Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2010

ferf1223

April

stoneman wrote: »

Downtown isn't for everyone. ....If money is the sole purpose then DT is the place to go.

We're the same - no real interest in staying downtown and like Froggitt said, it's an area we don't feel too comfortable with outside of the canopy area. But Fitzgerald's gets decent enough reviews.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g45963-d91679-Reviews-Fitzgeralds_Casino_Hotel-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

One day I would like to have one night downtown - probably at the GN...just to try it out - but I really don't think it would be our thing...it would just be an experiment.

pebblesmax

October , November

We didn't like Fitzgerald's AT ALL! I just wasn't happy there. (And we don't mind the IP, as a comparison.)

On the other hand, we did a couple of nights at the Golden Nugget last June, and we would be happy to stay there again. It's the best hotel downtown by far IMHO. If you're staying downtown, go for the GN, and it will be much better.

trets77

Jordan wrote: »

Grr...Had MGM Grand booked end of August 6 nights - 2 rooms (2 and a 3), however somebody else has come onboard so I just cancelled the old deal and instead opted for the Crazy 8's (better deal). Now, same time, 3 rooms (2/2/2), however my Visa Debit card keeps getting declined (don't own a CC). Now I booked the previous two rooms fine with the same card, but it won't let me book these three rooms?!?!

I'm guessing I am going to have to ring the MGM:

General Phone Number for Reservations
877-880-0880 or 702-891-7777

But how much will this cost from a BT Landline? I'm guessing around £48 a minute...

:idea::idea::idea::idea::doh::idea::idea::idea:


MSE isn't just this thread you know . if you look at the top of the screen you will see a big header called " Utilities and Phone" within which you will find this

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/cheap-overseas-calls

and then this

http://callchecker.moneysavingexpert.com/intcallchecker/

which will lead you to loads of 1p per min to the USA providers of which this is my Fav

http://www.ratebuster.co.uk/pages/home.aspx

Jordan

August

trets77 wrote: »

:idea::idea::idea::idea::doh::idea::idea::idea:


MSE isn't just this thread you know . if you look at the top of the screen you will see a big header called " Utilities and Phone" within which you will find this

http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/phones/cheap-overseas-calls

and then this

http://callchecker.moneysavingexpert.com/intcallchecker/

which will lead you to loads of 1p per min to the USA providers of which this is my Fav

http://www.ratebuster.co.uk/pages/home.aspx

Sorry, I just imagined you guys would be more clued up on ringing the Casino and know the general ins and outs of ringing a Hotel abroad. Anyway it was a stupid fraud situation, MGM lady was brilliant and very helpful (unlike there email system) and everything is now back on track! Thanks.

mookybargirl

March

Jordan wrote: »

Sorry, I just imagined you guys would be more clued up on ringing the Casino and know the general ins and outs of ringing a Hotel abroad. Anyway it was a stupid fraud situation, MGM lady was brilliant and very helpful (unlike there email system) and everything is now back on track! Thanks.

It's on page 1 of this thread too. I use the call buster thing when I call the USA, so it's 0.5p per minute. OH said we might get free calls with Sky but I''ve never bothered to check - not exactly money saving of me.... lol

gmidgley

March

I have Vegas booked for the 2nd week in March, flying PE (Virgin) from Gatwick using my Points and staying in Planet Hollywood, anyone got any must see tips etc.. Booked for Penn and Teller, but anything else!

emujuice

oh my - shame about the problems with using a driver's licence as ID...not sure I want to take my passport to clubs and also it's a bit bulky :-(
Staying at Hard Rock and going to wasted space the first night, so I guess I can give it a go and I'll only need to pop back up stairs to fetch it if there's a problem.
More feedback on this before March would be appreciated!!
Thanks!

Froggitt

You know Hard Rock is not really walkable the strip I presume.....

stoneman

September

gmidgley wrote: »

I have Vegas booked for the 2nd week in March, flying PE (Virgin) from Gatwick using my Points and staying in Planet Hollywood, anyone got any must see tips etc.. Booked for Penn and Teller, but anything else!

Yeah, my tip, don't see Penn and Teller:rotfl: I can tell you how the box trick at the beginning of the show works, and they only do about 6-7 tricks during the whole show, Penn just rabbits on and on about stuff, not nearly as good as I thought they would be. But if you do go take your camera because they come out to the foyer at the end and sign autographs.
Apart from that read the first post on this thread

Froggitt

Saw them three years ago, and even then, they looked totally bored by the whole thing. Didnt help that the theatre was less than half full.

Now if you want to see a show or two........Jersey Boys and KA. End of.