Alias
Footballguy
RT from NYC was 305.11 + 44.09 (taxes)I tried to find rates from last year or the year before and I couldn't but I believe it was more like 450+
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Alias
Footballguy
TripAdvisor Hotels
Notable casinos:
2) MGM Signature
3) MGM Lofts
10) Palms
11) Bellagio
14) Wynn
17) Venetian
18) Palazzo
Notable casinos:
2) MGM Signature
3) MGM Lofts
10) Palms
11) Bellagio
14) Wynn
17) Venetian
18) Palazzo
The Dweeze
Footballguy
Staying at the Signature for the UFC 94/Super Bowl weekend. Have heard generally positive reviews. Has anyone stayed there here? Booked through work for under $200 a night.
Eephus
Footballguy
Stayed there for the LV Marathon in Dec 07. It's a very nice property: big rooms, great bathroom, kitchenette. It's a long hike to the strip, although if you're going to the fight, you'll be closer to the Grand Garden Arena than some of the rooms in the MGM.The public areas are quiet for Vegas. If you're looking for a party vibe, you'll have to go elsewhere but it's Vegas, so you're never that far away. I'd definitely stay there again.
The Dweeze
Footballguy
As mentioned before, I will be in Vegas for the Super Bowl.
Any suggestions on where a good place to watch would be?
Any suggestions on where a good place to watch would be?
Alias
Footballguy
Mandalay Bay w/o question
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Alias
Footballguy
yeah, fortunately the airline let me beg them to change the return the flight.
pricklypete
Footballguy
All the places out there have parties with free food/coctail, remote betting locations, cheerleaders, etc.Do you have a players card anywhere?
Eephus
Footballguy
$50 is a tough price range for steak in Las Vegas. The Steakhouse at Circus Circus serves a pretty good piece of meat with some marginal sides for about $50. The atmosphere is old school steak house (dark w/ red leather booths and a big exposed grill in the center of the room) but the walk through the Circus Circus casino and lobby is a surreal experience.You may have to look off-strip or downtown.
pricklypete
Footballguy
The Dweeze
Footballguy
I believe I have ones for the Hard Rock and MGM, but I am not a big gambler. I usually gamble just a few hundred (3-5) on each trip max. I have been going to Vegas more for business than vactions recently.
The Ref
Footballguy
Whats the matter with the Outback thats on the strip over by Harrahs?Not exactly a unique steakhouse experiance, but the food is good.
massraider
Footballguy
Interesting, I probably woulda said Caesar's, for the location. Not sure which poker room is better.Mandalay is nicer, that's for sure.
3 hour lunch
Footballguy
Some of the nicer places in Vegas aren't much more than $50. Try SW at Wynn or Kokomo's at Mirage.
3 hour lunch
Footballguy
Mandalay has nicer rooms and a much nicer pool. Ceasars has a nicer location and a much better poker room. Just depends on what you're looking for.
Alias
Footballguy
True Mandalay does not have many poker games going on, at least when I stayed there.
Statorama
gangster
I got bent over, but not to that degree. Flights to Vegas from Milwaukee for March Madness were showing up at $150 round trip, even as late as December 20. Couldn't book at that time due to my wife's uncertain work schedule. Waiting until January to book proved quite costly, to the tune of an extra Benjamin apiece. Eh, I'll win it all back at the Sportsbook anyway
Statorama
gangster
I've heard nothing but good things about the steak served at Circus Circus.I never make it that far, because on the way I see the sign for a footlong hotdog with heineken combo for $1.99.
massraider
Footballguy
Right, that's why I was gonna say Caesar's. Much better location, and I figured the poker roo would be more active. Plus, he can actually walk to Bellagio, Mirage, etc. He's gonna be in town next week, the pool really won't matter, it's closed till April.
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3 hour lunch
Footballguy
Yes, definitely Caesars then. Mandalay's poker room only has 8-10 tables and it's rarely full. Caesars has like 50 and it's usually pretty busy. If you do end up at Mandalay for whatever reason, ask about a upgrade to The Hotel. Got upgraded for $20 a night last time, to a standard suite with a living room, whirlpool, etc.
pricklypete
Footballguy
Doesn't matter.Call up VIP services at any of the MGM hotels (Bellagio, MGM, Mirage, NY NY). Give your card number and ask if there are any SuperBowl parties that will be going on that you can attend.I guarantee you will get on the list of at least one of the hotels.
