I deliberated a loooong time in deciding where to stay during our recent trip to LV (3/26-31). Decided on the Monte Carlo because we were bringing our 10 yr old and so wanted to pick a place with a nice pool complex.

We stayed here for two days, travelled elsewhere and came back. Both times we were facing construction on the 12th floor. I can honestly say that the construction noise never bothered us, although the windows were kinda dirty. Down at the pools you are surrounded by the building project. A previous reviewer mentioned that the pool area has been reduced by the City Center project, and now I understand why it was so cramped and crowded-feeling.

That said, the pools were clean and although the weather was a bit chilly for swimming, we went in anyway and had a lot of fun.

Hotel staff was very pleasant, although both times we had trouble getting internet access for my laptop and likewise needed a technician to come up to the room to get the safe to work. I would think that a hotel this size would have these basic technological amenities down pat by now.

I also liked the casino. Not very smoky - is it better ventilation or are people smoking less? Not a lot of parking out back, but if you get there early, you won't have trouble finding a spot. The second time we checked in, we arrived at 9:30 am and were actually able to get into our room. That was very convenient, as we had driven in from Arizona and needed to freshen up a bit.

Overall, we all loved our stay here. The rooms were spacious enough, decorated very nicely, and the location is tops. We would definitely stay here again.

I stayed at The Monte Carlo March 18-23 to bet The NCAA Basketball Tournament. Check-in was a breeze. This hotel has no major theme to draw tourists. Therefore, the overall experience was terrific. Las Vegas is especially busy the first week of The NCAA tournament and The Monte Carlo lacked the crowds and craziness of other hotels. (The Monte Carlo probably wished they had the crowds and craziness.) Despite other Reviews, my room and bathroom were both very clean. Hoousekeeping is terrific. Are the furnishings older? Yes, but still clean. Buffet was above average, as are all buffets. The food in The Cafe was very good and relatively inexpensive. If you like Las Vegas, but don't need themed hotels, craziness and crowded slots and tables, this is the place.

Stay at the Monte Carlo Hotel on the Strip.
A little less busier than Caesers, MGM and Belagio and cheaper.
Excellent location. Try a dessert view rather than a strip view, its better! Loads of building going on next door at the new city hotel, but it dont affect it. No time for sleep anyway!
Leave the kids at home, its adult stuff!

Stayed at the Monte Carlo March 26 - 30th. Room was clean and hotel overall nicely appointed. Lots of construction next door and just down the street which did not make for a pleasant atmosphere. The building next door has taken away valuable pool lounging area so it is extremely tight and uncomfortableand noisy while trying to relax by the pool. I was gouged $34 for a long distance call but overall hotel was good. My problem is the infrastructure of Vegas... sidewalks are horrible to walk anywhere, can't get a bus as out of service and even then its a lousy service, taking a cab costs a fortune as they are stuck in traffic,no grocery stores to grab something other that restaurant food, no garbage cans anywhere so its dirty and littered. What is wrong with the city planners! With all the massive hotels they must have seen this coming. I think the hotels should also bear responsibility to do something with the infrastruture as well. Crazy!