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Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2011
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If you don't want them contact Groupon and they will cancel your order and refund you.
We bought these but after researching found that the cost does not include anywhere to sit so I canceled the order. Even a sunbed will cost you another $40 each. Be prepared to stand all day. Also if you just walk up and pay $20 entry fee it includes the open bar, cocktails and premium liquor are not included in the deal. Now imagine how crowded the bar area is going to be for 2 hours with everyone trying to get as trollied as possible.
Really... I looked into it and found nothing that said the open bar was a standard feature of the azure, infact I read it was unique to Groupon customers. Probably not worth trying to get a refund... I only paid $10 each for 4. We dont mind standing and will go for a few hours on Sat or Sun morn... good way to start the day, albeit I can see it being crowded. Glad to hear the Flamingo has a good pool scene. The Bellagio fountains and a Buffet(Bellagio or Wicked Spoon) sound fun. One of the Bars or Clubs(Ghost Bar etc) at the Palms look nice... would 4 guys have a problem trying to get into a place like this. Lion Pits are a must see and so is Planet Hollywood its a fun young casino heavy on the free drink. Dont want a set itinerary but maybe a route of how to maximise our time would be great... we want to see as much as we can.0 -
OctoberReally... I looked into it and found nothing that said the open bar was a standard feature of the azure, infact I read it was unique to Groupon customers. Probably not worth trying to get a refund... I only paid $10 each for 4. We dont mind standing and will go for a few hours on Sat or Sun morn... good way to start the day, albeit I can see it being crowded. Glad to hear the Flamingo has a good pool scene. The Bellagio fountains and a Buffet(Bellagio or Wicked Spoon) sound fun. One of the Bars or Clubs(Ghost Bar etc) at the Palms look nice... would 4 guys have a problem trying to get into a place like this. Lion Pits are a must see and so is Planet Hollywood its a fun young casino heavy on the free drink. Dont want a set itinerary but maybe a route of how to maximise our time would be great... we want to see as much as we can.
That was the con. Groupon along with Palazzo made it sound like it was exclusive, but if you followed the discusion on the offer page people that have actually been there said that it was the normal price, I actually asked about the seating and was told it was free until a regular there said you have to Pay. But hey, for $10 each it is worth a pop.
Ghost will cost to get in, if you go before a certain time like 9pm it used to be free. Voodoo lounge accross the road at Rio is the same sort of place and also used to be free before 10pm. Guys tend to get in OK, the bouncers don't act like the goons in the U.K, but then the clientel don't tend to act like the typical club goer over here either.The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run, and if you do that you will have enough to pay for something better.0 -
Septembersarahlasvegas wrote: »I really just wish they would make it so you have to buy drinks on the Vegas routes - and stock enough of them. I like a drink when i want a drink...not to be told uum we have red wine 2 hours in :mad:
cant agree more. Its all very well being free but Given the choice id rather pay for what i want knowing i dont have to drink as fast as i can for the first 2 hours before its all gone.
Id also rather be able to choose a premium meal or whatever and would glady pay for the quality and choice.0 -
AugustBeen in Vegas nearly a week now.....
Flew Virgin, just read the complaint letter, very amusing and yes food is poor and takes ages to get cleared away. Went in April with them and you could get drinks from galley, ran out of alcohol very early on (don't drink on flight........make up for it in Vegas!so not bothered) This time was a little different, they anounced they were not a hotel and therefore carried a limited supply and would be providing a bar service basically when they felt like it, soft drinks were still available from galley. Only good thing was we had the 2's at the back of plane.
Weather is v hot now but had rain on Sunday (I think lost track of days).
Stayed at Southpoint, I have been here quiet a few times as its our local when we stay in a villa but villa wasn't available for our first week so chose to stay here. Got a good rate $350 for 6 nights.
Lovely room nice, large and coffee maker.
Had a couple of Steak n Shakes, lovely burger but v skinny fries. Cheap at $3.99 for double cheeseburger n fries, think most expensive meal is no more than $6. Only thing I would say is on website it has a breakfast menu but one in southpoint only opens at 11 am and doesnt have breakfast option.
