I've been to Vegas before and stayed at the MGM Grand but this time I wanted something a little more central so I chose the Monte Carlo. I got a Groupon on a 3 night stay. It was great. The receptionist was very friendly. The hotel was very nice. The lobby was very elegant. When I got to my room, I was pleasantly surprised. A great view not of the strip but of the T-mobile Arena and the desert mountains in the background. The room was on the 14th floor. The room was very clean. I was happy with my stay here. I would book another room at the Monte Carlo. I also wanted to reserve lounge chairs near the pool. So I went to the pool desk and was greeted by eager and friendly ladies who helped me decide whether to stay with my reserved lounge chairs or get a package which included umbrella, two lounge chairs, our own waitress. The package was $150. I had no quams with that after realizing the lounge chairs had no coverings and with the heat from the Las Vegas desert would have been brutal. I chose the package and was so happy I did. Great service, great food, great hospitality and great hotel. I shall definitely return to the Monte Carlo.