I wanted to go to Paris, France this summer, my husband has been wanting to see Vegas for years, so we compromoised on The Paris Hotel, Las Vegas. Would love to know what to expect, tips, etc. Also, is "La Cage" worth seeing? Loved the movie, The Birdcage, so this sounds intriguing.

when my daughter had to report on what she during summer last year, she wrote about visiting italy, france, egypt, burma, monaco, and new york. her teacher didn't buy it, and neither should you.

Calling this a compromise is like saying, "I wanted to go to Australia but went to the Outback Steakhouse" instead."

Just be sure to have lunch outside at Mon Ami Gabi. Also, ask for a "P" room at check-in. They're nicer.
Breakfast is good at the coffeeshop as well as the buffet.

Overall, it's a decent mid-range property with a great location.

Paris is a try-too-hard-to-hit-every-cliche city-themed resort, like New York New York or the Venetian. The whole ground floor is an indoor "recreation" of a Parisian tree-lined street in the 8ieme arrondissement, but I found it creepy. Personally, I'd pass on Paris and change my reservation to Mandalay Bay or maybe Bellagio.

"La Cage" is a hackneyed drag show-- boys in dresses and lots of makeup lip-synching to dozens of hits by the divas of yesteryear-- the most modern reference would be to Celine Dion. But until you see true "drag artistes" like Lypsinka or Varla Jean Merman (who happily sings all her own numbers), this will be entertaining enough.

I HATED the Bellagio. $1.25 to make a phone call and a 30 minute walk just to get out of the joint. YUK. I LOVE Paris (France and Vegas) and we are going back next month - the rooms are nice, the facilities are accessible and affordable, and it's smack in the middle of everything. But, to each his own said the man who kissed the cow!

Gee, since Paris and Bellagio are across the street from one another I'm not sure how it is that Paris' location is an advantage (?).

There tends to be a common thread among people who really gripe about Bellagio. Key identifiers: people who are not used to staying in nice hotels (either because they can't afford them or because they think anything over $100 a night for ANY hotel is a waste of good money) and people who think that if they spend $200-500 per night they ought to be transported into an ethereal 100% oxygen dreamworld from the moment they walk in the door.
If you can't afford to make a phone call, or spend $8 for a drink, or eat in the restaurants at Bellagio, then you're probably not the kind of guest Steve Wynn had in mind when he built Bellagio and designed its price structure.

As for service, Bellagio will never have the kind of outstanding personal service you'll find at all Four Seasons and most Ritz Carltons. Why? Because there are over 3000 rooms and as many as 7000 guests at a time, versus 50-250 rooms at most Four Seasons.
Also, the sale of Bellagio to MGM was a big step backward for service.
As for the physical hotel, some people just don't get it. If you can't tell the difference between a 400 threadcount sheet and a 50 threadcount, and if you can't tell linoleum from granite, then don't expect to appreciate what Bellagio was built to accomplish.

Paris is a very acceptable Las Vegas hotel. Its rooms and service are no betetr than Treasure Island and other middle of the road theme hotels. But it is by no means a luxury hotel.

Paris Las Vegas is Paris Las Vegas style. Can't compare the real thing to the Vegas treatment. That said, I greatly enjoyed my stay at Paris LV. The staff was very friendly, the rooms clean, nicley sized, and comfortable. Definitely have dinner at Mon Ami Gabi. Try to get outdoor seating that coincides with the Bellagio's water show in the evening. You will have the best seat on The Strip for the viewing of the spectacular show! Tip - make reservations early for outdoor seating! Be sure to tell them you are a guest of the hotel for priority treatment. For breakfast, forget the diet and splurge at the pastry bakery! You will not regret it. Also try the freshly made crepes at La Creperie. Another unforgettable treat. Paris LV has a very nice pool area that sits at the base of the Eiffel Tower. The pool is probably 5' at its deepest point. Be sure to get a funbook at registrattion for discount coupons, including the Eiffel Tower. We went up at night. Alot of people will also be up at the top then to view the Bellagio water show. It gets crowded. If you are afraid of heights at all, skip the tower. The casino is Paris themed, but was a bust for me. I wish you better luck!

Well said, travleis. I think it borders on the hysterical that someone would stay in the top hotel in any city and then complain that a phone call costs $ 1.25. And anyone who would call The Bellagio, "the joint" certainly couldn't possibly appreciate a fine hotel.

the bellagio is overrated, travelis, i think that's why most people come away dissatisfied. i agree that if you want personal service and attention, staying in vegas at a 4000 room hotel isn't going to fit the bill until you start to spend ALOT more than 200 per night. but as it looks like the poster is not looking for other hotel recommendations i would like to suggest Mon Ami Gabi is really only good for lunch. For dinner, go to al dente in Ballys, which is connected. homemade pasta with very good service.

