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[Jojo the circus boy]

Ill be out this weekendFlamingo/Hard Rock (we usually hit the pools hard and are asleep by midnight every night).Only other place Ill be checking out is Cosmo.

Chandelier Bar at Cosmo is a must. Sexy spot with three levels, and a cool drink list.

What the going rate for a beer in Chandelier bar? How about bottle service? Going for 4th of July weekend, as long as I call a day ahead to get put on list should I be good to go?

It was very reasonable (less than $10), I don't remember exactly sorry.

 

[massraider]

Ill be out this weekend

Flamingo/Hard Rock (we usually hit the pools hard and are asleep by midnight every night).

Only other place Ill be checking out is Cosmo.

Chandelier Bar at Cosmo is a must. Sexy spot with three levels, and a cool drink list.

What the going rate for a beer in Chandelier bar? How about bottle service? Going for 4th of July weekend, as long as I call a day ahead to get put on list should I be good to go?

It was very reasonable (less than $10), I don't remember exactly sorry.

Yep. Cocktails were 10 or so, so I am guessing 6-7 for a beer. I know that's not 'reasonable' for a lot of people, but if you're looking for a bucket of beers for 12 bucks, you shouldn't be in the Cosmo anyway. RE: reservations. Chandelier Bar is not a club. It's just a bar, accessible from two different floors. The design is literally like you are inside of a chandelier (PHOTOS). I wouldn't do bottle service, even if they offered it. Three levels, 360 degrees. Bottom floor, casino level, had a trio and a female singer, lounge style. Upper two levels had bars and cocktail tables all around. I'd hit it before dinner, or if I was taking a break from the craziness, I'd post up there for a few. Last time I was back in town, brought two friends that had never been to Vegas, and we were really trying to show them a lot of spots, so it was a drink here, a drink there, etc. Chandelier is the place where we were all kind of like, "Oh, let's just chill here for a bit...."

Try out the cocktail list. Prices are not bad, and they are doing some interesting stuff, for Vegas.

 

[itriple]

Anyone have any deals for Cirque Du Soleil The Beatles LOVE for the weekend of June 16-20?

Search this thread for "Patty". Guru talks about her the last page back in his big post. She is some sort of insider for Cirque and she can get great tickets for any of the shows for under face. I used her last fall.Just sent in my payment to Patty through PayPal.Got 2 level A seats from Patty for $230 total. Would cost me $330 + taxes and fees to buy it from the LOVE website.

I sent Patty my Money for O tickets for this Saturday night. Im also hoping that they are at my hotels lobby.Now, hopefully she's legit.

 

[soothsayer]

Heading to Vegas this weekend - staying at The Hotel at Mandalay for 2 nights and then the Venetian for 2 nights. Going with wife.

Plans include dinner at Firefly (tapas), Absinthe at Caesar's (I've heard it's pretty awesome) and horse wagering on Saturday.

Question - will the book at Mandalay give/sell the DRF? If not, where in Vegas can I pick up the racing form?

 

[Warehouse Nasty]

Racing fans-where is the best racebook to spend the afternoon Saturday in Vegas for the Belmont? Don't need anything fancy, just a good sized place where the drinks flow freely.

 

[offdee]

So, for hotel, what would be the best combination of female talent, location, pools, lounges/clubs and price? Will be there Sept. 8-10 (Thurs thru Saturday). Age demographic: high-20's to low-30's.Would Palms be the best bang for the buck?

For what you are looking for I would go to the Cosmo. I stayed at Planet Hollywood Memorial Day weekend, but some friends had rooms at Cosmo so I spent a good deal of time there. I am not into the club scene, but the eye candy was ridiculous, the pools were great. Not sure about the rooms but I remember getting a couple very reasonable offers for rooms there a couple months back.

Agree with everything he said. Stay at Cosmo.

So, what's the best way to go about finding a reasonably priced deal at the Cosmpolitan?Arriving Wed., Sept. 7 and Departing Saturday, Sept. 10th (3 night stay)

 

[The Ref]

Touched base with Patty. She put me down for two tickets to the Lion King (told you all I wanted to give Mandalay bay a good look) and David Copperfield.

 

[The Ref]

So, for hotel, what would be the best combination of female talent, location, pools, lounges/clubs and price? Will be there Sept. 8-10 (Thurs thru Saturday). Age demographic: high-20's to low-30's.Would Palms be the best bang for the buck?

For what you are looking for I would go to the Cosmo. I stayed at Planet Hollywood Memorial Day weekend, but some friends had rooms at Cosmo so I spent a good deal of time there. I am not into the club scene, but the eye candy was ridiculous, the pools were great. Not sure about the rooms but I remember getting a couple very reasonable offers for rooms there a couple months back.

Agree with everything he said. Stay at Cosmo.

So, what's the best way to go about finding a reasonably priced deal at the Cosmpolitan?Arriving Wed., Sept. 7 and Departing Saturday, Sept. 10th (3 night stay)

The trick will be Friday night. Start with expedia and the hotel site to give you an idea as to what your baseline is. Then try and book something with your airfare as a package. Try searching for a coupon or discount code.If push comes to shove and Firday is too much for your taste you can always do wed-thur night at the cosmo and spend friday at one of the mid level places.

 

[culdeus]

Is Peppermill worth the cab ride from the strip? Just for drinks, or dinner too? If dinner, any recommendations?

Come hungry. It's diner food, but portion size. The ice cream sundae is big enough for 3-4 to split too.

The Fireside Lounge in the back is kind of cool in a kitschy Old Vegas way. The neon and firepit decor is straight out of 1985. The gigantic girly drinks are an acquired taste. The Peppermill is on the strip. It's walking distance from Encore, the Riv and Circus Circus. The North strip is pretty run down though with more vacant lots and unfinished properties that functioning casinos.

Oh. I thought someone said it was next to the Hilton. North Strip..... I try my best to avoid it. It's been a while though, and I do plan on checking out Fremont agian (GF never seen it), so it is on the way.

I think you are a bit confused...The Peppermill is on the strip (North Strip - by The Riveria...the Las Vegas Hilton is off the strip (behind Riveria). Fremont street is Downtown, aka Old Vegas.

The Peppermill and Lotus of Siam are the two off strip places that consistently get mentions on trip advisor and other sites. Been to vegas 19 times and never even considered going to either. Not sure why. Usually yelpy type stuff doesn't steer you too wrong.

 

[ffldrew]

Is Peppermill worth the cab ride from the strip? Just for drinks, or dinner too? If dinner, any recommendations?

Come hungry. It's diner food, but portion size. The ice cream sundae is big enough for 3-4 to split too.

The Fireside Lounge in the back is kind of cool in a kitschy Old Vegas way. The neon and firepit decor is straight out of 1985. The gigantic girly drinks are an acquired taste. The Peppermill is on the strip. It's walking distance from Encore, the Riv and Circus Circus. The North strip is pretty run down though with more vacant lots and unfinished properties that functioning casinos.

