January 31st, 2008
The Monte Carlo has included a FAQ section on its website about scheduling changes due to the fire, with answers to questions like-
- I have a reservation at Monte Carlo next week (through February 10). Will I be able to stay at the property?
-How do I find out to where my reservation has been relocated?
-I purchased tickets to Lance Burton. Will his show be performed as scheduled?
and
-I was ...
Posted in Hotels, News by rkrugg -
January 29th, 2008
From the public affairs office at the Monte Carlo, issued Sunday afternoon:
"Monte Carlo executives and MGM MIRAGE development staff continue to work closely with Clark County building and safety officials to determine a plan and timeline for the reopening of the hotel.
A General Contractor has been retained for the remediation project. Hundreds of construction workers are already on site at Monte Carlo, with hundreds more arriving on Monday to continue ...
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January 29th, 2008
At 4 p.m. on Saturday, January 26, the public affairs office of the Monte Carlo issued the following update:
"Clark County inspectors have now released the upper floors of Monte Carlo and the process of returning personal belongings to guests whose rooms were located on floors 27 through 32 has begun. Similar to the process for guests on floors 3 through 26, guests will be transported from their new hotels to ...
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January 29th, 2008
At 9 p.m. on Jan. 25, the Monte Carlo public affairs office released a second press update announcing that county officials were allowing resort staff to escort displaced guests to their Monte Carlo rooms (floors 3-26) in order to gather their personal belongings left behind when they were relocated to rooms at sister properties.
Floors 27-32 were not yet cleared for access at this time, but the Monte Carlo stated that ...
Posted in Hotels, News by rkrugg -
January 29th, 2008
As promised, the Public Affairs office of the Monte Carlo forwarded their press updates here to us at the HotelsByCity.net Las Vegas blog.
Here is some of the initial information, released on the afternoon of Jan. 25:
"At approximately 11 a.m. today, a fire began at Monte Carlo. The Clark County Fire Department and all of its support teams did a tremendous job of responding quickly and effectively. We are grateful to ...
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January 28th, 2008
A three-alarm fire occurred last Friday, Jan. 26, at the Monte Carlo resort, but the black smoke above the Las Vegas Strip made the incident appear much worse than it really was.
The 32-story Monte Carlo Resort has 3,002 guest rooms and was reported to be at 96 percent capacity at the time of the fire. Resort officials reported that guests would be relocated to rooms in some of the ...
Posted in Hotels, News by rkrugg -
October 22nd, 2007
Las Vegas is the hardest working city in the world- all that glitz doesn't just happen out here in the desert, baby. Sometimes, the glamour seems effortless... other times, you can see past the flashing lights and the sequinned facade to the industry grind behind it all.
Celine Dion's 'permanent' show at Caesars Palace appears to take place naturally and organically. Elton John's 'replacement' show for when Celine ...
Posted in Entertainment by rkrugg -
March 30th, 2007


As yes, Las Vegas...the city of lights...the town that never sleeps. In a city of big lights, big dreams and big money, it is truly an adult playground. Popularized over ...
Posted in Attractions, Bars & Clubs, Entertainment, Hotels, Things To Do by Michele -
March 14th, 2007
7625 S Rainbow Blvd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89139
702-382-6688
Baidu is a new restaurant that opened January 2007.
The interior is clean and spacious. I feel they really were able to meld Chinese and Bistro in their decor.
Their food presentation is one of the best I have seen in this price range. Your appetizers come out with all the appropriate dipping sauces served in elegant yet modern dishes. Your entrees come plated ...
Posted in Restaurants by Lydia Simone -
March 12th, 2007
6360 W Flamingo, Suite A
Las Vegas, NV 89103
702-880-5550
This restaurant has a fun twist. They have a drive thru! You don't see many Asian restaurants with a drive thru (I do not count Panda Express!) All their food is cooked to order, so don't get to excited. Their drive thru is more in line with Olive Garden, BW3 and other restaurants where you order in advance and when you get there ...
Posted in Restaurants by Lydia Simone -