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On September 14 2008, R. Ventura wrote:

My last stay at the Monte Carlo was the 3rd time I visited their casino this year. Let me say that both of my previous stays at the Monte Carlo was exceptional, but this time my experience was quite different. At the end of my previous stay I was approached by one of the Casino Hosts and told that they would like to extend 2-3 nights complementary based on my level of gaming, this offer was good for my next visit to their Resort and Casino. At the end of August we received a promotional offer from the Monte Carlo by e-mail and decided to take them up on the offer and went ahead and booked the trip. The second day during our trip we decided to go and talk to the Casino Host that offered to comp us 2-3 nights for our next visit and was pleased that she not only remembered me by face but also had remembered the offer she had extended, when I told her that I would like to take her up on the offer she pulled up my information on her computer and advised me that she could not honor her offer since we were visiting under a promotion. This seemed kind of strange to me since she specifically stated on my prior trip that her “offer” was based on the level of gaming we had played during that visit. I express that I was disappointed as I was hoping that any comps for the current visit could be used towards taking my wife to some of their dinning establishments. She looked into the level of gaming that we had already played for the 2 days prior to talking with her and she proceeded to comped us 2 nights stay off our bill based on those 2 days. She asked if I planned to maintain the current level of play for the remainder of our trip, I let her know that we have a set daily amount which we spend collectively so the level of gaming would stay very consistent, she replied that any other incidentals such as dinning etc… would certainly be covered by the Casino and to please see her again before we checkout in order to have those charges taken off our bill, of course this “comp” would be in relation to our level of gaming. My wife and I enjoyed the rest of our vacation; im big fan of the Blackjack tables but im no high roller in any sense of the word, im not going to get to far into dropping numbers, amounts, wins losses etc…etc… but I will say that on average I spend about 5 hours per day on Blackjack and my average bet is about $60.00 (any mid range gambler knows how many hands of Blackjack you can go thorough in an hour with a fast dealer). Anyhow, prior to check out I stopped back by the Casino Hosts office and to see what they could do with what was left on my tab and what future comps may have compiled for future visits since I was unable to take advantage of her original offer. She pulled up my information advised me that I had spend $224.00 on miscellaneous incidentals, she then went back to examining my gaming activity, to my surprise she advised me that she had “OVER COMPED ME” when she had taken off 2 nights from my bill earlier on the trip. I know how the comps work and the amount of the 2 nights she comped was less then 10% of what I had spent in the Casino at that point in the vacation, coupled with the fact that $224.00 would be small fraction of comp value even for just one day of gaming between my wife and me. I asked her why she had told me to came back to receive the rest of my “comp value” prior to check out, she replied that it was her oversight but offered no remedy. Anyone that has visited Las Vegas any number of times will recognize that the Monte Carlo took advantage of my loyalty to their establishment. They are losing a very loyal customer over $224.00, on Blackjack I would lose $224.00 in 4 losing hands within a matter of minutes. Its not the amount of money spend –vs- what should have been comped, it’s a matter of principles, its obvious that the Monte Carlo does not value me as a customer. Based on this experience I would not recommend anyone to this establishment that plans to spend any time in their Casino.

On November 23 2007, Sam wrote:

I stayed here in august 07 as a family reunion and loved it! great rooms, great food, this is a great resort, great pool as well (not some one pool resort) all in all stay at this resort

On October 13 2007, donnymac66 wrote:

Stayed at the Monte Carlo in September. This is the first time I have stayed there since 2000. The hotel is nice and the room was very good. The service at the VP bars was outstanding. There was a bit of construction in the casino as Diablo’s was just about to open. We had a pool/city center view on the 35th floor and never heard any construction.

On August 26 2007, Andrew wrote:

Rooms aren’t bad, especially for around $100 a night. Hotel or casino not too exciting, but a nice place to hang your hat at night, and close to the MGM and the Bellagio. Plus, housekeeping service was fast and helpful when I needed a sewing kit and pillows.

On May 02 2007, Monte Carlo guest wrote:

Be warned!

You can pay with a credit card/debit card on their website. But when you use that same card to check in, you will have to either use another credit card or leave a cash deposit to use the “incidentals.”

They wanted to charge me $50 a day IN ADVANCE! to possibly use the phone. What I did not use would be credited back to me. But would take “up to three days for my bank to put the funds back in.” This was according to the woman at check in. She was all friendly until I told her no since I had a cell phone. That would have put a $250.00 hold on my bank account for items that I would not even have used. They are the only casino that has done that yet.

