Las Vegas Hotels - Help!

margaret_3

IvanOpinion wrote:

I love Las Vegas ...we have stayed in several hotels and the one that I got the best deal at was the Imperial Hotel which was centre strip. To give you an idea we went Mon to Wed and the price included room, breakfast buffet for 2 mornings, 1 evening meal, entry into the Legends show and a few other bits and pieces and it came through on my credit card for the princely sum of £22.54 (ish) (and that was for both of us).

Some useful links
http://www.cheapovegas.com/index.php.
http://www.lasvegasinsider.com/101/index.htm

I used to have a link to a chap that scoured the local newspapers and posted all the deals including the required offer codes onto his site - but I can't find it at the minute (it was thru his site that we got the above offer).




Here's the link.
Perhaps you should subscribe to the newgroup alt.vacation.las-vegas, tweetie. It's FULL of useful information.

<[email="philfeld&#64;aol.com"]philfeld@aol.com[/email]> wrote in message news:<[email="1123049994.116136.200700&#64;g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com"]1123049994.116136.200700@g49g2000cwa.googlegroups.com[/email]>...
> Hi everyone!
>
> This is Phil (Feldman) with the 7/31/2005 hotel ads from the
> L.A. Times Sunday Calendar section. They include listings for
> Las Vegas, Jean, Primm, and Laughlin.
>
> If you like these posts, plz let me know and I'll keep them coming.
>
> *** New hotel ads this week: (none)
>
> *** Former ads expiring this week: (none)
>
> All the ads quote rates for Sunday thru Thursday occupancy. All say
> "subject to availability" and specify that convention periods,
> weekends,
> holidays, etc. may be higher. You know the drill. I'm only quoting ads
> that specify a price (though I added a section at the bottom for
> non-price
> ads), and will give the phone number and any "perks" mentioned in the
> ads.
> Also, the given price is PER ROOM (not per person) based on 1 or 2
> adults
> sharing a room. (Many ads state that an "adult" means 21 years of age
> and
> older. If you are under 21, check with the hotel to see if you are
> eligible
> for the quoted rates.) And, of course, you must add tax to all the
> rates.
>
> With each post of mine in this newsgroup, I'll also include the ad(s)
> from
> previous editions of the Times Calendar section if their expiration
> dates
> are still active. I'll list the last date each hotel's ad appeared in
> the
> Times. The first ads you see listed each week will be the ones from the
> current Calendar section.
>
> All dates are quoted in "U.S" format: mm/dd/yy
>
> You do NOT have to live in the Los Angeles area to take advantage of
> these
> deals. When you call for a room reservation, simply tell the
> reservationist
> that you want the rate quoted in the Calendar section of the Sunday Los
> Angeles Times. You can be calling from anywhere in the world...
>
> (Note to webmasters: you are welcome to use the material in this post,
> as
> long as you credit the source as coming from me: Phil Feldman.)
>
>

