Monte Carlo Resort Casino Hotel, Las Vegas (nv)
From the moment one catches sight of the entrance -- remarkable in itself, with its Renaissance statues and cascading fountains -- the Monte Carlo evokes an elegance unique not only to Vegas but also to the world.
The amenities here reflect both sides of the Atlantic. The 90,000-square-foot Monte Carlo casino offers a broad range of gaming, from roulette to high-stakes baccarat. Dining runs the gamut from the exotic Asian pleasures of the Dragon Noodle Co. to the fine dining of Blackstone's Steak House. Also, the rollicking Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery, which features big copper-colored brewing tanks behind a glass wall, has six fresh brews to gratify the palate.
Rooms are tastefully accented with brass fixtures, Italian marble and polished granite. The Monte Carlo Beach Club, which boasts a lazy river, cools visitors and is situated in a lush garden setting. World Champion Magician Lance Burton will be dazzling audiences with his spectacular illusions in his namesake showroom until the year 2009. Burton also has a magic shop so you can take the fun home.
It comes as no surprise that former Mirage Resorts CEO Steve Wynn described the Monte Carlo as "popular elegance," coining a phrase to sum up the Monte Carlo's effortless blend of sensibilities. With a resort this fresh and exciting, one can expect all varieties of invention and be satisfied.
