Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2010

ferf1223

April

BaileyB wrote: »

Anyone seen Love?

Have the $55 promotion on but the seats are right up the top section 306, would it be worth getting the next best ones at $88 each?

The only 'bad' seats are the ones that are too close...having seen it from the 100s and the 200s, the 200s are way better...but the 300s would be fine too I think.

wdyw

adamg wrote: »

the beer for you is generally Bud if you just ask for a beer in a casino I founds thats what they bring over, Alcopops in america are similar to here they have smirnoff ice and i saw some bicardi breezers but they are expensive and not free at casino. I suggest cocktails, they make cracking ones out there.

Smirnoff Ices ARE "free" at some casinos ...from our recollections PHo and Caesars offer them to 1c gamblers

KayJ066

April

Hi All,

My boyfriend and I want to visit vegas, we have decided on a 7 night break next september. We have a budget of around £700pp (flights&Hotel) Do you think that will be enough? Or should we be budgeting for more?

Flights would have to be from either Brisol/London (We are in Exeter, so v.limited choices) Have never flown long-haul from bristol so not sure who flys from there.
Hotel wise- we want something that isnt too flashy (hence budget) but just comfortable for us. We arent really going over for the gambling side of things so not worried if the hotel has one or not.

Have you guys got any recs? Or is our budget a little too low/

Any advice greatfully recieved.

Thanks in advance

gracie10

May

can anyone tell me which is closer to the strip out of Carriage House and the Platinum? Looking for a cheap place to stay on our first night which is a saturday, Carriage House is coming out at $100 and $159 for the platinum, not sure if its worth paying the extra for the amount of time we would actually spend in the room.

luci

May

The cost of flights has gone up dramatically due to a tax increase so I think you will struggle on that budget.

Check Page 1 of this topic on how to compare packages v booking everything separate. Plug some dates into Expedia to get an idea of package prices.

Your cheapest bet if you want to stay mid-strip is the Imperial Palace. Rooms are basic, but clean. It should be fine for a first visit as you won't spend much time in the room. There was a recent offer of $20/night and they have no resort fees. Weekend rates are much higher.

You may be able to fly from Bristol via LHR or Amsterdam depending whether BA or KLM fly from Bristol.

luci

May

gracie10 wrote: »

can anyone tell me which is closer to the strip out of Carriage House and the Platinum? Looking for a cheap place to stay on our first night which is a saturday, Carriage House is coming out at $100 and $159 for the platinum, not sure if its worth paying the extra for the amount of time we would actually spend in the room.

The Carriage House is 5-10 mins walk and takes you out at the junction between PH and the Harley-Davidson Cafe, opposite the City Center.

Platinum would be a 10-15 mins walk and take you out between Bally's and Bill's.

luci

May

We had the cheap seats for Love and had a great view. The most expensive seats have the worst view.

ratkarth

KayJ066 wrote: »

Hi All,

My boyfriend and I want to visit vegas, we have decided on a 7 night break next september. We have a budget of around £700pp (flights&Hotel) Do you think that will be enough? Or should we be budgeting for more?

Flights would have to be from either Brisol/London (We are in Exeter, so v.limited choices) Have never flown long-haul from bristol so not sure who flys from there.
Hotel wise- we want something that isnt too flashy (hence budget) but just comfortable for us. We arent really going over for the gambling side of things so not worried if the hotel has one or not.

Have you guys got any recs? Or is our budget a little too low/

Any advice greatfully recieved.

Thanks in advance

I think you have under estimated
depends if that price includes everything or just flight and hotel

flights: if you shop around your looking at 500 including esta passes etc at the moment, the odd one around for 460 if your very lucky

hotel: can get niceish hotel for 20 a night per person easily if not cheaper so looking at 140
however you really need to take into account
spending money, transfer to aiprot, meals out, drinks etc as i find in vegas thats where it really adds up

KayJ066

April

ratkarth wrote: »

I think you have under estimated
depends if that price includes everything or just flight and hotel

flights: if you shop around your looking at 500 including esta passes etc at the moment, the odd one around for 460 if your very lucky

hotel: can get niceish hotel for 20 a night per person easily if not cheaper so looking at 140
however you really need to take into account
spending money, transfer to aiprot, meals out, drinks etc as i find in vegas thats where it really adds up

Thanks for that info, our budget for flights/hotels is £700 maybe even £800pp then spending money on top.
I've been looking at Bills Gambling Hall (Seems fun and comfyish) however the reviews on TA are v.mixed. Has anybody here stayed there?

KayJ066

April

Also, I went to NY last year (march) and got an Esta then, can i use that one or do i need to apply for a new one?