Need advise on Vegas trip
Mar 8th, 2008, 04:37 AM
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Need advise on Vegas trip
My husband and I haven't travled much. However, he has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. I want him to get as much living in as possible before he gets too sick.
I am suprising him with a trip to Las Vegas.I have the air taken care of. Now I'm working on the hotel. what is the best way to get the best deal on hotel stay. With doctor and hospital bills money is tight but I want the best bang for my buck. HELP!
I am suprising him with a trip to Las Vegas.I have the air taken care of. Now I'm working on the hotel. what is the best way to get the best deal on hotel stay. With doctor and hospital bills money is tight but I want the best bang for my buck. HELP!
Mar 8th, 2008, 04:55 AM
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Hi, sorry to hear about your husband's health and I hope you have a great trip to Vegas. I love to scour for hotel bargains and have been reading the posts in these forums for the last few weeks while I shop for my own Vegas hotel deal. I picked up a web site from another post in this forum - try: http://www.smartervegas.com/hotels.aspx
I have been comparing their prices/package inclusions to everyone else and they seem to come up best in all situations. Hope it helps and thanks to others who have posted it!
JB
I have been comparing their prices/package inclusions to everyone else and they seem to come up best in all situations. Hope it helps and thanks to others who have posted it!
JB
Mar 8th, 2008, 06:22 AM
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I think the other site is www.cheapovegas.com. Check it out.
Mar 8th, 2008, 12:40 PM
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You could also go directly to the hotels own websites. They offer specials and package deals with coupons,2 for 1 dinner vouchers,spa treatments etc...Some of the more affordable but still nice hotels on the strip are the Luxor, Tropicana,New York New York. The Imperial Palace is in a great location and is affordable.(I'm not sure if they've updated it yet or not, it used to be kind of old)The other hotels are beautiful but more expensive. Not sure what your budget is but for a very special occasion it may be worth it. Have fun!
Mar 10th, 2008, 08:02 AM
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If you like condos, try the Grandview. I have stayer there twice. It is pretty new and a really nice property. It is about 7 miles south of the strip on Las Vegas Blvd which is nice since the traffic can get so bad on the strip.
Mar 10th, 2008, 12:19 PM
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Two things....
Since this sounds like a special trip for your husband...definately stay on the strip. Any Hotel located from Mandalay Bay to Treasure Island will be a fun experience.
To the poster just above me...Las Vegas Blvd. IS the strip. While true that 7 mile south is out of the traffic, it is also out of everything else.
Since this sounds like a special trip for your husband...definately stay on the strip. Any Hotel located from Mandalay Bay to Treasure Island will be a fun experience.
To the poster just above me...Las Vegas Blvd. IS the strip. While true that 7 mile south is out of the traffic, it is also out of everything else.
Mar 10th, 2008, 12:54 PM
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Alli, for the first time visitor to Vegas, the main part is the strip, or Las Vegas boulevard on a map.
If you stay in the middle of the strip, this is the best. Flamingo, and across from it Caesar's have the best location.
Go to each hotel's website, like Bally's, Imperial Palace - those are on the cheaper side - and see if they have a calendar showing the hotel's rates. The price may be very different from week to week.
If you don't find what you are looking for, continue exploring hotels in other parts of the strip till you find the one that is affordable.
Although many people don't like it, we've stayed at Sahara several times. It's on the monorail and the bus stops are right there, the price is low, and the breakfast buffet is rather good. Of course, the center of the strip is better, but keep this in mind as the last resort.
If you stay in the middle of the strip, this is the best. Flamingo, and across from it Caesar's have the best location.
Go to each hotel's website, like Bally's, Imperial Palace - those are on the cheaper side - and see if they have a calendar showing the hotel's rates. The price may be very different from week to week.
If you don't find what you are looking for, continue exploring hotels in other parts of the strip till you find the one that is affordable.
Although many people don't like it, we've stayed at Sahara several times. It's on the monorail and the bus stops are right there, the price is low, and the breakfast buffet is rather good. Of course, the center of the strip is better, but keep this in mind as the last resort.
Mar 10th, 2008, 03:15 PM
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I agree, stay mid the strip for a first time trip. Priceline might be a great way to go. With a little research, you can figure out the 4 star strip hotels.
Many people are getting the brand new Palazzo with their 5 star choice. It's either that or the Venetian, and can be had for the high $100's.
Many people are getting the brand new Palazzo with their 5 star choice. It's either that or the Venetian, and can be had for the high $100's.
Mar 10th, 2008, 04:16 PM
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i would rather stay at mandarin instead of sahara - if the price was an issue. they have very good deals there, check their website often. the last time we did an overnight in vegas before going home from zion - we had a room for $39/night. you may also want to try monte carlo - they are reopening and should have good deals also.
so sorry to hear about your husband. best wishes to you and him and I'm sure your trip will be very good indeed.
so sorry to hear about your husband. best wishes to you and him and I'm sure your trip will be very good indeed.
Mar 10th, 2008, 04:34 PM
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alli859, I'm sorry to hear about your husband.
Here's the calendar that Faina referred to:
http://www.harrahs.com/destinations/...ket-home.shtml
Here's the calendar that Faina referred to:
http://www.harrahs.com/destinations/...ket-home.shtml
Mar 10th, 2008, 07:38 PM
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check out sidestep.com
Also travelzoo's specials:
http://hotels.travelzoo.com/las-vegas-hotels/
I would recommend a hotel in the strip preferably, even Sahara or Riviera. There is a bus 24/7 that travels the strip. Also, if you haven't picked your dates yet, weekdays tend to be significantly cheaper.
