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[FreeBaGeL]

FYI Pampas has a 50% off Groupon going right now if you don't want to chance running into 2-for-1 girl.

Thx, I'm going to guess we won't be able to throw down 8 of these at one table though. Damn you and your rules, Groupon.

 

[pizzatyme]

I'll be at Caesars 9/5-9/9. FFPC DRAFTS here I come!

Anyone else?

 

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Gentlemen, there is a poor innocent bachelor depending on your insight here.

Trying to actually help if you'd stop back in here and answer my questions.

FYI do not to to sapphire pool per recommendation above.

Did you go? I'd love to hear from someone with first hand experience.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

FYI Pampas has a 50% off Groupon going right now if you don't want to chance running into 2-for-1 girl.

Thx, I'm going to guess we won't be able to throw down 8 of these at one table though. Damn you and your rules, Groupon.

I booked a reservation for 9pm on Friday and when i called the chick asked if would be using a coupon (she called it something different but whatever). Point being i think coupons are everywhere and they basically expect them at this place. Maybe that means the place sucks but for all you can eat Brazilian style for 10 dudes I think its more than serviceable. I am not looking for the swankiest place in town.

I signed up on their website for email list by clicking on "Monthly Special" at this link. When i entered my info it immediately redirected to a 2 for 1 dinner if you bring any school supply donation. I would do this over the Groupon only because purchasing the Groupon makes you pot committed to have to go there. With this you can always change your mind and go somewhere else. I am going to use the 2 for 1 for the whole tab of 10 bros cause idgaf. Seriously i think they expect it at this place.

Then there's this from Yelp (which has some bad reviews of Pampas to go along with the good).

Tip #1: Find a coupon for this place. Otherwise, it's a little pricey. Usually, there's a girl standing out on the Miracle Mile handing out coupons. You'll recognize her. Believe me. If she's not there, you'll find a coupon in some of those books people are always trying to hand you on the strip.

 

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Gentlemen, there is a poor innocent bachelor depending on your insight here.

Trying to actually help if you'd stop back in here and answer my questions.FYI do not to to sapphire pool per recommendation above.

Did you go? I'd love to hear from someone with first hand experience.

I did not but there are numerous reviews on Jack Colton forums.

Essentially:

• PRicing for drinks/cabanas/etc are pretty much the same as the normal clubs

• The strippers are there partying in pasties. They interact some but they're not just walking from chair to chair and grinding in your lap like indoors.

• If you want a dance you get brought inside into the club.

• The clientele is pretty much all guys aside from the strippers

• They frequently advertise celebrity guests that never show up

So, you're hanging out at a pool with a ton of sketchy dudes, watching strippers in pasties dance or whatever, but if you actually want any contact or action you're paying for it inside.

Unless you're so beat up looking or lacking in game that you've got NO chance at a regular pool party, I'd rather go where the girls aren't on the clock and pay per grind.... yanno? I have nothing against strip clubs, but many of those girls don't really excel at the "light of day" test either.

 

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Brian Sweet is the guy to talk to there and at LIght (The nightclub) as he is the head host / podium guy at both. Let me know if that's in the cards for you guys and I can put you in touch with him. He took great care of us at Daylight and me (solo) at Light.

It may be worth having his info. The groom asked not to plan a nightclub as that's not really his thing, but I have a feeling we may end up at one after we all get some drinks in us.

Brian Sweet : Lead VIP Host : Light Nightclub / Daylight Dayclub : (702) 806-3942

Very cool guy. If you go to Light he'll be the guy at the podium behind an iMac orchestrating the dozen other guys in suits who are juggling the half dozen lines that go off in every direction. He's THE guy there. I showed up staggering drunk solo at around 12 or 1am on a Friday night (Krewella were playing later) and I texted him. Huge groups of people everywhere trying to get in... groups of smoking hot chicks... very wealthy dudes..etc. He immediately responded and told me to go to X line (which was empty). Got stopped by one guy, dropped his name and pointed at him.... got walked up to the front. Handshake $100 (flat, not in addition to cover) and I was square. Got a text with a table number to join up with and I went to the table. Buncha hot Asian chicks from NYC. partied with them all night. Had a ####### blast.

