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Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
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3770 Las Vegas Blvd SLas Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-7000
- Price Range:
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- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Paid
641 reviews for Monte Carlo Resort & Casino
Review Highlights
"I love their pools and lazy river."
(in 94 reviews)
"The pools were awesome (loved the wave pool."
(in 79 reviews)
"the best freakin food court ever."
(in 98 reviews)
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Review from Tiffany N.
West Covina, CA
2/9/2012 1 Check-in Here
just got back from Vegas this morning and just had to post my review. got there Monday morning, 15 minutes BEFORE check in (3pm) and they told us our room wasn't ready. when i asked when it would be, he said it'd be anywhere from now (2:45pm) til 5pm & they said they'd call me when our room was ready. Uh wtf? whats the point of having a check in & check out time then? so whatever, we waited around and by 4:45 no one called me yet so i called them. they said "oh yeah your room is ready & waiting for you." uhhh okay? so we went to our rooms, we stayed at the Spa Suite & no doubt, it was beautiful. once we were unpacked & settled, a private number called my cell & told me our room was ready. (really? a little too late there buddy)
so all in all, just because of that, i do give this place 3 stars. Last time I went, we stayed at MGM & their shit was on point. & we didn't even stay at a suite or anything. -
Review from Rachael L.
Omaha, NE
2/6/2012
Here's the deal with the Monte Carlo, they are a nice hotel for what you pay.
If you want to pay more, you will get more, that is how Vegas works with everything. If you want to pay on average $150 per night, get a prime location towards the center of the strip and not be staying in a crap-hole, then this is the hotel for you.
Don't be the person that pays $150 a night in Vegas and then puts outrageous expectations on it. That is just unfair.
Everything here is nice. You've got a good food-court with normal/familiar places, ie..Starbucks, Subway & McDonalds.
You've got normal hotel rooms, although I do think the beds could be softer.
And you've got a normal casino that is a bit smoky and a bit underlit.
The location is really great, and who doesn't love a wave pool and lazy river at their doorstep (although it was a little too chilly on our visit).
We'll probably stay here next time we go, again, the location is the key to this hotel. -
Review from Glenn M.
San Francisco, CA
2/5/2012
Monte Carlo is the definition of average. They do some things well, but overall nothing memorable. Sometimes on Yelp a 3 is a 3.5 or 2.5 but this is a solid 3.00, but that's not always a bad thing!
They have a normal food court! People love to go to Vegas party it up, live like rock stars splurge on bottles, clubs, dinners. But at some point cheap and easy is needed. They have a food court with Mcdonald's and Subway and some other fast food.
At 5 in the morning, when I'm getting back from a casino or club I really don't want to go to a SUPER over priced cafe which will charge me $15 for nachos or an omelette just because choices are limited. Good Job Monte Carlo! When I stay at Aria I definitely walk 1 hotel over to Monte Carlo for a quick bite.
Casino, basic pretty standard, they have enough tables and machines for their customer base. reasonable minimums for their price range too.
Rooms are standard, nothing fancy or memorable.
They send a good amount of comps too. I've had some weekends where other hotels in its class were full or expensive, and they sent me free comps for that weekend.
From several stays there, I can recall 1 incident where the front desk took about 25 minutes to check me in, when there was no one else in front of me... they just had no one at the desk. That wasn't too fun.
I haven't seen the Jabbawockeez show so I can't speak on that, but I'm sure it's fall of nice choreography.
If you want to spend a lot of your trip at Aria or Cosmo but don't want to pay the price to stay there, Monte Carlo is a great option to stay at and save some money on cab fare. -
Review from Kathi K.
Newport Beach, CA
2/7/2012
Great hotel. Great service. Great price. I was in town for a 4-day conference and the Monte Carlo was suburb! Everyone is very friendly and helpful. The price was fantastic. The room was very clean and comfortable. They could use an upgrade on their linens and towels. My only complaint is that they charge $5 for a pot of hot water (no coffee/tea maker in the room). Overall, it was a great place to stay.
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Review from Taylor C.
San Francisco, CA
1/26/2012
I wasn't expecting much out of this hotel, I am not sure why.
I guess it just flew below the radar for me as far as hotel options go. But we found a great deal, and decided to go for a friend's birthday weekend.
The hotel staff was ultra friendly. The hotel is clean, the hallways are a bit old (carpet) and not so clean but they weren't too bad.
