This place is a solid 3.5 stars in terms of quality of the room, pool, etc, but the great rate I got is going to bump it up to a 4! This was my first time staying at the Monte Carlo. The staff we encountered (valet, front desk, etc.) were all very courteous and helpful. Our room was decent size, clean and for the most part comfortable. I may have high expectations when it comes to linens *SNOB ALERT*, I prefer down comforters and pillows, so I was slightly disappointed that they had neither. I also have had back problems, and this mattress was a little too soft for me, but I'm sure comfortable for "normal" people =) Other than that the temperature was easily adjustable to our preferences, the A/C didn't turn the room into a meat locker. One of the reasons I wanted to stay here was I've been longing to spend some time in a lazy river, and according to their site, they have one. Perhaps I'll need to head to Raging Waters to satisfy that longing, because what I was envisioning wasn't quite what was at the Monte Carlo. It's on the small side, and I wasn't willing to shell out $12 for a tube rental. Either way, my bf and I enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi. The pool area is clean despite it being very crowded on that particular Sunday afternoon. The sweet rate I got was thanks to my MGM players club, I get emails on occasion from their casino marketing team, which you have to call in to take advantage of as opposed to booking online. I'm no high roller when it comes to Vegas, let's just say it really does PAY to look like an old gramma w/ your players card (bungee cord included so you don't forget it!) plugged into the slot machines while you gamble away. This wasn't the BEST place I've ever stayed in Vegas, but definitely an option for when I return.

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Bertha's new location in Gilbert is AWESOME~ She is more convenient to my house and is on the SE corner of Elliot and McQueen!

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This place is awesome. Has the dol sot bi bim bob, some of the best I have hAd anywhere. Great place tucked away in a Koran grocery store. If you like Korean food you must come here.

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Call it Ono Burger instead of Bachi Burger because their Hawaiian-style burgers are so, so good. Ever since Manapua Man closed shop about five years ago, I've been missing my favorite, chubby little hand held snack. Now it's back, split in two, double the price, and served with high-class condiments. Bachi's steamed buns with kalbi short ribs, cilantro and aioli is like gourmet Manapua. For $9, they didn't quite fill me up, so I suggest you go Hawaiian style: convince your buddy that she wants fries, soda, and dessert, then start bummin.' The homemade sodas ($3.50) are the best I've ever had. Bachi also offers a small but delicious selection of beers--Rogue Hazelnut Brown being one of them (thanks Joe W.). I highly recommend the Kiki Burger and the steamed bun dishes. I wouldn't waste stomach space or expense on the fries--just bum them from a friend.
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