That club is flat out insane BTW. Massive 3D video wall behind the DJ. several stories of balconies overlooking the dancefloor. Ridiculous light/sound system. Cirque De Soleil performers come out periodically and put on an arial show over the crowd/DJ in front of the video wall. Crazy spectacle. Generally considered the most over the top production in a city that defines over the top productions.

Note: Past results don't guarantee anything. Usually it's very hard to get "walk ins" at peak time on weekends. What helped me is I already had a relationship with him, had a daybed booked at Daylight the next day, and I was solo vs a group of guys. Light is so "hot" right now that even if you book a table with bottle service, you're subject to getting bumped if you're not there early (by 11pm).

 

[Reaper]

Just my 2 cents... I'm on the elder age of attending a Crazy Pool party and was never a Club guy....

Went to a Bachelor party last month and somewhat reluctantly chipped in $400 for a "Pad" at edge of the Pool At Encore...

HOLY #### What an amazing time!!!! Highly recommended. Did I say HOLY ####!!!!!!~@#!#$

The pad location was the best in the place right by the DJ booth....

Not sure I would feel the same way without "Bottle Service - Prime Location".... But, we had the spot everyone wanted to be at....

For anyone on the fence - especially with a group / Bachelor party, I consider it a No Brainer MUST do and THE Best time of the Weekend...

We also went to Rhino and as someone who has been to Vegas countless times, I found that place to pretty much blow - Back in the day I used to be a Cheetahs guy - the Girls at Rhino make fun of Cheetahs - Maybe it changed but, Rhino was a major step down / choice of girls / Dance situation from what I remember at Cheetahs....

Funny, as someone who used to go Strip Club insane at Bachelor Parties in Vegas - Most of the excitement was eclipsed by the Pool Party / Bottle Service..... I stress location and Bottle service b/c waiting for drinks with no prime locations probably wouldn't have been near the experience. Listen to ICON.

 

[Buck Bradcanon]

Flight out is at 2:30.

 

[Tiger Fan]

2 weeks

 

[Foosball God]

2 1 weeks

 

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Just my 2 cents... I'm on the elder age of attending a Crazy Pool party and was never a Club guy....

Went to a Bachelor party last month and somewhat reluctantly chipped in $400 for a "Pad" at edge of the Pool At Encore...

HOLY #### What an amazing time!!!! Highly recommended. Did I say HOLY ####!!!!!!~@#!#$

The pad location was the best in the place right by the DJ booth....

Not sure I would feel the same way without "Bottle Service - Prime Location".... But, we had the spot everyone wanted to be at....

For anyone on the fence - especially with a group / Bachelor party, I consider it a No Brainer MUST do and THE Best time of the Weekend...

We also went to Rhino and as someone who has been to Vegas countless times, I found that place to pretty much blow - Back in the day I used to be a Cheetahs guy - the Girls at Rhino make fun of Cheetahs - Maybe it changed but, Rhino was a major step down / choice of girls / Dance situation from what I remember at Cheetahs....

Funny, as someone who used to go Strip Club insane at Bachelor Parties in Vegas - Most of the excitement was eclipsed by the Pool Party / Bottle Service..... I stress location and Bottle service b/c waiting for drinks with no prime locations probably wouldn't have been near the experience. Listen to ICON.

Yep... It's an intimidating sum of cash on the front end, but considering the prices of drinks at Vegas pool parties, it's really not that expensive. IMO the most fun you can have in vegas is a table/daybed/cabana at a top end pool party... and it's not even close. The Clubs are awesome...but just aren't my scene really anymore. The Pool parties though.... dayum. And it's 100000x more fun when you've got a chunk of prime real estate. The effect on your enjoyment level can't be explained... just one of those "you just gotta be there" things.

Glad ya had fun GB!

 

[cheese]

Icon, you're an all-star.

Went ahead and reserved a daybed with Chris. STK looks good too. Gonna talk to the peeps in the group that don't make FFA money and see if they can swing STK, otherwise we'll do Fogo or Texas De Brazil as it basically has a set cost (not counting the vino).

Texas De Brazil is a little off strip and no interesting atmosphere, but the food is very solid if you haven't had it. Fair prices.

 

[Tiger Fan]

I want to expand on the above, flippant answer. If I was taking a significant other to Fremont Street, only the GN would do.