Also, when I was there in December 2006 they had torn down the parking structure and we all had to use a very small side lot. Or the parking structure at the NYNY.

No where on their website did it state this. I only stayed there because I got a great deal on their website.

I hope that they have the parking fixed by now. Not in any hurry to stay there again.

On April 04 2006, vegasgal40 wrote:

We were lucky to get free upgrade and had a wonderful room! We really love the pools because you can relax or hit the wave pool.The lazy river is nice too!

On January 22 2006, RateVegas.com User wrote:

I had a group of 25 people and this was a HUGE letdown. It was for my wedding…my husband and I paid for the middle of the road suite which is pricey, small, and uninviting. I would have much rather had a standard room and when we told them about our stay they had nothing to say…they didnt seem to care which I found completely rude since it was my wedding. They ruined that part of my whole experience. We got married at the Flamingo ..wish I wouldve stayed there, as do the rest of the group I brought. We will NEVER stay here again.

On January 08 2006, RateVegas.com User wrote:

was in Vegas for a convention 12-05. Got a very good rate and a very nice room. Very little smoke smell in the enitre place! The tram to the Bellagio was convenient too. I ate at the food court a couple of times when I was in a hurry to get to meetings. The buffet was average, although the Asian bar eas excellent. I would definitely stay at the MC again if in Vegas!

On September 23 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

A buddy and me took our first trip to Vegas right before school started back up again. We paid for a normal room, but got a Strip-view on the 30th floor (The Monte has 32 floors) so the view was amazing. North strip and mountains in the background. Everyone was super nice, and food was really good everywhere we ate, especially in the Brewery. The wave pool was out of order, but that was the only thing I remember being broken. I didn’t go to Vegas to swim though, so no worries.

Overall, a great first trip to Vegas, and I will stay here again. I won 400 dollars playing poker, and craps tables were pretty good too. The strip isn’t just for families – and downtown was dirty as hell. Downtown sucks. The strip is the place to be.

On July 29 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

This is a great hotel/casino. Their food court, pub, steakhouse and casino as well as drink service is wonderful. We were on the 20th floor non smoking and the room and bathroom were just fine. There were no plumbing problems or hearing the neighbors next door. This is a gem on the strip and we will definitely be back again.

On May 23 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

I brought a group of 30 people. No complaints F/anyone. The hotel employees very friendly.The food court employees should take a lesson from them! Be back next year

On May 16 2005, akisok2 wrote:

This is a very nice hotel for those of us who cannot afford the luxury of Caesar’s or the Venetian. I found the hotel and casino to be a little less nice than the Mirage (one of my favorites) but don’t get me wrong: the Monte Carlo is a great joint! The rooms were nice and spacious, though the beds were a little uncomfortable. Not sure why. The bathrooms were nice too, though a little smaller than I would have expected for a hotel this size – it was tough for two people to be in there at once getting ready or whatnot. The casino was lively, though a lot fo the people there were older tourists. We had more fun gambling at a different casino. The restaurants are very good, so eating there won’t be a problem. All in all, a pretty decent choice for the money!

On March 20 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

Great location; was able to walk to some other major casinos. Nice, clean room; clean bathroom. Our first room had some noisy neighbors; one phone call down to the front desk, and they immediately moved us to another room.

On January 30 2005, RateVegas.com User wrote:

We have stayed here twice. And would go back again. Clean, modern, noise level is down compared to other hotels. We go every year during the CES show but haven’t stayed here in a couple years because the rooms were booked. I call in Oct. to Monte Carlo first but
haven’t been able to get a good price in the last couple of years or they were booked. And the garage isn’t that far away either.

On January 22 2005, Linda wrote:

I did not stay at this hotel in Oct. 2004, but had a very pleasurable experience at the Brew Pub and the gorgeous Italian glass shop. We played te slots/poker machines for well over 3 hours. I will go there again, and maybe try their rooms, this time.

On August 19 2004, coleslough wrote:

suites are very good.

On June 28 2004, kiki2332 wrote:

I really like this hotel. Its in a good area and althou their not as flashy as the other hotels, its still a good value. The rooms are nice and big and clean. It is not dumpy like the other cheap hotels around the strip and is comparable to the big, flashy ones. The pool area is sufficent for the price range with a wave pool and lazy river pool. I like that the rooms are away from the casino and that the pool is away also so you don’t have to walk through the casino in your bathing suit to get to the pool area. I also have read on other review sites that the Monte Carlo walls are thin and that the plumbing is bad. I notice no problems at all with thin walls and noise problem. My stay at the Montel Carlo was very pleasant. If your looking for a nice place to stay in that is quite, in a good location, and not too flashy then the Monte Carlo is for you.

