CONTENTS 1 THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO 2 HISTORY OF THE METROPOLE 3 THE HOTEL METROPOLE MONTE-CARLO 4 SERGE ETHUIN GENERAL MANAGER

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2 CONTENTS 1 THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO 2 HISTORY OF THE METROPOLE 3 THE HOTEL METROPOLE MONTE-CARLO 4 SERGE ETHUIN GENERAL MANAGER 5 A UNIQUE GASTRONOMIC DESTINATION 6 ROOMS & SUITES 7 THE METROPOLE SPA 8 EVENTS, SEMINARS, GROUPS & BANQUETS 9 K CLUB SUMMER KIDS CLUB 10 F1 GRAND PRIX 11 MONACO YACHT SHOW 12 AWARDS 13 SOCIETAL COMMITMENT 14 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT 15 KEY FIGURES 16 CONTACTS

3 THE PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO The Principality of Monaco is situated on the French Riviera, between France and Italy. The state has enjoyed a strong heritage ever since it became an international attraction, following the rule of Prince Charles III in The privately owned Hotel Metropole first welcomed guests in 1886 and had been quickly renowned as one of the most glamourous place of Monte-Carlo. The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is located in the Golden Square of the Principality in close proximity to the luxurious amenities of Monaco, just a few steps away from the Casino, the luxury boutiques and beautiful gardens. A few meters away from the sea and not far at all from the snowy mountains, Monaco suits all types of activities. Spring and Summer are the busiest months in Monaco gathering all types of events such as galas, multi-national popstar concerts, performances of the Ballets de Monte-Carlo, international festivals, art exhibitions etc. Monaco s pinnacle season is undoubtedly May with the Formula 1 Grand Prix taking place each year which has definitely become a not-to be missed event. The Grand Prix attracts thousands of visitors and has definitely become the major event of the Principality. The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is lucky to have a very good location offering a clear view on the race from the terraces of the Michelin-starred restaurants and the balconies etc. MONACO KEY FIGURES An area of 2.2 km2 with 3km of coastline, the second smallest country in the world A difference of 165m between the sea level and the highest point of the Principality A population of 32,000 inhabitants totalizing 125 nationalities An average temperature of 20 C all year round 16 museums and monuments and 8 parks to stroll around Cultural and sporting events each week More than 40,000 people working every day in the Principality within 5,000 companies including major international firms An attractive economic destination

4 HISTORY OF THE METROPOLE ONCE UPON A TIME, THE METROPOLE DATING BACK TO 1889 AND EXPERIENCING EVER SINCE A LONG SEQUENCE OF WONDERFUL DAYS AND BALMY NIGHTS. It came into being in the euphoria and prosperity of the "Belle Époque", towards the end of the 19th century. Before being acquired in 1886 by the Monte-Carlo Hotel Company Ltd., the land on which the first version of the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo was built once belonged to Pope Leon XIII. So much for the birth certificate of one of the flagships of the hotel scene in the Principality. American novelist Edith Warton may have had it in mind when she wrote "The House of Mirth", published in 1905, with one part set in Monte-Carlo. She paints a picture of a Garden of Eden, dazzling architectural luxuriance and tropical gardens, all standing out against the mauve mountains, which provided a magnificent backcloth. Nostalgic signs of the beautiful setting of which the Metropole has continued to offer an emblematic representation ever since it opened, with its landscaped gardens and a façade in patrician palace style, flaunting the flamboyant neo-classic taste typical of residences built in the "Belle Époque". A silky bubble of enchantment Right from the start, the hotel attracted an international elite, businessmen and great names belonging to the aristocracy. The era dedicated itself to the pleasures of refined vacationing, for which the Metropole became one of the most highly-prized addresses on the Côte d Azur. Almost a century passed by, until the 1980's. A real fan of Monaco, Lebanese developer Nabil Boustany acquired the Metropole and undertook a major operation to restore its former brilliance. Re-named the Metropole Palace, it pursued its goal of velvety luxury, warmth and hospitality. A silky bubble of enchantment, a place of meditation sheltered from agitation though right at the heart of town, the address drew ever wider attention for its fundamental values. An exceptional approach, today more than ever its own, thanks to a second complete restoration of the hotel. Work began in the autumn of 2003 and the hotel emerged from its chrysalis in the summer of 2004; the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, the official name of the new 5-star establishment which then opened its doors on the site. Here, a new concept of prestige hotelry unfurled its wings, in exemplary softness and serenity. An exceptional voyage to the heart of Monaco and the pinnacle of luxury

