las vegas question...what do people think...
23 October 2005, 03:43 PM
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las vegas question...what do people think...
I have just booked flight 
to go to vegas on the 7th of november...im seriously considering not booking a hotel and trying to negotiate once i'm there. I arrive at 6pm so plenty of time to go round and try and get a deal.
what do you think...good or bad idea?
thanks
chop
to go to vegas on the 7th of november...im seriously considering not booking a hotel and trying to negotiate once i'm there. I arrive at 6pm so plenty of time to go round and try and get a deal.what do you think...good or bad idea?
thanks
chop
23 October 2005, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by chopper.
I have just booked flight to go to vegas on the 7th of november...im seriously considering not booking a hotel and trying to negotiate once i'm there. I arrive at 6pm so plenty of time to go round and try and get a deal.
what do you think...good or bad idea?
thanks
chop
to go to vegas on the 7th of november...im seriously considering not booking a hotel and trying to negotiate once i'm there. I arrive at 6pm so plenty of time to go round and try and get a deal.what do you think...good or bad idea?
thanks
chop
You could certainly negotiate for one night, but you would be doing it on a night-by-night basis. Painful.
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23 October 2005, 03:47 PM
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I always get the best hotel deals online, Expedia, Opodo etc. By turning up at the hotel I've never really seen good rates. (They can also sense your desperation and tiredness )
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23 October 2005, 03:57 PM
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cheers guys...i have heard that if you deposit a certain amount of money to gamble then they will do better room rates...that was my thinking...i'll be there for 9 nights so don't want same hassle every day !!
chop
Will try net, am i right in thinking that, new york new york, mgm grand, luxor is the area to be in...what hotels did you stay at ?
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Will try net, am i right in thinking that, new york new york, mgm grand, luxor is the area to be in...what hotels did you stay at ?
chop
23 October 2005, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by chopper.
I have just booked flight to go to vegas on the 7th of november...im seriously considering not booking a hotel and trying to negotiate once i'm there.
to go to vegas on the 7th of november...im seriously considering not booking a hotel and trying to negotiate once i'm there.It even says if touring you still need to give an address for your first night.
You could always lie and just put MGM or luxor...who would know
23 October 2005, 04:19 PM
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Luxor is good I stayed 2 weeks in a suite in one of the towers
Only stayed one night at NYNY it was ok
Rates vary on a day to day basis in most hotels Friday and Saturday are more expensive during the week a lot less
Only stayed one night at NYNY it was ok
Rates vary on a day to day basis in most hotels Friday and Saturday are more expensive during the week a lot less
23 October 2005, 04:24 PM
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Circus circus hotel (3 star)13-49 pounds room only week days 13 -56 person weekends.
3700 rooms so no shortage there then!
3700 rooms so no shortage there then!
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23 October 2005, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by T5OLF
Circus circus hotel (3 star)13-49 pounds room only week days 13 -56 person weekends.
3700 rooms so no shortage there then!
3700 rooms so no shortage there then!
Thanks for input.
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23 October 2005, 04:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Freak
On the immigration form (that you have to fill in on the plane) you have to give the address of your first nights stay...if you cant give one they wont let you in. Sometimes they ask to see a printed reservation or confirmation.
It even says if touring you still need to give an address for your first night.
You could always lie and just put MGM or luxor...who would know
It even says if touring you still need to give an address for your first night.
You could always lie and just put MGM or luxor...who would know
appreciate it.
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23 October 2005, 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by T5OLF
Any pics on web?
surprise lots of people have said in the past that it is crap. "vegas for chavs"
its a difficult one.
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23 October 2005, 08:05 PM
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Circus is a khazi, avoid! also Stratosphere is a dump too.
MGM, Caesers, Mandalay, Luxor, Treasure Island, Excalibur all ok.
I stayed at the Bellagio, but thought Caesers had a more relaxed atmosphere and was easier to sit down and have a beer whilst chilling.
MGM, Caesers, Mandalay, Luxor, Treasure Island, Excalibur all ok.
I stayed at the Bellagio, but thought Caesers had a more relaxed atmosphere and was easier to sit down and have a beer whilst chilling.
23 October 2005, 09:28 PM
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Personally I'd book in advance as I just wouldn't want the hassle after such a long flight.