Having said that, my notebook indicates you may be planning a guys-only football weekend. In that case, there may be other options. The D (formerly Fitzgerald's, I know, it's stupid) has a bunch of recently-renovated rooms in the tallest hotel tower downtown. They have some corner rooms with wraparound windows, and can be had for about $70 on weekends. Their suites can sometimes be had for under $100, and look really nice. Their sportsbook, however, will not pass muster with someone accustomed to LVH.

The Plaza has also renovated, with furniture and fixtures from the mothballed Fontainebleau project. The rooms will be about the same price as the D, but the sportsbook has been completely redone, and should be roughly comparable to the Nugget, and superior to anything else downtown.

The former Lady Luck is reopening soon as Downtown Grand. They aren't taking reservations yet, but it probably will be in the next month or so. There will likely be some bargains available as they try to put heads in beds.

I am leaning toward the El Cortez Cabana Suites for my bowl game and Wild Card extravaganza in January. Some of the best blackjack and video poker anywhere, and bars of every description have sprung up on that end of Fremont. But it's a 3-star hotel on its best day. The niceness of the hotel is low on my list of priorities...obviously.

The Golden Nugget is still the nuts downtown. It's a AAA Four-Diamond hotel, which I don't think any other property downtown has a prayer of ever achieving.

Thx. Great info here. Our group is currenlty debating staying downtown vs. LVH. Every time we've got we've stayed at the LVH b/c of their huge sportsbook (we stay all day saturday and sunday for football), but do all of our table gaming downtown (all day/night friday and saturday night). There's something great to just wake up, walk downstairs and plop in a chair at the sports book. On the flip side, staying right were all of the action is for the night time is nice too.

decided on staying at the plaza. 50% of the cost of the LVH and we liked the reviews. can always cab it over there if we dont like the book at the plaza

Had a solid weekend. The plaza is definitely no frills at all, but we literally just slept and showered there. The formula of table gaming downtown and sportsbook at the LVH was perfect for our group and likely how we'll do it each year. The LVH is light years above any sportsbook downtown. Plus, they have a smoke free room to the side with large plush chairs that is clutch.

We also have an "informal" rule of don't play table games at the hotel you stay at which is nice.

 

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2.5 weeks till departure.

Tradeshow / GF Birthday week. Should be good times.

 

[Dexter]

Flying out Friday.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Did you go? I'd love to hear from someone with first hand experience.

This is late, but hopefully better late than never.

We did go to Tao Beach. We got their at around 1pm after a late night (morning) the night before. It was pretty cloudy and apparently had rained in the morning, so the place was pretty empty at 1. Chris let us upgrade from a daybed to a couch for free (cost of the daybed) and let us pick our spot. Got a sweet spot right at the head of the pool. As the afternoon went on the place filled up and by about 3:30 it was packed and sunny. We could literally sit in the pool and reach the drinks on our table. Had a blast.

We were planning on STK for dinner but after a weekend of bad beats at the tables we were on fire at a craps table and couldn't walk away. By the time we were done it was 11pm and we had 10-tupled our buy-in on the craps game. We ended up just eating at some weird Brazilian/Sushi fusion place in the Venetian that was still open which was actually pretty awesome, although it may have just been the taste of victory still fresh on our pallets.

Headed back to Vegas in a couple weeks for yet another bachelor party, though this time I'm just along for the ride and don't have to do the planning. Can't wait.

 

[(HULK)]

This involves some very hot female friends joining me in Vegas so any help or advice would be appreciated......

I'm staying at the Marriott Grand Chateau from Oct 25th-28th with a group of guys. I'm good friends with two of these girls, one of them is turning 30 earlier that week, they live in Utah and want to drive in and join us. Hell yes. They've asked me to help them find a room. Obviously would like for them to stay at the Marriott or nearby. There are 4 girls total. Pics available if it will help. Thos:e: pics available too

Help them find a room or help them pay for a room?

Post th:e:m imo.

 

[(HULK)]

I don't s:e:e any new threads yet. Its hard to give solid advice without further intel.

 

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I don't s:e:e any new threads yet. Its hard to give solid advice without further intel.

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I fly out in 6 days. Cosmo City Room comped for wed/thurs night and then moving over to caesars for fri/sat nights (palace tower deluxe).

Any feedback on those rooms? Suggestions for requests on tipped upgrade requests at either location? Catch is we definitely need two beds (It's the GF and I, then two other girls in the other bed)... as much fun as it sounds, I'm not sure the GF would dig me+3chicks in a single bed all week. Plus one of the girls is my GB's wife.

