On Las Vegas Boulevard, the towering, cream-colored Monte Carlo cuts a stark contrast to the bright blue, cloudless Nevada sky. The interior of the grand hotel commands as much awe as the exterior. This luxury lodging hosts a casino, theater, spa and multiple pools, ensuring that you may not even need to leave the hotel to enjoy the complete Las Vegas experience.
Get a Room
- Rooms at the Monte Carlo range from deluxe to opulent. Even at the low end of the price scale, rooms have Italian marble in the entries and bathrooms, 250-thread count sheets and large flat-screen televisions. At the higher end, Diamond Suites span more than 800 square feet with separate living areas, extended wet bars, 1 1/2 baths and two-person in-suite whirlpool spas. Yet another hotel lies at the very top of Monte Carlo. Hotel 32, a boutique hotel, offers penthouse and loft suites with ultra-modern decor and luxurious amenities, including hydrotherapy soaking tubs and large entertainment rooms.
Hit It Big
- With its bright lights, excitement and potential for easy riches, the casino remains the Monte Carlo's main attraction. Slot machines vary in price, from pennies to $100, and theme, from celebrating famous pop stars to blockbuster movies. Table games include blackjack, baccarat and craps, among others. Novices to craps appreciate the daily morning lessons. While the atmosphere around the slot machines and tables is lively and celebratory, the casino's poker room is decidedly more subdued. Try your luck at one of the daily Texas Hold 'em and Omaha tournaments.
Catch a Show
- Experience a one-of-a-kind Las Vegas show at the Monte Carlo. Shows vary; two examples that have graced the stage of the hotel's theater are Blue Man Group, an interactive, musical and technological performance that begins with a parade through the casino floor, and Zumanity, part cabaret, part burlesque. In some instances, booking your tickets from one to several months in advance means discounted ticket prices. It's also wise to arrive at the show at least 20 minutes before starting time, when the doors open.
Kick Back and Relax
- Breathe in scents of jasmine while soaking in a whirlpool in the second-floor spa at the Monte Carlo. In addition to whirlpools, the spa also features a steam room, sauna and treatments such as facials and massage. Outside, the hotel has four swimming options available from March through October, including a wave pool and 400-foot-long "lazy river." Enjoy a poolside burger and mojito, on the special menu available only in the pool area.
