Las Vegas guide and MSE thread 2014

Froggitt

marsman802 wrote: »

basic rooms in better hotels are absolutely great in my humble opinion.

Agree re Trop and Venetian. Also Mirage and Signature. However doesn't necessarily hold true at older hotels/non refurbished rooms/towers e.g. Caesars.

ferf1223

Triolette wrote: »

So... Is it better to have a better room in a good hotel, or a basic room in a better hotel. Decisions decisions.

I do think it depends on the hotels and budget will be a big factor, obviously.

I would rather have a standard Paris room than a Luv Tub room at IP, for example (probably the latter would be cheaper anyway so maybe not a reasonable comparison)...and as Froggitt said, I'd never book the 'standard' rooms at Caesars no matter how nice the property might be.

I also think that some suites in the mid-range hotels would be nicer than a standard room in some of the top-end hotels...I'm thinking of the one night we stayed at Bellagio...and it was a nice one-off experience but for the money we could have gotten a REALLY nice room somewhere else.

I think length of stay comes into it too...for 2-3 nights we're happy to splash out a bit...for a longer stay it's all a bit lost on us so we normally book 5 nights somewhere like Bally's then move to Cosmo or wherever for the last 3.

but it's all personal preference and depends on what someone is used to as well.

martmonk

http://www.travelzoo.com/entertainment/las-vegas/-44-up-Presale-Rock-Legend-Meat-Loaf-in-Las-Vegas-1656664/?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email&utm_content=1656664&utm_campaign=us_top20_2014_1_deal%3a1656664

Meat Loaf's run headlining the intimate new concert series "RockTellz & Cocktails" has been extended due to popular demand, and Travelzoo subscribers can secure tickets for up to 35% off before they go on sale to the general public on Jan. 7.

Tickets to Meat Loaf's Feb. 13 - April 8 shows at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino are discounted at the following levels:

Mezzanine seats … $44.40 (reg. $70)
Mid-Orchestra seats … $77.20 (reg. $95)
Front Orchestra seats … $93.20 (reg. $115)

martmonk

And

$20 burgers for two at. Palazzo

http://www.travelzoo.com/local-deals/Las-Vegas/Restaurant/94639?utm_source=top20_us&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=us_top20_2014_1_deal%3a1654058&utm_content=1654058&tz_adid=1654058

$20 for $40 worth of dinner or lunch for two at I Love Burgers at The Palazzo
Craft a meal for two such as the standard burger, the upstream (salmon) burger, sweet potato fries to share and the crazy velvet cheesecake for dessert
Can be used for food and/or drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic)
The fine print

Valid Dec. 30, 2013 - March 20, 2014. Reservations are not accepted; seating is first-come, first-serve and subject to availability. Present voucher upon arrival. Tax, if applicable, and gratuity are not included. Please tip on the full value; 18-20% is customary for good service. Limit one voucher per table. Limit one purchase per person; may buy one additional as a gift. If limit is exceeded, voucher subject to forfeiture. Valid at the Palazzo location only.

Bri1

Will be in Vegas for a few days in March looking at the Rock of Ages show at the Venetian, any tips on discount tickets/codes, places for getting them cheap etc?

martmonk

Bri1 wrote: »

Will be in Vegas for a few days in March looking at the Rock of Ages show at the Venetian, any tips on discount tickets/codes, places for getting them cheap etc?

http://www.travelzoo.com/entertainment/las-vegas/-65-Rock-of-Ages-Musical-in-Vegas-Reg-101-1653851/

Choose from the following seating levels at all performances at the Venetian Rock of Ages Theater through April 27, 2014:

Rear Orchestra, Front Side Orchestra and Balcony seats … $65 (reg. $101)
Front Orchestra seats ... $99 (reg. $134)

tranmereforever

Hello all,

Know this is the thread for people travelling in 2014 so hope no one minds me asking this question

My wifes 30th birthday is in November 2015 and she has always wanted to go to Vegas so thinking of booking it, she wants to stay at the Mandarin Oriental which I have not been to before but have read very good reviews for

I have been to Vegas before in March 2011 and loved it but have a few questions for November?

- What is the weather like for November?
- Does it tend to be busy in November or relatively quiet?

We are thinking of going from November 2nd- Friday 6th 2015

Froggitt

I once went end November and it was T-Shirt weather.


No more or less busy really than other times of the year.
The MO apparently is a very nice hotel......not sure many on this board have stayed there as its relatively new.

pebblesmax

November can be hit or miss weather wise. This last November was nice to begin with, but we had rain, wind and windy rain. Nothing like we are having at home now, but not good.

Can't help personally with MO, but a friend of mine always stays there when he visits with his mother. They have jazz in the bar area on Sundays and Tuesdays.

Brats64

Last time we went in November we actually bought fleeces while there.
But as said,it can be very up and down.i think it was thanksgiving,so it was late November.
I would try and stay in Vegas a little longer if at all possible than 4 days.
Our first trip was for a week,and had to go back later that year,as we felt it wasn't long enough ( though it probably is,to see what needs to be seen )
Never had a trip shorter than about 10 nights since.

Be interested to know what Pebblesmax shortest visit has been.....
Probably at least a month I would imaging.:rotfl: