The Monte Carlo is in a prime spot on the strip. It smelled like suntan lotion on the casino floor, but that's not really their fault. They have ample entertainment and food options from the food court to really expensive Andre restaurants. I really wanted to go into the frozen bar, but we had a Blue Man Group show to attend (which was awesome). We were here on Christmas, and unfortunately for us many of their eating establishments were closed, though we couldn't be upset by it. They had great holiday decorations in the front of the casino facing the strip.
All in all, not a bad place, but also indistinguishable from all of the other surrounding casino/hotels next to it.