On June 18 2004, luvnvegas wrote:

I was pleasanty surprised by our room at Monte Carlo. I think MC is often under rated. We had a lovely room. It was good sized and clean. Service was friendly. Pool looked nice enough, never had an opportunity to use it though.

On June 17 2004, jamiewils wrote:

We go to Vegas at least once a year and despite the fact that we like to try new resorts, we’re constantly comparing them to the Monte Carlo. In our opinion is is the best mid-level resort on the strip for value and ammenities. Add to that their prime location and the Monte Carlo is a great choice for those people seeking luxury at an affordable price. The pool area is wonderful and the casino is a pleasure to navigate (especially if you’re used to the MGM or Caesar’s). I highly recommend the Monte Carlo. Oops, I take that back, I don’t want my hidden gem to become TOO crowded. =)

On May 26 2004, barbara251 wrote:

The room was ok but minimal closet/bureau space & hard chairs. A loveseat would have been nice. My main complaint—the major part of the pool area is in total shade until late in the afternoon. Who designed this pool area???

On March 23 2004, swanboy333 wrote:

Just got back from my trip from the Monte Carlo. Weather was perfect. Pool was fun. We stayed in the Monaco suite. It was a nice sized room. Two bathrooms. A couch and normal sized TV. Nothing spectacular. Expected more. Would’ve rather stayed at the jacuzzi suites at Luxor. The walls were thin but didn’t bother me so much. Loud plumbing also. Overall good service though. A good deal for a suite though. Very clean hotel. I would stay again, but maybe next time see what their jacuzzi suites are like.

On November 08 2003, scarlet59 wrote:

This was our first stay at the Monte Carlo and we were very pleased. Check in was quick and professional and the staff was always willing to be helpful. We decided to upgrade to the concierge floor (32nd floor) and it was worth the extra $35 a night. We had read other reviews that complained about the plumbing but the occasional knocking we heard was easily remedied by closing the bathroom door. We ask for a room at the end of the hall (I’m a light sleeper) and never heard any of the other guests. Our room overlooked the pool and the strip; very beautiful at night. The room was spotless and they sure don’t skimp on bath towels. We reserved during a promotional offer and received several coupons for shopping discounts, salon and spa discounts, and a 2 for 1 at their microbrewery. Plus the concierge upgrade got us a paper every morning and a turn down service. We also had exclusive access to their VIP lounge where we could have free continental breakfast, light lunch, and nibbly things all day if we wanted. The pool area was lovely and plenty of pool employees to get you towels and anything else you want. Drink service was good. My only complaint about the pool is that they shouldn’t allow cigar smoking. It’s so offensive and one guy literally cleared an entire area with his cigar. Also, the tram to the Bellagio is out of service while they rebuild part of the track, but we like to walk so that was no big deal. We would definitely stay at the Monte Carlo again.

On June 11 2003, salsagev wrote:

the TRAM connecting Monte Carlo to Bellagio is not in service as of March 2003. This is due to the new tower construction at Bellagio. Please check with either hotel before your trip to find out if TRAM service has been resumed.

On May 31 2003, roberti805 wrote:

A nice hotel as far as easy to manuever around, the rooms are nice but yes the plumbing is quite noisey. This can be a great value in a great location as they run many specials, sign up on there web site guest book.The food court and Hyper Market are a plus to this property as is the Bellagio/Monte Carlo tram.

On May 20 2003, lminster wrote:

The Monte Carlo Hotel offers the best of everything at an affordable price. Weeknight rates are as low as $49/night and go up on the weekends.

However, don’t let this low price fool you. This hotel and casino is no dive. It is beautiful! The casino is elegant and sophisticated (upscale all the way), there is a wonderful spa on the premises, the hotel rooms are newly remodeled, and the hotel offers many lovely shops and amenities such as concierge and show ticket sales. The Hotel offers an outdoor pool and mini waterpark with a lazy river and waterfalls (a very nice bonus). There are also several restaurants in the Monte Carlo hotel. They range from fast food (McD’s, Sbarro’s, Hagan Daaz) to a buffet restaurant to both formal and informal a la carte restaurants. There is also a brew house on the premises which has both entertainment (in the pm) and good food.

