Ive been coming to the Monte for the past couple of years as my staple hotel to stay in when Im in town, but noted a few things that might turn some others away
So the bad - first off the free wifi only works on the first two floors...and of course most rooms are higher up than that - so why are we paying a resort fee for something that doesn't work in the rooms, a bit annoying. Secondly the TV automatically is cranked way loud when you turn it on ....doesn't matter if you turn it down...turn it off and come back - the TV automatically is up to a standard that seems. Something else I noticed on my last visit were some bathroom tiles that were literally falling off wall around the floor - cosmetic but it seems like you would do a better job of keeping the basic room since since you are quicker to sell them than the high end rooms
So the good - a number of things which is why I like it here - for one I usually win at the hotel when I do gamble which is a plus - i mean this is Vegas. The top food draw here is The Pub in the back of the casino, its big has over 300 beers on tap and is great for groups, football sundays or having a beer when you first get in - see my review here - http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pub-at-monte-carlo-las-vegas?hrid=rDMItdNC2AIOYUNhKHzBCQ
The pub is in the mall area that leads towards the Aria hotel which s one of the newer higher end hotels in the area - see my review for that here - http://www.yelp.com/biz/aria-hotel-and-casino-las-vegas?hrid=Ei4gkvx1pn_FyQTlEUkaQQ
The other draw here is the pool during the hotter months - I have a review for that a well - check that out here http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-pools-at-monte-carlo-las-vegas?hrid=LqiLayTlYhiWlSfGt2Q5-A
The casino itself is easy to get through its a bit of a longer rectangular shape and easy to navigate which I think is a plus. I also like the food court here as it stays open through the night - which Ive tested at 3 and 4am a few times
Being a M Life players club member is a plus - it works for more than just earning comps when playing - use it when you check in, use it when you eat at the restaurants around the casino - its works all over and at other top hotels as well so jump on getting one
All in all this is a great middle of the strip place to stay that is cheaper and gives you access to plenty