Oh. I thought someone said it was next to the Hilton. North Strip..... I try my best to avoid it. It's been a while though, and I do plan on checking out Fremont agian (GF never seen it), so it is on the way.

I think you are a bit confused...The Peppermill is on the strip (North Strip - by The Riveria...the Las Vegas Hilton is off the strip (behind Riveria). Fremont street is Downtown, aka Old Vegas.

The Peppermill and Lotus of Siam are the two off strip places that consistently get mentions on trip advisor and other sites. Been to vegas 19 times and never even considered going to either. Not sure why. Usually yelpy type stuff doesn't steer you too wrong.

I think I mention Lotus of Siam in the first couple of pages - always a stop for me when I'm in Vegas

 

[fasteddie_21]

Is Peppermill worth the cab ride from the strip? Just for drinks, or dinner too? If dinner, any recommendations?

Come hungry. It's diner food, but portion size. The ice cream sundae is big enough for 3-4 to split too.

The Fireside Lounge in the back is kind of cool in a kitschy Old Vegas way. The neon and firepit decor is straight out of 1985. The gigantic girly drinks are an acquired taste. The Peppermill is on the strip. It's walking distance from Encore, the Riv and Circus Circus. The North strip is pretty run down though with more vacant lots and unfinished properties that functioning casinos.

Oh. I thought someone said it was next to the Hilton. North Strip..... I try my best to avoid it. It's been a while though, and I do plan on checking out Fremont agian (GF never seen it), so it is on the way.

I think you are a bit confused...The Peppermill is on the strip (North Strip - by The Riveria...the Las Vegas Hilton is off the strip (behind Riveria). Fremont street is Downtown, aka Old Vegas.

The Peppermill and Lotus of Siam are the two off strip places that consistently get mentions on trip advisor and other sites. Been to vegas 19 times and never even considered going to either. Not sure why. Usually yelpy type stuff doesn't steer you too wrong.

I think I mention Lotus of Siam in the first couple of pages - always a stop for me when I'm in Vegas

Lotus & Firefly. Autostops for me. Best Thai food in the country and INCREDIBLE tapas.

 

[The Ref]

"Rehab", which has been a great Sunday pool party at the Hard Rock for years, is officially done. Seriously, what a joke. Hit it up last week and I might as well have been an extra in that MTV Jersey Shore reality show. Velveeta oozing from the pool. Endless, cranking rave music with average chicks and a million guys for your relaxing day at the pool. Just awful. It used have a nice, mellow vibe with a much better crowd.

Some porn mogul had an area blocked off for all his girls and a few of his friends or employees. That was entertaining for a bit. He ended up throwing out stacks of $1 bills to the crowd in front of him, watching them scramble. I will say the girls were insanely hot, and he was one old, ugly human. God bless him. He would cruise around, sweat stains all over his tight, yellow polo shirt -- belly popping out the bottom -- sticking his tongue down selective throats. Pretty funny.

I guess like any club, average life span is short...too bad, that used to be the best spot in Vegas on Sunday.

Wow - went back to read a few of the first pages from back in 2007. Some of the advice is the same as today, some very much different.

THis post was interesting because the current Jersey Shore was out yet and this was based upon one or two half hour specials. Little did Brong know that this was the new normal.

 

[kutta]

Heading to Vegas this weekend - staying at The Hotel at Mandalay for 2 nights and then the Venetian for 2 nights. Going with wife.Plans include dinner at Firefly (tapas), Absinthe at Caesar's (I've heard it's pretty awesome) and horse wagering on Saturday. Question - will the book at Mandalay give/sell the DRF? If not, where in Vegas can I pick up the racing form?

I know everyone is getting tired of me pimping Mix so much, but you will be right there. It's at the top floor of The Hotel. You have to take the wife there and order the braised beef. It just might be the best thing I've ever eaten. It is my wife's favorite meal of all time.

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Lotus of Siam is ridiculously good. Definitely worth a sidetrip no matter where you are staying.

 

[No. 16]

Lotus of Siam is ridiculously good. Definitely worth a sidetrip no matter where you are staying.

Do you need reservations ahead of time or is it a place you can just walk up to with a reasonable wait?

 

[Aaron Rudnicki]

Lotus of Siam is ridiculously good. Definitely worth a sidetrip no matter where you are staying.

Do you need reservations ahead of time or is it a place you can just walk up to with a reasonable wait?

I'm not really sure. I went last time by myself in the middle of the day and got a seat right away. It's not that big, so there might be a little wait depending on when you go. But it's also off strip so I don't know how packed it really gets. Probably wouldn't hurt to get a reservation, especially if you're in a group or not willing to wait very long.It's a pretty nondescript place in a strip mall, but man the food is phenomenal. Can't wait to get back there.

 

[fasteddie_21]

Lotus of Siam is ridiculously good. Definitely worth a sidetrip no matter where you are staying.

Do you need reservations ahead of time or is it a place you can just walk up to with a reasonable wait?

I'm not really sure. I went last time by myself in the middle of the day and got a seat right away. It's not that big, so there might be a little wait depending on when you go. But it's also off strip so I don't know how packed it really gets. Probably wouldn't hurt to get a reservation, especially if you're in a group or not willing to wait very long.It's a pretty nondescript place in a strip mall, but man the food is phenomenal. Can't wait to get back there.

As a former local, let me tell you that in the evenings on the weekends, it's packed. Go early, if you can. But it's the best Thai restaurant in the USA, bar none. Go!

 

[Doctor Detroit]

Is Peppermill worth the cab ride from the strip? Just for drinks, or dinner too? If dinner, any recommendations?

Come hungry. It's diner food, but portion size. The ice cream sundae is big enough for 3-4 to split too.

The Fireside Lounge in the back is kind of cool in a kitschy Old Vegas way. The neon and firepit decor is straight out of 1985. The gigantic girly drinks are an acquired taste. The Peppermill is on the strip. It's walking distance from Encore, the Riv and Circus Circus. The North strip is pretty run down though with more vacant lots and unfinished properties that functioning casinos.

Oh. I thought someone said it was next to the Hilton. North Strip..... I try my best to avoid it. It's been a while though, and I do plan on checking out Fremont agian (GF never seen it), so it is on the way.

I think you are a bit confused...The Peppermill is on the strip (North Strip - by The Riveria...the Las Vegas Hilton is off the strip (behind Riveria). Fremont street is Downtown, aka Old Vegas.

The Peppermill and Lotus of Siam are the two off strip places that consistently get mentions on trip advisor and other sites. Been to vegas 19 times and never even considered going to either. Not sure why. Usually yelpy type stuff doesn't steer you too wrong.

Peppermill is by far my favorite establishment in Las Vegas.

 

[offdee]

So, for hotel, what would be the best combination of female talent, location, pools, lounges/clubs and price? Will be there Sept. 8-10 (Thurs thru Saturday). Age demographic: high-20's to low-30's.Would Palms be the best bang for the buck?

