disneynan

We just stayed at "Bills" on May 1st for the luxury rate of $50! What a great deal this was..we called before their website was up & running & later saw it was anywhere from $25-50 more for the same night. We had requested a high floor with fountain views, but got a 2pm check-in & the first floor overlooking the big Flamingo sign instead. It was lovely for the few minutes we were in the rm. Totally loved the bed & pillows as others have commented. Very clean, lots of room & fabulous being able to walk right out onto the Strip, without going down huge long driveways & hallways. We have stayed at Bellagio, Venetian, Mirage, & Aladdin and I would have to say for the price, it was SIMPLY Delightful & I would staye here again! (though I would prbly ask for a higher floor. I could hear a slight thumping from the live band, but not enough to keep me up). Bathrm isn't big & grand, but nice & clean. My son had stayed here last Aug. and gave it the same review.

SDP

Thanks so much for all the info. Now I'm not so worried about Bills. We are now trying to decide about day trips to the Grand Canyon. Which rim should we travel to? We are also trying to decide whether we should go to Zion or Bryce Canyon.

BayouGal

If you are going to Zion and Bryce, the North Rim may be your best bet. If not, then the South Rim is closer to Vegas.

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maria_so

imperial palace is starting at $114/night starting on friday night for 3 nights. that's pretty close to $100 adn that's center strip. good location. www.imperialpalace.com

maria_so

oh, and do south rim, it's closer to you and the views are more amazing than north rim (although I like north rim because it's quieter but then again, i've been to both). I like Zion alot but it requires more time to get to know. If you're doing this as anotehr day trip, then I say go to Bryce. It's spectacular.

SDP

Well, the Grand Canyon would be one day trip then we'd drive back to Vegas only to head to Bryce or Zion for a second day trip. I know its alot of driving but I'm willing b/c I want to see all that I can in this short trip. Can you see both Bryce and Zion in one day? Which one is closer to Vegas? I must start researching the maps! We only have a couple of weeks before our big trip.

maria_so

Zion is closer and techinally, yes you can. Bryce and Zion are only about an hour and half away from each other - more if there's traffic. I guess you can drive through Zion and stop at some lookout points. You can do a mini stroll at the weeping rock or walk the river walk. then head to bryce and just do the overlooks too.

maria_so

Oooops. I meant a couple of hours or so from each other and again, more if there's traffic.

SDP

Thanks Maria! You have been very helpful. I think it was your pictures I looked at and enjoyed! Great photography.
My hubby and I probably will not be doing any hiking. I think stopping at the overlooks will be about all we will have time for on this trip. Maybe we can tour both Zion and Bryce!

maria_so

No problem. Just trying to return the favor. So many fodorites have helped me in my trips in the past, I just thought I should reciprocate. Enjoy your trip!