1. Welcome to VegasMessageBoard
    It appears you are visiting our community as a guest.
    In order to view full-size images, participate in discussions, vote in polls, etc, you will need to Log in or Register.

SO MUCH information!

Discussion in 'LV Strip Hotels' started by jniccolai, Jul 5, 2012.

Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.
  1. jniccolai

    jniccolai Newbie

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2012
    Messages:
    7
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    1
    Travelling Sept 5 - 9th, thinking of booking at the Monte Carlo, didn't see TONS of info, even after doing a search.

    Where and how do you find the best deals on rooms? Is the monte carlo nicer than the flamingo? that's the only place we've ever stayed.

    There is just so much information, it's making my head spin, thanks in advance for any advice, tips, etc.

    Jenn
     
  2. mdm4sfest

    mdm4sfest VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Jun 5, 2012
    Messages:
    1,872
    Location:
    Cleveland, OH
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    32
    The website I am trying to give you keeps coming up spam for some reason. The website is vegashotelspecial dot com
     
    Last edited: Jul 5, 2012
  3. TylerH50

    TylerH50 Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Jan 9, 2012
    Messages:
    368
    Location:
    The Great State of North Carolina
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    19
    The Monte Carlo is one of my favorites. The rooms are more than adequate, and the property as a whole is nicer than the Flamingo.
     
  4. Suekel

    Suekel VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 11, 2010
    Messages:
    1,986
    Location:
    SW Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    25
    I agree the Monte Carlo is definitely nicer than Flamingo. I've stayed at MC twice and really enjoyed it both times. Love The Pub, and had good luck on machines in the casino.
     
  5. nostresshere

    nostresshere Mr. Anti Debit Card

    Joined:
    May 4, 2009
    Messages:
    23,220
    Location:
    TN
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    40
    There are hundreds of places to book rooms. If you are having trouble with one site, go to another. And, ALWAYS go direct to the hotel web site first. You can look at the entire month of rates and identify some high cost nights that pop up from time to time. And dates that are less expensive.

    If you have stayed at Flamingo in the past few years, and have a Harrahs Players card, login with that. You might get a good rate.
     
  6. KKB

    KKB VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Aug 25, 2007
    Messages:
    2,421
    Location:
    USA
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    75
    Yes, MC is nicer than Flamingo, overall

    I think you will be pleased. Nothing spectacular, but a step up.
    Good idea to check rates online using your Harrahs players card, though.
     
  7. sybgal

    sybgal VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Apr 19, 2004
    Messages:
    6,261
    Location:
    Indiana
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    36
    Definately want to avoid Flam right now during all the construction. They have been without elect too much lately and too much noise. MC sounds like a great choice. Have a wonderful trip!!
     
  8. thenuke1

    thenuke1 High-Roller

    Joined:
    Aug 18, 2010
    Messages:
    964
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    6
    sometimes ... SOMETIMES if you book direct yeou get better deals but i dont think they have many direct deals right now ..


    anytime i book third party i book through i4vegas.com straight forward site check em out
     
  9. heatherlovesvegas

    heatherlovesvegas VIP Whale

    Joined:
    Mar 22, 2012
    Messages:
    2,033
    Location:
    Woodland Hills, CA
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    30
    Monte Carlo is a decent choice. But, if you can do better for the same rate, I'd do it. Something like Mandalay or MGM, as they have nicer rooms and more amenities.

    I usually check Smartervegas.com before I book, they have promo codes for all the hotels.

    For example:

    https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=001&host=promo&show=rates&code=R83298&kbid=335345&sub=1766036!W!R83298

    with this promo code for MGM you can get a brand new remodeled room for $348 (for all 4 nights)

    compared to Monte Carlo $339 for old outdated rooms

    https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=MCH&host=offer&show=rates&code=Q3JUNGB&kbid=335345&sub=1766036!W!Q3JUNGB
     
  10. jniccolai

    jniccolai Newbie

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2012
    Messages:
    7
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    1
    thank you so much for all the information, i'll definitely go check out the links everyone sent me and if you can think of anything else that i need to check out before i go to help us save some money but maximize on fun i'd love to hear about it!