5 THE HOTEL METROPOLE MONTE-CARLO

6 In 2003, the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo selected leading names in the fields of design, gastronomy and well-being to open a new chapter to the hotel. A DREAM TEAM Jacques GARCIA, Interior Architect Internationally renowned architectural and interior designer, Jacques Garcia, was selected to recreate the interiors and the exterior landscape of the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo as part of the property s multi-million pound renovation plan. Garcia, who has redesigned hotels in Paris, Geneva, New York, Beirut and Marrakech, has also transformed the 126-room hotel from an old world luxury property typical of Monte-Carlo, into a hipper, more contemporary location unlike any other in the Principality. Jacques Garcia adapted his Signature Designs to produce a warm, Mediterranean interior for the Metropole. Jacques MESSIN, Landscaper Jacques Messin, a Parisian Garden Designer, has worked in the botanical industry for over twenty years. His wealth of knowledge was created through several years of higher education; beginning at the School of Architecture, moving onto the Institute of Political Studies, and finally the University of Paris. Messin uses the three major tools of landscaping perfectly; the pen, the spade and the secateurs. In his career he has worked on the Parisian terraces, France s private gardens as well as gardens of prestigious castles. Didier GOMEZ, Interior Designer Didier Gomez designed Yoshi, the hotel s Japanese restaurant by Joël Robuchon. His previous work included the decor of Asian inspired restaurants, "The Mood" in Paris, as well as his collaborations with prestigious brands such as LVMH, Vivendi, Ferragamo, Céline, Jean-Paul Gaultier, Yves Saint Laurent and Armani. In 2008, Yoshi opened at the Hotel Metropole. The dining room opens onto a Japanese inspired garden designed by Jacques Messin. The landscaper worked closely with Didier Gomez to create a real transitional space between the interior and exterior of the restaurant, creating harmony with the surrounding environment.

7 Joël ROBUCHON, Chef and Creator of the restaurant concepts Joël Robuchon, the world s most Michelin-starred chef, was born in 1945 in Poitiers, France. Following his extensive studying and research in the culinary field, he has been rewarded with several awards, such as the "Chef of the Century" by Gault Millau and the "Best Restaurant in the World" by the International Herald Tribune. As a teacher and innovator, Joël Robuchon has constantly created iconic recipes for the public. A true musician to the heart, Joël Robuchon considers his cuisine like music, an authentic art that includes technique and rigour. In 2004 he developed with Christophe Cussac and his team a special original and innovative concept for the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. With his vast experience in Mediterranean cuisine, the two chefs collaborate to create menus highlighting classic dishes blended with contemporary flavours and Mediterranean styles. Christophe CUSSAC, Head Chef Christophe Cussac is Joël Robuchon s protégé. He has worked along his side in several wellestablished and famous properties before running the Cussac s family hotel in French Burgundy. Later, Cussac heads to the south and becomes Chef at La Réserve Hotel in Beaulieu-sur-Mer (French Riviera) from 1997 to 2004 where he was rewarded with two Michelin stars. In 2004, Christophe Cussac joins the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo for the reopening where he supervises all the restaurants of the property. Chef Cussac is thrilled to be part of this wonderful adventure with Joël Robuchon and as pure visionaries they imagine tomorrow's gastronomy by getting their inspiration from their experience and clients feedback. «You cannot cook, If you don t like people» Joël Robuchon

