Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2013

nvh

magee737 wrote: »

Whats the cheapest hotel with a spa in the room?

spa / jet tub?

to be honest, it'll depend on dates you want to go, and you'll need to factor in applicable resort fees, but assuming that room costs rise and fall inline with each other at different hotels, and you want a strip hotel I'd guess that you'd be looking at Luxor (if their Pyramid Spa Suites have actually got the spa activated now! - they had electrical issues last year), or maybe Flamingo would be a good shout (no resort fees)

Easiest thing to do is to look up the cheap rates then work up the 'room ladder' for the cheap hotels to see at what pricepoint the tubs are inclusive with the room.

We've done a few places with spa-tub baths (its the missus' fault!), and they've all been similar price-points (with a few exceptions)

We've done spa-tubs at places like MGM, Platinum, TI, Luxor (well, attempted!), Bellagio, Caesars etc, but price points have all been quite similar in line with their 'normal' room rates (ie. its an extra $xx to step up to the next grade of room)

Sorry - probably not that helpful hopefully gives you a starting point though!

(It also depends on deal, we got the Luxor room for $50'ish per night on a deal, and i've never seen it drop that low before! - normal rooms are typically that rate!)

marke87

Hi all, does anyone know any good websites where we can book a limo to pick us up from the Las Vegas airport and take us to the hotel.

Triker

marke87 wrote: »

Hi all, does anyone know any good websites where we can book a limo to pick us up from the Las Vegas airport and take us to the hotel.

http://www.presidentiallimolv.com/

They get consistantly good reviews.

magee737

nvh wrote: »

spa / jet tub?

to be honest, it'll depend on dates you want to go, and you'll need to factor in applicable resort fees, but assuming that room costs rise and fall inline with each other at different hotels, and you want a strip hotel I'd guess that you'd be looking at Luxor (if their Pyramid Spa Suites have actually got the spa activated now! - they had electrical issues last year), or maybe Flamingo would be a good shout (no resort fees)

Easiest thing to do is to look up the cheap rates then work up the 'room ladder' for the cheap hotels to see at what pricepoint the tubs are inclusive with the room.

We've done a few places with spa-tub baths (its the missus' fault!), and they've all been similar price-points (with a few exceptions)

We've done spa-tubs at places like MGM, Platinum, TI, Luxor (well, attempted!), Bellagio, Caesars etc, but price points have all been quite similar in line with their 'normal' room rates (ie. its an extra $xx to step up to the next grade of room)

Sorry - probably not that helpful hopefully gives you a starting point though!

(It also depends on deal, we got the Luxor room for $50'ish per night on a deal, and i've never seen it drop that low before! - normal rooms are typically that rate!)

Great help, thank you. Luxor is looking favourite i think, going in september. Stayed at MGM and Paris before but just in there basic rooms so wanting a little extra this time around.

ferf1223

magee737 wrote: »

Whats the cheapest hotel with a spa in the room?

see, I was going to say the Luv Tub rooms at The Quad/IP but in checking to be sure that they are actually jetted tubs (I always assumed they were) I came across a video of a half naked young man who had used the tub to vomit into and then I stopped looking any further.

Agree with nvh's advice and be careful if you google videos for the Luv Tub rooms.

nvh

magee737 wrote: »

Great help, thank you. Luxor is looking favourite i think, going in september

My only other advice is make sure they definitely have the spa tubs active. We went in September (I think I did a mini summary of our trip in the 2012 thread so sorry to regulars for repetition), but the Spa tubs had been out of action since February, and they had removed reference to them from the website (a quick check reveals they are currently called "Pyramid Suite" instead of "Pyramid Spa Suite", however we had booked prior to February so they recompensed us through a couple of means (however the wife was still gutted about not having the spa tub).

I believe the issue was to do with electrical safety regulations so unsure if its cost effective for them to make the corrections.

I think the Tower Suites were affected to but not 100% sure

123tjc

Newbie to forums, please be kind!

Staying at the Luxor for 4 nights in April, first visit ever to Vegas & the start of our honeymoon (more excited for honeymoon than anything!) Can anyone recommend the best rooms? Booked through Virgin as standard room, hoping $20 trick works but need advice on which rooms/towers etc are best. Read reviews that pyramid rooms are very smoky being above the casino? Any advice?

Thanks!

nvh

123tjc wrote: »

Newbie to forums, please be kind!

Staying at the Luxor for 4 nights in April, first visit ever to Vegas & the start of our honeymoon (more excited for honeymoon than anything!) Can anyone recommend the best rooms? Booked through Virgin as standard room, hoping $20 trick works but need advice on which rooms/towers etc are best. Read reviews that pyramid rooms are very smoky being above the casino? Any advice?

Thanks!

Welcome aboard

We've stayed in the pyramid rooms twice... mainly for the "i'm in a pyramid" factor (and also cos the first time round we had a naff view ) and I wouldn't say the rooms are smokey, however they are definitely tired and in need of a refurb. The Tower Rooms are certainly a bit snazzier and modern. I have some pics somewhere of the "Pyramid Premier Suite" we stayed in - if you want me to post 'em, let me know, however they're probably not much different to the ones on TripAdvisor (and identical spec. to the 'Tower Premier Suite' on their website, just not as 'modern') - http://luxor.com/hotel/hotel_tower_premier_suite.aspx

I'd aim for a Tower Deluxe or a Tower Luxury with a tip if its something swish you're after

edit: I also like the pyramid cos I like looking over the edge

123tjc

Thanks NVH for reply. We are staying Thurs-Mon so appreciate its the weekend but still hoping for an upgrade with it bring honeymoon & also husband to be's birthday whilst we're there.

Also looking to go to a show, possibly Love or Rock Of Ages. Any tips on buying tickets? Is it better in advance or take a chance & wait?

Hovis91

123tjc wrote: »

Thanks NVH for reply. We are staying Thurs-Mon so appreciate its the weekend but still hoping for an upgrade with it bring honeymoon & also husband to be's birthday whilst we're there.

Also looking to go to a show, possibly Love or Rock Of Ages. Any tips on buying tickets? Is it better in advance or take a chance & wait?

As you are staying in an MGMResort Hotel check your booking as they have an offer on at the minute with free show tickets with a 3day and above booking.We are staying at Mirage and have just booked our two free tickets for LOVE in June.Even if you don't get these hang on til you get there and go to TX4Tonite as they have good deals on all the time.They have lots of locations up and down the strip.