Vegas can get busy at weekends, but since 7 November is a Monday you'll have no problem getting somewhere decent. Mirage, Caesars Palace, Bellagio are all good and nice and central on the Strip.
Gary.
Vegas can get busy at weekends, but since 7 November is a Monday you'll have no problem getting somewhere decent. Mirage, Caesars Palace, Bellagio are all good and nice and central on the Strip.
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24 October 2005, 08:14 AM
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Yup, it's a beautiful place, stunning scenary, gardens etc, although for me Caesers Palace was just awe inspiring, particuarly for an oldish hotel, it looks like it was built yesterday.
The new daddy is the Wynn, that was a few days from opening when we left, didn't look particuarly attractive I have to say, but it was supposed to be bigger, better and more expensive than the Bellagio.
http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/
The new daddy is the Wynn, that was a few days from opening when we left, didn't look particuarly attractive I have to say, but it was supposed to be bigger, better and more expensive than the Bellagio.
http://www.wynnlasvegas.com/
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When I went I just googled for the hotels and rang them direct. I got a special rate of $49 a night for 10 days at the Flamingo this way. Nothing about the deal on the websites.
HTH
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24 October 2005, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Jay m A
When I went I just googled for the hotels and rang them direct. I got a special rate of $49 a night for 10 days at the Flamingo this way. Nothing about the deal on the websites.
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HTH
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24 October 2005, 10:05 AM
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Last time I went - Stayed in the Luxor.
Booked a std room (Internet) - offered upgrade on arrival to a suite for $29 dollars a night.
Set a gambling limit of $1,000 (4 days).
On day 4 after losing approx $600 I won $1,000.
As I'd been as steady gambler for the 4 days The rooms were free, I got a load of ****e gifts and was enrolled in their hi-rollers club.
Not been back yet - It's out of my system for now.
Booked a std room (Internet) - offered upgrade on arrival to a suite for $29 dollars a night.
Set a gambling limit of $1,000 (4 days).
On day 4 after losing approx $600 I won $1,000.
As I'd been as steady gambler for the 4 days The rooms were free, I got a load of ****e gifts and was enrolled in their hi-rollers club
.Not been back yet - It's out of my system for now
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went 3 years ago to get married .i loved the place.so much to see and do.stayed at the imperial palace which was ok.good points its slap bang in middle of strip.also on 7th floor the have a huge car museum and most of the cars are for sale.its a must see place before you die i.m.h.o. havent met anyone who hated it.
24 October 2005, 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by IPALMER
some usefull info here . cheers .
I've got 5 nights there in March for my stag do
I've got 5 nights there in March for my stag do
http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ight=las+vegas
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24 October 2005, 12:25 PM
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We went to Vegas on our honeymoon as part of a bigger trip. The idea was to spend 3 nights in Vegas, then fly to Hawaii for 10 days then another night in Vegas before coming home.
Unfortunately MrsREV was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy the day before we were due to fly out of Vegas to Hawaii so we had to find more accomodation and quick for the rest of the 2 week stay. We actually ended up booking most rooms through the hotels own websites and got some really good deals (IIRC Bally's was about £15 a night). Bally's was my favourite hotel out of the several we stayed at. Circus Circus is a ****hole and was worse than the off-strip motel we were forced to spend one night in. Vegas gets very busy at the weekend.
All I can say is: 2 weeks in Vegas is a looooooonnnng time and we're in no hurry to go back!
Unfortunately MrsREV was diagnosed with an ectopic pregnancy the day before we were due to fly out of Vegas to Hawaii so we had to find more accomodation and quick for the rest of the 2 week stay. We actually ended up booking most rooms through the hotels own websites and got some really good deals (IIRC Bally's was about £15 a night). Bally's was my favourite hotel out of the several we stayed at. Circus Circus is a ****hole and was worse than the off-strip motel we were forced to spend one night in. Vegas gets very busy at the weekend.
All I can say is: 2 weeks in Vegas is a looooooonnnng time and we're in no hurry to go back!
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Originally Posted by IPALMER
cheers chopper !
looking forward to it already
looking forward to it already
http://www.coyoteuglysaloon.com/vegas/coyotes.html
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