Trying to find a good birthday dinner option for 6 folks (My GB and his wife will be joining us) Saturday night. Suggestions? Considering steakhouse (Craftsteak or Carnevino) but would entertain other options too. Anything in the $25-50/head plus drinks would be solid. Thoughts?

Looking like maybe Holsteins for burgers fri night. Maybe hitting Leggasse Stadium at Venitian Thursday night to get some NFL action plus my Red Sox will be playing that night as well. May get a couch for the 6 of us and eat/drink there. Will see.

Brunch at Mon Ami Gabi on Sat AM is the GF's only "must do" request.

Working a tradeshow 7a-4p on thurs/fri so will be taking it easy on wed/thursday nights.

 

[SIDA!]

I think Spearmint Rhino or Sapphire might be a bit too advanced for me. I'm looking for a chill Vegas spot where I can see the sights, enjoy a reasonably priced beer, and not be constantly hassled for a dance. Thanks for any ideas

Is deja vu still there? It was bottomless, which meant no booze, but if u snuck some in, you were good to go

I think Vince Neil's club took over the Deja Vu. Bottomless is not a big deal. I DO want to be able to drink a beer however.

If you don't mind a smaller place, I had fun at Palmoino. Girls hung out at the bar a lot and didn't make a hard sell (but, there were only like 12 guys there the night we went, so they didn't have many others to push). That was a few years ago... Rhino was overcrowded in my opinion, but the bar at the back of the place was a salvation. I wasn't bothered as long as I was at the bar. I still like Sapphire the best when it comes to the big clubs. No matter where you choose, don't forget to call ahead and have the club send a limo to pick you up. You do not want to arrive via cab...

A few of us stayed at the Plaza down near Fremont St and went to the Palomino a couple of weekends ago. I had a great time. Girls were a lot of fun, definitely on the better end of the looks spectrum and not pushy at all.

 

[Joe T]

I don't s:e:e any new threads yet. Its hard to give solid advice without further intel.

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I fly out in 6 days. Cosmo City Room comped for wed/thurs night and then moving over to caesars for fri/sat nights (palace tower deluxe).

Any feedback on those rooms? Suggestions for requests on tipped upgrade requests at either location? Catch is we definitely need two beds (It's the GF and I, then two other girls in the other bed)... as much fun as it sounds, I'm not sure the GF would dig me+3chicks in a single bed all week. Plus one of the girls is my GB's wife.

Trying to find a good birthday dinner option for 6 folks (My GB and his wife will be joining us) Saturday night. Suggestions? Considering steakhouse (Craftsteak or Carnevino) but would entertain other options too. Anything in the $25-50/head plus drinks would be solid. Thoughts?

Looking like maybe Holsteins for burgers fri night. Maybe hitting Leggasse Stadium at Venitian Thursday night to get some NFL action plus my Red Sox will be playing that night as well. May get a couch for the 6 of us and eat/drink there. Will see.

Brunch at Mon Ami Gabi on Sat AM is the GF's only "must do" request.

Working a tradeshow 7a-4p on thurs/fri so will be taking it easy on wed/thursday nights.

Love Cosmo. Have stayed in the Terrace One-Bedroom. One of the best rooms I've stayed in. It was huge with a sepearte living room with wraparound couch and small kitchen area. They offered upgrade to Terrace Suite for +$100 a night (I declined, my mistake). Or the Wrap Around Suite for +$150 a night (I declined, huge mistake). You can definitely get two beds in the terrace one-bedroom which imo is still awesome. My only recommendation is no matter what room you are in the higher the floor the better. We were on 30 something floor the first night and could hear Marquee from 2 am when we got to the room to about 5 am. Next night they moved us up to 60 something floor and we couldn't hear anything.

Stayed in Caesars once (Palace Tower). Didn't really enjoy it. The property is just too huge for me. It does have a nice pool scene with good music, but probably a downgrade from what you are used to. I just hated how long it takes to get from room to casino and/or strip. Sort of like the MGM in that way for me which is a big negative. Room was nice enough though.

