Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009

dan28

Circus Circus from $21.75/ night
promo name: Big Top Blow Out
description: Double Rooms from $21.71/ night - Fun book valued at $100
Valid: January 19, 2009 - July 2, 2009
Expires: July 2, 2009
http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com/2009/01/19/circus-circus-big-top-blow-out/

photome

The Bellagio Fountains

dan28 wrote: »

Circus Circus from $21.75/ night
promo name: Big Top Blow Out
description: Double Rooms from $21.71/ night - Fun book valued at $100
Valid: January 19, 2009 - July 2, 2009
Expires: July 2, 2009
http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com/2009/01/19/circus-circus-big-top-blow-out/

For anyone who wants to do Vegas on a budget, $21 a night is fantastic value, the rooms in the towers at CC are ok, certainly better than a travelodge in the UK where you could pay £60 a night.

jinkssick

I feel a bit foolish as I am only going for 2 days with the missus for the first time. I am not into gambling at all, maybe ill be when I get back?

Anybody have information on the best shooting ranges and cheapest of course, as thats something that sounds exciting. Never been to Las Vegas and have No Idea what to expect, just ringing of machines and bright lights.

Are there other things apart from the 'poll locations' that I should go to?

I am already staying at the Circus Circus so Im expecting the opposite of luxury.

dawnylou

The Bellagio Fountains

kellyt1981 wrote: »

Finally got to the end of the thread, it's taken a few days!

I've booked my flights to Las Vegas for 2nd-8th April £833

When I first started reading I couldn't believe how cheap you had managed to get it...then I read on to see that this was just flights! lol

I hope you both have a wonderful time

Noone had any suggestions for a romantic place to dine - so after a bit of research I thought maybe I could see if I could bok Mon Ami Gabi - anyone got any opinions on this place?

ferf1223

The Bellagio Fountains

dawnylou wrote: »

Noone had any suggestions for a romantic place to dine - so after a bit of research I thought maybe I could see if I could bok Mon Ami Gabi - anyone got any opinions on this place?

we love it, though don't see the point of eating inside (it's very nice inside, but the patio with the fountains across the street is what makes it for us). You can't book a patio table though, they are first come, first served. When you arrive, if there's not a table you can put your name on the list and get a buzzer that works a bit of a way into the casino - so you don't have to just stand in a queue to wait. It's good food, good value too. No real dress code either which to me is nice, to others may not be. I think it's reasonably romantic too...I suppose inside is romantic too with the decor and lighting, but the fountains are what make it really special to us.

I suppose it depends on your definition of romantic. At the end of the day Mon Ami Gabi is a bistro...some people would perhaps prefer a more all-out fancy restaurant for a romantic meal (not me, I like that it's relaxed).

ferf1223

The Bellagio Fountains

LVRJ best of poll is up and available for voting if anyone is interested...

http://www.lvrj.com/promotions/bestoflv09_hotels.html

Got an email from the Mystery Adventures people saying they were hoping for an honourable mention in the best family attraction (no 45) and will certainly be voting for them!

SimbaSimon

The Stratosphere

photome wrote: »

For anyone who wants to do Vegas on a budget, $21 a night is fantastic value, the rooms in the towers at CC are ok, certainly better than a travelodge in the UK where you could pay £60 a night.

My folks would have to agree with you. They stayed there and had a good time and they didn't have any problems with the hotel or the area, so each to their own! Its just a budget hotel.

Oneil

The Fremont street experience

dawnylou wrote: »

Noone had any suggestions for a romantic place to dine - so after a bit of research I thought maybe I could see if I could bok Mon Ami Gabi - anyone got any opinions on this place?

Me and the GF loved it in there- so much so I think we may have a wedding reception there after we get hitched.

Anyone else got any reccomendations of where they would have a wedding dinner- there will be about 10 of us I think

nvh

The Bellagio Fountains

pebblesmax wrote: »

...I mean, who goes every month for goodness sake?

you? :rotfl:

nvh

The Bellagio Fountains

good grief! have you seen the exchange rate today (currently @ 1.404!!!)

hopefully a 'temporary blip', but may i recommend people who want to 'lock-in' a good rate have a look here:
http://www.crowncurrencyexchange.com/content/cancelled-currency-contracts-dollars.asp

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