8 Karl LAGERFELD Fashion designer, Photographer, Editor Karl Lagerfeld is the master of reinvention, having repeatedly transformed himself as well as his labels. He is currently the creative director of Chanel, Fendi and his eponymous label. He has previously designed for Chloe and created a range for H&M. In 2012, Mr. Lagerfeld was called in to design the pool-area into a haute couture setting now named as ODYSSEY. A pool, terrace, gardens, poolhouse: the various areas entwine their curves, the different elements melt into each other around the heated sea-water pool in a great splash of light conceived by the fashion legend designer. Béatrice ARDISSON, Sound Designer Béatrice Ardisson is the Sound Designer of the Hotel Metropole Monte- Carlo. She was thrilled to work on this projects alongside famous artists and designers. Inspirations came right away and she composed a sleek and contemporary musical atmosphere. In the 90 s, Beatrice Ardisson worked as sound designer for a TV show Paris Dernière resulting in the release of several records distributed in the United States, Spain, France etc. The mix composer Ardisson also works prestigious brands such as Louis Vuitton, Jules & Jim etc. Her work in the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is based on a Riviera Glamour concept creating a chic and sensual ambiance.

9 SERGE ETHUIN, GENERAL MANAGER «It s a great honor to be chosen to manage the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, for which I always felt a particular emotion. My main objective is to accompany and lead the teams in order to build together the future of this mythical establishment». Serge ETHUIN Graduated in 1982 from the Ecole Hôtelière in Strasbourg, Serge Ethuin began his career in 1983 working for the Hilton Group as a receptionist at Hilton Paris, as well as in Strasbourg and Orly. He quickly evolved within the same group as front desk manager then business development manager assuming functional as well as operational responsabilities. In 1997, he is entrusted with the general management of the Hilton Madagascar and successively Hilton Rome Airport and Hilton Arc de Triomphe. The year 2008 marks his arrival at the head of a legendary Roman establishment: Il Rome Cavalieri, which will become the first european hotel to integrate the prestigious Waldorf-Astoria Collection. During six years, Serge Ethuin will inspire a new dynamic through the three Michelin Star restaurant La Pergola, the Grand Spa Club, the unique Art collection and will significantly expand all emerging markets for the hotel. In 2011 he is awarded «Best General Manager» by Waldorf Astoria Worldwide. After 30 years within the Hilton Group, Serge Ethuin takes the reins of the Royal Monceau Raffles Paris confirming the Palace position in the Parisian and international hotel scene. His accession as General Manager of the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is a new challenge ahead for this accomplished professional.

10 A UNIQUE GASTRONOMIC DESTINATION THE HOTEL METROPOLE MONTE-CARLO IS A UNIQUE GASTRONOMIC DESTINATION WITH 4 RESTAURANTS MANAGED BY JOËL ROBUCHON AND CHRISTOPHE CUSSAC

11 RESTAURANT JOËL ROBUCHON MONTE-CARLO** At Joël Robuchon's 2-star restaurant, the refined and very comfortable setting provides an unostentatious décor for warm, attentive service. Here, everyone s attention is focused on the dishes, in which everything revolves around outstanding ingredients. While the chef's cuisine is very well-suited to the warm Mediterranean ambiance created by interior architect Jacques Garcia, it is hard to pinpoint exactly what it is that gives rise to this delightful feeling of conviviality: the fact that it opens out to the sea? The sumptuous Gobelins tapestry? The velvety armchairs? The warmth of a parquet floor made of exotic wood? The simplicity of a relaxed but irreproachable welcome? One's gaze is already drawn elsewhere, fascinated by the spectacle of the open kitchen and "tepanyaki" where Christophe Cussac, Executive Chef of the Kitchens, and his team are busily and deftly performing a subtly orchestrated choreography. This is a hallowed moment, and guests have their own role to play. For Joël Robuchon, sharing and making people happy is all about transparency. Refined cuisine, healthy and simple With a fondness for the Mediterranean, the menu promises a Garden of Eden which you are invited to discover by the staff, well-versed in discreet attentiveness and helpful advice. The menu is easy to read, the ingredients are immediately identifiable. The unrivalled master of precise cooking and seasoning focuses on essentials, giving priority to flavours and textures, combining healthiness with tastiness. You opt for crayfish presented in a crisp wrapping with basil, quail which arrives caramelized and stuffed with "foie gras", accompanied by potato purée with truffle. Curiosity impels you to investigate the extensive choice of dishes in small sampling portions. The head wine waiter, Frédéric Woelffle, meets all your desires. You must leave room for homemade bread and the dessert trolley. And plan your return... RESTAURANT JOËL ROBUCHON MONTE-CARLO restaurant@metropole.com