If you like Italian, Trevi's is good in Caesar's. It is probably not worthy of a birthday dinner, but is about $20 per head plus drinks. Food is great though (they are owned by Morton's). And as I've recommended about 20 times in this thread, my favorite place to eat in Vegas is Border Grill (don't judge it by the name). It's in Mandalay Bay and looks out over the pool. Awesome for brunch or dinner. It is tapas and all you can eat for $50ish depending on when you go. Order a bunch of stuff (you'll love it) but if there's anything you don't like send it back and order a bunch more stuff. Depending on when you go some drinks may be included in the cost.

as always, my .02

 

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Awesome feedback as always Joe. Thanks, GB

Will definitely request a high-floor room at Cosmo since I'll be needing to crash around 11pm on wed/thurs due to needing to be up at 5 or 5:30am on thurs and fri morning. (Gotta shower, suit-up, and catch a cab over to caesars and be on the show floor by 6:45am or so. Ugh. :(

Given that we're only there wed/thursday nights and we'll be arriving around 10:30am I'm guessing we'll have much better odds of greasing our way into a nicer room/suite. Will see!

EDIT: looked at cosmos rooms.
• Booked City Room

• Terrace Studio with 2 Queens would be a decent upgrade (bigger and has private balcony.

• 2BR City Suite would also be a nice upgrade (big, two BRs with 2 queens in 2nd bedroom for the other girls).

Doubting I'd be able to tip my way into anything bigger than that, though we ARE there celebrating the GF's birthday so maybe that will help. Will see...

 

[OC Zed]

I'll second the recommendation for brunch at the Border Grill. It's fantastic.

 

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I'll second the recommendation for brunch at the Border Grill. It's fantastic.

Wouldnt' be able to do brunch. Only time for one "brunch" while there (setting up booth wed afternoon and working thurs/fri afternoon). Sat afternoon the GF was very specific about mon ami gabi for brunch sat. flying out sunday. That said may try dinner there

 

[OC Zed]

I'll second the recommendation for brunch at the Border Grill. It's fantastic.

Wouldnt' be able to do brunch. Only time for one "brunch" while there (setting up booth wed afternoon and working thurs/fri afternoon). Sat afternoon the GF was very specific about mon ami gabi for brunch sat. flying out sunday. That said may try dinner there

The ambiance isn't nearly as good for dinner (but it's not necessarily bad either). If you want to go romantic and are OK dropping some , then take her to Aureole.

 

[(HULK)]

Post:e:d

I'm not at all familiar with Vegas. I've heard that Planet Hollywood is next to the Marriot Grand Chateau. Any other hotels worth looking into?

After review I would just get a room on my own (f your friends) and invite them all to stay with me free of charge. I would also bring rubber sheets and maybe a dart board and create a fun new watersport.

 

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24 hours till I land in vegas

 

[kutta]

Taking the wife to Vegas in December. We usually stay at the Venetian, but I remember reading in here (I think) about a really cool balcony suite at one of the other hotels. I can't remember which one it was. I think it was a top floor type of deal and really sweet.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

 

[azgroover]

Taking the wife to Vegas in December. We usually stay at the Venetian, but I remember reading in here (I think) about a really cool balcony suite at one of the other hotels. I can't remember which one it was. I think it was a top floor type of deal and really sweet.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

Cosmo wraparound terrace?

 

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Taking the wife to Vegas in December. We usually stay at the Venetian, but I remember reading in here (I think) about a really cool balcony suite at one of the other hotels. I can't remember which one it was. I think it was a top floor type of deal and really sweet.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

Cosmo wraparound terrace?

Even the terrace studio has a pretty sweet setup if you're not needing anything too crazy. My pics from a couple weeks ago.

 

[Joe T]

Taking the wife to Vegas in December. We usually stay at the Venetian, but I remember reading in here (I think) about a really cool balcony suite at one of the other hotels. I can't remember which one it was. I think it was a top floor type of deal and really sweet.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

Cosmo wraparound terrace?

Even the terrace studio has a pretty sweet setup if you're not needing anything too crazy. My pics from a couple weeks ago.

Did I miss the trip report?

Link?

 

[massraider]

Terrace Studios are my favorite room setup in Vegas now. Ask for one facing the Bellagio fountains.

 

[massraider]

By the way, downtown is officially cool. Spent last night down there, and headed back tonight.

Between great cheap rooms at the refurbished Nugget, drinks at the Downtown Cocktail Room, The Griffin, Commonwealth, and good cheap eats at Le Thai, Le Comida, and cheap blackjack and craps, it's awesome.

