Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2011

hebangsthedrums

March

Hi all, after feedback on this deal from experienced visitors as this is a first trip.

6 of us are heading out next March for a stag do/30th birthday, deal we have found is;

Return from LGW with VIrgin 20th March returning 27th staying in deluxe rooms in the Bellagio (2 per room).

We have found this for£4960 or £826 pp, plus $20 resort fee per room per day.

Seems good to us - is this a good price?

Gollom

I know the drink/drive laws are very strict in Vegas but what does the limit equate to?

I'm no a big drinker but do like a single glass of wine or a beer (stubby size) with a meal. That likely to put me over? I'm probably 20% above average size

sarahlasvegas

August

Buzz78 wrote: »

I know people have asked similar questions in the past - although I can't find the posts - but is there any way to book the KA tickets with a UK credit/debit card and address? I'm sure I remember someone saying last year that you need to phone up?

Many thanks.

I couldnt get any credit or debit cards to work so rang up - got a cheap international bolt on from o2, so was cheap to call.

MariaC wrote: »

Great trip report Stuie - sounds like you had a great time!

It has got me all hyped up for our Vegas wedding now :j 4months to go!
Everything is pretty much sorted... just where to eat dinner after the wedding left to sort out.

Wedding at 2.30pm at Chapel of the Flowers - ceremony will be broadcast live HERE if anyone fancy's watching (10.30pm UK time I think)

Then we'll be taking our guests on a drive down the strip (in one of those party buses :beer:) and having photos at the usual spots; Vegas sign, fountains, suggestions welcome H2B & I love a good roller coaster - so are planning to get on the NYNY coaster in our wedding outfits!

Then the plan is probably the Level 107 lounge at the Strat for around 5.30pm - in time for happy hour & sunset!

But after that we're not sure..... had planned on just having dinner at Top of the World restaurant but their "group bookings" person sent a rather poorly constructed email with the various options. Still not sure if I have understand it. She was trying to get us to use their private dining room but I think it will lack atmosphere as there will only be 15 of us. She also seemed to insist that we will have to eat from a set menu.

Would love to get somewhere nice but not stupidly expensive with a great atmosphere. Regulars - any suggestions?

For strip tour photos - my ones at the veneitian (sp?!) are my fav -

http://www.photobox.co.uk/my/creation?creation_id=15461805 - pages 56-76 are there

The fountains at The Wynn are nice too - and those bit light things at PH look great in some pics ive seen lately

- What about The Mix for dinner?

I'm a member of a vegas brides group on facebook (its a private group not searchable) - pm me your details and i can invite you if you like, theres loads of brides to be to get ideas from (and people who share their past pics) - i want to get married there again :rotfl:

WestHamDaz

left the cosmopolitan yesterday and moved on to the NYNY for 3 comped nights in a broadway deluxe room. Not quite sure what is 'deluxe' about it but its a decent enough room. It is identicle to the gold tower room we had in the glden nugget minus a 42" flat screen.

The missus has just played the first round of the slot tournament scoring 7548 which looking at some of the rounds prior to hers is slightly above average. Next round is in an hour, then 2 more tomorrow.

Still hot, but a lot windier today. Went to penn and teller the other night. was ok, pretty entertaining and worth the $55ish we paid. Met the big fella afterwards for a quick photo op, didnt realise how big he was. Im over 6 foot and towered above me.

Had the best nights gambling at the rio after P&T hitting my numbers on 9 out of 11 spins at roulette, apart from that its been utter gash. gonna give poker a go tonight and hope my luck is in again.

zackary71

hebangsthedrums wrote: »

Hi all, after feedback on this deal from experienced visitors as this is a first trip.

6 of us are heading out next March for a stag do/30th birthday, deal we have found is;

Return from LGW with VIrgin 20th March returning 27th staying in deluxe rooms in the Bellagio (2 per room).

We have found this for£4960 or £826 pp, plus $20 resort fee per room per day.

Seems good to us - is this a good price?

If that price is flights and accom. included, it's about right. You can book them separately: Bellagio direct for £388pp and Virgin Economy for approx £450. You could probably save £100 each by going down to 3-4*. However, we've stayed at Bellagio and it's a bit pretentious but the rooms are great and the location can't really be beaten.

adamg

August

Hi all, I have never done fine dining in Vegas more of a eat your own weight in ribs kinda guy, but need a special place to take the future Mrs adamg to dinner one night. We are staying at Excalibar and will have just driven back from the grand canyon that day so dont want anywhere to far away. At the moment im thinking MIX at madalay bay can also get restaurant.com voucher for it at present any thoughts?

adamg

August

hebangsthedrums wrote: »

Hi all, after feedback on this deal from experienced visitors as this is a first trip.

6 of us are heading out next March for a stag do/30th birthday, deal we have found is;

Return from LGW with VIrgin 20th March returning 27th staying in deluxe rooms in the Bellagio (2 per room).

We have found this for£4960 or £826 pp, plus $20 resort fee per room per day.

Seems good to us - is this a good price?

stag do staying at the Bellagio!!! Thats what Imperial palace was built for, im in the wrong job

photome

August

adamg wrote: »

stag do staying at the Bellagio!!! Thats what Imperial palace was built for, im in the wrong job

LOl me to!

I wouldnt want to stay at bellagio for a stag do but thats just me, I would be happier at the IP, as you say perfect for a stag do at a fraction of the price

OP the price you have is ok, as said you may be able to do it cheaper booking hotel and flight seperatley but not much in it, prices for flights are prob £500 plus (I havent checked), If you do look at booking the hotel seperately the price you see will be per room not per person.

Froggitt

adamg wrote: »

Hi all, I have never done fine dining in Vegas more of a eat your own weight in ribs kinda guy, but need a special place to take the future Mrs adamg to dinner one night. We are staying at Excalibar and will have just driven back from the grand canyon that day so dont want anywhere to far away. At the moment im thinking MIX at madalay bay can also get restaurant.com voucher for it at present any thoughts?

Rosemarys but its about 15 mins drive.

spalding

photome wrote: »

LOl me to!

I wouldnt want to stay at bellagio for a stag do but thats just me, I would be happier at the IP, as you say perfect for a stag do at a fraction of the price

OP the price you have is ok, as said you may be able to do it cheaper booking hotel and flight seperatley but not much in it, prices for flights are prob £500 plus (I havent checked), If you do look at booking the hotel seperately the price you see will be per room not per person.

Agree would drop down hotel wise for some more cash in my pocket for entertainment!!