The location of this 5* hotel cannot be beat. It is right next door to New York, New York. It also offer a quick tram ride directly to the Bellagio Hotel. This is very convenient because even though the Bellagio is only a block away, you can avoid walking on the street where there is nothing interesting to see along the way. It is across the street from the Alladin Hotel (which has a great buffet). From the Monte Carlo you can get to many of the top hotels (MGM Grand, NYNY, Alladin, Paris, Bally’s, Luxor, Mandalay Bay, etc) on the strip very easily (walking distance). There is a CVS next to the hotel on the strip. You can purchase everything from toiletries, soft drinks, water, etc. to souveniers.

This hotel offers an excellent value. Go to www.montecarlo.com and check out their promotions. Often they have specials which include free or discounted spa passes, shopping and dining coupons, etc. One warning, the rates on their website change frequently. If you see a better rate appear after ou have already made a reservation, just call their 800 number and they will rebook you at the lower rate. Often the best rates are for 2 double beds (vs one King).

I highly recommend this hotel to anyone looking for an afforable hotel right on the strip. You won’t be disappointed.

On May 08 2003, salsagev wrote:

Great Location! Easy to get to NYNY and MGM Grand. Nice lobby and common areas. The Tram to Bellagio is out of service for a year and it is a far walk now. Rooms and Baths were clean but smallish. The pool area is crowded quick, and the main sunbathing area is far from the pools. Houdini’s Lounge is nnice and has a great lounge feel but mixed drinks seemed weak and the Chairs are in need of replacing there.

I like the Casino. Good dealers and good selection of table games. I would stay here again for the location but I think I would need a really good room rate to do so. we paid $110 ave/night for Thurs-Sun.

On April 18 2003, spinfamous wrote:

i stayed at the monte carlo from a sunday-saturday. 5 nights at the $49/weekday special rate, and one weekend night at $139. had an excellent experience at this gem of a hotel. unfortunately, the main pool was closed (first week of march), and they only had a small secondary pool section open which was not very nice, but other than that the hotel was great. there are plenty of $5 blackjack tables open for the low rollers, the casino is not overcrowded, the buffet is cheap, and not bad (not great either, but a pretty good value), and it’s located right in the middle of the good part of the strip. if you like nightlife, the clubs at mandalay bay, mgm grand and luxor are a short walk away. at $49/night midweek, i don’t think you’ll find a better hotel value anywhere in the world.

On April 11 2003, SMODAKMAN wrote:

This is THE TOWER OF SLAMMING DOORS !! Clean room, but so plain. Small TV, few channels, uncomfortable chairs, dull decorations, and VERY NOISEY !!!! Don’t be fooled by the exterior, this is a cookie cutter, less-than Holiday Inn. Service was good here on my visit during a VERY slow time. I would rather stay at the old Boardwalk next door.

On March 19 2003, nikol14 wrote:

my fave! stayed there twice out of 7 times. the hotel smells so good when u walk in! rooms r so clean! i love monte carlo!

On February 28 2003, Hunter wrote:

Cookie cutter Mandalay Resort Group construction… Instead of trying to save a few bucks, they should try to build in a little higher quality. The walls were thin and I could hear people in the hallway all night. This was in a standard room, not a suite. Best part of my stay was the bloody mary stand in the elevator lobby in New Years Day. They knew what we needed.

On September 08 2002, RateVegas User wrote:

This hotel is very clean, comfortable, easy to maneuver in. I really enjoyed it. The only I have to complain about is the small tub in the bathroom. It was midget sized for those of us who like to bathe and sometimes not alone! The other thing, everyone is right about the noise. I couldn’t believe how true the comments were! It kept me up nearly all night one night! The alarm in the next room went off and I could here it as if it was right in my ear!!!!!! I think they really need to do something about this. It’s truelly the Monte Carlo’s downfall. Everything else is really nice. Everything down to the parking garage, easily accessible.

On August 29 2002, RateVegas User wrote:

Great stay, very comfortable rooms, polite staff, prompt housekeeping. Free fridge brought to our room. The pool was crowded, but clean & well kept-up with several staff (life guards and cocktail service) on duty. One downside—no safe in the room. But safety deposit box at the front desk is free and fairly convenient. The air conditioning was nice and cold! We enjoyed our stay tremendously

On May 17 2002, RateVegas User wrote:

Rarely have I read someting negative about a place that
turns out to be 100% accurate. Many things are in the eye of
the beholder. But all that they have said bad about the
Monte Carlo is totally true. LOUD toilets that sound like a jet
engine, thin walls that you can hear EVERYTHING next door
and everyone that comes down the halls. Granted, Vegas is
not a place to get a good noght’s sleep and I only “nap”
there myself for a few hours. But it was impossible at this
place to do so and very frustrating. Terrible service from the
valets, to the bellmen (if they have any, its a mystery to me!).
I worked in the bar business and I like to tip. For good
service I take care of people. Well, the Monte Carlo was
good for one thing…they saved me a LOT of tip money. ;-)

On April 18 2002, RateVegas User wrote:

I loved this hotel…We got moved here from the MGM due to scheduling problems with Expedia and I must say this was much better than the MGM….Wonderful hotel and beautiful!!!

