoes, flip-flops and sandals for men, beachwear and sleeveless shirts are not considered acceptable. You'll find the dress code on the casino's website.
Some travelers did note the casino was on the small side, compared to the sprawling casinos of Las Vegas. Recent visitors said the casino is a must-see when you're in Monaco, citing its grand decor, variety of gaming options and plentiful people-watching as prime reasons you'll enjoy your visit.
If this complex looks familiar, it's because you may have seen it before in the James Bond films, 'Never Say Never Again' and 'Goldeneye.' It was also the inspiration for the casino in Ian Fleming's first Bond book, 'Casino Royale.' Unsurprisingly, this grand casino also facilitates the country's opera. Kitty-corner to the Hotel de Paris Monte-Carlo and in the heart of Monte Carlo, the building's beaux-arts design was overseen by Charles Garnier, architect of the Paris opera. Perhaps the attraction that best exemplifies Monaco's DNA is its casino.
