Sometimes I run away to Vegas for a very last minute trip and need a hotel while I'm sitting at the airport.
I decided to book a room at the Monte Carlos hours before I was set to arrive and was pleasantly surprised. The rate beat that of the rooms listed on the Hotel Tonight app and came with 2 free buffets.
The room was pretty basic but clean and welcoming. I got a room with 2 queen beds even though it was only me and had a room facing the pool. The room didn't smell like smoke and the water pressure was fine. One of the elevators was out of order for my entire 3 night stay but I never had to wait long for a lift. All of the staff here were incredibly friendly.
I checked out the pool one afternoon at about 2 pm. I inquired about renting a day bed and they said it was $200 for the bed but that $200 was but towards food and drink. Since it was just me for the afternoon that was a little more than I wanted to spend and declined. The guy said that they usually dropped prices at 3pm and since they had 2 day beds sitting open he would drop it down to $150 for me right then. I thought about it but still declined. He told me he could do it for $100. Sold! I got a day bed all to myself for a food and beverage credit of $100 which was easy to meet. The pool was awesome- not too many kids, not too many bros and not annoyingly loud. I also got a free tube for the lazy river and floated around a bit. I might come back to this hotel just for the day bed.
The other great perk about this place is the Blue Man Group parade that winds through the casino. It's a great way to spend about 10-15 minutes if you catch the end of the parade near the opening of the Blue Man Group Theater.
All and all this hotel is great if you are balling on a budget!