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Monte Carlo Fact Sheet

10/16/2009

Monte Carlo
3770 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89109
(702) 730-7777 – Phone
(702) 650-7565 – Media Information
(888) 529-4828 – Toll-Free Room Reservations
(702) 730-7214 – Hotel Fax
Internet Address – www.montecarlo.com


Fast Facts
• Grand opening: June 21, 1996
• A wholly owned subsidiary of MGM MIRAGE™ (NYSE: MGM)
• Original cost: $344 million
• Room renovation cost: $19 million; Completed: August 2004; All rooms received complete makeovers including high-speed Internet access, large-screen televisions and updated contemporary décor
• 2,992 guest rooms, including 224 suites
• AAA Four Diamond Award winner (2007 – 2009)
• More than 100,000 square feet of gaming area featuring: lackjack, Craps, Baccarat, Mini-Baccarat, Roulette, Big Six Wheel, Caribbean Stud, Three-Card Poker, Pai Gow Poker, Let-It-Ride, Poker Room, more than 1,600 slot and video poker machines, The Race & Sports Book; Craps lessons are held in the casino, Daily, 11 a.m.; Poker lessons are held in the poker room; Monday – Friday, 11 a.m.
• The MGM MIRAGE Players Club is the most rewarding player experience. Players earn points, comps, free Holiday Gift Shoppe Points, and more at 12 of the world’s finest resorts and casinos. Slots and table games play is recognized as a single account, giving players the freedom to play anywhere and redeem everywhere. When guests know the value of the card, they travel from one MGM MIRAGE property to another to use the points to their advantage. Participating MGM MIRAGE properties are: Monte Carlo, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, New York-New York, Luxor, and Excalibur in Las Vegas; Beau Rivage in Biloxi, Miss.; Gold Strike in Tunica, Miss.; and MGM Grand in Detroit, Mich.
• Three outdoor pools: a classically designed Lagoon Pool, a Wave Pool and an Easy River
• The French Victorian-themed chapel seats up to 100 guests and is decorated in soft, neutral colors. On-site florist and professional wedding coordinators available. Contact the Wedding Chapel at Monte Carlo: (800) 822-8651
• 24,000 square feet of meeting and conference space. For more information, contact Convention Sales, (800) 311-5999
• The Spa at Monte Carlo: Full-service spa and gym; Sunday – Thursday, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.; Friday & Saturday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• The Salon at Monte Carlo: Daily, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.


Lance Burton
Publicity contact: Wayne Bernath
Phone (702) 453-7636; Fax (702) 451-7818
• Recognized as one of the world’s greatest magicians
• U.S. News & World reports named him “magic’s hottest new star” (1997)
• Performs in the Lance Burton Theatre, which seats 1,200
• Performances: Tuesday through Saturday, 7 p.m.; Dark Sunday & Monday
• Tickets are $72.55 & $66.50 per person plus tax
• Reservations: (702) 386-8224 or (877) 386-8224


Zowie Bowie
Publicity contact: Steve Honig
Phone (702) 366-0396
• One of the most successful acts in Las Vegas for the past several years
• Performs every Friday and Saturday night at 11 p.m. at The Pub
• Zowie Bowie Vintage Vegas Show in the Lance Burton Theatre, which seats 1,200
o Performances: Sunday, 7:30 p.m.
• Tickets are $29.95 per person plus tax
• Reservations: (702) 730-7160


Frank Caliendo
Publicity contact: Kate Whitley/Craig Nyman, Kirvin Doak Communications
Phone (702) 730-3100; Fax (702) 730-1222
• Known by millions for his dead-on impressions of celebrities and politicians
• Show will be a dynamic mix of comedy and impressions enhanced by live music and video sketches.
• Performs in the Lance Burton Theatre, which seats 1,200
• Performances: Monday, Tuesday, Friday and Saturday at 9:30 p.m.; Dark Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
• Tickets begin at $59 per person plus tax
• Reservations: (702) 730-7160 or (877) 386-8224


Street of Dreams
Unique shopping and dining opportunities
• The Pub Shop – The Pub at Monte Carlo logo merchandise; Sunday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays 11 a.m. – midnight.
• Back Street Arcade – Interactive games for the young and the young at heart; Daily, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.


Other Shopping
• Beach Club Shoppe – Everything for a day at the beach; Daily, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
• Club Casino Royale – Gaming merchandise and gifts; Daily, 8 a.m. – 1 a.m.
• HyperMarket – Convenience store; Daily, 8:30 a.m. – midnight
• Lance Burton Magic Shop – Shop of magic tricks; Daily, 9 a.m. – midnight
• Monte Carlo Boutique – Monte Carlo logo merchandise and gifts; Daily, 24 hours
• Nouveau News – Newspapers, magazines and treats; Daily, 24 hours