The little club/lounge called Brand, downstairs actually played good music, and the food at the buffet, not too shabby.
They have some fun slots here, like the Crazy Olives and the Lord of the Rings game.
Overall, I like the hotel and was pleasantly surprised:) -
Review from Lori L.
San Jose, CA
1/21/2012
We had our 'Cousins Weekend' together and booked 8 rooms at the Monte Carlo. We had a great room rate of $85. with complimentary buffet coupons.
When we checked, Melissa at the front desk was extremely helpful and has fabulous customer service skills. She deserves 5 stars. She made sure we were on the same floor/wing of the hotel. Our rooms were located at the back of the hotel so the rooms were extremely quiet.
Overall, the rooms are clean, beds were comfortable and location was fabulous. An easy walk to the Aria, Cosmo and Bellagio.
Four Stars based on value, quality of service and location. -
Review from Patrick J.
Placentia, CA
1/25/2012
Stayed here on a Sunday night and got a really good rate.
The location of this hotel can't be beat. Just south of City Center and north of New York New York. There is also a free tram to and from the Belagio, which was nice. If they ever connect the Excalibur tram to this one and throw in a stop at New York New York, you could really get around the west side of the strip without having to worry about being run over by a taxi driver!
Quality of the room was better than average. Typical hotel level. There are much nicer rooms out there for sure, but you'd have to pay a few dollars more for them.
Casino was large and the other players were very friendly. Cocktail service was slow.
Pools were closed when I was there so I couldn't rate them, but I could see from my hotel room that there was a small wave pool and an even smaller lazy river.
Didn't eat anything here so cannot comment on food options, but they seemed to be fairly typical. Nothing called to me at all. -
Review from Anita S.
Berkeley, CA
1/25/2012
The Monte Carlo is pretty much screwed. It's not one of the hip, new resorts in Vegas like the Aria or the Cosmopolitan- but neither is it one of the Old School, classic hotels, like the Golden Nugget or even the Flamingo. There is neither charm nor luxury in staying here. I experienced two rooms here, and both were extremely disappointing. While I knew it was not the New Vegas, I still expected the luxury hotel experience while staying here, especially knowing that the hotel used to be considered one of the classier accomodations. What I instead experienced was hotel rooms that were unclean and poorly stocked, and customer service laced with thinly veiled annoyance and condescension.
When a maid mistakenly threw away my dry cleaning instead of, well, cleaning it, I was harrassed with 8-10 phone calls within an hour from various hotel staff asking me to repeat my story, as if I were making it up and they were trying to catch any loopholes in my story. One woman twisted my words repeatedly. The head of security danced around my questions about whether it would be possible to determine which maid it was, so that we could confirm what she did with my clothes, by telling me it was my fault for not giving her a dry cleaning form, even though there was no dry cleaning form in the bag, where it should have been.
After filing my official complaint, they refused to talk to me any more about the matter, asked when I would be leaving Vegas, and told me I had to wait until after I got home to call them again about the matter.
Basically they assumed once I got home i would forget or be too lazy to follow up. Those clothes were expensive, and I didn't appreciate the frivolous way in which they handled the matter. The maid agreed to take the clothes. As far as I know, she took them and they refuse to look into it. If you have any valuables, I would advise NOT staying at the Monte Carlo.
My age group is the future of Vegas, and if they want to stay profitable, they need to start treating us with respect. We're not doing our drinking, eating, clubbing, or gambling at places like the Monte Carlo. If they dont step up their service as a hotel we won't be sleeping there either. I know I won't. -
Review from Allie P.
Los Angeles, CA
1/22/2012
Like the location of Monte Carlo, don't really care for the hotel rooms. The foyer where you wait for check-in is quite nice looking. It makes you feel like you're staying at a really nice place. That's about the only nice part of the hotel that I can remember...
Rooms = Our room was at the end of the hall, right next to the fire alarm exit door. Standard 2 queen room that had a leaky tub faucet. I thought the room was bland (nothing special about it at all), the window had a hand print, and I swear to you I want to say I saw blood on the walls. I already felt dirty. I don't like outdated, non-decorated rooms... I felt like I was staying at one of those INNs or Motels.
I will say that if you're drunk, hungry, and like Mc Donalds... you're in luck. There's a food court downstairs. I don't remember what time they are open till, but I do remember being there at one point.