12 YOSHI* - THE UNIQUE JAPANESE- STYLE RESTAURANT, SIGNED JOËL ROBUCHON When Joël Robuchon wanted to share his poetic, contemporary vision of Japanese cuisine here in France, he decided to open his restaurant at the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo. Unique worldwide, it was awarded a Michelin star in Proposing the exceptional in all simplicity is undoubtedly the most challenging task," says Joël Robuchon. In Monaco, we are fortunate in having a discerning clientele in search of natural simplicity, and Yoshi's success is this quest for naturalness. Here, the chic and sobre decor designed by French interior architect Didier Gomez blends the preciousness of ebony, stone and silk with wonderful light in hues of green, white and ivory. Large enough for about 40 privileged guests, the restaurant opens out to a garden of Japanese inspiration, a protective screen of greenery designed by landscaper Jacques Messin. And the menu is in perfect osmosis with this light, serene ambiance. Divine goodness* With the complicity of Japanese chef Takéo Yamazaki - one of his most loyal collaborators -, Joël Robuchon took on the challenge of treating Yoshi to healthy, modern cuisine, typically Japanese but carefully adapted to the Western palate. Based on this concept, their collaboration was crowned 15 months after the opening by a star in the Michelin Guide. The open kitchen and sushi bar ensure transparency. Sushi, maki and sashimi, teppan-yaki meat and fish compete for freshness, and guests taste here the best saké and Japanese green teas. Yoshi? People come out of curiosity, are won over by quality, and return for sheer enjoyment! YOSHI yoshi@metropole.com *Yoshi means "goodness" in Japanese.

13 THE LOBBY BAR Glamorous, elegant, warm and sensual, the Lobby Bar is the perfect setting for all kinds of gourmet treats. Time slips by in peace and quiet, far from the bustle of the outside world, while enjoying a coffee, tea-time, an aperitif, a break for lunch or a romantic dinner for two. This is the beating heart of the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, where regulars cross the path of newly arrived guests, families and businessmen, in a quiet, harmonious ballet. The Lobby Bar's poetic character, re-invented by architect/designer Jacques Garcia, encourages you to enjoy this delectable moment, in all privacy, or with frienfs family or friends. You cannot help but feel enchanted by these constantly changing ambiances, enhanced by artistic floral compositions reflecting the seasons, the warmth of ancient works of art. Nowhere else more than here has the magician of atmospheres succeeded in creating such propitious conditions for an awakening of the senses... Background music signed Béatrice Ardisson accompanies each moment of gourmet enjoyment: the discovery of rare and precious alcohols, or personalized cocktails proposed by the head barman, Michaël Bellec; the arrival of the pastry trolley with its luscious macaroons, tasty lemon tarts, candied fruit cake at tea-time; the certainty of being in just the right place while relishing Vitello Tonnato with aromatic herbs, Carpaccio of beef with virgin olive-oil or a simple Club sandwich with chicken or smoked salmon, garnished with bacon. Just like the pastries, these dishes are from the kitchens of the Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo restaurant with its two Michelin stars. LOBBY BAR bar@metropole.com