The Dweeze
Footballguy
I'll be out there the week before as well and staying at theHotel. Maybe I'll just ask someone there.
Dr. Watson
the unknown soldier
I'll be leaving Superbowl Sunday, but its pretty much a free long weekend so
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Superbowl suggestions?
TheGooRoo
Footballguy
Bet everything that you have on Arizona getting the opening kickoff. Then move on.Superbowl suggestions?
Battersbox
Footballguy
Yeah, it really is kind of awful. If you are seeing friends and don't plan to spend any real time there, it might be okay. I'd try Flamingo, just a couple hundred yards up the street and much better place for probably just a tad more cash.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Bet everything that you have on Arizona getting the opening kickoff. Then move on.Superbowl suggestions?
WE MOVE ON.
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
It's ok but the location is great. I spend most of the time at the Hilton sports book or down the street at one of the piano bars with good beer prices anyway. Caesars is nice, but you can stay at the IP and walk a few blocks to Caesars and drop the $100 a night you save at the craps table.
Also the Flamingo is double the cost of the IP and not twice as good IMO.
Alias
Footballguy
Some of these places in Vegas are really disgusting, I stayed on the 1st floor of the Trop once for 1 night for about that price you quoted for IP and I did not feel safe, the in-room safe did not work, the sliding glass door that went out to the street seemed sketchy, even the lack of security in the hotel itself made me carry all of my money on me rather then hide it in my room.
Checkout Flamingo or MGM if you want an in-between.
Checkout Flamingo or MGM if you want an in-between.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Yeah, it's not that bad, if you want to save a buck or two. Good location actually, and if you're buddies are at Caesar's, you're as close as you can get. Plus, O'Shea's is right there, which is genius. And how much time do you really spend in the room?Back in the day, IP used to have hot waitresses but it's been quite awhile since I've been there...It's ok but the location is great. I spend most of the time at the Hilton sports book or down the street at one of the piano bars with good beer prices anyway. Caesars is nice, but you can stay at the IP and walk a few blocks to Caesars and drop the $100 a night you save at the craps table.
Statorama
gangster
It's got a 'dirty' feel to it.
chet
Footballguy
This is Mandalay's SB invitation:
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
If I stay there, am I "invited", or is this different? A quick check shows a room there for $250 total for a two-night stay (Sat/Sun).
Dr. Watson
the unknown soldier
7 days...
Wooderson
Fight The Power
Yeah seperate from what I understand has it's own casino and everything.
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Anybody ever stay at the Polo Towers?
A buddy has a great deal on this place, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. It has no casino, which isn't a huge deal really, because we probably wouldn't gamble much there anyway...besides, it's in the heart of the strip (next to MGM, towards Bally's). Rooms are supposed to be pretty nice and bigger than most. Pool doesn't sound that great, though...
Seems like a lot of timesharers, so not many girls? Although some of the reviews I've read indicate "good for singles" or whatever they say, but I doubt that.
Also, wandering where to watch the big game...thinking Mandalay. Caesar's?
A buddy has a great deal on this place, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. It has no casino, which isn't a huge deal really, because we probably wouldn't gamble much there anyway...besides, it's in the heart of the strip (next to MGM, towards Bally's). Rooms are supposed to be pretty nice and bigger than most. Pool doesn't sound that great, though...
Seems like a lot of timesharers, so not many girls? Although some of the reviews I've read indicate "good for singles" or whatever they say, but I doubt that.
Also, wandering where to watch the big game...thinking Mandalay. Caesar's?
Alias
Footballguy
good for singles usually means dump, i.e. couples didn't enjoy their stay there.I thought they tore that down or at least had constant construction going onAnybody ever stay at the Polo Towers?
jamny
Footballguy
If you can manage to get into the Sportsbook at the Palazzo More like a giant living room then a Sportsbook. It's not ideal for multiple games but would be great for the SB.Anybody ever stay at the Polo Towers?
