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I stayed there once a while ago. It's HUGE. The first time they put us in a really crummy room in one of the far towers. It was literally like a cruise ship room. We walked 20 minutes back to the front desk and insisted on a better room and they obliged. The new room was ok but nothing special.
I've stayed there a few times, it's nice but nothing special. Really like their casino, I like a busy craps table and they usually have a good game going all day, and good dealers. We enjoyed Emeril's restaurant.
Out of the hotels that you mentioned--my preference would be the Venetian in regards to the overall quality of their standard rooms. I find that even their standard rooms offer a very nice combination of quality and square footage. I also like the general location of the Venetian--but all of the hotels that you mentioned are very well located.
As much as I like the bars and restaurants at the Venetian, I wouldn't put that at the top of the list. MGM has some pretty awesome spots too.
Rooms at venetian are awesome....downside is that depending on what tower you're in, you could be talking about a 10 minute walk from entering the front doors until you get to the rooms (could be two different elevator banks to navigate through)
I've never had that problem. We've stayed there probably 30 times and we always use the elevators by the Grand Lux. It's not a far walk at all from the front doors.
There is nothing more Vegas-y than the view from that balcony as the sun sets. I'll be shocked if you don't like it.
FF drafts will all be done by then. There is a Thursday game, so by Sept 9, most drafts are done.
That wasn't the case back in the day unless things have changed, lots of drafts were held on the days after the opening game on Wednesday/Thursday. FFPC in particular, IIRC.
Yup, FFPC drafts are going on through Saturday, same with a few of the other big events as well if I recall (can only confirm FFPC as we draft Saturday morning, but in years past there were other events still drafting that day)
Have reservations at Milos for tomorrow night.
Side note fellas: If you bring your significant other to the Venetian, get used to that being the spot for the next trip out. Aint no going back to the Hooters Hotel after that.
FFWC's last draft is Saturday night. They have a viewing party for the drafters all day on Sunday as well.
The Hard Rock has expanded a ton. I'm personally not a big fan of it because you are a bit isolated if you stay there. It's not on the strip--its on Paradise and Harmon---which is a full 2+ blocks off of the strip. If you stay there--you'll pretty much be signing up for a lot of taxi rides and Ubers. Don't get me wrong--the hotel itself is decent--and of course the pool and the concerts are what the hotel is really built around. If you aren't planning on using their pool (or if their pool is closed for the season) and if you aren't planning on attending a concert there--I personally wouldn't stay there.
That's about what I recall - location is meh but while you're on property it's about as good as other casinos.
Staying there 9/22 weekendGetzlaf15 said:
if you like craft beer, you can sit at the bubble craps table (load it up wtih $20 and maybe play the pass line occasionally) at the TAG sports bar at the Linq, and drink some quality craft beers. The waitress service is very fast, give the girl a nice tip, she could care less if you are playing.Getzlaf15 said:
I'll be there this weekend as well with the wife and a few other couples. I'm into boozing and gambling though so most of my suggestions would revolve around thatSteve Tasker said:
I mean, I'm into boozing, but I have a feeling I'd be in for a rough night if I spent all day drinking only to have the bachelor show up and want to go hard all night. I'm sure I'll have a few beers over the course of the day though. The guy traveling with me isn't a drinker at all - though he will gamble a bit - so we're kinda incompatible in that arena.I'll be there this weekend as well with the wife and a few other couples. I'm into boozing and gambling though so most of my suggestions would revolve around that
Fremont is cool especially at night, but they have the Life Is Beautiful music festival down there's this weekend so I'm guessing it'll be more crowded than usual and I think certain parts of downtown are blocked off for it
Have heard great things about Yard bird so we're doing a brunch down there
When in doubt just get drunk and wander around and look at hot chicks I guess
It looks like the main Freemont Street Experience is outside the festival limits, so you should still be able to check it out. Like in said I've only been at night though, not sure how it is during the day
I pity the man who can't find something fun to do in Vegas. You don't have to get drunk, but start lightly drinking at 10am and get a good buzz going. And don't be a ##### about gambling, get your friend into the trip and sit down with him and throw some money down on some blackjack, craps... throw on some swim trunks and sit at the poolside bar and talk to some women, then go to Fremont Street in the late afternoon with a good buzz on and time will fly by.Steve Tasker said:
I never said I couldn't have a good time, just that I don't really know what to do in Vegas other than gamble (which I don't have a moral problem with, just not my cup of tea) or the shows (which won't be running in the afternoon). I've been to Vegas like 3 times, and each time has been a structured work-trip/conference setting with little free time. I've spent most of my occasional free time drinking beer and walking down the strip. Big fan of lax open-container laws.
I thought about this but had originally ruled it out due to the drive distances. I've actually been to all 3. I didn't realize Zion was only 2.5-3 hour drive. Could be an option.