The hallways are kind of creepy, but that may have just been me. There was this one time I was leading everyone back to the room... I slid in my room card, but the light kept flashing red. I knew that we were the very last room next to the fire exit door, but when I looked at the room number it was different - like the numbers had moved around. I seriously felt like I was in an episode of the Twilight Zone and started freaking out, hahaha... (mind you... yes, I was not sober - just imagine how you would feel). That's when my friends realized we had just walked down the wrong hallway - each hallway looked exactly the same.
Yes, the rates are cheaper than other hotels on the strip, but my experience here wasn't up to my standards. I would possibly give Monte Carlo another try if I was on a super tight budget, other than that... the room they gave me was no bueno. -
Review from jennie t.
Irvine, CA
1/13/2012
You know, this place ain't bad. I like its semi-central location on the strip. I like that there's a tram to the Bellagio. The rooms are OK; there's no fridge and I couldn't connect to the wi-fi for the life of me, but in Vegas, I'm just wandering about anyway. Plus, we stayed 2 nights here over the weekend for only about 180 bucks!
As long as there's a clean bed, I'm good to go. Plus, the service here was ridiculously nice - every time we asked for something (which was a lot for a group of girls), we got it promptly and with a smile.
Major plus - the FOOD COURT. It had Sbarro's, McD's, Starbucks, Rubio's, and some others. Some of the cheapest stuff on the strip. Open 24 hours which is PERFECTION after a night at the club. -
Review from Greg E.
1/8/2012 2 Check-ins Here
It's alright I guess.
No microwave or mini fridge in the room but there is HDTV.
Showers are much better here than my last stay at MGM Grand.
The casino level wasn't large compared to other hotels.
Free internet access.
A/C wasn't working very well.
Cheaper prices than most hotels on the strip.
You get what you pay for.
So three stars will do. -
Review from Joyce B.
El Sobrante, CA
1/5/2012
I got a really great deal on this hotel considering I was visiting Las Vegas during Thanksgiving week. So once my husband and I had checked in, we dropped our bags off to our room and were on our way. The best thing about this hotel is its proximity to everything. It's in a great location, you can take a tram to the Bellagio and walk the other part of the strip, and the rooms don't take a thousand years to walk to after a long day.
We didn't return until late that evening. After a day of travel and shopping, all I was looking forward to was a nice hot shower and getting a good night's sleep. However, I started noticing little things that began to bother me. First, the shower drain was clogged and the carpet looked as if it hadn't been vacuumed thoroughly. Then, the drinking glass was dirty. Now, I was willing to overlook the glass, and I figured I'd let housekeeping know in the morning about the shower, but then when I sat on the bed, I started to form a rash on my wrists. Finally, when I pulled the covers back from the bed, I noticed strands of hair on the bed.
My husband called the front desk and they immediately switched our rooms. The next room was on a higher floor and A LOT cleaner than the previous room. The biggest hassel was moving all our luggage and shopping bags at 1 am.
I guess sometimes it's hit or miss. -
Review from AC E.
Fort Lauderdale, FL
1/26/2012
A bit older hotel, but the staff and casino dealers and pit bosses could not be nicer. They experience makes losing at least a good time. : )
They need wifi in the rooms. -
Review from Lucia M.
Las Vegas, NV
1/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Nothing special about this hotel. The rooms are standard. This is 2-stars as compared to other strip hotels. It's most certainly better than normal hotels in all respects.
Gentlemen, there is no security at the elevator shafts. -
Review from rachel s.
Fullerton, CA
12/29/2011
Was not impressed AT ALL.
1. Just to get checked in took FOREVER. Seriously, YOU are there to WORK, not to be peoples' best friends. There are people waiting, (they're already probably cranky as it is from the car ride) DO YOUR JOBS.
2. On the bright side, we got upgraded to the top floor (VIP floor) for free, which was fascinating at first, but when we went in.... we were surprised that it was on the top floor. It was small and the room was very awkwardly designed. Not impressing at all.
Looks like a regular hotel room (If people are paying 20-30% more for these rooms, TRUST ME, it's a mistake.)
3. Because it took us FOREVER to check in, we couldn't eat at The Flavor, Harrahs. So we decided to eat at the Buffet inside Monte Carlo. MISTAKE. Do not EVER eat there. Seriously, you could eat BETTER at HOMETOWN Buffet for half the price. Also, the woman who was working the front of the buffet was on the phone with her friend the whole time she was working with us! It was unbelievable. HELLO, AGAIN DO YOUR JOB.
