Marcel Ravin Wins Top Chef Award at the Hôtel & Lodge Awards 2025

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer celebrates culinary excellence as Chef Marcel Ravin takes first prize in the “Chef” category at this year’s prestigious Hôtel & Lodge Awards.

Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer proudly announces that Chef Marcel Ravin, the celebrated culinary visionary behind the Michelin-starred Blue Bay Marcel Ravin at Monte-Carlo Bay Hotel & Resort and the Elsa restaurant at Monte-Carlo Beach, has been awarded first place in the “Chef” category at the 2025 Hôtel & Lodge Awards, held in Paris on Tuesday, May 13.

This prestigious accolade honors Ravin’s extraordinary culinary journey—one marked by bold innovation, technical mastery, and an unwavering commitment to authentic, responsible gastronomy. Born in Martinique, Chef Ravin continues to challenge the conventions of haute cuisine, blending Caribbean heritage with Mediterranean refinement to create a deeply personal and resonant culinary signature.

With this new recognition, Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer further cements its reputation as an international fine dining destination, now boasting an impressive 10 Michelin stars across its portfolio of restaurants.

“Receiving this award as a chef is a profound honor,” said Marcel Ravin. “It’s the culmination of a passionate commitment and the realization of a childhood dream to engage with the world of haute gastronomy. Through Monte-Carlo Société des Bains de Mer, I am privileged to contribute to Monaco’s international culinary influence.”

Organized by Hôtel & Lodge magazine since 2018, the Hôtel & Lodge Awards spotlight the world’s most exceptional hotels, recognizing excellence across categories including architecture, design, wellness, and gastronomy. Widely regarded as a benchmark in the luxury hospitality industry, the awards are judged annually by a panel of leading professionals in the field.