14 ODYSSEY, STUNNING DUO JOËL ROBUCHON & KARL LAGERFELD In an "Haute Couture" setting imagined and designed by Karl Lagerfeld, Joël Robuchon's third restaurant plays the ace of freshness and lightness. Happy he who, like Ulysse, embarked upon a long voyage... and discovered the Odyssey! A beneficial port-of-call, a source of new energy, where time stands still. A pool, terrace, gardens, pool-house: the various areas entwine their curves, the different elements melt into each other around the heated sea-water pool in a great splash of light conceived by designer, couturier and photographer, Karl Lagerfeld. With the fascinating photographic fresco on glass screens dedicated to the Greek hero's adventures, reality outdoes the myth in an epic version revisited by the artist. A unique experience, exclusive to the Hotel Metropole Monte- Carlo, reserved during the day for hotel residents and "Odyssey" members of the SPA. A place which dresses and undresses, depending on the season. Covered in winter, it opens up to the sky in spring. Its walls move aside, its horizon widens. The restaurant area around the pool makes way for comfy sun-loungers, moving out to the coolness of the terrace under the protective shade of large white sails. The characters in the fresco, fixed for eternity, initiate the festivities. Joël Robuchon has dreamt up tasty Mediterranean cuisine for his guests, light and savoury dishes which will be appreciated by adepts of the SPA's sport and well-being programme. In summertime dining beneath the stars is a truly exceptional experience. ODYSSEY odyssey@metropole.com

15 ROOMS & SUITES

16 LUXURY & EXQUISITE PLEASURE At the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo, the 126 rooms and suites all demonstrate the art of hosting dreams and intimacy in a flourish of comfort and refinement Thanks to his expertise in decoration, designer Jacques Garcia has given brilliant illustrations of his talent in the most renowned international hotels. For the Hotel Metropole Monte- Carlo, he composed the most harmonious example of chamber music, endowing the hotel with a score blending warmth and luxury in chic but cosy tones. A kind of magic formula, whose wonderful effects are felt in all the 126 guest rooms, all categories combined. Decorated in Mediterranean style, they seem to have stepped out of a scene in a noble residence. Headboards shaped as if with a scroll saw, the most refined fabrics selected from a palette of glowing and shimmering hues, wood with a patina of honey-coloured varnish The charm of these finely-wrought interiors casts its most delicate spell. Space and comfort The most dominant feature in the decor gives priority to light and a feeling of refined comfort. Against this backcloth, the 64 suites come with separate sitting-rooms and a balcony for the bedroom. The notion of space is thus magnified, maximized, to attain a surface area of 240 m2 in the Suite Carré d Or, the largest in the hotel. As for the bathrooms, they play an important part in the overall layout. In white Carrara marble, with massage jet showers, large bathtubs and double hand-basins, they fit beautifully into the luxurious atmosphere that reigns in all the Metropole's rooms and suites.

17 LA SUITE CARRÉ D OR THE ULTIMATE LUXURY The "nec plus ultra" in terms of luxury and glamour. The Metropole Monte-Carlo opens the doors to its sumptuous penthouse : the Suite Carré d Or. On the top floor of the hotel, it is rather like a royal crown adding a final majestic touch to the Metropole, its highest peak of excellence. Welcome to the Suite Carré d Or and its apartments for an unprecedented experience of hotel luxury. Here, everything can be described as exceptional. In its 240 square metres, the Suite and its terrace demonstrate exemplary balance between exquisite taste and indoor/outdoor refinement, orchestrated in all its sumptuousness and the tiniest detail by Jacques Garcia, the famous architect-decorator who restored the Metropole's letters of nobility during its renovation. On entering the suite, one's first striking impression is the extraordinary 180 view from the terrace of Monte-Carlo and its "Golden Square" with its "Belle Époque" casino, its gardens and the sea to infinity. A spectrum of glowing hues Inside, just as ravishing, the chic of the entire Suite with an "haute couture" atmosphere, the spectrum of light hues for its decor with an ivory patina, honey-coloured parquet floors and woodwork, Louis XVI furniture, a bookcase with an enticing collection of original works... Here, between tradition and modernity, dotted with artworks, the entire space has been sculpted and adorned to become a ripple of delectation, subtle and soft. Comprised of a prestigious master bedroom which opens out to a dressing-room with a coiffeuse and a vast bathroom with a tub and massage jet shower, the entire penthouse floor can be fully privatized offering a perfect combination to accommodate friends or family members in all privacy, for get-togethers in the lap of luxury! It also grants the privilege of private access to the Metropole's pool in the Espace Odyssey, decorated by Karl Lagerfeld. With style and incomparable flair, the Suite Carré d Or invites you to bask in bliss!

