crystal chandeliers, imported marble and sculptures, the Monte Carlo hosts master magician Lance Burton, while a glittering shopping mall is ideal for safaris among world-renown boutiques. Seven restaurants include Andre's, the French offshoot of the highly acclaimed downtown eatery; the local favorite Monte Carlo Pub & Brewery; Blackstone's prime-grade beef; and the Dragon Noodle Company, a Pan-Asian restaurant and tea emporium with Cantonese and Szechuan cuisines. Guests can sip drinks at the poolside bar, play tennis on one of the three courts, use the fitness facility and the 13,037- square-foot spa or the 10-person whirlpool, sun on a secluded deck, and get married in the wedding chapel.

A concierge can reserve tee times at three area clubs, and golfers will find more than 20 other courses near by.

Guests can enjoy the resort's 60-game video arcade and stroll less than a mile to the Manhattan Express roller-coaster, the Stratosphere's rides and observation deck, and "Star Trek: The Experience" interactive adventure.

Other perks include complimentary airport shuttle, assistance with planning tours and excursions, business center, and 15,000-square-feet of meeting and banquet space.

The Las Vegas resort's three 32-story wings feature 3,002 guestrooms combining rich wood furnishings with vintage French-style decor, Italian marble entries and baths, and Victorian art prints and wine-color schemes. Amenities include complimentary high-speed Internet access, designer toiletries, minibars and refrigerators.

Visitor to Las Vegas looking to avoid the crowds and noise, will find the Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino offers a relaxing, Mediterranean ambience in a great location.