Goldenjaguar Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 After the london riots where our shop was trashed and spending 6 weeks refitting it/dealing with insurance loss adjusters etc, ive decided to come out of semi poker retirement and have some live poker time again to relax and enjoy life a bit more. Im going to vegas in february for 10 days. As i havent been for years im looking for some advice on a nice hotel on the strip to book. Any tips would be appreciated thanks :) Jag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Washman Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip First time to Vegas this summer for me - stayed at Hilton Grand Vacations (near Stratospehere) for first week, which was ok, but too far from main poker rooms etc. Then moved to Palazzo, which was fantastic :ok Not sure on cost, and not sure how much difference there is between Palazzo and Venetian, but its in good location, will try to post some photos of my room in a minute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Palazzo and Venetian are same price usually around $129 a night midweek and $169 weekends Mark, whats your pricerange and what do you want most in a hotel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Goldenjaguar Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Palazzo and Venetian are same price usually around $129 a night midweek and $169 weekends Mark, whats your pricerange and what do you want most in a hotel? Want to be close to all the main poker rooms, around $1k is fine but dnt mind Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 9, 2011 Share Posted October 9, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip After the london riots where our shop was trashed and spending 6 weeks refitting it/dealing with insurance loss adjusters etc, ive decided to come out of semi poker retirement and have some live poker time again to relax and enjoy life a bit more. Im going to vegas in february for 10 days. As i havent been for years im looking for some advice on a nice hotel on the strip to book. Any tips would be appreciated thanks :) Jag Whats the exact dates mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share Posted October 9, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip anytime in feb is fine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share Posted October 10, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Nice piccies Washy cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 11, 2011 Author Share Posted October 11, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Ok the dates are confirmed Graeme, im going between the 12th and 26th of march for 10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 11, 2011 Share Posted October 11, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Cheers mate, ill get on it and see what i can find :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Cheers mate, ill get on it and see what i can find :ok anything yet mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip anything yet mate? Been looking at the deals websites but none up yet for March 12. However, The current deals on Expedia are as follows: Riviera - North Strip - 14 nights = £385 Imperial Palace - Centre Strip - 14 nights = £500 Bills Gambling - Centre Strip - 14 nights = £604 Excalibur - South Strip - 14 nights = £609 Was your budget in $ or in £ G:ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samba_SamPa Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Was your budget in $ or in £ G:ok around $1k is fine but dnt mind :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip :ok I know he said Dollars but for 2 weeks, $1000 aint gonna stretch far if you want a cracking hotel...... Unless of course your going to play a good amount of poker in which case a reduced rate will be offered, usually 25% off of total price.:ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip I know he said Dollars but for 2 weeks, $1000 aint gonna stretch far if you want a cracking hotel...... Unless of course your going to play a good amount of poker in which case a reduced rate will be offered, usually 25% off of total price.:ok ok theres three of us going now, so up the budget to £900 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip £900 gets ya: Ballys - Centre Strip - 14 nights = £847 Luxor - South Strip - 14 nights = £851 Flamingo - Centre Strip - 14 nights = £874 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip IMO .... If you were to book now, I would personally choose the Imperial Palace, its deluxe rooms are nice, there is a small card room and your opposite caesars, bellagio and round the corner from venetian, which are the 3 best card rooms on the strip. There is also NO service charge in here, which saves you around $300 when you arrive. If you were to wait til after xmas, the prices would stay the same as they are now, but you'll have the benefit of waiting for the rooms sales, discount codes and can book whenever you see somethimng excellent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Were going for ten days, ive found this on hotels.com, can get basic room for £530 or upgrade? http://www.hotels.com/hotel/details.html?pa=18&pn=1&ps=18&tab=description&destinationId=1642852&hotelId=115163&arrivalDate=13-03-2012&departureDate=23-03-2012&rooms[0].numberOfAdults=3&roomno=1&validate=false&previousDateful=false&reviewOrder=date_newest_first#description Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glceud Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Don't think I'd stay in