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Monte Carlo is about as mediocre a place as you can get. I really see now why a lot of reviewers give it the 3-star. There was really nothing wrong with it, but if you're going to Vegas, why not find a place that has some personality? Everything that's good about Monte, some other place definitely does better. Here we go:
Room: Plain, clean, functional. Bed was not the most comfy, TV was weak (OK, so no one watched TV anyway), and the bathroom was standard. Better rooms almost anywhere for the same price. Non-strip view of the NYNY wasn't really that bad. AC was ice-cold.
Casino: Boooooring. This was probably the worst part. Standard games, dealers were on the quiet side (one craps dealer, Robert, was TERRIBLE but another guy offset him). Players' card (MGM Grand) is good for a lot of other casinos. Better casino's at Mirage, NYNY, MGM Grand, Flamingo, or some of the low-roller joints.
Pool: Very good. Lazy river was cool, cabana service was great. DJ kept it loud, with enough Britney and Lady Gaga to go around. The crowd, however, is a bit on the middle-aged side. Felt like a topless hot tub with all the male boobs hanging out. I didn't really notice until after going to Hard Rock for "Relax" but now YOU will. Mirage, Flamingo, Palms, and Hard Rock all do it much better.
Buffet: Surprisingly GOOD! Lot of selection, taco bar, roast meats, sushi, etc. Did not have fresh seafood, though.
Service: About as unnoticable as possible. This is a good thing, but sometimes I just want a little low-roller attention. Housekeeping forgot extra soap 2 days in a row. Front desk was good, they knocked off the wi-fi that my buddy used by mistake. Didn't use concierge.
Can't say yes or no here. I'd rather head back to Flamingo anytime for the same price. Also not a big fan of the South Strip, as I prefer the next few blocks up... Skip the Monte.
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