    Jenn
     
  11. jniccolai

    jniccolai Newbie

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2012
    Messages:
    7
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    1
    One more thing, what's a harrah's players card? Only been to vegas once, dont have one of those LOL. I do have the other card but can't find it at the moment :(, need to get a new one!
     
  12. djegators

    djegators Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2010
    Messages:
    481
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    20
    Its their slot club, call Total Rewards. You can sign up online, and using your account you will get discounted room rates. I think you need to show your card at sign-in, but all that requires is going to a Total Rewards desk and getting the card.

    http://www.totalrewards.com/e-totalrewards/
     
  13. jniccolai

    jniccolai Newbie

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2012
    Messages:
    7
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    1
    Ok that is the card i already own, i just can't locate it at the moment LOL.

    Also, i tried going to the vegas deals website and i even signed up, unfortunately for some reason i cannot log in to see the members only deals, anyone know what i'm doing wrong?
    Thanks
     
  14. djegators

    djegators Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Dec 31, 2010
    Messages:
    481
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    20
    I also check smartervegas dot com.
     
  15. jniccolai

    jniccolai Newbie

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2012
    Messages:
    7
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    1
    that's what i'm talking about, it wont let me log in to SEE the promos that aren't listed.
     
  16. Tammy58

    Tammy58 Frugal Slot Jockey

    Joined:
    Jun 16, 2004
    Messages:
    2,224
    Location:
    Mass
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    16
    Smarter Vegas is good....I like to go to the Las vegas advisor page...they list all the deals for all the hotels there.
     
  17. LAV

    LAV Tourist

    Joined:
    Apr 3, 2011
    Messages:
    593
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    100
    You will find that almost every single one of the hotels in Vegas will have strong supporters.

    For example, hotels such as the following are ones I will never stay at again unless I have no choice, but yet there are people who like them:

    IP, Circus Circus, Luxor, Monte Carlo, and Hooters.

    As a whole, MC is a bit better than Flamingo. However, the rooms at Flamingo are nicer than MC IMO.

    The only time I thought the rooms at MC were nice were the times I stayed in Hotel 32. Otherwise, the rooms at MC are small, uncomfortable and as basic as you can get for a hotel that is considered 3 1/2 to 4 diamonds/stars, etc by some travel agencies.

    As someone suggested, if you can find for the same price, I would suggest MGM, MB, PH, Paris, etc.

    If you look deep into verious threads, you will find MC to be considered by more than a fair share of people as a really, really BLAND hotel. Trust me, I am not the only one.

    But, as you can see, there are people who also like it very much, so as the saying goes, "Different strokes for different folks."
     
  18. VermonterJohn

    VermonterJohn Low-Roller

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2004
    Messages:
    490
    Location:
    Florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    30
    jenn:

    When comparing rates, don't forget that about half the hotels charge a significant daily "resort fee." There's a "sticky" at the top of the LV Strip Hotels & Casino threads that will give you up to date rates. The MGM-owned hotels, for example, charge about $25 PER DAY on top of the rates they show on all the websites (like i4vegas.com).

    Be forewarned!

    John
     
  19. judy

    judy High-Roller

    Joined:
    Aug 12, 2002
    Messages:
    661
    Location:
    sunny florida
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    33
    AGREE w/LAV! Additionally, the walls in the regular rooms at Monte Carlo are very thin . The flamingO has lots of new restaurants and food options that have recently opened. Both hotel pools are nice but crowded! I like the location of Flamingo much better. I would like to hear from someone who recently stayed at Flamingo before i believed a story from "a friend of mine heard that..." regarding any issues at the Flamingo!
     
    2024’s Second Trip
  20. jniccolai

    jniccolai Newbie

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2012
    Messages:
    7
    Trips to Las Vegas:
    1
    yes, i saw that MGM has a $25 per day resort fee and MC had a $20 one, so again prices were pretty similar. We actually stayed at the flamingo in March when we were there for wedding. I didn't have any problems, honestly was just looking into something different or "upgraded" for a similar price. There isn't a resort fee there though, so now i'm unsure. The price they quote you doesn't include those fees, does it?
     
Thread Status:
Not open for further replies.