Monarch Casino Resort Spa named a winner by Newsweek in the “Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas” category
The 3rd national award for Monarch Casino in 2023
During an accolade-filled 2023, Monarch Casino Resort Spa is pleased to announce another top 5 finish for a national hospitality award after Newsweek readers voted it the 4th “Best Overall Casino Outside of Las Vegas.” The judges nominated Monarch for its “expansive gaming arena filled with more than 1,000 slot machines, keno, sportsbook, a poker room and table games.” Additionally, they called out Monarch’s “sumptuous surroundings - rooms with spa-like amenities, a rooftop pool, a world-class spa, and numerous varied dining venues.”
The freshly awarded Newsweek nod adds to a banner year for Monarch Casino. During the fall, Monarch received two prestigious awards from USA Today readers. They voted Spa Monarch as one of the top hotel spas in the nation, reaffirming its status as a leader in luxury and relaxation. That’s in addition to voting Monarch Rewards among the best Casino Player Clubs in 2023 because of its player-friendly tiers and method of earning points toward comps.
Not to be left out of the award-winning atmosphere, Monarch’s mountain-modern luxury hotel also received endorsement from Tripadvisor as a Traveler’s Choice destination. Monarch Casino Resort Spa has consistently ranked in the top 10% of properties on Tripadvisor, thanks to an overwhelming amount of positive reviews.
Monarch not only carries Colorado’s newest electronic games, but industry media has also acknowledged the quality of those games. In 2023, Monarch captured 22 different honors from Strictly Slots Magazine, including 14 first-place finishes for categories ranging from Best Overall Casino to Best Overall Slots.
Lastly, Monarch’s elevated dining options continue to raise the bar in Black Hawk and the greater Denver Metro. Both Bistro Mariposa and the Monarch Chophouse were praised as excellent dining destinations by OpenTable and Wine Spectator, respectively.
The resort, overall, brought home a dozen awards from Casino Player Magazine, a publication dedicated to spotlighting the best of the best casino resort properties in the industry.
"We are thrilled to have received such high honors throughout 2023 and to be recognized among the best in the industry," said Erica Ferris, Director of Marketing for Monarch Casino Resort Spa. "These awards are a testament to our dedicated team members who are committed to delivering an unparalleled experience for our guests."
Colorado’s premier gaming resort destination is located 30 minutes west of downtown Denver in the scenic North Clear Creek Valley. For more information about Monarch Casino Resort Spa and its award-winning services, visit MonarchBlackHawk.com.