I think that the Monte Carlo has seen better days. It was once pretty dang nice and one of the best placed to go on the Strip, but it is starting to show some wear and tear. There is a -5 Bar, but it isn't the better one. I can see that there is some renovation going on, so that might mean that the place is on the up-swing. It is right in the middle of the Strip which makes it prime for those that want to stay in a central location. However, I think that I would not likely get a room here and opt for one of the newer, shinier places.