Monte Carlo Resort and Casino
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| Address | 3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South Las Vegas, Nevada 89109 |
| Opening date | June 21, 1996 |
| Previous names | None |
| Casino type | Land-Based |
| Theme | Old Europe - Place du Casino - Monte Carlo |
| Owner | MGM Mirage |
| No. of rooms | 3,002 |
| Total gaming space | 90,000 sq ft (8,000 m²) |
| Permanent shows | Lance Burton: Master Magician |
| Signature attractions | Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery |
| Notable restaurants | Andre’s French Restaurant Blackstone’s Steakhouse Dragon Noodle |
| Years renovated | 2004 |
| Website | Monte Carlo Resort and Casino Website |
The Monte Carlo Resort and Casino is a hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, USA. It is currently owned by MGM Mirage. The hotel offers 3,002 guest rooms, including 259 luxury suites.
The hotel currently has an AAA rating of four diamonds. The hotel, named to invoke the Place du Casino in Monte Carlo, features chandelier domes, marble floors, neoclassical arches, and promenades, though its construction used far less expensive finishes, such as EIFS as a facade material.
One of the resort's highlights is Lance Burton, who performs magic at the Lance Burton Theater. The resort has a grand lobby, shopping mall, convention facilities, a spa, fitness center, tennis courts, a large pool area, which includes a wave pool and a lazy river tubing ride, and a wedding chapel. Tram service shuttles visitors between the Monte Carlo and Bellagio every 10 minutes. As of August 2006 the tram is not running due to construction between the two hotels.
The Monte Carlo, a subsidiary of MGM Mirage, has about 3,000 employees.
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[edit] History
Ground was broken for the hotel in March of 1995. It was originally known as the "Grand Victoria", but after it was criticized by MGM Grand officials, it was shortened to "Victoria" and then changed to "Monte Carlo".[1]
The Monte Carlo was built as a joint venture between Mirage Resorts and Circus Circus Enterprises. Its aim was to attract "middle-income tourists eager to sample European elegance at budget prices". The resort sits on 44 acres and cost US$344,000,000 to build.
The Monte Carlo opened to the public on June 21, 1996 at 12:01 AM. There was an invitation-only VIP pre-opening celebration the prior day starting at 7:00 PM. The party included a 12 minute fireworks show at 11 PM.[2]
[edit] 2008 fire
On January 25, 2008 at 10:57 AM, a three-alarm fire was reported on the exterior of the top floors and roof of the casino. Portions of the hotel facade's Exterior Insulation Finishing System burned and with some debris falling off and starting smaller secondary fires on ledges three floors below. The fire was fully contained an hour after it began. It was an exterior fire, although there was water damage to parts of several floors.[3][4][5]
Monte Carlo guests were accommodated at nearby MGM Mirage sister properties.[6][7] The Clark County Fire Chief stated 13 people suffered smoke inhalation. The ambulance company reported that 17 people with minor injuries were taken to area hospitals. Fire Chief Steve Smith credited the 120 firefighters for quickly containing the fire, as the sprinkler system could not reach outside.
A subsequent investigation found that welders working to set up window-washing equipment on the roof started the fire. The report also stated that the construction company, Union Erectors LLC of Las Vegas, did not apply for a permit to do the work and failed to use fire protection mats that could have prevented the welding sparks from igniting the roof. The violations could result in fines of $1,000 and six months in jail.[8]
The Hotel & Casino reopened to guests on February 15, 2008. MGM-Mirage officials put the total losses due to fire damage and loss of business at just under $100 million.[9]
[edit] Film History
- In the 2004 film Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story, the Average Joes stay at the Monte Carlo during the Dodgeball championships in Las Vegas.
[edit] Features
- More than 22,000 square feet (2,000 m²) of shopping.
- Monte Carlo Brew Pub. Formerly the only micro-brewery on the Las Vegas Strip, the Pub stopped brewing its own beer in December 2006. Construction of the adjacent Project CityCenter took over the building used for brewing.
- "Diablo's Cantina", a Mexican-themed bar and restaurant, opened on September 21, 2007.
- The 1,200 seat Lance Burton Theatre with a New York style lobby.
- A 21,000-square-foot (2,000 m²) pool area including waterfalls, a wave pool with constantly changing wave patterns, and a "Lazy River" feature.
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ^ Desert Rose, Monte Carlo
- ^ The Las Vegas Monte Carlo Hotel, Resort & Casino - Grand Opening
- ^ HENNESSEY, KATHLEEN. "Disaster Avoided in Vegas Casino Blaze". Retrieved on 2008-02-03.Template error: argument title is required.
- ^ "Vegas' Monte Carlo fire under control", Los Angeles Times, 2008-01-25. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ "From the inside: How they coped", Las Vegas Sun, 2008-01-26. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
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- ^ "Vegas resort casino fire fully contained", CNN, 2008-01-26. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ NAKASHIMA, RYAN (2008-01-31). Workers' Torch Started Vegas Casino Fire. Firehouse.com. Associated Press. Retrieved on 2008-02-03.
- ^ STUTZ, HOWARD. "MONTE CARLO REOPENS: MANY HAPPY RETURNS", 2008-02-16. Retrieved on 2008-02-16.
- Las Vegas Sun "A Taste of Europe", June 20, 1996
- Monte Carlo Resort and Casino web site
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