For what you are looking for I would go to the Cosmo. I stayed at Planet Hollywood Memorial Day weekend, but some friends had rooms at Cosmo so I spent a good deal of time there. I am not into the club scene, but the eye candy was ridiculous, the pools were great. Not sure about the rooms but I remember getting a couple very reasonable offers for rooms there a couple months back.

Agree with everything he said. Stay at Cosmo.

So, what's the best way to go about finding a reasonably priced deal at the Cosmpolitan?Arriving Wed., Sept. 7 and Departing Saturday, Sept. 10th (3 night stay)

The trick will be Friday night. Start with expedia and the hotel site to give you an idea as to what your baseline is. Then try and book something with your airfare as a package. Try searching for a coupon or discount code.If push comes to shove and Firday is too much for your taste you can always do wed-thur night at the cosmo and spend friday at one of the mid level places.

So of course it would be great to just stay at Cosmo, but after a preliminary search its looking like one of the most expensive places to book a room at these days.I'll be with a couple guys and we'll be in our room pretty minimally. Is there any huge downside to just staying somewhwere "near" this location for much cheaper and basically just treating that as my bed, but hanging out 90% at different hotels?For instance, save $200 by staying somewhere like Planet Hollywood (which would basically cover the flight costs) and then spending most of my time at Cosmopolitan's, Aria's and Bellagio's pools, restaurants, casinos, ultralounges and clubs?Other than the minor inconvenience of a little more time to get there, is there anything Im unaware of that would offset this $200 savings? I'm not a cheap-### by any means, but I guess I'd rather spend that extra $200 on a great dinner or more drinks than just some convenience and a nicer room that I'll hardly ever be in.

 

[offdee]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

Yes, some places allow you to pay to use their pool. Honestly if you want to use the pool at Cosmo you're better off just staying there.

 

[culdeus]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

Yes, some places allow you to pay to use their pool. Honestly if you want to use the pool at Cosmo you're better off just staying there.

How big is the cosmo pool? I feel like I could do a long jump across the width of their property.

 

[The Ref]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

Yes. The other savings you need to factor is cab fare. If you are sure you are going to spend most of the time at cosmo you will probably need at least 100 for cab fare depending on where you stay.If your going with other dudes I'd suggest just paying the money.

 

[offdee]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

Yes. The other savings you need to factor is cab fare. If you are sure you are going to spend most of the time at cosmo you will probably need at least 100 for cab fare depending on where you stay.If your going with other dudes I'd suggest just paying the money.

In my example above with Planet Hollywood, it's across the street on the strip so probably a 5-10 minute walk to get from PH to Cosmo, Aria, Bellagio area each day. Once we're there than we're there....those 3 hotels all are in simple walking distance and in the case of Aria to Bellagio has the free tram to use. Within that proximity, dont see needing cabs.The big factor at this point is the pool scene. You can only go to the one you're staying at and the PH pool stinks....may be better to pony up some extra money to stay at Aria or Cosmo for the pool factor.

 

[offdee]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

Yes, some places allow you to pay to use their pool. Honestly if you want to use the pool at Cosmo you're better off just staying there.

How big is the cosmo pool? I feel like I could do a long jump across the width of their property.

Looks like they have 3 different pool areas all with a different vibe and decor. Guess te biggest upside of the pools here are the female eye candy since its the newest place to be seen by the younger crowd.http://www.nbc.com/friday-night-lights/video/fracture/1331674/

 

[Joe T]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

Yes. The other savings you need to factor is cab fare. If you are sure you are going to spend most of the time at cosmo you will probably need at least 100 for cab fare depending on where you stay.If your going with other dudes I'd suggest just paying the money.

In my example above with Planet Hollywood, it's across the street on the strip so probably a 5-10 minute walk to get from PH to Cosmo, Aria, Bellagio area each day. Once we're there than we're there....those 3 hotels all are in simple walking distance and in the case of Aria to Bellagio has the free tram to use. Within that proximity, dont see needing cabs.The big factor at this point is the pool scene. You can only go to the one you're staying at and the PH pool stinks....may be better to pony up some extra money to stay at Aria or Cosmo for the pool factor.

We stayed at Caesar's Palace a couple of weeks ago and walked over to Cosmo every day (although the pool at Caesar's was pretty nice). I don't see an issue with staying at PH and walking over to Cosmo. It's really close, a lot closer than we were. Plus, I've heard mixed reviews on the pools at Cosmo.Just me, but I wouldn't base your entire stay on the pool scene.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

Yes, some places allow you to pay to use their pool. Honestly if you want to use the pool at Cosmo you're better off just staying there.

How big is the cosmo pool? I feel like I could do a long jump across the width of their property.

Looks like they have 3 different pool areas all with a different vibe and decor. Guess te biggest upside of the pools here are the female eye candy since its the newest place to be seen by the younger crowd.http://www.nbc.com/friday-night-lights/video/fracture/1331674/

FNL?

 

[offdee]

Think I may have answered my own question.....are you only allowed to go to pools of the hotel you're staying at?

Yes. The other savings you need to factor is cab fare. If you are sure you are going to spend most of the time at cosmo you will probably need at least 100 for cab fare depending on where you stay.If your going with other dudes I'd suggest just paying the money.

In my example above with Planet Hollywood, it's across the street on the strip so probably a 5-10 minute walk to get from PH to Cosmo, Aria, Bellagio area each day. Once we're there than we're there....those 3 hotels all are in simple walking distance and in the case of Aria to Bellagio has the free tram to use. Within that proximity, dont see needing cabs.The big factor at this point is the pool scene. You can only go to the one you're staying at and the PH pool stinks....may be better to pony up some extra money to stay at Aria or Cosmo for the pool factor.

We stayed at Caesar's Palace a couple of weeks ago and walked over to Cosmo every day (although the pool at Caesar's was pretty nice). I don't see an issue with staying at PH and walking over to Cosmo. It's really close, a lot closer than we were. Plus, I've heard mixed reviews on the pools at Cosmo.Just me, but I wouldn't base your entire stay on the pool scene.

Definitely not basing on pool scene. Basing the trip around a number of things we want to do in the Aria, Cosmo, Bellagio vicinity so trying to figure out the best place to stay with that in mind. The pool seems to be the only thing that is really dependant on what hotel you specifically book at. Wonder if Aria would bea good compromise in regards to good pool (Liquid), cheaper than Cosmo, and really close to Cosmo and Bellagio scene.

 

[offdee]

Continuing the pool theme....

I'm reading about "pool parties" that charge a cover like a club. (Liquid at Aria, Tao Beach, etc). Are these open to anybody even if you're not staying at the hotel?

The pool thing during the day is important to one of my buddies so Im trying to figure this all out for planning the trip.

 

[massraider]

Continuing the pool theme....

I'm reading about "pool parties" that charge a cover like a club. (Liquid at Aria, Tao Beach, etc). Are these open to anybody even if you're not staying at the hotel?

The pool thing during the day is important to one of my buddies so Im trying to figure this all out for planning the trip.

You can go to any pool you want. And a pool that your buddy wants to hit, that's a scene, they don't care of you staying there or not. Before the recession, there were fewer pools, and the pools were a lot tougher. I specifically remember about 5 years ago, friends staying at Mandalay strictly to ensure access to the pools.

