Las Vegas thread and MSE guide 2010

Triker

Oh dear http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11498081

I wonder if the hotel part will be affected?

photome

Triker wrote: »

Oh dear http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11498081

I wonder if the hotel part will be affected?

Doesnt mention the hotel in reports I have read
I think the hotel business is in massive debt anyway because of the City centre project

photome

Toothfairy4 wrote: »

Thanks photome, will just browse around for the best prices I think and see what comes up. Think I better get those flights booked though as it seems a good deal

If you want to be sure of getting the flight and are happy with the price, book it BUT dont look at the price again after you have booked it.

trets77

lisalasvegas wrote: »

we off next week and just wondering if anyone has had luck with $20 trick at the venetian! It's our first time in Vegas and are there to celebrate DH's 40th.

Any help/tips very much appreciated!

always worth a try . see links on Page 1 regarding sites that give success rates at Vegas Hotels

StuieUK34

June

Question about hotels on the strip
For the next 2 mins, i'll pretend to be Naive.....

Wooohooooo, just booked my hotel for 1 weeks stay in Las Vegas, staying at the Excalibur! Checked Travelrepublic.co.uk and Alpharooms, and there prices were about the same, so i read through all the stuff on Alpharooms, checked the T&C's, and it says total cost for 1 weeks stay is £348.... I'm like WOW!!! thats amazing!
So i paid the FULL amount just now because its a good price, and it states the total/full cost is £348..

So booked through an ABTA bonded place, so if somthing goes pop, i should be OK.......
Now, although the above is true, except i paid £272 (paid deposit so far) when i booked in August, i believe just like the rest of my trip, i have paid everything i need to and there is no mention of any other charges....
Anyone see an issue above ? (refering to the booking agent or hotel)

Wammer

The rate you have been quoted should include the room tax of 12%. However you will need to check if it includes the resort fee which is $9.95 a night.

The Excalibur currently has rates starting at $24.

https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/bookingengine.aspx?pid=EXC&host=promo&code=X1005

pudding

December ( including Xmas and New Year )

zml wrote: »

I am going in just under 3 weeks and staying at the Bellagio with 2 children. I emailed them to ask if I had to pay and they confirmed no providing they are using the existing bedding. Admittedly I didn't say how old they were (12 & 13) but she told me to ask for 2 queen beds when I booked and only book for 2 adults. I have printed off a copy of the email she sent me but intend to check in on my own anyway. More than happy to report back when we arrive home.

That would be great if you could let me know how you get on..thanks..:j

pudding

December ( including Xmas and New Year )

StuieUK34 wrote: »

Question about hotels on the strip
For the next 2 mins, i'll pretend to be Naive.....

Wooohooooo, just booked my hotel for 1 weeks stay in Las Vegas, staying at the Excalibur! Checked Travelrepublic.co.uk and Alpharooms, and there prices were about the same, so i read through all the stuff on Alpharooms, checked the T&C's, and it says total cost for 1 weeks stay is £348.... I'm like WOW!!! thats amazing!
So i paid the FULL amount just now because its a good price, and it states the total/full cost is £348..

So booked through an ABTA bonded place, so if somthing goes pop, i should be OK.......
Now, although the above is true, except i paid £272 (paid deposit so far) when i booked in August, i believe just like the rest of my trip, i have paid everything i need to and there is no mention of any other charges....
Anyone see an issue above ? (refering to the booking agent or hotel)

we stayed atn the excalubur last year and paid about $35 a night no resort fee by booking on their site..i would look on their site for offers for a cheaper price..that seems a lot what you have paid..see wammers post

kelda_shelton

September

We - my husband and i - stayed in the excaliber 15-20 september - having seen a deal noted here by Luci.

We paid for 5 nights 9only paying one night upfront) and booked direct. All in - including resort fees and taxes - it was £220 fo a standard tower room.

StuieUK34 wrote: »

Question about hotels on the strip
For the next 2 mins, i'll pretend to be Naive.....

Wooohooooo, just booked my hotel for 1 weeks stay in Las Vegas, staying at the Excalibur! Checked Travelrepublic.co.uk and Alpharooms, and there prices were about the same, so i read through all the stuff on Alpharooms, checked the T&C's, and it says total cost for 1 weeks stay is £348.... I'm like WOW!!! thats amazing!
So i paid the FULL amount just now because its a good price, and it states the total/full cost is £348..

So booked through an ABTA bonded place, so if somthing goes pop, i should be OK.......
Now, although the above is true, except i paid £272 (paid deposit so far) when i booked in August, i believe just like the rest of my trip, i have paid everything i need to and there is no mention of any other charges....
Anyone see an issue above ? (refering to the booking agent or hotel)

StuieUK34

June

Well,
I booked in August using Alpharooms. I paid a total of £272 which is for 1 week on the 3rd June.... I could have waited closer to the time to book, but as this a wedding thing, i want it done and dusted now.....
If the rate by alpharooms is £272 total, then i assume that includes the resort fee which i know is like $10 a day... My point is, if there is no mention of an additional charge, then i should'nt have to pay one, and if i did, i should be able to claim it back from Alpharooms....
However, if others have booked in advance just like i have done, turned up and found there resort fee was already included in there TOTAL price they paid, then happy days!