Dining
• Andre’s Restaurant & Lounge – Contemporary French cuisine by acclaimed Chef André Rochat; Dinner, Tuesday – Sunday, 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m.
• BRAND Steakhouse – Classic steakhouse fused with modern fine dining; Daily, 5 p.m. – midnight
• Diablo’s Cantina – Open-air restaurant and bar with south-of-the-border menu; Daily, 11 a.m. – midnight
• The Pub at Monte Carlo – (Opened September 2009) Pub-style favorites with a focus on burgers, beer and grown-up milk shakes; Sunday – Thursday, 11 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Fridays & Saturdays, 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.
• Dragon Noodle Co. & Sushi Bar (Opened September 2009) – three culinary experiences under one roof – classic Chinese cuisine, house-made dim sum and sushi; Sunday – Thursday 11:30 a.m. – 11 p.m.; Friday, 11:30 a.m. – 11:30 p.m.; Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – midnight
• d.vino Italian Food & Wine Bar (Opening November 2009) – only the freshest ingredients will be used to create authentic Italian cuisine including house-made pasta
• Buffet – Breakfast Monday – Saturday, 7 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.; Lunch: Monday – Saturday, 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.; Dinner: Daily, 4 p.m. – 10 p.m.; Sunday Champagne Brunch: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.
• Café – American to exotic cuisine; Breakfast, lunch and dinner; Daily, 24 hours
• Starbucks Coffee – Gourmet coffees and pastries; Daily, 6 a.m. – 11 p.m.
• Häagen-Dazs – Ice cream shop; Daily, 11 a.m. – midnight
• McDonald’s – Daily, 7 a.m. – 3 a.m.
• Nathan’s Famous – Hotdog stand; Daily, 9 a.m. – 1 a.m.
• Sbarro Italian Eatery – Pizza, pasta and salads; Daily, 10 a.m. – 2 a.m.


Lounges & Bars (Ages 21 and older)
• BRAND Lounge – Chic lounge with plasma TV screens; Daily, 5 p.m. – 3 a.m.
• Diablo’s Cantina – Open-air bar with south-of-the-border menu; Sunday – Wednesday, 11 a.m. – midnight, Thursday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 a.m.; Bands and DJs, Thursday – Saturday, 10 p.m. – 3 a.m.
• The Pub at Monte Carlo – (Opened September 2009)
• Island Bar – Refreshing cocktails; Daily, 24 hours; Ages 21 and older


The Spa & Salon Monte Carlo
• Variety of massages, facials and body wraps including The Ultimate Indulgence Champagne & Caviar Facial, Sweet Sensation Milk & Honey Body Wrap, O2Glow Oxygen Anti-Aging Facial, Aqua-essence Bio-Energetic Hydro-Treatment and Nature Body Wraps available in seaweed, algae or milk and honey
• Spa facility: steam room, sauna, hot and cool whirlpools, lockers, towels, lounge, complimentary fruit juices, safe-deposit boxes and toiletries
• Fitness room features Matrix equipment: elliptical machines, treadmills, X bikes and Strength Line. The gym also features True bicycles and elliptical machines, Nautilus Strength machines, Stairmaster stepmills, Cybex power cages, a Life Fitness Cable Crossover and free weights
• Spa design features include stone from India, marble from China, porcelain from Italy, ceramics from Indonesia and granite from Saudi Arabia
• Full-service salon offers haircuts, perms, color treatments, makeup applications, waxing, manicures and pedicures. Premium haircare products from Matrix and Redken are among the styling aides available for purchase
• The Spa at Monte Carlo: Sunday – Thursday, 6 a.m. – 7 p.m.;Friday & Saturday, 6 a.m. – 8 p.m.; Ages 18 and older
• The Salon at Monte Carlo: Daily, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.


Shadow Creek
• One of the nation’s most exclusive and top-rated golf courses
• For guests of any of the MGM MIRAGE resorts in Las Vegas (Monte Carlo, Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, The Mirage, New York-New York, Luxor, Excalibur and Circus Circus)
• $500 greens fee includes limousine transportation to and from the golf course, a caddy and golf cart


MGM MIRAGE Events
• Assists guests in planning special functions that require an imaginative touch
• All services, including computer and technical support, scenic design and prop fabrication, graphic arts, floral fashions, carpentry and metal; sculptures are created internally to fulfill the individual client’s needs
• Events can be arranged at any of the MGM MIRAGE resorts in Las Vegas


Travel Arrangements
• Monte Carlo offers special package rates through tour wholesalers and operators. For more information, visit www.montecarlo.com or contact a local travel agent. For room accommodations, contact Monte Carlo directly at (888) 529-4828. For groups seeking rooms and meeting or convention accommodations, contact Convention Sales at (800) 311-8999.


Management
• MGM MIRAGE (NYSE: MGM), one of the world's leading and most respected companies with significant holdings in gaming, hospitality and entertainment, owns and operates 16 properties located in Nevada, Mississippi and Michigan, and has 50% investments in four other properties in Nevada, New Jersey, Illinois and Macau. CityCenter, an unprecedented urban metropolis on the Las Vegas Strip scheduled to open in late 2009, is a joint venture between MGM MIRAGE and Infinity World Development Corp, a subsidiary of Dubai World. MGM MIRAGE Hospitality has entered into management agreements for casino and non-casino resorts throughout the world. MGM MIRAGE supports responsible gaming and has implemented the American Gaming Association's Code of Conduct for Responsible Gaming at its properties. MGM MIRAGE has received numerous awards and recognitions for its industry-leading Diversity Initiative and its community philanthropy programs. For more information about MGM MIRAGE, please visit the Company's Web site at http://www.mgmmirage.com.

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Jenn Michaels
Public Relations
(702) 650-7565

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