Those days are gone. There will still be a door clusterf*** at Hard Rock on Sunday, but you don't want to be there anyway.

The pools you want to hit:

Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmo. It is inside the nightclub, up on the 3rd floor.

Wet Republic at MGM Grand.

Tao Beach at The Venetian. Also in side the nighthclub (Tao).

Encore beach club.

The above places are all going to have a nightclub vibe--DJs, younger scene, the most talent in town. If you want to hit the biggest scene, you need to find out which DJ is playing where the time you are there. Use Las Vegas Weekly (http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/).

If you want a true pool, laid back, with hotties, the pool at Encore, Venetian, and especially Mandalay and Cosmo all fit the bill.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Continuing the pool theme....

I'm reading about "pool parties" that charge a cover like a club. (Liquid at Aria, Tao Beach, etc). Are these open to anybody even if you're not staying at the hotel?

The pool thing during the day is important to one of my buddies so Im trying to figure this all out for planning the trip.

You can go to any pool you want. And a pool that your buddy wants to hit, that's a scene, they don't care of you staying there or not. Before the recession, there were fewer pools, and the pools were a lot tougher. I specifically remember about 5 years ago, friends staying at Mandalay strictly to ensure access to the pools.

Those days are gone. There will still be a door clusterf*** at Hard Rock on Sunday, but you don't want to be there anyway.

The pools you want to hit:

Marquee Dayclub at the Cosmo. It is inside the nightclub, up on the 3rd floor.

Wet Republic at MGM Grand.

Tao Beach at The Venetian. Also in side the nighthclub (Tao).

Encore beach club.

The above places are all going to have a nightclub vibe--DJs, younger scene, the most talent in town. If you want to hit the biggest scene, you need to find out which DJ is playing where the time you are there. Use Las Vegas Weekly (http://www.lasvegasweekly.com/nightlife/).

If you want a true pool, laid back, with hotties, the pool at Encore, Venetian, and especially Mandalay and Cosmo all fit the bill.

listen to this guy, he knows his Vegas

 

[PAO]

Heading to vegas Thursday with a couple buddies and were thinking about shooting some automatic weapons. Anyone have any suggestions for any of the ranges they've been to recently?

Edit: Also, is the Richard Petty Driving Experience worth the $499?

 

[No. 16]

Anyone have any deals for Cirque Du Soleil The Beatles LOVE for the weekend of June 16-20?

Search this thread for "Patty". Guru talks about her the last page back in his big post. She is some sort of insider for Cirque and she can get great tickets for any of the shows for under face. I used her last fall.Just sent in my payment to Patty through PayPal.Got 2 level A seats from Patty for $230 total. Would cost me $330 + taxes and fees to buy it from the LOVE website.

I sent Patty my Money for O tickets for this Saturday night. Im also hoping that they are at my hotels lobby.Now, hopefully she's legit.

Update??

 

[belljr]

Heading to vegas Thursday with a couple buddies and were thinking about shooting some automatic weapons. Anyone have any suggestions for any of the ranges they've been to recently?Edit: Also, is the Richard Petty Driving Experience worth the $499?

To drive 8 laps. I know Daytona was well worth it and that cost more.

 

[offdee]

Want to stick in this "area" of the strip and have our hotel possibilities narrowed down to the below without any much other research at this time.

Any I should just cross of my list and not bother researching further as they are complete crap?

The idea is if we stick in this area we can pretty easily get to where we want to go, but will use the hotel mainly just for sleeping (minimally) and hanging out at the pool with hangovers. Want it to be nice, but if able to save some decent coin that we can spend elsewhere for a little inconvenience of some extra walking now and then we're OK with that.

Cosmopolitan ($240/nt)

Bellagio ($225/nt)

Aria ($152/nt)

Vdara ($139/nt)

Planet Hollywood ($125/nt)

Paris ($115/nt)

Bally's ($73/nt)

Above prices are with a quick search on Priceline for the dates we want to be there.

- Looks like Bally's may be a complete dive based on that price?

- Looks like Cosmo and Bellagio are big jumps in price/luxury?

With this, should we narrow our search to Aria, Vdara, Planet Hollywood and Paris? Any of these 4 we should rule out for any reason?

 

[PAO]

Heading to vegas Thursday with a couple buddies and were thinking about shooting some automatic weapons. Anyone have any suggestions for any of the ranges they've been to recently?Edit: Also, is the Richard Petty Driving Experience worth the $499?

To drive 8 laps. I know Daytona was well worth it and that cost more.

Much appreciated.

 

[eoMMan]

Want to stick in this "area" of the strip and have our hotel possibilities narrowed down to the below without any much other research at this time.In terms of price what are generally the most expensive to the cheapest? Any I should just cross of my list and not bother researching further as they are complete crap?The idea is if we stick in this area we can pretty easily get to where we want to go, but will use the hotel mainly just for sleeping (minimally) and hanging out at the pool with hangovers. Want it to be nice, but if able to save some decent coin that we can spend elsewhere for a little inconvenience of some extra walking now and then we're OK with that.CosmopolitanBellagioAriaVdaraParisPlanet HollywoodBally'sAbove is what I "think" may be most expensive down to cheapest, but not really sure if someone could confirm accuracy

Looks about right to me. The total rewards hotels (Harrahs properties) will usually be the cheapest.

 

[eoMMan]

Any have any good or bad thoughts on any of these Vegas dining "bargains"?http://www.vegas.com/restaurant/specials.html

