suebrugge Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 OK 6ooner and I have just booked our flights for Vegas in December :cow :cow :nana :nana :cow We're now looking for hotels. Want something good - but budget may not stretch to the likes of the Wynn or Bellagio :cry. Bally's and the Luxor are both looking like winning options at the moment - but as we've never been out there before thought some of you guys might have some recommendations of places to head for (or avoid!!). Look forward to hearing all your opinions :ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpurMan Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip OK 6ooner and I have just booked our flights for Vegas in December :cow :cow :nana :nana :cow We're now looking for hotels. Want something good - but budget may not stretch to the likes of the Wynn or Bellagio :cry. Bally's and the Luxor are both looking like winning options at the moment - but as we've never been out there before thought some of you guys might have some recommendations of places to head for (or avoid!!). Look forward to hearing all your opinions :ok :welcome Snowy! Two words for you: 'Mandalay Bay'. Not as expensive as you may think and absolutely superb (have a look at their Website for prices). Stayed here for 5 nights for $700, (so about £80 a night, and thats for the room, not per person) and worth every cent. I have never stayed in a better hotel. Even if you don't stay there, check out the Raffles Cafe. Great food, and big portions, and reasonable prices. We even shared meals there they were that big. Try the Halibut and Fries. Wonderful!!! Avoid Excalibur like the plague!. Luxor is OK, but it's only a tiny bit more to stay at the Bay, and far better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Hope this helps... in the occaisions ive been there, ive stayed in the following.. Luxor = Average Price, Great Hotel, Nice rooms Circus Circus = Cheap North End Hotel, full of kids and more mexicans than mexico Imperial Palace = Great Position, Very Good Value, just make sure you book the deluxe room not the standard Travelodge South Strip = Just next door to Paris, Cheap motel, get what u pay for Basically..... Luxor or Mandalay for price and excellence Imperial Palace or Ballys for price and Location Stratosphere or Circus for Purely price alone Wynn and Bellagio for sheer indulgence $180 for a night sun to thurs Were going again in November should be staying in the imperial palace again, Have a good time wherever you stay Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fenner Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip we are staying at the monte carlo ,middle of the strip end of april will let u know what its like when I get back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Football-Tipper Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Morls you forgot about the LUV TUB rooms in Imperial Palace Check em out http://www.imperialpalace.com/virtual_tour.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osbin Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Staying at The Flamingo and The Wynn in December - never know Milou, we might bump into you ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip yeah for all your porn star delights! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ooner Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip oooh I can grow a moustach! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip oooh I can grow a moustach! Lol, if ya wanted, just as long as the Mrs dont!:eek Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ooner Posted March 24, 2006 Share Posted March 24, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip in fact I could borrow hers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philossify Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Definitely avoid the Excalibur - unless all you want is very cheap room rates as you are only using it for sleeping. Full of couples with kids. However I did like their el cheapo limit poker. Mandalay and Luxor are both in same chain as Excalibur (and connected by a train) and both are superior to the Excalibur (20 to 40 dollars a day difference). All three are at one end of the strip (the end towards Los Angeles I think) - if you want to be more in the middle then the Bellagio or Venice are better. Monte Carlo has the advantage of its own brewery and their beer even though cold and American is not tasteless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msaban Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Personally me and the wife found the rooms in the luxor spot on, my only problem is that its a little walk to the centre of the strip - but not that far, plus not too keen on the luxor card room - if youve got the cash the MGm might be a good choice - more towards the middle of the strip, modern and better card room. For poker aloan stay down town, worse for nights out but better card rooms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip If money wasnt a problem where is the best place to stay? Whats Caesars like? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Puntalot Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Me, Jeffers & Kotp stayed in the MGM last September and it is HUGE! :eek Something along the lines of 4 restaurants, 4 bars and 4 theatres inside is a rough idea. :lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddsy Posted March 25, 2006 Share Posted March 25, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip I stayed at the Imperial Palace when I went and it was good value in a good location. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BDaveG Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip I stayed at the Wynn, its amazing but as you say you pay for it! Both Caesars and the Venetian looked pretty good and had some good deals when I last checked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zebedee1 Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip I booked to back there in October, staying at the Luxor. I've stayed in the Excalibur, New York New York, Luxor & Ballys. The Excalibur was very tacky, but the rest were great. I prefered the Luxor out of the ones I've stayed in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ooner Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Me, Jeffers & Kotp stayed in the MGM last September and it is HUGE! :eek Something along the lines of 4 restaurants, 4 bars and 4 theatres inside is a rough idea. :lol I was always brought up to believe that size wasn't everything;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slick mick Posted March 26, 2006 Share Posted March 26, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip I was always brought up to believe that size wasn't everything;) That's just what your missus tells you:rollin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wizard Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip I was watching a documentary about Vegas on TV and it seems that the Lady Luck is a good place to stay if you are planning on returning as they offer 100% of the money you gambled back. Two weeks after staying they send you a letter with the amount you can claim and offer you a discounted or sometimes free room rate. There is another hotel where you get 60% off if you ask for the poker rates. Not sure the name of the casino- it was in pokerplayermag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffers Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Has anyone stayed in the Venetian? We went round the hotel when we were there, what a place :eek :eek Wondering if the rooms are just as good. :tongue2 It aint cheap tho :unsure Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglycow Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip I heard a rumour from some friends who live in Vegas, the the Venetian only has suites ... sort of sets the standard. But the two times I have been I stayed at the Luxor (Nov 2005) and at Treasure Island (Jan 2006) ... Both of them are ok ... if you just want a place to sleep. My personal favorite is the Luxor, due to the theme and the whole contruction - its amazing .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Agreed, i love the luxor too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglycow Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip oooh yeah ... can also recommend the Little White Wedding Chapel ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6ooner Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip oooh yeah ... can also recommend the Little White Wedding Chapel ... Do they throw in an Elvis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglycow Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Do they throw in an Elvis? for a little extra fee they'll do anything ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip I realy liked the Luxor, great pool complex, good bars and rooms, if you do go, spend the extra $20 and get a corner room with the jacuzzi. But it's a bit far south on the strip, it's like the second last hotel, only the MB is further south. If you've never been before I'd advise central strip and for value it's got to be The Flamingo. Right across the street from the Bellagio and Ceasers, it's slap bang in the middle of everything. Decent low limit tables as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uglycow Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip Don't count too much on the pool complex in December ... I know my wife was deeply disappointed of the weather in November ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelopeys Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip I have only stayed at the Luxor... loved it... and not too expensive... But I will let you know about the Bellagio 3rd of August :loon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morlspin Posted April 12, 2006 Share Posted April 12, 2006 Re: Vegas Trip oooooh look at her!!!! bellagio...lah dee dah!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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