This wasn’t just a refresh, but rather, a complete top-to-bottom transformation with a new layout, design, theme, along with entirely new restaurants and bars. Hence, MGM Resorts (owner of the Monte Carlo), engaged in a half billion dollar renovation and re-branding of the resort – converting it to the Park MGM in May of 2018. The Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino, which opened during the Strip building boom of the mid-90’s, was functional, and in a good location, however it never caught the public’s imagination. The former Hard Rock’s noteworthy and popular 5 acre swimming pool complex remains. There are just over 1,5000 hotel rooms spread throughout the three different hotel towers. Opened in March of 2021, this resort just east of the Strip boasts 650 slot machines and 50 table games. The Hard Rock closed in 2020, to make way for a full remodel and rebranding as Virgin Hotels Las Vegas.

Virgin Hotels Las Vegas is just off the Strip