Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009 part 2

Froggitt

December ( including Xmas and New Year )

nvh wrote: »

if you haven't already, sign up to the HHonors card - it's free and means you get to use a 'special' check-in queue (that's usually shorter!)
http://www.hilton.co.uk/HiWayWeb/appmanager/portals/customer?_nfpb=true&_pageLabel=pg_hhonors_content_category&_ref=About

(you also get points for stays etc, but for us is worth it just to be a queue-beater! )

Also remember you get Virgin miles in addition to HH points.

ferf1223

October , November

this is bizzare - someone drove off the edge of the Grand Canyon right where we stayed last October!

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/World-News/Grand-Canyon-Death-Man-Drives-Car-Over-South-Rim-And-Is-Killed/Article/200907215337370?lpos=World_News_News_Your_Way_Region_7&lid=NewsYourWay_ARTICLE_15337370_Grand_Canyon_Death%3A_Man_Drives_Car_Over_South_Rim_And_Is_Killed

karie

hello everyone

firstly, this thread is a wealth of knowledge, i am in awe.

looking for some advice - first time to go to vegas and we are hoping to go for about 8 - 10 nights in september/october.

normally i would book everything myself online, but i got a quote from dial-a-flight earlier today who offered me the following:

flights from heathrow with KLM (2 persons) flying out 25 september, flying back 3rd oct, £378 per person

8 nights accommodation in circus circus for £245

in total this comes to about £1000 which sounds really good.

i have read some bad reviews about circus circus, is it all that bad??

does this seem like a good price in total or should i keep shopping around?

thanks!!!

luci

September

Is the price for Circus Circus per person or for both of you?

CC is at the far north of the strip and it gets a bad rap. Have a look at the Imperial Palace. It's centre strip and shouldn't be much more.

Actually, check https://www.harrahs.com and click on Hot Deals. I make the IP $430 + 12% tax which is £297 for the room, not each.

** Edit - The IP rates are higher than normal for the weekend so I would expect them to come down and if they do you can call and get the lower rate.

crow99

September

I've had a look and if you changed your dates to September 22nd - Wednesday 30th this will give you flights with KLM as £747.

This would leave you £253 to spend on your hotel and still meet the same price, based on $1.6 to the £ which is Caxtons base rate it would leave you $405 for your hotel.

I've had a quick look at The Luxor is avaliable for $450 so not much more - its far more central strip and a lot nicer hotel against Circus Circus - this is using a Fat Wallet Promo Code of LRATE9

Personally I wouldnt consider Circus Circus or The Stratosphere particularly not for eight nights. The location isn't ery good as they really are a long walk from everywhen and Circus Circus felt very tired and a bit sleazy against the other hotels - ok to visit but I wouldnt spend 8 nights there.

We went out last year on planned on Circus Circus I'm glad I paid a bit more and got a great deal on the Bellagio!

Check these FatWallet Promo Codes http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-deals/704925/?start=2320

crow99

September

Monte Carlo is $508 based on Promo Code JULYTIER
I would recommend this from a location perspecitve and although is $100/£62 more you'll save that in Cabs etc..

Excalibar have a tower room for $438
Again I would go for this over Circus Circus - Monte Carlo would be what I would spend my money on mind!

luci

September

I snapped up the Bally's $79 for 2 nights offer as soon as it appeared. I thought it was a mistake that it was only $39.50/night for the big fight weekend.

I've just checked and my 2 nights are now $199 and $219!!

karie

thanks everyone

we are a bit restricted on dates but dont mind spending a little more rather than staying somewhere not so good! i will look at the places you have recommended and let you know how i get on!!

karie

tingtong

karie wrote: »

flights from heathrow with KLM (2 persons) flying out 25 september, flying back 3rd oct, £378 per person

8 nights accommodation in circus circus for £245

in total this comes to about £1000 which sounds really good.

i have read some bad reviews about circus circus, is it all that bad??

does this seem like a good price in total or should i keep shopping around?

thanks!!!

Well, you can get the flights for £354 each on Opodo / Expedia so that will save you £48. You should be able to get better accommodation than Circus Circus for about the £300 mark, somewhere like Imperial Palace (as suggested above) is in a far better location.

Although I don't like doing it myself, I would not dismiss the thought of staying in 2 different hotels for your trip. If you do this try and get the better hotel for the second part if you can !

ferf1223

October , November

luci wrote: »

I snapped up the Bally's $79 for 2 nights offer as soon as it appeared. I thought it was a mistake that it was only $39.50/night for the big fight weekend.

I've just checked and my 2 nights are now $199 and $219!!

Well done Luci! I thought it was a bit odd that they were offering that promo for that weekend too - glad you got in there before they fixed it!