Shortly I'll just say that this hotel is simply amazing... Maybe because I was there on business, but when I saw the view... it's really breathtaking.
My bedroom had the view toward Monaco and I've spent 1 hour just looking at the landscape.
The staff is always friendly, plus there's a shuttle that takes you downtown, in this way you avoid the big parking problem.
Clean bathroom, very very good breakfast. Really a discover. Maybe a little bit old fashioned? I didn't care: I was really fine!

Our stay at the Vista Palace Hotel was incredible. We had a suite with a balcony and the views were spectacular. The food at the restaurant was impeccable and the breakfasts were also great. The staff is genuinely pleasant and very competent. Once you are here, there is no option for walks as the roads are windy and narrow. Tried to take a walk and thought better of it.

Take the shuttle into Monte Carlo and enjoy the town. We had dinner outside at a small restaurant and watched the world go by. The Grand Casino is a must even if you don't gamble but just admire the architecture.

The pool at the hotel was a bit chilly but take a chair and a glass of wine and enjoy the air and, of course, the view.

The previous reviews of this hotel are generally on the money: the view is spectacular, whether from your room or the lounge which gives you a true panoramic prespective; the hotel could use some updating, not in the wear-and-tear sense but rather because of outdated aesthetics; and there is nothing else around the hotel though I would not describe the place as "remote" because you are just meters above Monaco. But that's not what you are there for - you're there for this great view, a hotel that works and is accomodating, and you are just minutes away from Monaco and all that it has to offer. One excellent feature is the shuttle from the hotel to Casino Square which saves you the inconvenience and expense of trying to find parking in that area. You will also find the staff to be excellent and very accommodating to your every need - from the front desk to the lounge service to our man Ludwig who seemed to wear several hats, all of them well.
As a hotel it's not "perfect" but it is unique and you could never call staying there a mistake.

Gorgeous hotel. Incredible views everywhere (rooms, restaurants etc), nice cozy/bright rooms. Luxurious rooms. Everything is button controlled (curtains, radio, lights etc). Nice spacious tiled bathroom (separate toilet areas, two sinks, two showers (one with great tub), one shower stall.

Luxurious, but showing signs of age.

For triples, ask for roll-in bed --- the roll away sofa bed was not comfortable. The bed blankets had some smell of sweat, but not so noticeable when covered with bed sheets. Great staff. English was not a problem at the front desk. One free internet access room (need to wait when busy).