4. There was a complimentary gift basket in the room, however, (them being PETTY) they decided to take it back. We were "not supposed to receive it" because we were upgraded for free. So they JUST brought someone up to take it back from us. (He didn't even know what he was picking up or why he was up here.)
SMH at Monte Carlo.
I will NEVER recommend this place to ANYONE. Save your money and go someplace better!
I hope someone who works at Monte Carlo sees this. Y'all need to fix this. -
Review from Mary C.
12/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I meannnnn 4 stars for Monte Carlo? If you've ever heard Karey R. and I talk about Vegas, as it is our home away from home, you're probably thinkin' I done lost it. Word. OK, here's the situation:
My parents went away on a week's vacation- just kidding, but if you get that, 5 stars for you.
So, somewhere around midnight my very sober trio stumbled into Bellagio. We started playing craps with the intent of drinking and gambling- one thing which clearly benefited us and one which statistically benefited the casino... but really, let's be honest, the more we drank the more the casino was gonna benefit, so you would think I would have been offered more than one beer over the course of an hour and fifteen minutes? This isn't a review about the Bellagio though... So we got the heck out of there and trammed it down the way and my still very sober trio stumbled into Monte Carlo where the minimum wasn't $5 like the gold digging Bellagio, it was $3, and within 5 minutes of sitting were asked if we wanted a drink.
MC was better ventilated, lower minimums, and over the course of an hour an a half I finished a six pack of new castle. That earns 4 stars in my book. With a good deal Karey R. and I may even consider staying here. Goes to show how important booze are when your name is Mary C.Listed in: Viva Las Vegas
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Review from Robin J.
San Diego, CA
1/1/2012 4 Check-ins Here
It was a pretty good hotel. The price was right. We got the cheapest room because, when in Vegas, we don't stay in the room too often :)
BEST FEATURE: Right next to the CVS!!! Easy to access to the strip and shopping. It's absolute BEST FEATURE.
POKER ROOM: About a quarter of the size of Bellagio. Not the biggest poker room. It was nice enough. Played a tourney there. It was okay but I like bigger rooms.
There's a new "Street of Dreams" shopping area that leads to the monorail. That will take you to ARIA, Bellagio and other hotels. Pretty convenient.
I saw security in the hallway making sure that a couple having a "discussion" was not actually having a disruptive "argument" - I'm grateful to that. I detest rowdiness unless I am the creator of it.
Did not visit the pool as it was winter.
I'm starting to go to Vegas a little more - now that I have $$ to spend. Most of the hotels are pretty much the same. Keep in mind that big conglomerates own these babies now - as evidenced by the M-Life card.Listed in: Poker Rooms
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Review from Isabel P.
San Francisco, CA
12/26/2011
You get what you pay for, yet I wish you could get the basic needs. This place doesn't provide a mini fridge, tea kettle, coffee maker even less a microwave, so you are forced to spend all you pennies buying street food. Also the carpets are pretty old and stinky. Our faucet didn't work, we complained and the next day it was fixed.
The plusses were: silent after midnight, so you can sleep pretty well :) and pretty close to everything as well.
Wouldn't mind going back but would check other options first. -
Review from Faye m.
12/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
I stayed here a few times in the past, and didn't have any real problems, but like Lily J said - the walls are THIN. Maybe even the space between the door and the floor are to far apart too, because I distinctly remember always hearing people talking as they walked pass.
Other than that; it's in a good location on the strip, with decent rooms, the staff were nice (from what I remember). I've had a few meals at their cafe and pub - both places had pretty good food. I recently had drinks in the bar downstairs of Andre's, which was nice - friendly bartender and delicious pours!Listed in: another vegas list...
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Review from Andrew J.
Los Angeles, CA
1/5/2012
Stayed here during New Years. Besides the price, our experience was positive overall.
Check in was pretty quick - we got there before the rush (about 10:30 AM). Valet was pretty efficient. Bell service was fine. The place was clean. Awesome spot on the strip to watch fireworks at midnight during New Years. I also liked the fact that there were fast food restaurants inside the casino - I like having this option after a hard night of partying. -
Review from Ariza S.