A buddy has a great deal on this place, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. It has no casino, which isn't a huge deal really, because we probably wouldn't gamble much there anyway...besides, it's in the heart of the strip (next to MGM, towards Bally's). Rooms are supposed to be pretty nice and bigger than most. Pool doesn't sound that great, though...
Seems like a lot of timesharers, so not many girls? Although some of the reviews I've read indicate "good for singles" or whatever they say, but I doubt that.
Also, wandering where to watch the big game...thinking Mandalay. Caesar's?
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Yeah, it can't be good for singles, you're right. But your other perception does not jibe with many recent reviews, which are almost all, actually quite good. Construction must be done, service keeps getting excellent reviews, and believe it or not, rooms and lobby are supposed be nice (and big). Cabanas by the pool, etc. I was surprised. For free (basically), I don't have a problem with it -- especially with it being in the heart of the strip, which is important. All it is, is a place where I can sleep (when/if that happens). And big rooms are great for pre-party, or after...I'm actually trying to sell my friends on Mandalay, but it won't be a big deal whatsoever if we end up here...good for singles usually means dump, i.e. couples didn't enjoy their stay there.I thought they tore that down or at least had constant construction going onAnybody ever stay at the Polo Towers?
Sonny Lubick Blowup Doll
Footballguy
Good info, thanks. Hard Rock's too small. Mandalay might be too massive, come to think about it. I want the best viewing spot to watch every play...If you can manage to get into the Sportsbook at the Palazzo More like a giant living room then a Sportsbook. It's not ideal for multiple games but would be great for the SB.Anybody ever stay at the Polo Towers?
A buddy has a great deal on this place, but I'm not sure if it's worth it. It has no casino, which isn't a huge deal really, because we probably wouldn't gamble much there anyway...besides, it's in the heart of the strip (next to MGM, towards Bally's). Rooms are supposed to be pretty nice and bigger than most. Pool doesn't sound that great, though...
Seems like a lot of timesharers, so not many girls? Although some of the reviews I've read indicate "good for singles" or whatever they say, but I doubt that.
Also, wandering where to watch the big game...thinking Mandalay. Caesar's?
Doctor Detroit
Please remove your headgear
Some of the waitresses are still hot IMO. I'm going for business in April and we have a per diem cap and staying at the IP ends up meaning I'll pocket an extra $30 or $40 a night at minimum so I don't mind. Rooms are clean (although I wouldn't walk barefoot on the carpet but I can say that about 95 percent of hotels) and it's close to everything. My conference is at the Hilton and I go to two 1.5 hour seminars and spend the rest of the time waiting for the suckers I go with who actually go to every single optional seminar....in the sports book betting NHL playoff games, horses, and some baseball. IP sportsbook is horrible but I'll tell you that if you go there you will see what sports gambling junkies gone bad look like. There are these three guys in there every night who look like they are an over/under away from being homeless. Good stuff. I do like the bar they have in the sportsbook there though, lots of TVs, cheap imports, and a bunch of trashy chicks looking to score.Yeah, it's not that bad, if you want to save a buck or two. Good location actually, and if you're buddies are at Caesar's, you're as close as you can get. Plus, O'Shea's is right there, which is genius. And how much time do you really spend in the room?Back in the day, IP used to have hot waitresses but it's been quite awhile since I've been there...It's ok but the location is great. I spend most of the time at the Hilton sports book or down the street at one of the piano bars with good beer prices anyway. Caesars is nice, but you can stay at the IP and walk a few blocks to Caesars and drop the $100 a night you save at the craps table.Also the Flamingo is double the cost of the IP and not twice as good IMO.
If I ever go on vacation to Vegas, I'd use my reward points and stay somewhere nice where I had a pool, nice gambling rooms, good sports book etc. I think I'd probably stay at Caesars because outside the Hilton I think their sports book is the best. I could get a discount and stay at the Hilton for my trip but it's too far from the strip. I like to get smashed and barely make it back to my room and I don't like being nailed down to one place.
Good thread though, I'll have to try some of these food places.
Drifter
Footballguy
Gone every superbowl for 8 years in a row and have my ticket and room booked for this year......but, my wife is on bed rest with the kid coming any day now and I start a new job on the 2nd so I won't be there this yearSuperbowl suggestions?