Breakfast specials$1.99: Breakfast special with player's card, choose from six options including two eggs with bacon and toast, pancakes or French toast. Served 5 a.m. - 8 a.m. in the Promenade Cafe at JW Marriott. $2.21: Biscuits and Gravy special at Promenade Cafe at JW Marriott. $2.49: Pancake sandwich at the Texas Cafe at Texas Station. $3.29: Sirloin steak and eggs at Arizona Charlie's Boulder's Sourdough Cafe. $3.29: Ham steak and eggs at Arizona Charlie's Boulder's Sourdough Cafe. $3.45: New York steak and eggs, available 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. at Ellis Island. $3.99: Breakfast skillets at Boulder Cafe at Boulder Station. Includes three eggs, hash browns and a short stack of pancakes. Available 24 hours daily. $3.99: Steak and eggs at Sam's Town. Available 24 hours. $3.99: Summerlin includes 2 eggs, bacon, ham or sausage, hash browns and choice of bread at Steiner's A Nevada Style Pub$4.95: Two eggs any style, choice of bacon or sausage, choice of hash brown potatoes, fruit or rice. Available at Tinoco's Kitchen. $4.99: Steak, two eggs, hashbrowns and toast, served 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. at Baja Beach Cafe at the Fiesta. $5.99: Three eggs with choice of ham, bacon or sausage, hash Browns and short stack of pancakes at Sunset Cafe inside Sunset Station. Back up topLunch specials$6.50: Philly steak sandwich and French fries at Magnolia's Veranda in Four Queens with Royal Players Club card. Available noon - 11 p.m., daily. $7.99:Chinese lunch special from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. served with egg drop soup, steamed rice and fortune cookies at Bougainvillea Cafe at Terrible's Casino. Back up topSteak specials$7.77: Gambler's Special: Steak, three grilled shrimp, a choice of potato or broccoli and a salad. At Mr. Lucky's 24/7 in the Hard Rock Hotel. It's not on the menu -- you'll have to ask your server -- and is available around the clock $7.85: Surf and Turf special including New York steak, pan-fried shrimp, soup or salad, potato or rice and garlic or French bread, available at Jerry's Famous Coffee Shop. $7.99: Porterhouse steak at Arizona Charlie's Boulder Café. $7.99: 10-ounce steak at Ellis Island. Includes potato, bread, green beans and a beer. $9.99: T-bone steak dinner and a beer at Terrible's Bougainvillea Cafe. It's not on the menu, so ask your server about this special. Available 24 hours. $11.99: Steak and lobster special at Tony Roma's in Fremont. Offered daily, 9 p.m. - 11 p.m. $12.99: Kady's T-bone Steak special at the Riviera. Available Saturday-Thursday, 10 p.m.-6 a.m. $12.99: 7-ounce sirloin steak, golden fried shrimp, choice of baked potato, rice or french fries and soup or salad at Sundance Grill inside Silverton. Back up topPrime rib specials$7.95: Prime rib special comes with soup or salad, vegetable, potato and dessert, available at Market Street Cafe from 4 p.m. - 11 p.m., daily. $7.99: Prime rib and shrimp dinner at Arizona Charlie's Boulder's Sourdough Cafe. $8.99: Prime rib special at Tony Roma's in Fremont, offered daily from 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. $9.95: Magnolia's Veranda at the Four Queens offers a prime rib dinner served daily from 4 p.m. - midnight. $10.99: 12-ounce prime rib dinner at the Casino Cafe at Circus Circus. Includes potato, vegetable, roll and soup or salad. Available daily, 3 p.m. - 11 p.m. Holidays are excluded. $11.99: All-you-can-eat prime rib dinner at Casino Cafe inside Circus Circus. The special includes choice of potato, choice of soup or salad available from 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. $13.99: 10-ounce prime rib dinner at The Orleans' Courtyard Cafe. Available 24 hours. Back up topOther Dinner Specials$2: Domestic draft brews, 24/7 at O'sheas Casino.$2.85: Chicken Super Bowl over rice with choice of teriyaki sauce or gravy at Aloha Specialties at California, available Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $2.85: Teri burger with macaroni salad at Aloha Specialties at California. Available Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $3.25: Hamburger with macaroni salad at Aloha Specialties at California, available 24 hours. $4.75: Chicken Tofu Saimin noodles at Aloha Specialties at California. Available Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $4.75: Loco Moco (a bowl of rice topped with a hamburger patty, fried egg and drenched in brown gravy) at Aloha Specialties at California. Available Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $4.95: Chopped steak dinner, served with vegetable and mashed potatoes. Available daily with Club Binion's card at Binion's Café. $5: Large Saimin noodles dish at Aloha Specialties at California. Available Sunday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. $5.99: Half-chicken dinner at Terrible's Bougainvillea Cafe. It's not on the menu, so ask your server about this special. $7.99 All-you-can-eat spaghetti with soup or salad and bread at Sourdough Cafe inside Arizona Charlie's Decatur. $8.99: BBQ Pork Rib Dinner includes coleslaw, BBQ beans, corn and french fries in the Boulder Café inside Boulder Station. Available daily, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m. $12.50: All-you-can-eat fish and chips with choice of cole slaw or peas, tartar sauce and lemon at J.C. Wooloughan Irish Pub & Restaurant inside the JW Marriott every Tuesday, available 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. $16: Steak and lobster tail, choice of pasta, rice or potato, a salad and a glass of house wine. Available at Pasta Pirate in the California Hotel. $19.99: Shrimp, Steak & Lobster Trio at Pasta Palace inside Boulder Station. Special starts at 4 p.m.Back up topGraveyard specials$1.99: Two eggs, home fries and bacon or sausage from midnight-7 a.m. at Victory Café at the Cannery Casino Hotel. $2: Burger and fries at The Burger Joint in Flamingo. Available midnight - 6 a.m.$2.21: "Deuces Wild" includes two scrambled eggs, two slices of bacon, two sausage links, with two triangles of French toast at Promenade Cafe at JW Marriott. Available daily, midnight-5 a.m. $2.21: "Jack Stack" includes four buttermilk pancakes at Promenade Cafe at JW Marriott. Available daily, midnight-5 a.m. $2.45: two pancakes with country gravy available daily, midnight - 6 a.m. at the Coronado Cafe at Southpoint.$2.95: Two eggs, hash browns, toast and jelly with bacon or sausage available daily, midnight - 6 a.m. at the Coronado Cafe at Southpoint.$2.95: Pancake sandwich: buttermilk pancake, fried egg and sliced ham available daily, midnight - 6 a.m. at the Coronado Cafe at Southpoint.$2.99: Three egg, hash brown and toast at the Texas Cafe at Texas Station. Available daily, midnight -11 a.m. $3.21: "Old Vegas Breakfast" includes New York steak or ham, two eggs, breakfast potatoes and toast at Promenade Cafe at JW Marriott. Available daily, midnight - 5 a.m. $3.99: Two scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy and bacon or sausage at Ellis Island. Available from 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. $3.99: Breakfast special, served 11 p.m. - 6 a.m. 2 eggs, biscuits and gravy, choice of bacon or sausage at Ellis Island. $4.95: Ham steak, two eggs, hash browns toast and jelly available daily, midnight - 6 a.m. at the Coronado Cafe at Southpoint.