I too loved Monte Carlo when I stayed there. No complaints, it’s dated but in my experience the service was great and the room was spotless. Hopefully the renovation doesnt come with a high rate hike; yeah obviously there will be more demand so rates have to go up a little bit, but that’s it. I don’t expect Bellagio-like accommodations, just more up-to date room amenities and newer furniture, like Mandalay Bay did.

I think you’ll be fine. I had a great stay there last May. It’s certainly clean and in a great location, just not as exciting and up-to-date as other places. Enjoy!

They’re listening! “)

We stayed there in 2013 and 2014. This year I opted to stay at MGM and Paris instead of our beloved Monte Carlo because the last time we stayed, the lamp shades were broken, there was some kind of sticky substance on the bathroom floor that never got cleaned up, and the ice machine never got fixed in the 5 days we were there. It is a bit run down. However, we love the size of the hotel, the strip views, how the casino is for gaming not for oggling naked women, and so many oppotions from fancy to food court. We love having a McDonalds with a dollar menu that we can hit any time, day or night, but we also love having other restaurants like the Double Barrel where we can get a great meal while people watching. Also the Monte Carlo has it going on with their outdoor activities. There is tons of very comfortable seating outside, with chess and bagg-o to play. And they always have some sort of music out there performing. It feels like you are out on their porch. It brings people together. Just sit back and relax. We just love it! I haven’t seen any other hotel on the strip with such a great entryway. It is family friendly. It is the place to be. Hopefully they will upgrade the rooms with new beds and since its 2015, they will add plugs for all our devices!!! Are you listening Monte Carlo???

Agreed!

Yep, I think that’s the inspiration for the rebrand. They don’t want to just do rooms, they want a whole new vibe. Which, as you suggest, often means the prices go up. But if it’s luxury, people are willing to pay for it.

Yeah, it’s about time!

Good catch. An important lesson in not relying on Wikipedia! Thank you.

I wasn’t really arguing that they SHOULD go upmarket. I was mostly: a) glad to hear another property will be updated with money injected into Vegas and b) there are still a number of options for low-cost stays and gambling.

I would suspect the condition of the MC is what drives people to stay elsewhere. But you are right—market positioning is a difficult thing for resorts.