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This article is about the casino in Las Vegas. For the casino in Monaco, see
Monte Carlo Casino.
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, as of 2009, 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.
One of the resort's highlights is Lance Burton, who performs magic at the Lance Burton Theater. The resort has a lobby, shops, convention facilities, a spa, fitness center, tennis courts, a pool area, which includes a wave pool and a lazy river, and a wedding chapel.
History
Ground was broken for the hotel in March 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".[2]
The Monte Carlo was built as a joint venture between Mirage Resorts and Circus Circus Enterprises. The resort sits on 44 acres (18 ha) 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.[3]
A tram had provided a connection for visitors between the Monte Carlo and Bellagio operating every 10 minutes. The tram was taken out of service in August 2006 for construction of CityCenter. The reconstructed people mover is expected to open in August 2009 with an intermediate stop at the Crystals retail district in the CityCenter complex increasing service to every 5 minutes.[citation needed]
Hotel 32
On May 8, 2009, the Monte Carlo announced a new project for the resort called HOTEL32. HOTEL32, which will occupy the top four floors of the hotel is going to be an ultra-luxury boutique "hotel in a hotel" similar to the SkyLofts at the MGM Grand. These new high-end and exclusive penthouses will have a modern look, as in official renders and will feature luxury amenities such as a private lounge, butler, drivers, and state-of-the-art technology.[4][5]
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[6] 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.[7][8][9]
Monte Carlo guests were accommodated at nearby MGM Mirage sister properties.[10][11] 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.[12]
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.[13]
Film History
Features
- More than 22,000 sq ft (2,000 m2) of shopping.
- "Diablo's Cantina", a Mexican-themed bar and restaurant, opened on September 21, 2007.
- The 1,200 seat Lance Burton Theatre with a London West End theatre style lobby.
- A 21,000 sq ft (2,000 m2) pool area including waterfalls, a wave pool with constantly changing wave patterns, and a "Lazy River" feature.
Similar named casinos in Vegas
Monte Carlo Club (1945-1955)[14]
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