12/28/2011
The first time I went to Vegas I stayed at The Plazzo so having to stay at the Monte Carlo is just plain depressing. I booked two rooms for a pretty cheap price and each room came with two beds, the average bathroom, safe, flat screen TV with about 30 channels and a small closet. There was no fridge, microwave or coffee machine, boo. I also hated the body wash and shampoo they had, it made my skin and hair super dry.
Anyways, we stayed on the 7th floor not too close to the elevator and sound wasn't an issue. The location isn't bad at all as it's on the strip and the tram that connects from this hotel will take you to the Bellagio until 4 AM which is pretty helpful in the winter. Even though we stayed in the winter, I was charged the "resort fee" for each room for every day we stayed which ended up being an additional $150 at the end. This was pretty irritating as we didn't use any of the amenities. The casino downstairs is pretty small, the cocktail waitresses took forever on our drink orders and there are very few boutiques for shopping located in this hotel. I'm definitely spending more money to stay somewhere else nicer next time I'm in sin city. -
Review from Tony T.
San Diego, CA
12/20/2011
Pros: Loved the Spa Suite, it was spacious and very clean. Super convenient location in the middle of the strip walking distance to everything.
Cons: it had a funny smell which you eventually get used to, also my room had a great View of the Aria, but it would have been better if the Aria wasn't there.....didn't want to see a hotel that was nicer than the one I was staying at LOL. I would come here again. -
Review from Jennifer A.
Rockville, MD
12/30/2011
I got a deal from Priceline but it's still expensive for what it's worth. The guest room that we are in is really no different than what you might get at three star hotel. The front desk and and receptionist aren't too friendly. The check-in process was disorganized. The room itself is older. There is limited furniture and you can hear everyone in the hall. The bed is comfortable though with clean sheets and a comforter that gets washed just as often.
The first room we were assigned to the key cards didn't work and people were making all sorts of crazy noise at noon across from us. They moved us to another floor with working key cards. The elevator setup seems efficient to regulate flow of traffic and the rooms are spaced well from the elevator.
The best perk about the room is the semi-large flat screen TV and the pretty bathroom tiles. The water pressure is very strong, too. There is also a nice magnifying mirror, but in general the bathroom is small.
Major cons are small room and bathroom size, dated look, marked up walls, old furniture, no ice bucket, no fridge, no water heater, limited sink space.
There are a lot of on-site amenities... restaurants, food courts, and more. Also, this hotel is directly next to 24 hour CVS and Walgreens if you need anything.
We are only here one night in December. We didn't use the pools. I remember being here about 9 years ago and I liked the pools. Looks like the decor hasn't changed since then.
Also, the WiFi is spotty. My iPad didn't pick up any connection but my MBP did.
We leave tomorrow night. I may write when our stay is finished. As of now my opinion is that it's a decent hotel, but more of a 3-star quality and overpriced for what it's worth. -
Review from Chester A.
San Jose, CA
1/25/2012
I wish they had a fridge in the standard room. And I'm lazy to walk the strip and through their long casino before getting to the hotel part. Other than that, everything was just like any standard Vegas hotel room.
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Review from David H.
San Francisco, CA
12/5/2011
This got a CSAA 4 diamond... how the heck did that happen?
Old hotel with a nice facade. But its not as nice as Ceasers, Aria, and many others.
Upgraded old holiday inn more like.
Hard beds, stinky pillows, showers that will strip and tear like sandpaper. -
Review from Jessica M.
Pasadena, CA
11/26/2011
This is the first hotel i ever stayed in when I turned 21 and came to Vegas.
It's in a pretty good location but other ten that there isn't much to draw you to this hotel. There are no good bars, restaurants here so it really is just a place to get ready. -
Review from Ashley B.
12/4/2011 2 Check-ins Here
The Monte Carlo seems to be the step-child casino of the MGM Resorts. I have experienced the casino quite a few times and I have seen one of the rooms as well. So, I think I have a good idea of the casino and can truthfully review it in full capacity.
As for the casino itself - a solid 3 stars. Is it grand? No. Is it a crap-hole? No. It's an all right casino floor and it comes with a skanky party pit where half naked girls dance post 5 PM.
Directly off the casino floor is a food court - easy to find. The food court has a Rubio's, which is basically awesome (for me anyway) and the other typical fast-food places. There's also an area of shopping, and located in this area is The Pub, a place I have not tried, but have been tempted to. There are few restaurants. Honestly the only one I can say I have been in is the Italian place (can't recall the name). They put on a nice banquet at the event I caught the tail end of and the servers were polite and patient.
