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.