Recent years have seen an uptake in deluxe residential developments across Monaco. The quality of Monaco apartments is high, so real estate developers are making an effort to offer increasingly luxurious amenities in their residential buildings. From private cinemas to state-of-the-art home automation systems, these five buildings feature the best amenities in the Principality.

 26 Carré d’Or

26 Carré d’Or is a brand new Monaco property development in the heart of Monte Carlo’s Golden Triangle. Its position in the most exclusive Monaco neighbourhood overlooking the Casino Gardens and harbour isn’t the new building’s only draw. This palatial residence has an impressive roll call of amenities on each of its 20 floors. The building’s first three floors are reserved for businesses served by a separate elevator. The rest of the floors are residential with four 820-square metre duplexes, four 5-room apartments and a penthouse.

The penthouse extends across four floors and has a private elevator. Renowned interior designers Emil Humbert and Christopher Poyet have created a contemporary interior with art deco touches and fixtures made from marble, wood, wrought iron, glass and brass. The penthouse’s most prized feature is its sweeping rooftop terrace with 360-degree views of the Principality, not to mention the cool blue waters of the overflowing private pool.

There is another swimming pool (15m) for all residents of 26 Carré d’Or in the basement. Six levels of the basement are reserved solely for car parking so residents and their guests will always have somewhere safe and convenient to park their car. Residents can control lighting and security at the touch of a button with a state-of-the-art home system. A concierge is available 24/7 and surveillance cameras have been fitted throughout the building.

 La Tour Odéon

Monaco’s tallest building, La Tour Odéon is packed with luxurious amenities. The 170-metre skyscraper has some of the finest views of the Riviera from its 60 apartments, particularly the famous penthouse with its pool and water slide. Not many Monaco apartments can boast they are mere steps away from a Sisley spa, but those in La Tour Odéon can. The 1,800 m² area dedicated to wellness has five treatment rooms, a steam room, jacuzzi and a hair and beauty salon. The fitness centre has Technogym equipment, a cardio room and a spinning studio.

Residents can enjoy a 5-star hotel experience with valet parking and a 24-hour concierge service. The concierge service is supplied at the touch of an integrated screen so you have a chauffeured limousine service, dry cleaning and other services available at your fingertips. The business centre is a luxury area with meeting rooms and high-tech equipment, but it also has leisure facilities with a lounge, bar, pool table and private cinema. The Odéon Café by Cipriani is open for lunch and dinner as well as catering for private events and Monaco apartments within the complex.

 Le Simona

The two soaring 23-storey towers of Le Simona were designed by the architects Jean Pierre Lott and Suzanne Belaieff. Opened in 2012, it has become synonymous with modern Monegasque architecture and contemporary design. The sleek white concrete building boasts 24 of the most exclusive apartments in Jardin Exotique near the Princess Antoinette Park. The entrance of the building is connected to the Boulevard du Jardin Exotique by a footbridge. It houses 22 five-room duplex apartments with private landings and elevators and unobstructed views across the park. Residents also have access to 76 car parking spaces, 23 cellars, a large communal swimming pool and a gym.

 One Monte-Carlo

This ultra-luxurious building is the result of a collaboration between the same architect and urban planner who designed One Hyde Park (London), Sir Richard Rogers, and Monaco architect Alexandre Giraldi.

One Monte-Carlo occupies prime real estate next to the Hotel de Paris overlooking the Place du Casino. The building houses 37 prestigious Monaco apartments of different sizes. The upper-level apartments boast a rooftop terrace and private pool with stunning views of the Casino Gardens, Port Hercules and the Prince's Palace.

Operated by the Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, the unfurnished rental apartments are equipped with a fully fitted bathroom, dressing room and kitchen. Five-star hotel services are available such as concierge, valet parking, room service, housekeeping and laundry. Residents have access to the Thermes Marins Monte-Carlo wellness centre with its heated seawater pool, indoor spa and gym. The One Monte-Carlo residences are part of a larger complex that has a conference centre, art gallery, a concept restaurant by Michelin-starred chef Marcel Ravin and famous designer shops.

 Seaside Plaza

Last but not least, Seaside Plaza is a prestigious waterfront building housing beautiful apartments with sea views. Its location by the harbour in Fontvieille doesn’t have the same ultra-exclusive address as Monte-Carlo’s Golden triangle but the complex’s three wings (Rocher, Mer, and Roseraie) house Monaco apartments of the highest quality and immaculate contemporary design. Residences have air-conditioning and sophisticated light and audio systems. They also have access to reserved parking and cellar spaces. The facilities include a swimming pool, fitness centre 24-hour security and concierge services. Video surveillance keeps the residential complex secure.