$4.99: New York steak and eggs, available 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. at Ellis Island. $4.99: New York steak and eggs at the Golden Gate. Available between midnight - 2 a.m. $4.99: Steak and Egg special at Mr. Lucky's 24/7 in the Hard Rock Hotel, served daily, midnight - 6 a.m. and includes 8-ounce New York steak, two eggs, hash browns and toast. $4.99: Steak, two eggs, hashbrowns and toast, served 11 p.m. to 11 a.m. at Baja Beach Cafe at the Fiesta. $4.99: Graveyard special at Casino Cafe at Circus Circus. Includes two eggs, hash browns, toast, bacon or sausage and coffee. Available daily, 11 p.m.-5 a.m. Holidays are excluded. $5.95: 7-ounce N.Y. steak, two eggs, hash browns and toast available daily, midnight - 6 a.m. at the Coronado Cafe at Southpoint.$5.99: Ribeye and eggs, available 6 a.m. - midnight at The Burger Joint in Flamingo.$5.99: Steak and eggs, toast and hash browns available midnight - 6 a.m. daily at the Courtyard Cafe in the Orleans. Back up top24-hour specials$1: Miller Genuine Drafts at Silverton's 24-hour casino bar. $1: bottles of Pacifico beer at the Main Bar at Jerry's Nugget Casino offered 24/7.$2: Heineken beers at all casino bars in the California, available 24 hours a day. $2: Corona beers at all casino bars in the California, available 24 hours a day. $2.85: Hamburger with macaroni salad at Aloha Specialties at California, available 24 hours a day. $3: Hot dog and a beer special, available 24/7 at O'sheas Casino.$3.99: Breakfast skillets at Boulder Cafe at Boulder Station. Includes three eggs, hash browns and a short stack of pancakes. Available 24 hours daily. $3.99: Steak and eggs at Sam's Town. Available 24 hours. $5.49: Chicken slider meal with small fries and a drink at Mermaids Casino.$6.50: Ham steak and eggs special served with hash browns at Magnolia's Veranda in Four Queens with Royal Players Club card. Available 24 hours a day. $7.77: Gambler's Special: Steak, three grilled shrimp, a choice of potato or broccoli and a salad. At Mr. Lucky's 24/7 in the Hard Rock Hotel. It's not on the menu -- you'll have to ask your server -- and is available around the clock. $12.99: 16-ounce T-bone steak dinner at The Orleans' Courtyard Café. Available 24 hours. Back up topAll-you-can-eat specials$7.99 All-you-can-eat spaghetti with soup or salad and bread at Sourdough Cafe inside Arizona Charlie's Decatur. $11.99: All-you-can-eat prime rib dinner at Casino Cafe inside Circus Circus. The special includes choice of potato, choice of soup or salad available from 2 p.m. - 2 a.m. $12.50: All-you-can-eat fish and chips with choice of cole slaw or peas, tartar sauce and lemon at J.C. Wooloughan Irish Pub & Restaurant inside the JW Marriott every Tuesday, available 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. $15.99: All-you-can-eat crab legs and shrimp at the Paradise Buffet at Fremont. Available for seafood night, Tuesday, 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. and Friday, 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.. Back up topShrimp cocktail specials$1.99: The original, classic shrimp cocktail at Du-par's Deli in the Golden Gate.$2.99: The "Big Shrimp" cocktail at the Golden Gate.$2.95: Bay shrimp cocktail at Westside Deli at Circus Circus. Back up topHot dog specials99-cents: Nathan's hot dog at the snack bar in Mermaids Casino & Lounge, available daily.$1.25: Hot dog served from a vendor's cart at the sports book at the Gold Coast. Available 10 a.m.-6:45 p.m. $2.95: Hot dog and a Coke, served daily at Lanai Express in Fremont. $2.95: Giant hot dog at Westside Deli at Circus Circus. $3: Hot dog and a beer special, available 24/7 at O'sheas Casino.$3.75: Chili dog with French fries at Binion's Café in Binions. $4: Dog and Draft at the Parlay sports book bar in the Excalibur, served daily.Back up topHappy Hour specials$1: 12-ounce beer Sunday - Thursday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 32 Draft Bar in M Resort. $1: tequila shots or Miller Chill bottles at Mi Casa Grill Cantina inside Silverton Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. $1.50: Budweiser and Bud Light at all casino bars in Hooters Casino Las Vegas, available daily, 24-hours.$2: All drinks at South Point bars: Silverado, Del Mar, Grandview, Catalina, Malibu, Lobby and Bowling Center, Fridays 4 p.m. - 10 p.m. $2: Shrimp cocktails poolside (open to non-guests) at the Las Vegas Hilton. Available daily from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. $2: Domestic draft brews, 24/7 at O'sheas Casino.$3 Ceviche poolside (open to non-guests) at the Las Vegas Hilton. Available daily from 4 p.m. - 8 p.m. $3: Variety of domestic beers including Bud, Bud Light at Stripsteak in Mandalay Bay, Monday - Friday, 4 p.m. - 6 p.m. $3: Select beers at Lagasse's Stadium in Palazzo Las Vegas. Available Tuesday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. $3.50: Small Plates like roasted garlic hummus at Grape Vegas in Town Square. Available Monday - Friday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. $5: Caipirinhas and mojitos at SushiSamba in Palazzo Las Vegas. Offered Sunday - Thursday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. $5: Select appetizers such as spinach and artichoke dip and potato skins at Lagasse's Stadium in Palazzo Las Vegas. Available Tuesday - Friday, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. $5: Glass of select wine at Grape Vegas in Town Square. Available Monday - Friday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. $5: a 24-ounce Tecate beer and a taco at Hussong's Cantina in Mandalay Place. Available Monday - Friday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. Two-for-one draft beer (Domestics regularly $5 - $6) and shots of Stoli (regularly $9) at First Food & Bar in Palazzo Las Vegas. Available daily, 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. and 11 p.m. - 1 a.m. Back up topDrink specials$1: Bud and Bud lights at Fiesta Henderson.$1: bottles of Pacifico beer at the Main Bar at Jerry's Nugget Casino, offered 24/7.$1: tequila shots or Miller Chill bottles at Mi Casa Grill Cantina inside Silverton Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. $1: Miller Genuine Drafts at Silverton's 24-hour casino bar. $1: 12-ounce beer Sunday - Thursday, 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. at 32 Draft Bar in M Resort. $2: Miller Lite at Benny's Bullpen in Binion's, served daily. $2: Jack Daniel's and Southern Comfort shots at Benny's Bullpen in Binion's, served daily. $2: Heineken beers at all casino bars in the California, available 24 hours a day. $2: Corona beers at all casino bars in the California, available 24 hours a day. $2: Corona beers at all casino bars at Fremont, available 24 hours a day. $2.50: Well drinks at the The Plaza$5: select cocktails from 10 p.m. - midnight at STACK in the Mirage every Monday.$5: select cocktails from 10 p.m. - midnight at Union in Aria every Thursday.$5: select cocktails from 10 p.m. - midnight at FIX in Bellagio every Sunday.

