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| - This place really deserves 4.5 stars, but no such granularity exists in the world of Yelp. I was visiting Vegas for CES this year and our group of friends opted to check out the ice lounge located at Monte Carlo (there is another one at Mandalay Bay).
When we arrived at around 6, it was clear that we were the first patrons of the evening. One of our friends somehow got us in for free (he just does stuff like that), so we didn't have to pay the $25 or $35 to rent the coat and boots and such. We got suited up in thick trench coats ON TOP OF our other coats. The ladies put on UGG boots. We deposited our cameras and phones into a locker and went inside the preparation chamber where we received gloves and instructions. Then the door was opened to the bar and we stepped inside...
Instantly we were hit by the feeling of severe cold with no wind-chill. The layers of coats was definitely a must. All around us were ornate ice sculptures and benches made of ice and covered with thick furs for traction and warmth. On the two ends of the lounge were U shaped seating areas with a table in the middle and a chandelier made of dangling ice blocks that changes color with the light above.
We went to the bar and looked at the drink menu. We were given small cups made of ice that were to be re-used throughout our stay, so we had to take good care of them and hold with both hands. The drinks were $10+ each (definitely on the high side) and were kind of small, but were pretty potent. All of the names were ice/polar/cold themed and tasted pretty good.
There was a person dressed in a penguin suit like a character from Disneyland would be who sat with us in the lounge-ends and joined us for the pictures that were taken of our group by the staff inside. The bartenders were very friendly and energetic. I don't know how they can stand the cold for so long without the kinds of jackets we had on.
Four of my buddies took shots out of an ice sculpture shaped like a woman's upper torso with two tubes running from the neck down to the ends of the mammary regions (that vaguely clear enough for you?). We all had a really good time and it was definitely an excellent experience finally being in an ice bar.
When we exited, we were shown the many pictures taken of us throughout the evening. We were then told we could purchase them for pretty hefty sums, but the more you get the cheaper they are. We ended up buying 7 or 8 and I took them home and scanned them to distribute.
Summary: Awesome experience. Dress warm, even with the coat they give you, if you run cold. Price is on the high side because you have to pay for entry/coat, then drinks, then pictures (no cameras allowed inside). The ice sculptures are great and the staff are friendly and help keep the party going. Good times.
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