the Imperial again, it's got no decent eating places or shops and there are some times in a 2 week stay you just want to chill in the hotel. Then again I might just have been in the room furthest away from the lift that was furthest away from the exit. Not sure how a casino would react if you asked for the room nearest the exit.:\ Prefered Excalibur which has a couple of decent food places and a shop that sold U.K newspapers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Don't think I'd stay in the Imperial again, it's got no decent eating places or shops and there are some times in a 2 week stay you just want to chill in the hotel. Then again I might just have been in the room furthest away from the lift that was furthest away from the exit. Not sure how a casino would react if you asked for the room nearest the exit.:\ Prefered Excalibur which has a couple of decent food places and a shop that sold U.K newspapers. Tbh i eat anything , bars are more important! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glceud Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Beers all in bottles so it's the same everywere:p Same way I wouldnt upgrade the room as a beds a bed.:ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Beers all in bottles so it's the same everywere:p Same way I wouldnt upgrade the room as a beds a bed.:ok but i fancied the love tub room!! not sure my two mates will agree lolololol No Resort Fee Deluxe Luv Tub Room description One king bed with canopy and mirror above bed. Elevated deep soaking tub in bedroom alcove (no shower). Balcony. 380 square feet. Tropical-style furniture and floral fabrics. Corner table and chairs. Wireless Internet access (surcharge). TV with video games (surcharge) and pay movies. Separate vanity/dressing area. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glceud Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Now I think about it I cant remember any were decent to drink in the IP either:unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip Now I think about it I cant remember any were decent to drink in the IP either:unsure You were obviously looking in the wrong places lol Rockhouse is directly outside the front, women galore and cheap booze O'sheas is next door, again, cheap booze and rammed every day For some reason i put 14 days, so will look again now for 10:ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip 14th to 24th March - 10 nights Riviera Hotel - Standard Room = £288 Imperial Palace - Deluxe room = £413 Excalibur Hotel - Standard Room = £435 Flamingo Hotel - Standard Room = £647 MGM Grand - Deluxe Room = £933 Vdara Hotel - Dexlue Room = £1187 :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 15, 2011 Author Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip 14th to 24th March - 10 nights Riviera Hotel - Standard Room = £288 Imperial Palace - Deluxe room = £413 Excalibur Hotel - Standard Room = £435 Flamingo Hotel - Standard Room = £647 MGM Grand - Deluxe Room = £933 Vdara Hotel - Dexlue Room = £1187 :ok Cheers , we`ll ava chat at APAT next weekend :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glceud Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip You were obviously looking in the wrong places lol Rockhouse is directly outside the front, women galore and cheap booze O'sheas is next door, again, cheap booze and rammed every day For some reason i put 14 days, so will look again now for 10:ok I did say in the IP Graeme, no denying at the cost the location is great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GaF Posted October 15, 2011 Share Posted October 15, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip I wouldnt discount Priceline. Whilst it can be a bit of a gamble - do your research and you can have a very good idea of the exact hotel(s) you're bidding for (look on betterbidding.com for all the info). In the betterbidding calendar for March 2012 I can see there have been successful bids for condos in Trump International at $85 per night. (compared to £85 per night listed on Expedia). Recent wins (irrespective of date) I can see: Aria $80 per night Venetian $100 per night Mirage $75 per night Palazzo $100 per night Monte Carlo $45 per night Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goldenjaguar Posted October 18, 2011 Author Share Posted October 18, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip We`re going to book the Imperial Palace. Looks ok, reviews are good for card rooms etc. Cheers all. Got my flights on Virgin by using the 100,000 airmiles i won off virgin at two festivals :), basically flights costing me just the tax etc £270 return Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McG Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Re: Vegas Trip We`re going to book the Imperial Palace. Looks ok' date=' reviews are good for card rooms etc. Cheers all. Got my flights on Virgin by using the 100,000 airmiles i won off virgin at two festivals :), basically flights costing me just the tax etc £270 return[/quote'] Before you do, have a look at the Mirage - if it's only a small price difference, then treat yourself to a bit more comfort - and always try the $20 trick (when checking in, put a $20 bill in your passport with your credit card and ask if you can have a "complimentary upgrade". Mrs McG and I have tried this in 6 different hotels, and succeeded each time). If they can't upgrade you, you get your $20 back, so I'm told :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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