 

[Jojo the circus boy]

Want to stick in this "area" of the strip and have our hotel possibilities narrowed down to the below without any much other research at this time.Any I should just cross of my list and not bother researching further as they are complete crap?The idea is if we stick in this area we can pretty easily get to where we want to go, but will use the hotel mainly just for sleeping (minimally) and hanging out at the pool with hangovers. Want it to be nice, but if able to save some decent coin that we can spend elsewhere for a little inconvenience of some extra walking now and then we're OK with that.Cosmopolitan ($240/nt)Bellagio ($225/nt)Aria ($152/nt)Vdara ($139/nt)Planet Hollywood ($125/nt)Paris ($115/nt)Bally's ($73/nt)Above prices are with a quick search on Priceline for the dates we want to be there. - Looks like Bally's may be a complete dive based on that price?- Looks like Cosmo and Bellagio are big jumps in price/luxury?With this, should we narrow our search to Aria, Vdara, Planet Hollywood and Paris? Any of these 4 we should rule out for any reason?

Do not stay at Bellagio for what you are looking for. Take a look at Venetian, one of my favorite pool scenes that is not a dj/club vibe. Just a big fan of the island-style bars with TV over head between the pools.

 

[offdee]

Want to stick in this "area" of the strip and have our hotel possibilities narrowed down to the below without any much other research at this time.Any I should just cross of my list and not bother researching further as they are complete crap?The idea is if we stick in this area we can pretty easily get to where we want to go, but will use the hotel mainly just for sleeping (minimally) and hanging out at the pool with hangovers. Want it to be nice, but if able to save some decent coin that we can spend elsewhere for a little inconvenience of some extra walking now and then we're OK with that.Cosmopolitan ($240/nt)Bellagio ($225/nt)Aria ($152/nt)Vdara ($139/nt)Planet Hollywood ($125/nt)Paris ($115/nt)Bally's ($73/nt)Above prices are with a quick search on Priceline for the dates we want to be there. - Looks like Bally's may be a complete dive based on that price?- Looks like Cosmo and Bellagio are big jumps in price/luxury?With this, should we narrow our search to Aria, Vdara, Planet Hollywood and Paris? Any of these 4 we should rule out for any reason?

Do not stay at Bellagio for what you are looking for. Take a look at Venetian, one of my favorite pool scenes that is not a dj/club vibe. Just a big fan of the island-style bars with TV over head between the pools.

Thanks for the thoughts. Yep, gonna rule out Bellagio...not really our :style:I'm sure Venetian is cool, but it's not in the "area" of the strip we want to be...the above list are basically all in the same vicinity (close to the strip and south of Flamingo Rd.)Also, we are kind of looking for the more upbeat pool scene. Not a big deal for me, but important for one of my buddies.Is Bally's a complete dive? Thinking I should probably just rule that place out as well.

 

[kevzilla]

Any have any good or bad thoughts on any of these Vegas dining "bargains"?

http://www.vegas.com/restaurant/specials.html

Only a few of these "bargains" are on the Strip. Many are Downtown, others are on the Boulder Strip or other locals places.These are not the best food in town, for the most part. They are good value. One note in particular: Circus Circus has a fine steakhouse, one of the best in town. Do not, under any curcumstances, put anything in your mouth that came from the cafe, the buffet, or any other food outlet in that place. If you want to kill yourself in Vegas, do it by drinking, like Nick Cage in Leaving Las Vegas.

 

[belljr]

This will sound dumb but anybody visit the Grand Canyon from downtown Vegas? Recommend a good package or tour? Will be out there for 6 days and looking to break up the trip and do a tourist thing. Did Hoover Dam last time.

 

[Cromedog]

Want to stick in this "area" of the strip and have our hotel possibilities narrowed down to the below without any much other research at this time.Any I should just cross of my list and not bother researching further as they are complete crap?The idea is if we stick in this area we can pretty easily get to where we want to go, but will use the hotel mainly just for sleeping (minimally) and hanging out at the pool with hangovers. Want it to be nice, but if able to save some decent coin that we can spend elsewhere for a little inconvenience of some extra walking now and then we're OK with that.Cosmopolitan ($240/nt)Bellagio ($225/nt)Aria ($152/nt)Vdara ($139/nt)Planet Hollywood ($125/nt)Paris ($115/nt)Bally's ($73/nt)Above prices are with a quick search on Priceline for the dates we want to be there. - Looks like Bally's may be a complete dive based on that price?- Looks like Cosmo and Bellagio are big jumps in price/luxury?With this, should we narrow our search to Aria, Vdara, Planet Hollywood and Paris? Any of these 4 we should rule out for any reason?

Do not stay at Bellagio for what you are looking for. Take a look at Venetian, one of my favorite pool scenes that is not a dj/club vibe. Just a big fan of the island-style bars with TV over head between the pools.

Thanks for the thoughts. Yep, gonna rule out Bellagio...not really our :style:I'm sure Venetian is cool, but it's not in the "area" of the strip we want to be...the above list are basically all in the same vicinity (close to the strip and south of Flamingo Rd.)Also, we are kind of looking for the more upbeat pool scene. Not a big deal for me, but important for one of my buddies.Is Bally's a complete dive? Thinking I should probably just rule that place out as well.

Yes Bally's is an older property...doesn't fit for what you are looking for. Sounds like you are down to Cosmo, Vdara, Aria...planet hollywood and paris if you are willing to walk to others for the pool.

 

[Cromedog]

Want to stick in this "area" of the strip and have our hotel possibilities narrowed down to the below without any much other research at this time.Any I should just cross of my list and not bother researching further as they are complete crap?The idea is if we stick in this area we can pretty easily get to where we want to go, but will use the hotel mainly just for sleeping (minimally) and hanging out at the pool with hangovers. Want it to be nice, but if able to save some decent coin that we can spend elsewhere for a little inconvenience of some extra walking now and then we're OK with that.Cosmopolitan ($240/nt)Bellagio ($225/nt)Aria ($152/nt)Vdara ($139/nt)Planet Hollywood ($125/nt)Paris ($115/nt)Bally's ($73/nt)Above prices are with a quick search on Priceline for the dates we want to be there. - Looks like Bally's may be a complete dive based on that price?- Looks like Cosmo and Bellagio are big jumps in price/luxury?With this, should we narrow our search to Aria, Vdara, Planet Hollywood and Paris? Any of these 4 we should rule out for any reason?

Do not stay at Bellagio for what you are looking for. Take a look at Venetian, one of my favorite pool scenes that is not a dj/club vibe. Just a big fan of the island-style bars with TV over head between the pools.

Thanks for the thoughts. Yep, gonna rule out Bellagio...not really our :style:I'm sure Venetian is cool, but it's not in the "area" of the strip we want to be...the above list are basically all in the same vicinity (close to the strip and south of Flamingo Rd.)Also, we are kind of looking for the more upbeat pool scene. Not a big deal for me, but important for one of my buddies.Is Bally's a complete dive? Thinking I should probably just rule that place out as well.

Yes Bally's is an older property...doesn't fit for what you are looking for. Sounds like you are down to Cosmo, Vdara, Aria...planet hollywood and paris if you are willing to walk to others for the pool.

By the way, I would add that walking over to another properties pool, only sounds like a good idea. You do so much walking the last thing you want to do is this. I would recommend staying at the place that has everything you want as you will end up spending the vast majority of the time at the hotel where you sleep anyway...at least I do.

 

[offdee]

Want to stick in this "area" of the strip and have our hotel possibilities narrowed down to the below without any much other research at this time.Any I should just cross of my list and not bother researching further as they are complete crap?The idea is if we stick in this area we can pretty easily get to where we want to go, but will use the hotel mainly just for sleeping (minimally) and hanging out at the pool with hangovers. Want it to be nice, but if able to save some decent coin that we can spend elsewhere for a little inconvenience of some extra walking now and then we're OK with that.Cosmopolitan ($240/nt)Bellagio ($225/nt)Aria ($152/nt)Vdara ($139/nt)Planet Hollywood ($125/nt)Paris ($115/nt)Bally's ($73/nt)Above prices are with a quick search on Priceline for the dates we want to be there. - Looks like Bally's may be a complete dive based on that price?- Looks like Cosmo and Bellagio are big jumps in price/luxury?With this, should we narrow our search to Aria, Vdara, Planet Hollywood and Paris? Any of these 4 we should rule out for any reason?