18 METROPOLE SPA MONTE-CARLO

19 SPA DELIGHTS, NOW IS THE TIME FOR WELL-BEING, RELAXATION AND REGENERATION. OPEN THE DOORS TO A WORLD OF A THOUSAND-AND-ONE VOLUPTUOUS EXPERIENCES AT AN ICONIC ADDRESS. Yield to the moment. Feel as if weightless, in another dimension. Between abandonment and delight, taste the atmosphere of beneficial serenity which envelops the setting. Since its inauguration in 2006, the Metropole SPA has welcomed lovers of wonderful sensations in the refined scenery provided by its installations. Journey for the senses Soft lighting, a velvety ambiance As soon as one steps inside the spa, it is almost like a caress, an invitation to enjoy a voyage for the senses in a setting propitious for tranquillity, ideal for replenishing one's innermost energy. Orchestrated by Jacques Garcia, the designer responsible for the property's metamorphosis in 2004, the spa's decor conveys a silky impression of warmth and elegance throughout its 2,000 sq. metres. One basks in a protective cocoon, in which a team of qualified therapists, expert masseurs and masseuses dispense the benefits of their treatments. Sheer delectation for both body and soul! Boost your energy! To meet its clients' expectations, the Metropole SPA cultivates a taste for intimacy and wellbeing in the various areas of which it is comprised. The spa, for example, offers of a relaxation room, a Pedi:Mani:Cure Studio by Bastien Gonzalez, a fitness studio and ten treatment rooms. It also proposes a stimulating and original concept, the Heat Experience, which alternates a hammam, sauna and caldarium with tropical showers and a fountain of refreshing crushed ice. Nothing like it for boosting one's energy! As for the treatment rooms, two of them are real private suites with state-of-the- art equipment (hammam, chromotherapy bathtub). Finally, another expression of the spa's special magic, residents and Metropole SPA members can access Odyssey, just above, with its heated sea-water pool. Right next door, the Joël Robuchon restaurant and the healthy virtues of Mediterranean cuisine bursting with flavour. Vitality and delicious treats, just waiting to be discovered!

20 PEDI:MANI:CURE STUDIO BY BASTIEN GONZALEZ The internationally renowned podiatrist Bastien Gonzalez proposes exclusive treatments in Monaco performed by talented studio manager Christophe Champs. Bastien Gonzalez, foot specialist to the stars, is famous worldwide for his glamorous and unique approach to foot treatments. Bastien Gonzalez started skiing at a young age but got seriously injured during a racing competition. Consequently, he spent six months in physiotherapy, where he met a podiatrist. Then, he realized that he had discovered his vocation and moved to Paris to start his three-years Podiatry training. The passion for his profession has brought him to the highest levels of perfection in terms of quality, innovation and «savoir-faire» and has earned him the privileged status of «foot Virtuoso». The uniqueness of his concept lies in the fusion of well-being and beauty. His treatment protocols are focused on the nails. Firstly on their integrity thanks to medically designed protocols; then, their shine following a buffing technique passed down to him by his grandmother Surprising and natural! The other secret of these unparalleled treatments is their relaxing aspect of a genuine massage: whether during a pedicure or a manicure, a massage relieves any tensions from toes up to the legs or from fingertips up to the arms. The Ultimate luxury is the Bastien s Duo: a synchronized four hands pedicure and manicure treatment focused on feet, legs, hands and arms which has been several times awarded. Révérence de Bastien are the result of a professional collaboration between French cosmetology specialists and Bastien Gonzalez. The products translate the savoir-faire through innovative formulas: The result Efficient formulas including natural ingredients and essential oils Ideal textures to enhance pleasure of touching Olfactory identities developed to create a delicate and refined sensorial universe

