Q: I really wanted to love this hotel but it wasn't so great. It is a four diamond resort and I can see why. Remains of a once luxurious hotel still remain but the rooms could use a little renovation. But here are some pros and cons to staying here; Pros: 1. Friendly front desk staff who is willing to answer all your questions. 2. Taxi stand moved pretty quick. 3. Convenient tram connecting Monte Carlo to Crystals/Aria and Bellagio. 4. Close to city center. 5. Next door to a CVS (incase you forgot something or need meds). 6. Nice rooms with updated flat screen tvs and Keurig coffee maker with complimentary coffee and water. 7. Cleaning staff does a great job cleaning your room and bathroom. Cons: 1. Cafe service sucks, don't even go there. We went and after waiting over 10 minutes for our waiter to even come say hello we decided to get up and leave. The place was not even busy yet our waiter kept telling us "I'll be right with you" and never came. We ended up going to Denny's across the street which was packed yet we were seated in 10 minutes and were immediately helped by our awesome waitress. 2. No Internet service on my iPhone through my cell phone provider. Monte Carlo has wi-fi which the shamelessly charge 14.99 for 24 hour period. 3. Bathrooms need renovation. Gold fixtures are discolored and rusted. Sink drain smelled like sewage and when you turned off the facet the water going down the drain made too much noise. Sounded like a pluming problem. The shower head was horrible with no good water pressure. It seemed to low so tall people beware. After turning off shower, water still came out of the tub faucet. 4. Walls are paper thin!!! I could clearly hear conversations next door. I was awoken at 5 am but the noisy neighbors next door. There is also a gap underneath the door where noise easily came in. I could also hear conversations going on in the hall. In the bathroom you could also hear people in the bathroom next door. So in other words, noise comes in from all sides of your room. 5. No blow dryers which was ok for me but could be a problem for others.

A: negative

Q: I got double booked for Christina. I have never had this happen to me in 4 decades of going to salons. It's bad business practice and doesn't say much as far as respect for the client. My time is valuable, I adjusted my schedule to get there for my appointment timely.

A: negative

Q: This is my favorite place in Vegas! We have had an annual girls Thurs-Mon trip for the past 5 years and I've been here the most. One year was 3 out of 4 nights but that story to come. I think I love it the most because of the mash-ups. I LOVE the music here and dance the entire time every time. Atmosphere: Smaller than the huge ones but still good space between upstairs and downstairs. It's not as flashy and maybe darker than some of the other ones but I love the vibe. It's also more hipster. I've seen less dressy and more individual fashion. I also feel like I've also met more ppl in the entertainment industry here which is a nice change from my corporate america engineer day to day blahness haha Our Group: Ranging from 4 to 7 girls. Getting In: First time met a promoter. Second, third and fourth time we were staying at the hotel. This is a "crowd" gathering vs. line place so definitely get to and talk to a bouncer and he'll hook you up. I would say less than 10-15 minutes. Staff: Love the bouncers, love the bartenders, even totally made friends with the bathroom attendant (she was hilarious). Why I especially love Hard Rock. We went to BE on Thursday and I lost my wallet. Assuming that my trip was dead but still needed to get on a flight I went to the police station to file a report. Not only did they not give me a hard time about getting into BE Sat and Sun night after I worked with the hotel to file whatever reports, they always took me to the front of the crowd with my friends to get in no problem with no wait. Drinks: I think it's average prices. We've paid for drinks here less than any other place (maybe why it's my favorite too!). Last time we met this group at the pool that was having an all weekend magazine/vodka thing so we had these bracelets for free drinks all weekend all over the hotel. For the Single Ladies: Typical vibe. Very good looking guys - I met some of the hottest guys in all my trips to Vegas at the Hard Rock pool and BE. Bachelor parties. We have always also met people to go into that side room that everyone else is talking about. Dancing: LOVE IT, we dance on the main floor, upstairs, in the side room, on top of booths, you name it VIP: Tables and roped off areas right by the dance floor, booths on the sides, upstairs, side room. They are all great. Side room is nice because of the private bar. Overall Experience: I would say that the dance floor gets really crowded and there is less of the bouncers keeping walkways cleared here. Sunday nights are the best because of locals and people staying after Rehab. Very beautiful men and women that night in particular and everyone is so nice. I think my review of places also takes into consideration that my friends and I do not have big boobs (arguably I don't have anything at all lol) and aren't your stereotypical barbie but we still have a great time and are treated well there. I was not there in 2008 but I'd say check it out!

A: positive

Q: Best Thai food I've had in the valley. After trying other restaurants in the area now that I work down in Chandler, I happened across this spot and decided to try it on a whim. I'm glad I did, and this is where I'll be continuing to go for my Thai fix for the foreseeable future. I tried a classic - yellow curry - and chose a medium spice level to establish a baseline for future visits. The lunch comes with soup and salad, and while the salad dressing was good, the hot tofu soup was very flavorful and just spicy enough to taste the heat without burning away the flavors. The yellow curry itself was exactly like I love it. Unlike the watery, thin curries I've had recently at other places, this was rich and creamy with an excellent flavor. The medium heat was just enough to linger on the tongue during the drive back to work without making me sweat at the table. Recommended.

A:
positive