Do not stay at Bellagio for what you are looking for. Take a look at Venetian, one of my favorite pool scenes that is not a dj/club vibe. Just a big fan of the island-style bars with TV over head between the pools.

Thanks for the thoughts. Yep, gonna rule out Bellagio...not really our :style:I'm sure Venetian is cool, but it's not in the "area" of the strip we want to be...the above list are basically all in the same vicinity (close to the strip and south of Flamingo Rd.)Also, we are kind of looking for the more upbeat pool scene. Not a big deal for me, but important for one of my buddies.Is Bally's a complete dive? Thinking I should probably just rule that place out as well.

Yes Bally's is an older property...doesn't fit for what you are looking for. Sounds like you are down to Cosmo, Vdara, Aria...planet hollywood and paris if you are willing to walk to others for the pool.

Yep, at this point I'm thinking Aria might be the best bang for our buck. Good location, nice/new place and somewhat reasonably priced.We're going to do the pool thing on Thursday and Friday...I've read that Liquid at Aria has one of the best Thursday pool party scenes. Than Friday our plan is to spend most of the day at Cosmopolitan's...would be an easy walk back and from from Aria to Cosmo to use their Marquee pool if still looking for a party scene. Or just stay at Aria's pool again Friday if we choose.The darkhorse here is Vdara...what is the story there? Don't hear or read much of anything about that place.

 

[Zow]

This will sound dumb but anybody visit the Grand Canyon from downtown Vegas? Recommend a good package or tour? Will be out there for 6 days and looking to break up the trip and do a tourist thing. Did Hoover Dam last time.

As somone who lived right there in the area between Vegas and the Grand Canyon (if you go south rim, which I'd suggest, but most tours go to th skywalk), 'll tell you what I tell everyone - Grand Canyon is overrated. It's cool for about 10 seconds and from Vegas you're looking at a couple hour trip and high expenses (the Indian reservation makes you pay like 3 fees). Instead, I'd suggest renting a boat on Lake Mead.

 

[Zow]

Want to stick in this "area" of the strip and have our hotel possibilities narrowed down to the below without any much other research at this time.Any I should just cross of my list and not bother researching further as they are complete crap?The idea is if we stick in this area we can pretty easily get to where we want to go, but will use the hotel mainly just for sleeping (minimally) and hanging out at the pool with hangovers. Want it to be nice, but if able to save some decent coin that we can spend elsewhere for a little inconvenience of some extra walking now and then we're OK with that.Cosmopolitan ($240/nt)Bellagio ($225/nt)Aria ($152/nt)Vdara ($139/nt)Planet Hollywood ($125/nt)Paris ($115/nt)Bally's ($73/nt)Above prices are with a quick search on Priceline for the dates we want to be there. - Looks like Bally's may be a complete dive based on that price?- Looks like Cosmo and Bellagio are big jumps in price/luxury?With this, should we narrow our search to Aria, Vdara, Planet Hollywood and Paris? Any of these 4 we should rule out for any reason?

Do not stay at Bellagio for what you are looking for. Take a look at Venetian, one of my favorite pool scenes that is not a dj/club vibe. Just a big fan of the island-style bars with TV over head between the pools.

Thanks for the thoughts. Yep, gonna rule out Bellagio...not really our :style:I'm sure Venetian is cool, but it's not in the "area" of the strip we want to be...the above list are basically all in the same vicinity (close to the strip and south of Flamingo Rd.)Also, we are kind of looking for the more upbeat pool scene. Not a big deal for me, but important for one of my buddies.Is Bally's a complete dive? Thinking I should probably just rule that place out as well.

Yes Bally's is an older property...doesn't fit for what you are looking for. Sounds like you are down to Cosmo, Vdara, Aria...planet hollywood and paris if you are willing to walk to others for the pool.

Yep, at this point I'm thinking Aria might be the best bang for our buck. Good location, nice/new place and somewhat reasonably priced.We're going to do the pool thing on Thursday and Friday...I've read that Liquid at Aria has one of the best Thursday pool party scenes. Than Friday our plan is to spend most of the day at Cosmopolitan's...would be an easy walk back and from from Aria to Cosmo to use their Marquee pool if still looking for a party scene. Or just stay at Aria's pool again Friday if we choose.The darkhorse here is Vdara...what is the story there? Don't hear or read much of anything about that place.

From the rates you've quoted Aria is the no-brainer IMO. Good poker room too and shops for your chick.

 

[offdee]

From the rates you've quoted Aria is the no-brainer IMO. Good poker room too and shops for your chick.

Not going with chick this time, group of 3 guys.Did some add'l searching, and found some deals/coupons, etc., that come to this.- Aria: $547 for 3 night stay- gets a free city view upgrade and a $50 hotel credit ($169 Wed., $169 Thurs, $209 Fri)- Cosmo: $576 for 3 night stay- just basic city room, no upgrades or credits, etc. ($144 Wed., $144 Thurs, $288 Fri)If stay at Aria and use their pool (Liquid for the party scene) do we get any special perks for staying there...do we still have to pay the cover charge? Same with Cosmo and using the Marquee Dayclub pool, any perks if stay there?

 

[Joe T]

From the rates you've quoted Aria is the no-brainer IMO. Good poker room too and shops for your chick.

Not going with chick this time, group of 3 guys.Did some add'l searching, and found some deals/coupons, etc., that come to this.- Aria: $547 for 3 night stay- gets a free city view upgrade and a $50 hotel credit ($169 Wed., $169 Thurs, $209 Fri)- Cosmo: $576 for 3 night stay- just basic city room, no upgrades or credits, etc. ($144 Wed., $144 Thurs, $288 Fri)If stay at Aria and use their pool (Liquid for the party scene) do we get any special perks for staying there...do we still have to pay the cover charge? Same with Cosmo and using the Marquee Dayclub pool, any perks if stay there?

From these rates, there appears to be only one real choice. Congratulations, your search is over.

 

[No. 16]

From the rates you've quoted Aria is the no-brainer IMO. Good poker room too and shops for your chick.

Not going with chick this time, group of 3 guys.Did some add'l searching, and found some deals/coupons, etc., that come to this.- Aria: $547 for 3 night stay- gets a free city view upgrade and a $50 hotel credit ($169 Wed., $169 Thurs, $209 Fri)- Cosmo: $576 for 3 night stay- just basic city room, no upgrades or credits, etc. ($144 Wed., $144 Thurs, $288 Fri)If stay at Aria and use their pool (Liquid for the party scene) do we get any special perks for staying there...do we still have to pay the cover charge? Same with Cosmo and using the Marquee Dayclub pool, any perks if stay there?

From these rates, there appears to be only one real choice. Congratulations, your search is over.

I pretty sure if you place a bid on Priceline or Hotwire for the top 5 star hotel you will get a better price.