Las Vegas 2007 bargain hunt + tips

ferf1223

TangoBunny wrote: »

Well folks
Back to the drawing board.....The IP is out coz the pool is closed.
So it's Tropicana for the first week and ??????????

Maybe consider Bally's...the pool is normally open until the end of October )closed to to sometime in January for cleaning) and if it's closed, as a hotel guest you can use Paris' pool (open year-round ). Great location, we love it there - the rooms are really big, and all the rooms in the North Tower have been refurbished and are very nice...pool is basic, but there is a deep end...keep an eye on the hot deals on their rates calendar - I think they go out to August now. It's not the most hip hotel/casino, but we really like it and rates are relatively reasonable plus it's connected to Paris.


The other place which might work for you would be Gold Coast...not directly on the strip, but not far off and good rates...they do have a shuttle to the strip...it's right next to Rio and across the street from the Palms.

If you don't have it already, this link will lead you to info on each property's pool including whether it's open year round or not (many are as many are heated).

http://www.vegas.com/resorts/pools/

ferf1223

photome wrote: »

I to could handle two weeks on the strip, and have done.

I would love two weeks on the strip...unfortunately, my bank balance would HATE it.

8 nights is what we normally do and always wish we were staying longer.

trets77

Well folks
Back to the drawing board.....The IP is out coz the pool is closed.
So it's Tropicana for the first week and ??????????

any reason you are passing over the LUXOR ???

as it has some pretty good offers already for your travel window and a fair few different offers to boot.

http://www.vegas-promotions.com/index.php?sort=dp&view=2007-11-01 ( beware the no refund offers)

plus the pool is year round

http://www.vegashotelpools.com/hotel-Luxor_Hotel__Casino_Las_Vegas-2

ust wondering what it is that makes people want to go back to Las Vegas time and again.....is it just for those interested in the Casinos or are there other reasons to pull you back?

for us it,s the endless places to get good food ,the chance to a "premier league" show every night if we want, the attractions , the vibe, the great shopping , the being treated well by everyone , the lack of kids ( we will save holidays with familys for when we start one ) , and the always being something to do . plus the fact i can sneak off and play poker when my OH has a lie down or calls it a night. or pull a stool up at a bar and have some drinks with a perfect stranger any time in a hundred different places. and know you are safe and secure.

we never even get near the pools or nightclubs but yhet are there if you want them ,

ferf1223

Planet Hollywood deal for August posted on lasvegastalk.com..says must be reserved by 19.05.07, but just checked and rates still appear to be available...rates from $45/night from what I can see.

https://roomres.aladdincasino.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?PROCFUN+RN+RESNET+R15+FUNCPARMS+UP(A2560):;spirit7;?

Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada

Details: 50% discount off our best available rates for August 2007. $2.00 off martinis at the Heart Center Bar, $10 in free slot play with $20 Coin in; free pastry with purchase of Tall beverage; 2-for-1 admission to Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara; 20% Golf Discount on Green Fees at Troon Golf Courses (applies to rack and twilight rates at Badlands and Revere). Regular rate ranges from $99.00 to $229.00 per night. Offer is valid from 8/1/07 to 8/30/07; must be reserved by 5/19/07 and is subject to availability. Guests must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Rates do not include taxes or fees. For reservations, click here. For hotel information, click here.

TangoBunny

The only reason we had passed up the Luxor was we wanted to stay one week at the north end and 1 week at the south end.
We had already chosen to stay in the Tropicana for the first week at the south end and we were looking for a reasonably priced hotel at the other end of the strip for the second week.
I'm impressed with the Luxor prices though and may change from the Tropicana to the Luxor for the first week.

Planet hollywood don't have any rooms for the second week only the last 3 days so that's out

ferf1223

TangoBunny wrote: »

Planet hollywood don't have any rooms for the second week only the last 3 days so that's out

If you used the link I posted to check availability after the end of August, it will probably not show full availability as the link was for a specific promotion. Would be surprised if they are booked up already for Oct/Nov - worth checking direct from their website if the hotel interests you.

https://roomres.aladdincasino.com/CGI-BIN/LANSAWEB?PROCFUN+RN+RESNET+R15+FUNCPARMS+UP(A2560):;standard;?

TangoBunny

Thanks for that but unless they have an extremely good promo it's way out of my price range almost double what I want to pay for 1 week

However if they do offer it at 45$ per night I'll be first in the queue

ferf1223

For those looking for promotions in November, check here.

http://www.vegas-promotions.com/index.php?sort=dp&view=2007-11-01&PHPSESSID=f43b64c0f48e68994169f47a56371a54

There are a few that go out that far (I know there are a few people looking for that period). Just checked out of curiosity for us as we're going in November and while our rooms are already booked, always like to keep an eye out...and was surprised to see several listed. Deals for Excalibur (2), Luxor (4), MGM and Mirage.

guerillasaver

Toronto wrote: »

Hi, I am off to Vegas on Saturday for a week, can't wait. Its the second time I have been. Stayed at the Venetian first time, Mirage this time. Going to try the $20 dollar trick at reception, a bit nervous but I don't suppose it can do any harm. Just a quick question, can anyone tell me if it possible to get upgrades on the flights? and if so how do I go about it. Thanks for any help received. T.

What is the $20 trick?

Kezza25_2

guerillasaver wrote: »

What is the $20 trick?

google it, loads of information on it.

In short it's a way to get upgrades etc