I don't know~ I have stayed in a few hotels in Las Vegas over the years, starting with the Desert Inn a looong time ago, Ceasars, the Rio, and also a few years ago, a weekend in the Mirage.
The last few times , we have stayed at the Bellagio, and it beats all others hands down.
Now, maybe I am spoiled, I could not tell you how much a phone call was or the coffee in the cafe.
But if we are talking about the hotel itself, the service,the rooms and the amenities, the Bellagio is the Best.

*PS*
La Cage was cheesy and did not come close to any movie.
Paris Hotel, Las Vegas is still just a hotel, nothing like Paris France.
If you go thinking that, you will be disappointed.

Well, maybe Bellagio is overrated, but since it is consistently rated better than all other casino hotels on the strip, I guess it's all relative.
I'll gladly take an overrated Bellagio over an accurately rated Rio or Harrah's or Paris.

We stayeh at the Bellagio and really enjoyed it.

I had no problem with the phone since I just use my cell phone for outbound calls.

Anyone who complains about a 1.25 phone call probably didn't like having to tip either.

We have always enjoyed the Bellagio and have not noticed and decline in service since it was sold. We have stayed there numerous times and have never been dissapointed. I think most find it a great hotel.
Paris is nothing special but it is fun to take a trip up the tower to get a great view of the strip.

Too bad some of your respondents got off on esoterica- Your husband coup'ed you - You'll not find Paris, LV anything near resembling Paris, France. (one skirmish point for your husband) But nonetheless, you can declare a minor victory over you husband by proclaiming it is as a good, quality hotel; located at mid-strip; offering a range of activities in gaming, restaurants and nightly entertainment. (a victory for you) Treat it as you would any quality lodging establishment - tip as you see fit - and it'll provide you with most everything you need in lodging. Check their website (and cheapovegas.com)for information and reviews of events and shows, including La Cage, scheduled during your trip. (I find that Loki and flopmeister often respond with what I find accurate information, so take theirs for what you will.) If you've never been to LV it can indeed be an enjoyable place - check any sour attitudes upon arrival; keep and open mind and be tolerant and it'll deliver to you many good experiences-

I've stayed in many of the hotels in Las Vegas, Paris on several occasions. Is it like Paris, France? Of course, not -- but you can pretend.

The rooms are not fancy, but they are comfortable; nice bathrooms. The location is good. I like that the garage is more easily accessible than at some of the other hotels. I just stayed at the Mirage last week and got a heck of a workout walking between my car and my room.

I think Paris has the best buffet in town. I found the pastries very good in the cafe, but to get fresh-squeezed orange juice, you need to go across the corridor -- it looks almost like a kiosk, but you can get things to go, including fresh OJ in the morning. The crepes are great.

The Eiffel Tower offers a great view over the city.

They have a Mandara Spa -- lovely.

For the average price at this hotel, I think it's a good value.

OK, I have stayed in many hotels in Paris France and not one of them was like Las Vegas!
For the Paris hotel in LV to be like France, no one would stay there! The rooms would be reeeeally small, there would be a bidet but no shower curtain and no face cloth. The beds would be small and pushed together. And all the guys at the desk would pretend not to understand what you are saying!!LOL
Just because it has a bakery and a fake Eiffel Tower does not really make it French in any way..but it is a lovely hotel

Great points, Scarlett.
No such thing as a king size bed in France! And you have to pay extra to have a bathroom in your room!
In addition, if Paris LV was really like France, waiters at the restaurants would ignore you for the first 20 minutes, they'd be rude and indignant as they took your order, and they wouldn't bring the check until you'd been there at least three hours.

And if, God forbid, there were another terrorist incident, the managament of the hotel would surrender immediately...white flags up the poles instantly.

Let's not be TOO hard on France...a French friend of mine reminded me that if it were not for them, we'd be British!

And let's give them the prize for bread-making. Those baguettes are incomparable!

Thanx to all of you, especially Speedo. I am not expecting France but now am really excited. I just wanted a cool hotel in a very cool city. We have tickets to "O". I love to travel and love to plan our trips so I am rarely disapointed by destination, accommodation, etc. France is still my favorite (Paris, the Loire, the Riviera) but who knows...maybe I'll win enough in Vegas to hop a plane to Paree instead of home!!!