The rooms? Better than some strip properties I've seen, but definitely not ranking too high up there. It's a moderately decent room, with the basic amenities. I have not seen their suites, so I cannot comment.
The parking situation is all right. I have had no problem finding the garage, which is located behind the casino, but some might have some issues if they've never been to the Monte Carlo before. Best thing to do is to get a spot on the floor the has the walkway into the casino. This plops you right down into the hotel's front desk area.
Overall the Monte Carlo is dancing a fine line between mediocrity and decent casino/hotel. Would I go out of my way to go here? No. But I wouldn't be against going here if I had a specific reason. -
Review from Linda C.
Buena Park, CA
1/30/2012 3 Check-ins Here
this is a pretty decent priced hotel for the location,and amenties it offers.rooms are pretty standard, roomy enough. serivce was very nice everyone was extra friendly. the minus 5 bar located on the casino flor.starbucks,subway,mcds,diablos all located within the vincity as well as a CVS with a chase atm.they offer valet,roomservice,it may not be ultra fancy but its pretty legit for the price your paying as well the pool area is pretty decent their pool is better then the mirage,wave pool vollyball area with sand, lazy river.
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Review from Manuel P.
Soledad, CA
12/30/2011 2 photos
First off let me tell you why they didn't get 4 stars. Booked two room connected with view of the strip. First room was connected but sadly no view of strip only of vents on lower part off roof. Room door was open and looked ransacked. Turns out small mistake had been made. Housekeeping had not cleaned the room yet. They apologize d and moved us from the 3rd floor to the 23rd floor but still no view of the strip. Hallways are kinda narrow but all in all. This is a great place to stay. Location, location M&M store, Coca-cola store, Lion exhibit MGM and Shark reef at Mandalay Bay. There's also a CVS near by. I'll be staying here again but will hope for better experience. But like I said great location to bad Circus Circus is on far end of strip.
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Review from C H.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
1/22/2012
No coffee maker, no fridge. Is this standard now?
Resort fees $30-I think Ballys doesn't have resort fees.
I won't stay here again unless the price is comparable when you INCLUDE the high resort fees. -
Review from Lenore C.
Pasadena, CA
11/16/2011
Picking a Vegas resort is a tricky business. You want really nice (Bellagio/Wynn) but you don't want to REALLY pay for it. So you surf around for deals and such.
If you're new to Vegas, you might find the Monte Carlo awesome. In isolation to itself. I mean, compared to a Hampton Inn, it's absolutely big and beautiful, right?
But compared to other similar casinos on the strip, it's merely another boomerang from above shaped three tower hotel. The Mirage has dolphins and greenery, and Treasure Island has some kind of pirate/slutty theme, but the Monte Carlo is just --
-- the Monte Carlo.
It lacks that WOW factor. It lacks a Cirque show like its sister MGM properties. It used to have Lance Burton, who I thought was a highway billboard joke until I finally saw his great show and realized he one of the few reasons left to make the Monte Carlo a destination. And Lance is gone now.
My one night at the Monte Carlo was memorable enough to ensure I'd never return. No nightmare, really, just two simple things that went really wrong:
1. The toilets are UNBELIEVABLY loud. I don't care about that in my room so much, but early in the morning I heard every last toilet in the place flush. Silly me, I wanted to sleep past 6 AM. It was a God awful issue and something that never replicated in the Mirage and Caesars. Little sleep = ruined vacation day. Is it really worth saving $50 or so a night for that?
2. It took almost 40 minutes for the valet to retrieve our car. And not just our car. Everyone was standing around -- freezing to death -- waiting for their cars. Why?
And so, as always in Vegas, cheaper rates result in cheaper services. When I walk through this hotel, I notice lots of cheap eats. The good side is that you're not paying a fortune to eat. The bad news is that it's McFood which you can eat anywhere... and so why come all the way to Vegas for a McRib?
The Monte Carlo -- in a nutshell -- is an affordable McResort. -
Review from anthony p.
San Diego, CA
1/20/2012
bad stay, I would not come back. I could elaborate, but too many examples. trust me
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Review from Melody K.
Antioch, CA
Hmmmm....not sure of what to thin of this place.....
From the outside, it looks very elegant and classy....beautiful statues and fountain outside and very well kept grounds......
Inside, the lobby is beautiful and impressive and you catch yourself thinking "WOW, my room must be really something" just by the look of things so far.
