Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2010

bairn7

June

photome wrote: »

South Point are having another sale, great hotel shame it is so far out

48-hour room sale with rates from $35 begins 9AM (local time) on April 28

I'm thinking of booking south point for a few nights in June during the sale. Can anyone advise of how much it would cost for a cab from the south of the strip, say Excalibur, to South Point?

Thanks

tingtong

bairn7 wrote: »

I'm thinking of booking south point for a few nights in June during the sale. Can anyone advise of how much it would cost for a cab from the south of the strip, say Excalibur, to South Point?

Thanks

According to this website http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=LV it's around $26 inc. 15% tip.

That's the downside with staying that far down, if you're not driving you'll end up spending more in taxi fares than it would cost to stay on-strip. Have you thought of the Orleans ? A few people on here stay there, it's pretty reasonable and there's a free shuttle to the strip.

pebblesmax

October , November

bairn7 wrote: »

I'm thinking of booking south point for a few nights in June during the sale. Can anyone advise of how much it would cost for a cab from the south of the strip, say Excalibur, to South Point?

Thanks

I'd get the bus. HERE is the info for the trip.

HERE is fare and pass info for the buses.

bairn7

June

Thanks guys. I'm actually not planning on spending much time on the strip but I would like to travel up for one of the days that I'm there. I'm looking for a relaxing hotel for the few days that I'm in vegas (I know, it sounds like a bit of a waste!).

If anyone can recommend any hotels that are good for just getting away from things then I'd be happy to hear it. Distance from the strip isn't an issue.

Thanks

ferf1223

April

bairn7 wrote: »

I'm thinking of booking south point for a few nights in June during the sale. Can anyone advise of how much it would cost for a cab from the south of the strip, say Excalibur, to South Point?

Thanks

There's a shuttle.

http://www.southpointcasino.com/hotel/shuttle-schedule.php

$8/unlimited rides per day if you pay cash...but obviously the bus will work out a lot cheaper and have more options.

pebblesmax

October , November

If you want to get away from it all, then consider the M resort. We like the place, it is good way from the strip, has some nice restaurants and a really lovely pool area. I think weekdays start at around $75. They have a shuttle from the strip.
I'd also consider Sun Coast over Summerlin way. They have some good deals going especially if you have a Club Coast card. A shuttle for residents only on this one, but it is a nice casino with a movie theatre and other amenities. Haven't seen the rooms, but have heard that they are nice too.

ferf1223

April

I also think M Resort is worth a look - we really like the place (the self-serve soft drinks are a big hit with us - the little things) and the buffet is great.

I'd also consider Green Valley Ranch or Red Rock Station neither is a particularly inexpensive place to stay from what I've seen. They also have good buffets and restaurants.

pebblesmax

October , November

Ferf, our offers from GVR and RR are quite expensive in comparison to M Resort and SunCoast. We haven't hardly gambled at any Stations though. That could be why.

ferf1223

April

yeah, I think that RR and GVR class themselves a bit more like a destination hotel than a lot of the off-strip hotels so are more expensive...but from what I've read they are really good for the getting-away from it all thing.

photome

Green Valley Ranch also has an Original pancake house:j for your baked apple and cinnamon pancake:D