Also travelzoo's specials:
http://hotels.travelzoo.com/las-vegas-hotels/
I would recommend a hotel in the strip preferably, even Sahara or Riviera. There is a bus 24/7 that travels the strip. Also, if you haven't picked your dates yet, weekdays tend to be significantly cheaper.
Mar 10th, 2008, 08:30 PM
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For a somewhat budget-minded nice dinner, we loved Il Forniao in NY NY.
Also, Bill's Gambling Hall (formerly Barberry Coast) is in a great location. I've not stayed there, but the prices are low.
Also, Bill's Gambling Hall (formerly Barberry Coast) is in a great location. I've not stayed there, but the prices are low.
Mar 10th, 2008, 10:00 PM
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We just returned from a week in Las Vegas and stayed at Bill's. Highly, highly recommend. Not "luxurious", but just fine. Especially for the rates. Between booking and arriving, checking their website, our rates went down three times, to half the original. Each time, rates were cheerfully adjusted with a phone call. You have to keep checking, because went up again after going down.
The BEST thing about Bill's is that it is tiny compared to the "resort" type places, and you can get from your room to Center Strip in minutes, compared to a very long hike through some of the larger places. The location could not be more convenient for seeing and doing.
Have a look at the reviews on TripAdvisor! Along with reviews for other hotels.
And, you'll find tons of information, tips, recommendations on the TripAdvisor forum.
I am an avid user of Priceline and Hotwire and other hotel booking websites, but the general recommendation is NOT to use them for Las Vegas - always book directly through the hotels - and I concur.
Feel free to e-mail me [email protected]
The BEST thing about Bill's is that it is tiny compared to the "resort" type places, and you can get from your room to Center Strip in minutes, compared to a very long hike through some of the larger places. The location could not be more convenient for seeing and doing.
Have a look at the reviews on TripAdvisor! Along with reviews for other hotels.
And, you'll find tons of information, tips, recommendations on the TripAdvisor forum.
I am an avid user of Priceline and Hotwire and other hotel booking websites, but the general recommendation is NOT to use them for Las Vegas - always book directly through the hotels - and I concur.
Feel free to e-mail me [email protected]
Mar 11th, 2008, 06:22 AM
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We just returned also and stayed at the Flamingo in their "Go Luxury" room. It is a fun and retro room, with a view of the Bellagio fountains, for about $100/night, midweek. The Flamingo also has more traditional rooms for about $70/night, midweek. Monte Carlo is trying to lure people back in after the fire they had, so is also offering good deals.
Do check the specials on Travelzoo.com, etc. The most important factor in room rates in Vegas is whether or not a large convention or event (rodeo, NASCAR, etc.) is in town. This can double or triple a room rate. Our $100 room at the Flamingo, for example, was $310 the week before-- during NASCAR week.
I'm sorry about your husband, and hope you enjoy your trip and time together.
Do check the specials on Travelzoo.com, etc. The most important factor in room rates in Vegas is whether or not a large convention or event (rodeo, NASCAR, etc.) is in town. This can double or triple a room rate. Our $100 room at the Flamingo, for example, was $310 the week before-- during NASCAR week.
I'm sorry about your husband, and hope you enjoy your trip and time together.
Mar 11th, 2008, 09:33 AM
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I agree with what has been said about Bill's. In my opinion, the location and pricing can't be beat.
The small size of the hotel and casino are pluses to me - you're not walking for miles to get from your room out onto the street.
Bill's (and back when it was Barbary Coast) is always my first choice of places to stay when in Vegas because of location and price.
The small size of the hotel and casino are pluses to me - you're not walking for miles to get from your room out onto the street.
Bill's (and back when it was Barbary Coast) is always my first choice of places to stay when in Vegas because of location and price.
Mar 13th, 2008, 05:18 PM
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Hi All,
I really appreciate all your responses.I was totaly lost. My daughter travels alot with her job and helped with the arrangements, she managed to get us a room at New York New York.I did get on www.cheapovegas.com, www.smartvegas.com and vegas.com and found lots of info. We leave for Vegas on the 22nd of March and come home on the 28th of March.John is going nuts trying to figure out where I'm taking him. I don't know who is more excited him or me.
Thanks again.
alli
I really appreciate all your responses.I was totaly lost. My daughter travels alot with her job and helped with the arrangements, she managed to get us a room at New York New York.I did get on www.cheapovegas.com, www.smartvegas.com and vegas.com and found lots of info. We leave for Vegas on the 22nd of March and come home on the 28th of March.John is going nuts trying to figure out where I'm taking him. I don't know who is more excited him or me.
Thanks again.
alli
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Did you choose any shows yet? I recommend Mystere at Treasure Island and maybe Terry Fator at the Hilton. Las Vegas shows can be pricey but are amazing because (with some exceptions)the theatres are much smaller than other places and you get great seats. Zumanity, a Cirque show about sex, plays late at NYNY where you are staying, but I dont know if you would like that sought of thing. Even for that, you would have to buy ahead of time by phone. Buy by phone from the hotel directly. It is better, I think to buy in advance, though sometimes cheaper to buy whats left over when you are there but you don't get the selection. Also if you were willing to splurge $150/person dinner, Picassos at the Bellagio is the most amazing food experience I've ever had. I don't want to overwhelm you... and I hope you have a phenomenal trip. Please update us when you get back.
