This past weekend, I trekked my way to Las Vegas again to have a little fun with my friends. I stayed at the Monte Carlo because my room was comped, and I'm glad to see that there were some improvements made since my last stay.
Check In
Check in was a breeze. I arrived at the hotel at around 8AM because I flew in on a red-eye flight from the east coast. When I arrived at the check in counter, the agent informed me the room hadn't been ready, however would contact me when the room was ready. I felt that the service was personable. The room was eventually ready by 11AM.
Bell Hop
Very friendly service. Stored my bags in the back, and my laptop in their locker. Felt very secure and safe that my personal belongings would be kept in a safe area.
The Room
OK, so this hotel can't be compared to some of the other newer properties for obvious reasons, but really, how much time do you spend in your room? Do you actually take time to observe and nip pick on the decor? You gotta be kidding me...you are in your hotel to pass out from partying, and wake up with a hangover....duhhhhh! The room was fine--no frills, no fancy stuff....serves its purposes with beds and a shower. It was fine for us.
The Casino
Man, this casino was hoppin' like no other. My friends and I won a ton of money here---craps, blackjack, and slots. For some crazy reason, it was paying out like crazy, and I don't regret it at all.
Overall
I don't hate or love it. It's a hotel right on the strip, and you can't beat its location. Sure, if I had a little more money, I'd probably stay in a higher end property, but the bottom line is that it served our purposes--a place to sleep at the end of the night and I can't complain about that for sure.
My overall grade: B / B+