Top Notch Vegas Hotels

GeorgeD

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#1
I hear prices are cheap and am thinking about a vegas trip right after Labor Day.

I'll play BJ, but that's not the primary purpose of the trip, so am wondering what 4-5 star hotels people here might recommend. Especially want in a classy & romantic place near some entertainment.

We probably won't stray far from the room unless we take a cab downtown to play.

Suggestions?
 
#2
I would suggest THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. I had booked through MB, but they gave me an upgrade because they overbooked. Very classy hotel with very good service and no lines for anything. I have also stayed at MGM Grand, which was good, but not what you are looking for it seems.
 

johndoe

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#4
Wynn/Encore

The Wynn and Encore are the most "glamorous" on the strip, and almost certainly the most expensive. But if that's your thing, and you can find a deal, it's tough to beat. They're so over-the-top in their glitz it's absurd. But a fascinating sight the first time.

(Also, poolside blackjack with windy tables..)
 

shadroch

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#5
It dpends on your age.
If you are over 45,I'd go with Wynn.
If 30-45, I'd go with Paris.
Under 30,Mandalay Bay.
Over 60, I'd consider Caesars.
It's very subjective, there is no one right answer.
 

GeorgeD

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#6
What if it's the week I turn 60? :)


shadroch said:
It dpends on your age.
If you are over 45,I'd go with Wynn.
If 30-45, I'd go with Paris.
Under 30,Mandalay Bay.
Over 60, I'd consider Caesars.
It's very subjective, there is no one right answer.
 

GeorgeD

Well-Known Member
#7
Wynn has rooms starting at $166 that week.

Wish I could find cheaper air fare from Buffalo.


johndoe said:
The Wynn and Encore are the most "glamorous" on the strip, and almost certainly the most expensive. But if that's your thing, and you can find a deal, it's tough to beat. They're so over-the-top in their glitz it's absurd. But a fascinating sight the first time.

(Also, poolside blackjack with windy tables..)
 

shadroch

Well-Known Member
#8
Try expedia for rooms and look into flying Jet Blue. It would be Buf-JFK-LAS but you might get a good rate.
Do you have a Harrahs players card? A friend who signed up six years ago in AC, and hadn't stepped foot in a casino since, recently got $65 a nite knocked off his rate at Paris simply by logging in his old players club account number.
 

nottooshabby

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#11
Gotta go with Wynn. Fulfills the requirements of classy, romantic, and near some entertainment. Currently they're offering some nice perks on select days through September 30, especially for booking Parlor and Salon Suites for a 2 nite minimum stay (drawback . . . $$$). Among the perks are $75 resort credit/day, private car service to/from McCarren (up to four people, must be confirmed 24 hrs in advance), 2 spa passes per day, internet access per day, and $25/day credit for both long-distance and local calls (total of $50).
 

tfg

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#14
The South Point Casino probably is one of the best kept secrets as far as room quality to price goes. It's a 4 star hotel, the rooms are super nice and clean, good resturants etc. They constantly have like 30% off deals on Expedia and so on. Depending on when you want to go, you can probably book an entire week for $400.

However, and this is a big however, it is about a 5 or 6 minute car ride down to Mandalay Bay, and they no longer have the shuttle service down to the strip. Also, their blackjack game is pretty shitty, H17, no surrender, no split aces. This is not like a mega resort will all the entertainment, bands playing, etc. During the week, it's fairly dead. So unless you have transportation or something down to the strip, it might not be for you. If you don't care about that, they you may want to check it out.
 

GeorgeD

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#15
Wowm $40 rooms that week makes a strong case. That $100 less than Wynn or Paris can pay for a LOT of cab rides.

tfg said:
The South Point Casino probably is one of the best kept secrets as far as room quality to price goes. It's a 4 star hotel, the rooms are super nice and clean, good resturants etc. They constantly have like 30% off deals on Expedia and so on. Depending on when you want to go, you can probably book an entire week for $400.

However, and this is a big however, it is about a 5 or 6 minute car ride down to Mandalay Bay, and they no longer have the shuttle service down to the strip. Also, their blackjack game is pretty shitty, H17, no surrender, no split aces. This is not like a mega resort will all the entertainment, bands playing, etc. During the week, it's fairly dead. So unless you have transportation or something down to the strip, it might not be for you. If you don't care about that, they you may want to check it out.
 

shadroch

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#18
Valet parking at every casino is free,(tipping is $2-3). If you were to stay at South Point or someplace off strip, a car is pretty much a requirement.
If you have a car, I'd look into both Green Valley and Red Rock. Both are world class.
Try http://www.carrentals.com It's not always the cheapest, but it's a good place to start.
 
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