Gambling has been good, not winning but not losing which is good for me!!:). Liking the poker room. A crazy $1/2 game going on last night with big pots pre flop.....$600....there was a huge amount of chips in play, I was sat on the next table with like minded limpers!
Wifi not free $13 per day but is free in coffee shop, just too lazy to carry laptop down.
I really like the hotel but wouldnt recommend it for a first timer and we have a car which i think you need, they have a strip shuttle at $8pp, which is for the day.
Did the CSI thing at MGM, it was ok but not worth $30 had a coupon for $5 off but still think its only worth $15-20 (goldstar sometimes have half price offer so would pay that).
Tried the indoor skydiving at $75pp with $5 off coupon. Really enjoyed this bit harder to do than I thought......
Im in a different Villa from last 2 yrs, not far from Silverton casino. It suits us better with 2 boys as they have their own pool, tennis and basketball court. Will be doin a bit a of pool time now
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MarchI know this would only apply to a limited audience but.
Duran Duran pre-sale at The Joint at Hard Rock
30th September
SPECIAL PRESALE OPPORTUNITY! Starts: August 5 @ 10am Ends: August 5 @ 10pm Password: DDAEG
via Ticketmaster.Does remembering a time that a certain degree of personal responsibility was more or less standard means that I am officially old?0 -
October
Tracy loves them. She was a big fan when they were around the first time, so we went to see them in Nottingham. I was impressed that they sounded really tight. I didn't know that you had to stand on the side of your favorite member so we spent all night gawping at John Taylor!I know this would only apply to a limited audience but.
Duran Duran pre-sale at The Joint at Hard Rock
30th September
SPECIAL PRESALE OPPORTUNITY! Starts: August 5 @ 10am Ends: August 5 @ 10pm Password: DDAEG
via Ticketmaster.The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run, and if you do that you will have enough to pay for something better.0 -
That was the con. Groupon along with Palazzo made it sound like it was exclusive, but if you followed the discusion on the offer page people that have actually been there said that it was the normal price, I actually asked about the seating and was told it was free until a regular there said you have to Pay. But hey, for $10 each it is worth a pop.
Ghost will cost to get in, if you go before a certain time like 9pm it used to be free. Voodoo lounge accross the road at Rio is the same sort of place and also used to be free before 10pm. Guys tend to get in OK, the bouncers don't act like the goons in the U.K, but then the clientel don't tend to act like the typical club goer over here either.
I followed the deal discussion, and just re-read it actually. Yes the standard entry is $20 to the Azure, however the 'free bar' is adittional and this is where the value comes from -albeit still exaggereted. Seats are not included, they cost... but for a couple of hourse we will not mind. I bought 4 on 4 seperate accounts so probably more trouble to cancel then to keep and use.0 -
October
Ahh, so you managed to get them for $10 by "recommending" some else and using the $10 credit for doing so. I would have kept mine at that price as well, just felt a bit uncomfortable that people had to pull teeth to get straight answers, which seems more to happen when Groupon offer deals in Vegas.I followed the deal discussion, and just re-read it actually. Yes the standard entry is $20 to the Azure, however the 'free bar' is adittional and this is where the value comes from -albeit still exaggereted. Seats are not included, they cost... but for a couple of hourse we will not mind. I bought 4 on 4 seperate accounts so probably more trouble to cancel then to keep and use.The common law of business balance prohibits paying a little and getting a lot. If you deal with the lowest bidder, it is well to add something for the risk you run, and if you do that you will have enough to pay for something better.0 -
SeptemberHi We are going to Las Vegas on the Labour day weekend. While there we want to go to the Whelen night at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Has anyone got any tips for using public transport to get there and back?
I will use a taxi if necessary but I figure that may be a nightmare on the way back!
Any tips gratefully received.0 -
Ahh, so you managed to get them for $10 by "recommending" some else and using the $10 credit for doing so. I would have kept mine at that price as well, just felt a bit uncomfortable that people had to pull teeth to get straight answers, which seems more to happen when Groupon offer deals in Vegas.
Yes correct, $10 for a couple of hours -even if we see $40 of value instead of the qouted $80+, it will be worthwhile.0
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