21 EVENTS, SEMINARS, GROUPS & BANQUETS

22 CONFERENCE ROOMS The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is equipped with 6 conference rooms. Elegant and spacious, the meeting rooms are all located within the property. The «salon Méditerranée» overlooks the Mediterranean sea and the Casino s gardens. The «Théâtre» and the «Foyer», two distinctive meeting rooms, can be joined together to offer a greater space for larger events. Ideal for film projections, exhibitions, press conferences etc. The meeting rooms Homère, Ulysse and Penelope were imagined by Karl Lagerfeld, they are located on the 1st floor of the hotel and all enjoy natural lighting. Adapted to welcome business clients they all have hightech conference equipment, Wi-Fi access, ADSL telephone line. CATERING SERVICES BY JOËL ROBUCHON The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo organises all sorts of events with a range of exceptional possibilities. Business lunches, cocktail parties, weddings, birthday diners, exhibitions, fashion shows The offers of catering are based on propositions created by Joël Robuchon with a refined cuisine that honours the Mediterranean region, from breakfast to the tasting menu, the variety of services is extensive and tailor-made. A five star treatment for an amazing event.

23 KCLUB A VIP KIDS CLUB AT THE HOTEL METROPOLE MONTE-CARLO, OUR YOUNGEST GUESTS HAVE A WHALE OF A TIME IN JULY AND AUGUST AT THE KCLUB. NO ADMISSION IF YOU'RE OVER 12! Bliss for young and old alike: here, the rule applies to everyone. Throughout the summer holidays, the Metropole has made arrangements to lay on preferential treatment for its young guests (aged 4 to 12). Head for the KClub in the hotel, which welcomes children and offers entertaining and playful activities (from colouring books to parlour games and video consoles to suit the age range) or a wide choice of films. On site, two qualified attendants take care of their young guests, making sure they are comfortable and creating an atmosphere in which they enjoy themselves and have lots of fun. All in a very colourful setting inspired by the "Rio" cartoon, accompanied by figurines of Yoshi, the hotel mascot, and friend Yumi. In the rooms, by the pool at Odyssey, other attentions and tailor-made delights await children. Finally, a multilingual baby-sitting service can be booked in advance with the hotel's concierges. For stays under the most hospitable conditions, from the very earliest age

24 GRAND PRIX DE MONACO F1 The Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco is one of the oldest and most prestigious automobile races played in the Principality of Monaco on a urban circuit created in Today the Grand Prix is the major event of the Principality and a key race in the Formula 1 World Championship. The circuit of Monaco is a myth that every pilot longs to win one day. It is also the slowest and most technique race of the championship. The Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo offers the possibility to experience the Grand Prix in the heart of the event. The two Michelin-starred restaurants have a direct and stunning view on the circuit. From the Suite Azur or the Salon Méditerranée the view on the Mirabeau bend is unique! GO RIGHT TO THE HEART OF THE EVENT FROM THE RESTAURANTS OF THE HOTEL METROPOLE MONTE-CARLO

25 MONACO YACHT SHOW The Monaco Yacht Show is one of the major annual events of the Principality unequivocally the world s most renowned Yachting event. Taking place every September at the Port Hercules, the 2014 event turned out to be a record-breaker counting up more than 33,000 visitors and 115 exhibited yachts. In Monaco the Yachting remains an authentic lifestyle, a state of mind and even a real philosophy. In 2014, the Principality opened the new Yacht Club building designed by the architect Norman Foster. Today, the Yacht Club has 1,300 members including many famed personalities from 66 different countries. A quarter of the 100 biggest yachts in the world belongs to Monaco s yacht club members.

26 AWARDS 2015 Best Luxury Hotel Spa World Luxury Spa Awards Luxury Classic Hotel of the Year Luxury Travel Guide Global Awards Monaco s Leading Hotel World Travel Awards Monaco s Leading Business Hotel World Travel Awards Monaco s Best Hotel Spa World Spa Awards 2013 Best Hotel Floral Decoration in Europe - Prix Villégiature Leading business Hotel World Travel Award 2010 Winner of the «Best hotel in the World» by Leading Hotels of the World Yoshi, Japanese Restaurant, is awarded one Michelin star 2007 The Restaurant Joël Robuchon Restaurant obtains its 2nd Michelin Star