On April 13 2002, RateVegas User wrote:

My husband and I stayed at the MC for four nights for our 7th anniversary.
We had a suite room with a whirpool bath which was well worth the extra $80 a night.
The veiw from the room was a bit rubbish (6th floor) but it was facing the strip as we requested.
The service was excellent and the rooms were clean and comfortable.
I would reccomend the MC to anyone for an outstanding short break.

On November 29 2001, RateVegas User wrote:

We visisted the Monte Carlo Sat-Tue and had a great time. Room service was quick and good, and any needed items we asked for from housekeeping were delivered promptly. We stayed in a suite and the room was large and classy. The price was very good for what we got, I would recommend to anyone to stay here. And we noticed that at night when all the other casinos didn’t have $5 tables, we found some here.

On September 04 2001, RateVegas User wrote:

THIS IS ONE OF THE FINEST HOTELS MY WIFE AND I HAVE STAYED AT. WEREAD SEVERAL COMMENTS FROM OTHER SITES ABOUT THIN WALLS, LOUD PLUMBING, ETC. AND EXPERIENCED NONE OF THE ABOVE. THE ROOMS ARE LARGER THAN PARIS (AND THEY DON’T CHARGE YOU $20.00 EXTRA/NIGHT FOR A STRIP VIEW) AND THE BATHROOMS ARE OPULANT.THE LOBBY WAS GREAT (YOU DONT NEED TO WALK THROUGH THE CASINO TO GET TO THE NEW YORK, NEW YORK AND SEVERAL OTHERS">ELEVATORSAND YOU NEVER HAD TO WAIT FOR AN ELEVATOR. THE ONLY COMPLAINT WE HAD WAS AT THE MICRO BREWERY WHERE THE SERVICE WAS EXCEPTIONALLY SLOW. (BUT THIS IS TYPICAL LAS VEGAS). OVERALL, THIS IS A VERY FINE HOTEL THAT AT CERTAIN TIMES HAS VERY REASONABLE RATES.

On August 29 2001, RateVegas User wrote:

Our room was on the 27th Floor, room 131. It has a nice view facing New York, New York. The room was clean and the air conditioner worked very well.

On July 30 2001, RateVegas User wrote:

the monte carlo is a very nice establishment,with alot of good people trying to make your stay as nice as possible.we have been going since it open and have never had a bad stay.so try it you’ll enjoy it.

On March 27 2001, RateVegas User wrote:

Good looking cocktail waitresses. Pool is nice but the lazy river attracts too many kids. Nice rooms, clean, but staff (in hotel and casino) could offer better service.

On March 02 2001, RateVegas User wrote:

I liked the rooms and the pool here!

On January 04 2001, RateVegas User wrote:

The Monte Carlo really is nothing special. If not for it’s good location, I wouldn’t consider staying here again. Treasure Island is a much nicer hotel for similar prices. The walls in the rooms are THIN and the plumbing is NOISY. Service was okay but nothing special.

On December 12 2000, RateVegas User wrote:

We thought the Monte Carlo was just beautiful! The rooms were very nice and overall, the resort is a nice, bright place. It is a classy place and we found it to be an absolute bargain for the money. Highly suggest that others stay there!

On September 06 2000, RateVegas User wrote:

Nice stay. Many children there in August. Rooms were adequate, as was the bathroom. Nice pool area. Food Court was a plus.

On August 22 2000, RateVegas User wrote:

Poor value for your dollar. The rooms are really noisy (bathrooms/walls between rooms), and are nothing special. You’re better off paying half the price and staying at a slightly lower rated hotel because you will not see any difference between them in terms of service or hotel room quality. The front desk service was rude and adversarial. Housekeeping was sub-standard as well. Very disappointing…

On June 13 2000, RateVegas User wrote:

Cookie cutter Circus Circus property. Say that three times. Thin walls and cheap plumbing make this a average experience. If you think Chili’s or Applebee’s are fine dining establishments, you’ll love this place. Great for audio voyuers who like to listen to their neighbors make love.