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>
> Imperial Palace (1-800-634-6441) Last ad appeared 7/31/05
> "Now and Later" package, valid thru 9/8/05
> $49 weekdays (standard room)
> $59 weekdays (deluxe room)
> includes free room night with one night stay (11/20/05 - 12/22/05)
> (previous ads quoted the following "Casino Gold Special" package:
> $65 weekdays
> $85 weekends
> includes two breakfast or lunch buffets
> $5 blackjack matchplay
> admission to The Auto Collection
> souvenir gift
> one day fitness facilities pass
> offers are per person per stay
> valid thru 12/28/05, 2-night minimum
> ask for the "Casino Gold Special")
>
> Tuscany (1-877-887-2261) Last ad appeared 7/31/05
> $69 "Summer Suite" package thru 8/25/05
> includes $25 in slot play
> $25 in table match play
> $10 off in Tuscany Gardens Italian dining
> 2 for 1 lunch or dinner at Marilyn's Cafe or Cantina Restaurant
>
> Sahara (1-888-696-2121) Last ad appeared 7/24/05
> $42.95 (no specified expiration date)
> extra $4 of surcharges per night may apply
>
> Las Vegas Hilton (1-800-627-5360) Last ad appeared 2/13/05
> Room & Show packages from $177 per person, valid thru August
> includes tickets to Barry Manilow show
>
> Green Valley Resort (1-866-STAY-GVR) Last ad appeared 6/19/05
> Rooms ($129 weekdays, $149 weekends)
> Suites ($229 weekdays, $249 weekends)
> no specified expiration date
>
> Flamingo (1-877-899-9918) Last ad appeared 1/23/05
> $65 for the following "Stay and Play" package:
> includes $10 in Free Slot play
> $50 in discount dining coupons
> no specified expiration date, call for availability
>
> Bally's (1-800-799-0222) Last ad appeared 12/12/04
> $69 per night for the following Jubilee! package:
> includes 2-for-1 tickets to Jubilee! show
> $25 food credit
> 2-for-1 spa admission
>
> Plaza (1-800-634-6576) Last ad appeared 10/24/04
> $99 (no specified expiration date)
> includes 2 nights
> call for available dates, may include some weekends
>
> Paris (1-877-254-0818) Last ad appeared 8/29/04
> $99 (no specified expiration date)
>
> The following hotels have burst ads but don't quote any prices, perks,
> or
> conditions. The ads say "call for best value" or some similar come-on.
>
> Aladdin (1-877-333-9474)
>
> Excalibur (1-877-807-5464)
>
> Luxor (1-800-288-1000)
>
> Mandalay Bay (1-888-632-7000)
>
> Monte Carlo (1-800-822-8652)
>
> Imperial Palace (1-800-634-6441)
>
> MGM Grand (1-800-929-1111)
>
> New York, New York (1-800-693-6763)
>
> Boardwalk (1-800-635-4581)
>
> Rio (1-888-746-0234)
>
> Venetian (1-888-2-VENICE)
>
> Regent Las Vegas (1-877-869-1777)
>
> Green Valley Ranch (1-866-STAY-GVR)
>
>

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>
> The following ads are for Laughlin, Nevada
>
> Avi (1-800-284-2946) Last ad appeared 7/31/05
> $79 "Special Real Deal Getaway" package thru 9/1/05
> includes room for 2 nights
> 2 breakfast buffets
> 2 dinner buffets
> 2 theater food coupons
> up to $25 in gas
> ask for offer code "RD075"
> (ad from the Az. Player, courtesy of Jim Blumer)
>
> Riverside (1-866-228-2759) Last ad appeared 7/31/05
> $32 (no specified expiration date)
> also $80 "Superstars Live in Concert" package
> includes room for 2 nights (valid 6/21 - 8/31)
> 2 show tickets
> (ad from the Az. Republic, courtesy of Jim Blumer)
>
> Edgewater (1-800-677-4837) Last ad appeared 7/31/05
> $29 thru 9/1/05
> ask for "MFUN23" offer
> (ad from the Az. Republic, courtesy of Jim Blumer)
>
> Flamingo (1-800-317-0470) Last ad appeared 7/24/05
> $25 thru 9/1/05
> ask for "MLAD225"
> 2-night minimum
> also $29 thru 9/1/05
> includes two buffets per stay
> ask for "PL2905"
> 2-night minimum
> (ad from the Az. Republic, courtesy of Jim Blumer)
>
> Colorado Belle (1-800-477-4837) Last ad appeared 7/24/05
> "S.W.I.N.G." (Spin & Win In Nightly Giveaways) package
> $62 weekdays (valid thru 9/1/05)
> includes room for 2 nights
> $10 food certificate
> 2 hand-crafted beers
> 2 SWING t-shirts
> 2 drawing tickets for Spin & Win
> free night this winter (valid 11/01/05 - 1/26/06)
> ask for "SWING Summer Promotion - AZ" offer
> (ad from the Az. Republic, courtesy of Jim Blumer)
>
> Bayshore Inn (1-702-299-9010) Last ad appeared 11/23/03
> $140 per week (no specified expiration date)
> (ad from the Laughlin Visitor, courtesy of Jim Blumer)
>
> Happy hunting,
> --Phil

IvanOpinion

Nice one Margaret that is the very chap I was thinking of (he is the one that got use the £22.54 (ish) deal - it was $16 per person per night, buy one night get one free) - he used to post to a particular web site though but I just can't find the URL.

