Vegas: Monte Carlo vs. Flamingo

DZKathryn

DH and I are trying to plan a long weekend in Vegas for our anniversary in August. We are younger (30 & 28), but tend to like a quieter scene. We'd really like a nice pool to relax next to which is why we have narrowed it down to the Monte Carlo and the Flamingo. They seem centrally located, with nice pools and are pretty similar in price for the weekend we are looking at going. Does anyone have an opinion between the two? Any other advice in general would be nice too, it has been 7 years since we have been to Vegas and a lot has changed. Thanks!

Disneygeek77

We went to Vegas for our honeymoon 10 years ago but we did stay at the Monte Carlo.  We both really liked it.  I loved the pool and a few of the restaurants and we also appreciated that it was a bit on the quieter side since it didn't have a huge attraction like a Volcano or fountains.  My boss actually recommended it to me and I am glad we took his advice.  It was a great place to stay well at least it was 10 years ago.

jjbmstinco

I was just there in January.  I feel like the Flamingo is a little quieter than MC.  Both are nice hotels.  I have never been in either of their room, just lobby areas.  

Mamageedee

I love the Flamingo... although they can be busy if there are a lot of weddings during your stay.  Otherwise I love them.  One of my fav restaurants Jimmy Buffets Marguartaville is there too!  I haven't been to Monte Carlo so I can't say...

rayraex

DEFINITELY the Monte Carlo!   I have stayed at both places and the Monte Carlo is much nicer!  We actually checked out of the Flamingo after one night and moved hotels because it was so dirty and smelly and not at all what we thought it would be!

jenna8984

I stayed at MC 5 years ago and I'm going again this May. I love it there and the pool has been renovated 4 years ago so it's much nicer now! 

festivegal2008

Flamingo, for sure.  I stayed at both; Monte Carlo has the lazy river and it was flooded with kids. In other words, not quiet at all. 

Plus I tend to prefer that end of the strip better anyhow.  Just my personal opinion of course.  Have a great trip!

festivegal2008

But with all the places I've stayed in Vegas, nothing topped the Bellagio.    If you don't mind spending the money on a room there I highly recommend it.