Once inside your room you realize a few things: 1. This room is really no different than most places on the strip and 2. The linens, carpet and room in general is subpar for the amount that we are paying.
I am not a picky gal....I don't care if my sheets are Egyptian cotton, I don't mind it too much if I only get 400 thread count sheets, and hell, I don't care if they toiletries are designer....
My towels, comforter and sheers on the windows all had holes, carpet had a cigarette burn (Hmmmm....wasn't this a NON SMOKING ROOM?) and was stained...and I am paying HOW MUCH to stay here?? Are you sure there is not a Motel 6 sign out front and someone left the light on for us??
They also have a new policy.....they are going green and therefore, unless you request it (which I am sure if more $$ in their pocket) they will not change your sheets on a daily basis...well I am glad at least that you got rid of my towels!! Maybe I should pack some from home next time I come to Vegas!!
All in all, its an okay place to stay BUT don't expect a hole bunch!! -
Review from Rachel S.
Updated - 11/23/2011
I received an e-mail for a special on MGM hotels, reserve a room for a minimum of 3 nights and receive two show tickets for free. The Cirque du Soleil Elvis show was on the list, my boyfriend is a huge Elvis fan, so it was a perfect birthday gift.
As stated before, I like the Monte Carlo. I like that it's not a huge hotel that you have to trek across after a long day of walking. My boyfriend and I found the tram that runs to the Bellagio, really convenient since the Bellagio is in the "middle" of the strip.
Yes, there are newer and fancier hotels on the strip. But if you are looking for a good hotel at a decent price, then this is the hotel for you.Listed in: Sin City Must-See-Must-Do
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11/22/2010
We stayed here, five people in one room. We drove in the middle of the night and arrived at 9:30AM… Read more »
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Review from Paul W.
11/22/2011 2 Check-ins Here
Went to visit a buddy that was staying at the Monte Carlo. I recommend coming in off of Frank Sinatra. I was able to negotiate traffic with ease. Parking was tight but the garages are long so I was able to find a spot on the second floor.
Coming across the catwalk and into the casino, I instantly became lost and roamed around for awhile before finding the elevators. My bad at times I am to stubborn to read.
While on my walk I did look things over. Even thought the Monte Carlo has been around awhile it still had a certain pop to it.
I thought it strange that there was not a security guard doing key checks at the elevators but I hopped right on.
Once I made it to the floor I saw just how long the hallways were. I mean they seem really long in this place. Depending on where your room is at it's a long walk to get ice.
The rooms were clean and felt comfortable. It was a double bed but the room only had one chair. I guess my only complaint was that they did not have NFL Network that could be played on the old school television set.
I would recommend if the price was right to an out of towner but would look elsewhere for a staycation. -
Review from Ivan S.
10/19/2011
I've watched all those shows on the Travel Channel. "Vegas AFTER DARK!" "Vegas: A VIP Tour!" "Vegas Gives You a Handjob and then Bakes You Cookies (But Only After Vegas Washes Its Hands First.)" It all looks so glamorous, so sparkly. Neon dreams washing over doe-eyed faces; the visuals alone are worth the price of admission.
What no one ever mentions, though, are....the smells. Perfume, cigarettes, urine, Axe Body Spray, cigarettes...um, what is that? Chinese food? Oh, and the cigarettes. Each hotel and casino has its own scent, depending on its age and clientele. Binions, downtown, smelled of menthols and Ben Gay. Traces of suntan lotion, Axe Body Spray and Pall Malls wafted through the Excalibur while the Imperial Palace reeked of Virginia Slims and despair.
This brings me to the Monte Carlo. The Monte Carlo is a middle-range hotel, by Strip standards. While not as dismal as that time I stayed at The IP (Room 13, natch), it's not as high-end as Aria or the Bellagio or wherever George Clooney goes to get his penis washed. However, Monte Carlo's location is nice. It's centrally located (relatively speaking) and the free tram to Aria and the Bellagio is a big help for weary footsies.
And the smell? It was somewhere between Windex and Marlboro Reds. Actually, no. It leaned more towards the Marlboro Reds, especially in my room. Yeah, we requested a non-smoking room, but it still smelled like 1967 in there. We should've immediately requested another room, but after quickly dropping off our bags and then going full tilt that first day, it wasn't until the Day One Vegas buzz wore off that we noticed that we had just bunked up Joe Camel's asshole. The smoke permeated everything, from the sheets to the towels.