Ivan

Wolfhound

Hi tweetie, you said you live in Glasgow, I used Scotia Travel, they were great at getting good quotes for hotel rates. Once I had a few good quotes I 'phoned a company that guaranteed to beat your price and even they found it hard to beat the Scotia quotes.
I dont know what age group you fall into but I know a few people who did the Vegas in a week thing and regretted it. 40+. Its a long flight, and if you are one of those people who love Vegas instantly, you'll come back just itching to get back again.
There is so much to do and see, some of the hotels have so many attractions that you could spend a day in each and still not see everything.
A flight over the Grand Canyon is a must, with the Native American village trip thrown in. Great memories of that. Also Stratosphere Tower, you must go on the ride at the top,I DARE YOU!!! I'd miss the New York, New York, roller-coaster, I crawled off that one. The Forum shops at Caesars, take plenty of money, or just watch the statues come to life!
I said earlier that I had two weeks in L.V. I remember now, it was a week in New York, 10 days in Las Vegas and 4 days in Boston. The 10 days was enough to see plenty. I hate flying so anything to break up a journey keeps me happy.
OH wants to go back again to Vegas but I will make sure there are stops on the way there and back. We flew with Continental with no problems.
Hope that helps. wolf.

Wolfhound

I forgot to say, that was done in my pre-internet days.Try it anyway, you might just get a great deal. wolf.

Sheel

Wolfhound wrote:

I dont know what age group you fall into but I know a few people who did the Vegas in a week thing and regretted it. 40+. Its a long flight, and if you are one of those people who love Vegas instantly, you'll come back just itching to get back again.

I'm 50 now and I think a week's fine in Vegas Some say 4 nights , but I don't think that's quite enough .

We flew with Continental with no problems

We flew with them once and would agree they're very good

tweetie_2

Thanks so much for all your info Margaret, Sheel & Wolf! I work just up from Scotia travel so I might pop down there in my lunchtime - don't know if its poss too soon though?

I think the multi-centre thing is a fab idea, as I've never been to NY and would love it! Will take your advice that 2 weeks is too much - prob only so much neon one person can take! I'm 26 so the traveling etc shouldn't tire me too much - I hope! As I said I'm not fussed about the gambling, or the roller coasters etc (I'm a total wimp - but the OH loves them) but I really just want to see what all the fuss is about - and to go shopping!

Have looked at a few of the flights online and some say £450 odds (but you need to call to check - which prob means they don't exist!) and the airlines sites are quoting around the £650 mark - so poss think I should wait and see if they do any special offers?

If anyone knows of any other companies that are mucho cheap for flights/hotels etc please let me know!

margaret_3

I also fly Continental from Glasgow. However I'm off in a few weeks to California first before L.V. and I found a super site where I got a fantastic price with AA--less than £400, but the details are on my laptop which is out of service at present!

If you go to Scotia, tweetie, make a note of the hotels and the rate and then phone the hotels direct. You will find the numbers on a link that Ivan gave you and using 16688 it will only cost you 2p per minute. I don't think that the hotel prices can be beaten. Well, not often anyway!;)
Margaret

Edinburghlass_2

tweetie, you can try www.chartertravel.co.uk despite the name they will check out all flights, including sheduled for you.

As regards phoning direct to US I'm not sure who 16688 is that is referred to but if you sign up for www.call1899.co.uk its 1p a minute dialing from a BT line or use Martin's call checker here

Have a great time

margaret_3

Edinburghlass wrote:

As regards phoning direct to US I'm not sure who 16688 is that is referred to




Uncalled for sarcasm! Anyone can see that it was a slip and should have read 18866. You haven't read about 18866????
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Glad

margaret wrote:

Edinburghlass wrote:

As regards phoning direct to US I'm not sure who 16688 is that is referred to




Uncalled for sarcasm! Anyone can see that it was a slip and should have read 18866. You haven't read about 18866????
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

is there any need to shout?

Edilass was just pointing out that 1899 is the best option for phoning America
and with so many similar predial numbers in use now she may well have thought that 16688 was a new one she hadn't heard of,
of course she has heard of 18866 she's the telephones board guide,
Haven't you read the telephones boards????
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!