Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2010

stoneman

September

easymaths wrote: »

Go and see Terry Factor at the Mirage. We are just back from vegas yesterday and we saw him and the Lion King and he was fantastic, your husband will love him. We stayed at the Mirage as well, hugely recommended, just the best hotel on the strip IMO, not too expensive, lots going on and great places to eat, as well as a great pool!!

See how reviews differ. We both thought Terry Fator was a bit bland. Must have been a dry year for Americas Got Talent. He could have done so much more with the characters, and the constant drinking of water drove me to distraction.:mad:

Trust_2

January , February

Good Morning All,

Can see some mention of this, $45 dollars for a room and buffet, looked quick does not look like you get a buffet every day!

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ox-boy

April

Hi All,

Me and few pals (all males in mid 20's) are going to Vegas next Tuesday.

Obviosuly read many reviews on here on what the best clubs etc... are. However i know they are very exclusive especially to letting in groups of males and pretty expensive.

Does anyone know of some good smaller accommodating clubs dotted about the strip where we literally wont have to wait hours in the que and spend shed loads on drinks?

Cheers
:beer:

Cand

September

Rachel85 wrote: »

Thanks that's really helpful. I'm pleased to find someone else who loves The Signature! I think I like the fact that it is a bit smaller so you get more personal service, don't have to wait ages for reception, concierge, taxi etc and we have always got a sun lounger right by the pool which for some bizarre reason is really important to me. The walk to the strip doesn't really put me off as we tend to walk up East Harmon Ave. That said, we did stay at Planet Hollywood for one night (long story) and I did like being central, but wouldn't stay there again.

I hope you manage to get a discount - I'm sure something will appear for September. Might it be worth e-mailing the hotel to ask what they can do for September? They seem keen to get people booked so may be prepared to extend the offer and you can always rebook if something better comes up.

I am still on the look out for one of the percentage discount codes that were available a while back (stupid me for not using them then!) so if anyone gets one I'd really appreciate a heads up.

I know there's not many of us haha. We like it cos its quieter we like to spend a few days by the pools so some days we might not venture out of the hotel until late afternoon so the walk doesnt bother us although I can see why some would be put off by it and not having a casino doesnt bother us as were not big gamblers. I also like having a balcony (although I know this is guaranteed) when I wake up in the eary hours the first few days I go out on the balcony & just stand there looking at the lights and think whooo am in Vegas Baby (am not a nutter really) I could go on forever but I wont bore you!

We have got the rooms for $99 a night already appart from the Fri Sat there a little higher we used the BST10 code (thanks Luci) so its only the $50 drinks were missing but we will keep our eye out. We may give them a ring got nothing to loose I suppose.

Am so excited I cant wait till Sept

PS - When you get back I need an update on the Signature going on's haha!

stoneman

September

ox-boy wrote: »

Hi All,

Me and few pals (all males in mid 20's) are going to Vegas next Tuesday.

Obviosuly read many reviews on here on what the best clubs etc... are. However i know they are very exclusive especially to letting in groups of males and pretty expensive.

Does anyone know of some good smaller accommodating clubs dotted about the strip where we literally wont have to wait hours in the que and spend shed loads on drinks?

Cheers
:beer:

In a word NO. The strip is all about sucking as much money as they can out of the young Southern California crowd, and they do it very well. You will find masive lines at ALL of the clubs on the strip almost every night. There is a night where the locals get in cheap I think it's Mondays, then Tuesdays is Industry night for those that work in the casinos etc. Wednesday nights a lot of the clubs are shut, then it's the big build up. Massive 2 hour waits to get in, lines right through the casinos, it always looks a nightmare to me.
I think the Ghost bar in Palms is free to get in before 9, same as the Voodoo lounge in Rio, bu then you are stuck in there all night.

ox-boy

April

stoneman wrote: »

In a word NO. The strip is all about sucking as much money as they can out of the young Southern California crowd, and they do it very well. You will find masive lines at ALL of the clubs on the strip almost every night. There is a night where the locals get in cheap I think it's Mondays, then Tuesdays is Industry night for those that work in the casinos etc. Wednesday nights a lot of the clubs are shut, then it's the big build up. Massive 2 hour waits to get in, lines right through the casinos, it always looks a nightmare to me.
I think the Ghost bar in Palms is free to get in before 9, same as the Voodoo lounge in Rio, bu then you are stuck in there all night.

Thought that would be the case...

I'm assuming you can tip the doorman to get in?
any ideas on how much this would be and then would you need to pay an entrance fee?

duchy

March

I'm not sure we're much of a clubbing group here
I have read about services that will guarantee you entry but I think it's expensive. Male groups are the majority and it won't be cheap-you're competing against conventioneers who can charge clubbing costs as entertainment expenses when attending confrences/entertaining clients
Is there no advice on TripAdvisor ?
here are few/no bargains clubbing in Vegas though.

Chyna-s

October , November

Try visiting the voodoo lounge website because you can sign up for free admission.

http://www.riovegasnights.com/vip.cfm

Froggitt

Rachel85 wrote: »

Thanks that's really helpful. I'm pleased to find someone else who loves The Signature! I think I like the fact that it is a bit smaller so you get more personal service, don't have to wait ages for reception, concierge, taxi etc and we have always got a sun lounger right by the pool which for some bizarre reason is really important to me. The walk to the strip doesn't really put me off as we tend to walk up East Harmon Ave. That said, we did stay at Planet Hollywood for one night (long story) and I did like being central, but wouldn't stay there again.

I hope you manage to get a discount - I'm sure something will appear for September. Might it be worth e-mailing the hotel to ask what they can do for September? They seem keen to get people booked so may be prepared to extend the offer and you can always rebook if something better comes up.

I am still on the look out for one of the percentage discount codes that were available a while back (stupid me for not using them then!) so if anyone gets one I'd really appreciate a heads up.

I think its great too!!!

Try booking thru LSI as they often have very different offers from the MGM site.....often they are on Travelzoo.

Froggitt

ox-boy wrote: »

Thought that would be the case...

I'm assuming you can tip the doorman to get in?
any ideas on how much this would be and then would you need to pay an entrance fee?

In the 2009 Vegas thread, there was "someone who knew someone" who was able to organise clubbing, and I think it included queue jumping too. Have a look there.....or was it 2008....Im sure one of the other regs will recall this too.