Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2009 part 2

Wammer

September

Hotwire doesn't work for Vegas as well as it does in other cities. There have been loads of offers recently for the MGM for $49 with free all day buffets and other freebies.

ferf1223

October , November

Wammer wrote: »

Hotwire doesn't work for Vegas as well as it does in other cities. There have been loads of offers recently for the MGM for $49 with free all day buffets and other freebies.

Agree - and if you book direct with the hotel and gamble at all, you may also be able to reduce your room cost on check out.

Also Hotwire (and Priceline) bookings cannot be cancelled, whereas booking direct can...so once you've booked with Hotwire you can't change your mind if a great deal comes up.

And with Hotwire (and Priceline) you pay the full amount up front rather than just the first night - for some people this may be preferrable but for many it's not.

And while you can do some research and have a good idea what hotel you're getting, if you don't do your research, you could end up really, really disappointed.

I think anyone even considering Hotwire or Priceline should have a look at:

http://www.betterbidding.com/index.php?showforum=32&

Cand

September

Deal on Facebook for Monte Carlo...

Monte Carlo Resort & Casino - Las Vegas Check out our 72 hour sale! Deluxe rooms from $49 and suites from $99! http://cli.gs/ALMd6q

Also saw this that some might like for Blondies in Miracle Mile Shops.

Cool off at Blondies Sports Bar & Grill with Happy Hour Everyday from 3-6pm. Quench your thirst with $20 All You Can Drink domestic draft and well drinks.

aniseedball

September

Thanks for the reply Trets :beer: I'll have a look at carhire 3000. That's another point, I've never driven an auto before :eek: I think after the first 5 minutes I'll be fine but it's just that initial driving off :rolleyes:

JailhouseBabe

October , November

Congratulations and thank you all for a great thread. :beer:

I have booked flights for Vegas (so excited!! :j), arriving on Nov 19th and departing Nov 25th. My daughter will turn 21 on the 21st, so am now looking at hotels.
For our first 2 nights, she will not be able to drink or gamble, so we are considering Circus Circus (£51 non-refundable via cityandshow). I know this place hasn't had the best reviews, but we are used to staying at cheap hotels in Europe and I'm thinking our money could then be better spent on a mid-strip hotel for the remaining 4 nights. Circus Circus would also be convenient for us to visit the Strat and [STRIKE]go on[/STRIKE] see the roof-top rides.

For our second hotel, I would be hoping to try for an upgrade as we will be checking in on dd's 21st birthday. My concern here is that, from the hotels we've looked at so far, it only appears to be the cheaper rooms that have 2 queen beds? We don't really want to have to share a king-size bed! If anyone can help and recommend an appropriate hotel that would be great.

Other questions (I have read the thread and haven't seen answers to these, so apologies if I've missed it):
1. We love live music - is there a website where we can see if any bands are playing during our stay? (rock/indie/punk/pop)
2. Could we get a limo transfer from one hotel to another? Or would we be better off doing the limo transfer from the airport to the first hotel?
3. Why must we ensure that our transfer from the airport does not take the tunnel? (whatever the tunnel is!)

Sorry for all the questions! There may well be more to come as our trip draws nearer
TIA x

stoneman

September

Just got a great deal from City and Show. Changed our booking for September from the Paris to the FOUR SEASONS!! £790 all in for 8 nights. Less than £100 a night to stay in the highest rated hotel in Vegas, had to be done. Even going through the four Seasons own special promo of getting 2 free nights and $50 credit this deal works out at almost £400 less. I have previously stated the Encore was my favorite hotel, I think that might change after September the 16th.

stoneman

September

JailhouseBabe wrote: »

so we are considering Circus Circus (£51 non-refundable via cityandshow). I know this place hasn't had the best reviews, but we are used to staying at cheap hotels in Europe

Don't worry, it will be far better than almost any hotel you have stayed at in Europe.

Circus Circus would also be convenient for us to visit the Strat and [STRIKE]go on[/STRIKE] see the roof-top rides.

don't be fooled, you won't be walking there, it's further than it looks, and not the safest area in the world. Even i won't walk there after dark.

For our second hotel, I would be hoping to try for an upgrade as we will be checking in on dd's 21st birthday. My concern here is that, from the hotels we've looked at so far, it only appears to be the cheaper rooms that have 2 queen beds? We don't really want to have to share a king-size bed! If anyone can help and recommend an appreopriate hotel that would be great.

First the upgrade, I assume you have read about the $20 trick. Just saying that it is your daughters birthday won't cut any ice. Next, we always get twin bedded rooms, we like to spread the clothes out on one, and all of the hotels have them, even the upgraded rooms. If you are looking for an upgrade though you might have to be flexible, as they will be looking for something that hasn't been already allocated.

1. We love live music - is there a website where we can see if any bands are playing during our stay? (rock/indie/punk/pop)

Carnivel Court always has free live music of that sort in the evenings, pretty good ones as well.

3. Why must we ensure that our transfer from the airport does not take the tunnel? (whatever the tunnel is!)

Because the tunnel is the long way around, it's the tunnel that runs under the runway and takes you out the wrong side, so the cab has to get back on the right side of the airport. mind, the tunnel is not always the longest way, depends where you are staying.

Sorry for all the questions! There may well be more to come as our trip draws nearer
TIA x[/QUOTE]

Stew68

JailhouseBabe wrote: »

For our second hotel, I would be hoping to try for an upgrade as we will be checking in on dd's 21st birthday. My concern here is that, from the hotels we've looked at so far, it only appears to be the cheaper rooms that have 2 queen beds? We don't really want to have to share a king-size bed! If anyone can help and recommend an appreopriate hotel that would be great.

If you look at the MGM Grand, they have a few different type of rooms, I stayed in a Bungalow Suite last year with two queen beds, they also do them with one bed so make sure you book the right one.

Stew

Wammer

September

Good find on the Four Seasons. I must admit I'm tempted, but the location puts me off as we won't be renting a car.

I thought I was all settled with my hotels, but this is making me think again. £100 is about $149 + tax....... Wouldn't mind trying it for a couple of nights, but fitting it in with our other plans is the problem. Think I'll run it past the OH.

c_l_a_i_r_e

July

stoneman wrote: »

Just got a great deal from City and Show. Changed our booking for September from the Paris to the FOUR SEASONS!! £790 all in for 8 nights. Less than £100 a night to stay in the highest rated hotel in Vegas, had to be done. Even going through the four Seasons own special promo of getting 2 free nights and $50 credit this deal works out at almost £400 less. I have previously stated the Encore was my favorite hotel, I think that might change after September the 16th.

:eek:*skipping off to check city and show asap*

Stoneman i am so jealous:( I really hope you both enjoy the FS, we loved our stay there last year and are itching to get back. The rooms are lovely, not as big and fancy as Encore/P/V but they are classy and elegant and actually my favourite room to have stayed in. They have L'occitane toiletries which i love and buy anyway and our lovely maid brought me the biggest bag when i asked her for some extras:D The service is great but not intrusive and the pool experience is the best i've ever had. Plus its cool to use the "secret door" when entering and leaving the MB casino, you always get peeps looking at you wondering where you've come from:rotfl: I loved Encore, but would rate FS much higher and i can't wait to hear what you both think of it.

I'm going to price it up for december (just out of curiosity mind lol my OH will kill me when he finds out). We stayed on the 3 for 2 promo and with the great exchange rate at the time it worked out at £95pn incl tax so unless i can get it that cheap again i've no chance of convincing my OH.