LAS VEGAS | Boom Project Rundown! 2.0 - Page 184

#1vegasfan · #**3661** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 5:16 AM**

The Monte Carlo finally has character hehehehehe just kidding

BrandonJXN · #**3662** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 5:18 AM**

So how's the de-theming of the Luxor? What are they going to do to it?

Jade456 · #**3663** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 5:29 AM**

Supposedly the name will be changed to...wait for it...."the pyramid". WOW

Rumor is, Egypt is getting copyright on "egyptian themes" like pharoahs, pyramids, etc. So to avoid licensing fees, the Luxor is being changed.

jazfingr · #**3664** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 6:23 AM**

They are not changing the name. That is an old rumor that was squelched long ago. The news of Egypt laying claim to all things Egyptian came long after MGM decided to de-theme the Luxor. They simply wanted to change it from a family friendly resort to a more adult one.

Another example of news and rumors being misconstrued.

RateVegas.com · #**3665** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 6:44 AM**

Yeah, the name is NOT changing.

Basically the big moves are:

last/early this year: new club, restaurant changes

this year: room remodel in the pyramid

late this year: re-do the second level of the atrium

ScottG · #**3666** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 7:06 AM**

the news just went over updates on monte carlo - the whole property is still vacant and closed.....the county building inspector wont allow the casino to open until the burnt facade is either supported to the building or removed.... concerned that some could still fall (?) also when the hotel opens again it will only be open from the 26th floor down........THE INSPECTER IS REQUIRING MONTE CARLO TO REMOVE "ALL" THE EIFS THRU OUT THE PROPERTY (no time rame given) - and not just the damage facade.......

the hotel could stay open during this construction and 'defacading'

this COULD mean the monte carlo tower couold geta renovation - we all scrutenized the hotel for lookin like a 'prison' with its bland window cut out and blank tower.....being that the 'theme' is nothin spectacular and not fitting with city center......MAYBE MGM would want to update the old property (albeit built in '96) give it a glass facade - new theme or new 'moder' eifs facade similar to bellagio - more sleek and design oriented....

this could turn out pretty interesting.

(note there are several different types and ways of construction eifs - monte carlo is over 10 years old so you cant compare the eifs on it with the eifs on wynn or bellagio - i took a class that showed how eifs could be made to look like ANYTHING -any color, texture, cut, material so most every project uses eifs as a subsitute for brick or stone - getting the same exact look but less $$$)

it will be interesting to see is MGM is willin to 'invest' some cash into MC to give it a face lift - and to what extent.

future29 · #**3667** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 6:25 PM**

i really hope they make Monte Carlo into an all glass building to mix with City Center. That was my biggest gripe about the whole project, was that Monte Carlo just stuck out like a sore thumb. Im glad the county inspectors are forcing MGM to remove it, because I could not see MGM doing it on their own. I guess something good can come out of this fire afterall

Edit: after reading the articles I realized the county inspectors are not making them re-facade the whole building, just the parts that were burned. So doesnt look like we will be getting a re-make Monte Carlo.

neworleans · #**3668** Posted **Jan 27, 2008, 9:11 PM**

i like the carlo the way it is, and i hope they never change it.

ScottG · #**3669** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 6:07 AM**

^^^^really? the news stated they need to remove all the EIFS that exist on the property and replace it with updated types......:/

mdiederi · #**3670** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 6:43 AM**

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Originally Posted by future29

Edit: after reading the articles I realized the county inspectors are not making them re-facade the whole building, just the parts that were burned. So doesnt look like we will be getting a re-make Monte Carlo.

It's kind of confusing because what the building inspector said in the video interview is different than what's been written in the articles so far. In the video he said they first have to remove or secure the damaged part before they can reopen so that stuff doesn't keep falling off. Then after that they have to start replacing the faulty material on the rest of the building, which will take a period of time to do, but they can be open during that work. One source said securing the top might only take a day or two. So there's a chance they could be open for Super Bowl weekend, but the weather is getting bad now and that might delay their efforts.

JDRCRASH · #**3671** Posted **Jan 28, 2008, 7:14 PM**

It should not take that long for the facade to be repaired, as long as the inner rebuilding is finished soon.

That MGM Grand fire years back truly was an embarassment to the city and it's past building codes. I'm very impressed with the stability of the structure of Monte Carlo.

MrVegas · #**3672** Posted **Jan 29, 2008, 7:28 AM**

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Originally Posted by DracoCaifan

Holy Cow!!! I would love to see The two towers from Wynn, Palazzo and Trump all in one photo.... that would be nice!! Someone?

BrandonJXN · #**3673** Posted **Jan 29, 2008, 7:33 AM**

Trump looks like a giant chocolate bar.

JDRCRASH · #**3674** Posted **Jan 29, 2008, 6:49 PM**

^
Mmmmmm!!!!!

DMaldon762 · #**3675** Posted **Jan 29, 2008, 7:26 PM**

I know it's not Las vegas but now Foxwoods Casino is on fire. This is starting to get strange.

mdiederi · #**3676** Posted **Jan 29, 2008, 9:19 PM**

That is strange. Two casino hotel roof fires in five days.

rhassoii · #**3677** Posted **Jan 30, 2008, 1:05 AM**

On the news this afternoon they had a Hotel Spokesperson for the Monte Carlo in a report who told them that the building will probably look very similar to its appearance before the fire when the rebuilding is completed.

lfc4life · #**3678** Posted **Jan 30, 2008, 1:44 AM**

anyone know the purpose of the red crane just to the right of the frontier sign in MrVegas photo above???? i first thought Echelon but not so sure

DracoCaifan · #**3679** Posted **Jan 30, 2008, 1:51 AM**

Thank you Mr. Vegas........ U just made my day!! Great Shot!!! Vegas looks tall....

mdiederi · #**3680** Posted **Jan 30, 2008, 5:48 AM**

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Originally Posted by lfc4life

anyone know the purpose of the red crane just to the right of the frontier sign in MrVegas photo above???? i first thought Echelon but not so sure

Yeah, it's for one of the boutique hotels at Echelon, either Delano or Mondrian. They'll be on the extreme south edge of the Echelon site.