We lived with it. The wife scored a candle from a friend and that helped.
Other than that, the room was ok. It was nothing special, but nothing horrible either. The wave pool was empty, which disappointed us a bit. The "lazy river" looked uninspired from our perch waiting for the Bellagio tram, though admittedly, we didn't look closer than that. The check-in clerk was adorably perky and helpful. The price wasn't bad either. Oh and I'd be remiss if I didn't mention the showerhead. That thing was like being pressure washed every morning which, for most people vacationing in Las Vegas, is probably necessary. It sounds like I'm complaining about the showerhead, but I'm not. The showerhead was easily one of my top three favorite things about Las Vegas and that includes my outrageously expensive meal at Jose Andres' e'. In all, I would've given the Monte Carlo 4 stars were it but for the smoke.
Damn you, you smokers. This is why we can't have nice things. -
Review from Leah H.
12/27/2011 2 Check-ins Here
We came to the Monte Carlo hoping to get a deal on a room + the Jabbawockeez show. As it turned out, the rooms were cheap.
We walked into the hotel the night we wanted to stay there and ended up with a Monaco Suite for about $70. This room was about 700 ft. and had one and a half bath. The room layout was a little odd so it felt as though the space wasn't being used the most effectively. The room came with a flat screen TV but was placed a good 15+ feet away from the bed so it looked really small. Our view was rather horrendous being mostly the roof of the casino and just a little bit of the strip. As far as other Yelper's comments about traveling sound, we didn't once hear a neighbor or someone walking in the halls (and we were right next to the elevator). The other reviews are accurate regarding the rooms being, ah, aromatic. The wired internet would not work at all but the wifi was solid. The room seemed clean enough. It was simply a one night stay and it isn't really like I plan to spend all that much time in my room anyway. There are much better things to do in Vegas.
We didn't check out the spa. Which I rather wished we had since the fee it automatically added. We were actually looking to get the spa suite but they were all booked for the night.
The Jabbawockeez show (MUS I C) was a lot of fun. We got a 15% discount since we stayed in the hotel. It wasn't a great deal but I appreciate any discount willingly given.
The casino floor seemed to me to be on the small side. There were a decent amount of slot machines but not a ton of tables. We were hoping that maybe they had two sets of tables, but after walking from one end of the casino to the other, we realized we would have to make due with what we saw. All of the staff was friendly. The players card works for all MGM casinos so I was able to still use the one from when I stayed at the Mirage.
I did win $500 at one of the Wheel of Fortune machines. Does this have anything to do with the Monte Carlo Casino itself? No. BUT I GOT TO WIN $500! That is bound to color any trip just a little bit better! =) -
Review from Johana T.
San Diego, CA
11/23/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This hotel looks super nice inside and out... I don't know about inside the rooms, but I will definitely be staying here next time to try it out.
Anyway, I watched the Jabbawahkeez at the theater inside and it was very spacious and the seats were comfortable.
Later on we went to a lounge they have inside the hotel called "Brand". It was a $20 entry fee and for ladies it was unlimited drinks. Inside the lounge, it was very small and the few available seats were for people that payed more I guess? The bartender was super fast and got to everyone pretty quick. Overall, it was a good experience... I don't know if i'll go inside "brand" next time but for sure I'm getting a room there :) -
Review from Arnel D.
San Diego, CA
1/9/2012
An older mgm property that has been recently renovated. Is at a good location located next to city center. Reasonably priced rooms for deluxe acommodations and fair restaraunts.
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Review from Maria D.
11/14/2011
There are two advantages to the Monte Carlo:
1) It has a tram which will connect you to nicer hotels
2) Their food court has a Rubio's and a Starbucks.
Other than that, it is at the same level as Excalibur, Luxor, and Harrah's. Hotwire classifies this hotel as a 4 star, which is NOT accurate. It is definitely a 3 star. Their gym and spa is decent, but it's not that nice. Also, another reviewer accurately described this hotel as smelling "like burning hand lotion." The newer casinos have better ventilation so they don't have to have that overpowering smell, but the Monte Carlo tries to cover it up with an extremely intense potpourri scent.
If you get a good deal, stay here...it's close enough to many amenities center strip, but if the price difference between staying here and say, Paris is just a few dollars, I would go for the pricier option.