27 SOCIETAL COMMITMENT NAMASTE, ASSOCIATION FROM MONACO Since 2009, the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo is involved with the association NAMASTE, in concrete projects mostly for education and training in Rigaon, Nepal. Following two major events «Arty Spring» (summer 2009) and «Met Art» (autumn 2010), funds were raised and allowed the construction of primary school inaugurated by TT.SS.HH Prince Albert II and Princess Charlene in October In June 2013, the hotel commits to a third project to collect enough funds to build a high school for 250 students of Rigaon, Nepal. NAMASTE Le Royal 13, boulevard de Suisse MC MONACO Tel : / namastemonaco@gmail.com PLASTIC CAPS & CORK COLLECT The hotel is involved in waste sorting initiatives and recycling, through the «Green attitude» policy of the establishment. Collecting plastic caps and corks was easy to start and put in place. The Metropole staff collects plastic caps to give it to the association «Les Bouchons d Amour», who sells them and uses the money to purchase handisport material for disabled people. The cork collection is for the benefit to the France Cancer 06 Association.

28 ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITMENT Towards the Planet... The main goal of our commitment is to prevent, control and reduce our impact on the environment. Each year, an action plan is established listing our upcoming projects and new ideas. Since August 2010, the Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo has chosen to participate to the Green- Responsibility Chart of the Young Economic Chamber of Monaco. For instance, the Metropole follows the path of H.R.H Prince Albert II of Monaco by choosing not to serve red tuna (endangered marine species) in the restaurants. Since 2012, our postage is now mainly sent using green stamps meaning that the letter is delivered in 48 hours and not transported by aircraft leading to a major decrease of gas emissions. Towards our collaborators Upon arrival, each new collaborator is given a booklet explaining all the green gestures defined by job. During their induction day, each employee is given a training about the environmental policy of the Hotel that they are expected to apply and respect on a daily basis. GREEN is everywhere, displays, information send through , follow-up of the green events in Monaco. A suggestion box and a Green Comity have been established to allow everyone to participate in the improvement of our actions. Towards our suppliers A Green Chart is sent to our main suppliers and subcontractors. Each service of the hotel strives to select the local suppliers. Reducing energy consumption Each month we carefully study our energy consumption. Each year we invest in technical equipment and installations: motion captors in back-office areas, internal and external LED lighting etc. On a regular basis, internal audits are carried out and each year the Hotel participates to the Earth Hour event. Reducing water consumption We have a monthly follow-up of our water consumption. The property has invested in technical equipment and installations: touchless faucet, double flushing toilet etc. Waste Management Optimised management of stocks and raw materials. Selective waste sorting: paper, glass, cardboard, batteries, corks, used-tonner, cooking oil Recycling bin in offices, cafeteria and resting area. Bottle and can crusher. Training sessions for the staff in association with the Monaco Sanitation Company to improve our waste management. Towards our clients We favour electronic communications with our clients: enewsletters, ecards, eflyers, ebrochures etc. The introduction of the Act Green in the rooms suggests our guests to reduce the laundry frequency as they wish. This action enables to save water and cleaning products. Our restaurants are also committed to serve local and seasonal products and when possible organic agriculture. Our guests also have access to the Chic Green Traveller Chart as well as Green Activities programme available in Monaco.

29 KEY FIGURES 126 rooms including 64 suites 4 restaurants under the helm of Joël Robuchon A 240m² Penthouse «La Suite Carré d Or» including a 110m² terrace 6 Conference & Seminar rooms Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo** Yoshi* Odyssey Lobby-Bar 3 Michelin Stars A 2,000m² SPA

30 CONTACTS Public Relations Laurence Shukor Director of Press & Public Relations Xavier Bourgeat Assistant of Press & Public Relations Hotel Metropole Monte-Carlo 4 avenue de la Madone BP Monaco Cedex Phone: Fax: reservations@metropole.com Restaurant Joël Robuchon Monte-Carlo Phone: Fax : restaurant@metropole.com Yoshi Phone: Fax: yoshi@metropole.com Odyssey Phone: odyssey@metropole.com Metropole ESPA Monte-Carlo Phone: Fax : espa@metropole-espa.com FOLLOW US