Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2012

gillyboss

WEATHER

gotcha, yeah ive looked at the numerous travel options, what about:
Trump hotel?

found 2 nights in a Studio suite for £120!

thats a 5 star place isnt it?

Froggitt

Trumps allegedly nice, but I dont think *anyone* here has ever stayed there. Also a bit of a walk to mid strip, but prob no further than Encore. No casino there so you wont be able to pop down for a flutter when you feel like it.

secretmachines

VALUE FOR MONEY

luci wrote: »

Caesars Palace Bacchanal Buffet Walkthrough

http://www.vegastripping.com/news/blog/4750/video-caesars-palace-bacchanal-buffet-walkthrough/

I didn't think I was fussed, but after seeing that I might just have to try it.

We went a couple of days after it opened and were really impressed. Similar to Wicked Spoon in terms of food presentation, such a vast range and excellent quality. Bit of a line to get in, but well worth it. Soft drinks are included in the set price too.

john-306

Seen a couple of posts lately about "Food & Beverage Credit" "dining credit" included, when pricing up hotels, I havent seen it on any pricing up I've done
Is this something that some tour operators throw in, or is it some type of voucher?
Thanks

photome

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secretmachines wrote: »

We went a couple of days after it opened and were really impressed. Similar to Wicked Spoon in terms of food presentation, such a vast range and excellent quality. Bit of a line to get in, but well worth it. Soft drinks are included in the set price too.[/QUOTE]


All buffets include soft drinks, tea and coffee

duchy

SHOWS

I think where-ever you stay there is a risk you will encounter the odd drunk in the hallways (I'm also cautious of "friend's" claims.....bit like tripadvisor sometimes you hear/read things that are at such odds with your own experience in the same place that you have to wonder if they lost big in the casino and it coloured their opinion )

That said PH has never appealed to me as there are nicer rooms available nearby. The rooms aren't bad I just like more space.

I never thought a balcony was important in Vegas.......until I was upgraded to a suite that happened to have one-and it's a really nice bonus to have.

photome

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Highland_Lass wrote: »

Thanks. Don't mind walking but would rather be in the middle of it. Where would you recommend? I'm going with my husband (we're visiting relations in Long Beach first and then hiring a car and going off for 10 days or so and then back to LA to fly home).

Nothing wrong with PH especially if you can get a resort room overlooking the fountains. Its a bit of a hip hotel/casino so does get a younger noisier crowd but then agin if you are in Vegas over a weekend it will be noisy everywhere and because it is a party town you will se drunk people, dont let that put you off.

Luxor has the attraction of staying in a pyramid but as said is a long walk



EDIT just read Duchys reply which echos my comments about the drunks and like her I wouldnt even read tripadvisor

duchy

SHOWS

john-306 wrote: »

Seen a couple of posts lately about "Food & Beverage Credit" "dining credit" included, when pricing up hotels, I havent seen it on any pricing up I've done
Is this something that some tour operators throw in, or is it some type of voucher?
Thanks

Usually it's offered by the hotel direct. You charge F&B back to your room and it's deducted from your bill at checkout.

Not sure where you've looked at rates but if you look at somewhere like https://www.vegas.com you'll see a few f&b credit offers.

duchy

SHOWS

luci wrote: »

Think this is a bit OTT, but I'm sure there are people who would part with good money for it.

As part of renovation, MGM Grand to offer rooms that promote wellness

http://www.vegasinc.com/news/2012/sep/20/part-renovation-mgm-grand-offer-rooms-promote-well/?__utma=201616023.973053980.1348232567.1348232567.1348232567.1&__utmb=201616023.2.9.1348232570356&__utmc=201616023&__utmx=-&__utmz=201616023.1348232567.1.1.utmcsr=(direct)|utmccn=(direct)|utmcmd=(none)&__utmv=-&__utmk=7642033

If I was looking for a wellness experience I'm not sure I'd be picking Vegas with smoking in the casinos etc but it'll be interesting to see if this sells.

secretmachines

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photome wrote: »

secretmachines wrote: »

We went a couple of days after it opened and were really impressed. Similar to Wicked Spoon in terms of food presentation, such a vast range and excellent quality. Bit of a line to get in, but well worth it. Soft drinks are included in the set price too.[/QUOTE]


All buffets include soft drinks, tea and coffee

I thought it was worth mentioning as it's a new one and most people won't have been yet. Alcohol supplement is $15.99.