Really cool place, the Gold Spike. Darts, oversized cornhole, outdoor patio, two pool tables, and an under-21 section ( ).

 

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Did I miss the trip report?

Link?

Ah I guess I didn't post anything up:

WED: Landed early. Had a super stretch from Presidential pick up Myself, GF, Becca, Buddy (coworker), his wife (1yr anniversary) and his father (founder of our company). Dropped them off at Caesars then dropped the GF and Becca off at Cosmo where we met Susie.

Myself and the Girlfriend plus her friends susie (pilot, all american volleyball player, married to my buddy) and becca (GF's best friend from college) were all sharing a room. had a comped City Room... Tipped $30 at front desk and gut us bumped to terrace studio on 59th floor with private balcony. Faced airport but still a great room. Got settled into room then went down to chandelier bar to kick off the trip with some Verbenas. Hadn't eaten so we hit Hidden pizza for lunch. good stuff.

After that I had to run and set up my tradeshow booth at caesars. Got that knocked out. and headed back to room to shower up and get ready for industry welcome reception thing. Did that then met the girls at Holsteins for burgers/drinks. Bounced around Cosmo and hit Vesper and Bond (hung out with DJs for a bit). Headed over to Rockbar or something at PH? Got some drink special and didn't really pay for anything. Hung till 1ish or so then called it a night since I had to be up at 5am.

THURSDAY:

Woke up, suited up, and cabbed over to Caesars for day 1 of the show. How early? Early enough the giant screen at Quad was rebooting in a test pattern. Worked the show that day. A little groggy but nothing crazy. Left the show and met the GF and the other girls. GF's cousin apparently had just moved to Vegas so he came down and joined us.

Got a call from my buddy Kaz (host) about comping us a bottle/table at Haze that night. Just had to tip everyone out (no biggie). By the time I got the girls to agree to get dressed up and go out (about 5:30-6:00pm) I text Kaz and it's a no go... he had to let manager know by 5pm. ####in women. So now I've got 3 ladies dressed up, the GF's cousin whos in t shirt, jeans, and jordans. I start making calls... Kaz can get us a bottle at some other spot (Forget).

Hit Todd English pub (solid) for a bite to sort out the plans when the girls mention getting some passes for "some club from some promoter guy". Usually these suck... nope. They're guestlist tickets to hakkassan with Danny Avila Spinnin, and open Ketel One vodka bar till 1am for the ladies. Well #### me. We're off to Hakk.

Given I had to be up at 5am again we were there at open. Got in guestlist line and got right in. Hit the pavillion bar for a round of ketel and tonics on the house then headed down to the ling ling room to check it out. Sick wine list bro. Badass vibe. Grab a table (all tables are first come down there, no bottle service requirement . Music's great. Girls are loving life. Drinks are flowing. We head upstairs to the main floor and another couple rounds of comped ketel and tonics before they shut that down at 1 and danny Avila takes the stage. Main Room is pretty damn sick... but is still inferior to the main room at Light. Either are head and shoulders above any other club I've been to so you can't go wrong.

They threw out these sweet color shifting LED wants to everyone. We raged. Finally Becca was too drunk and it was about 2am. I needed to get a couple winks so we took off. Some dickhole played goalie on the way out and was blocking her..stepping side to side and not letting her pass. [GF behind me, becca in front, susie way in front] between the booze and being tired and ready to go, I reached forward and just threw the kid to the side (was a little fella...5'8" 150ish) and we walked past. He got mad and punched me in the ribs but it was a weak effort and we just kept walking out. Got back to the room and passed out for a couple hours.

FRIDAY:

Woke and made it to the show on time without issue. Thankfully today was a short day (ended at 2pm). Powered through and broke down the booth. Shipped it. ran down to meet Becca and GF at Caesars lobby as my 2 night comp at cosmo had ended and we were moving to Caesars Palace. Upon check in our room wasn't ready (asked for 2 beds). Told her 1 bed was fine, it was just me and the 2 girls. She laughed and shook her head. Bumped us up to Augustus tower premium room or something. GF's cousin was back down and they wanted to do lunch when I was done. I hit the room and grabbed 2 hour power nap. Then met them down at Slice at Caesars to watch the NLCS.

They had posted up on video poker and had some cool bartenders who were ignoring the fact that they were playing one .25 cent hand of blackjack every 2-3 mins and drinking like fishes. I jumped on a machine and we watched the entire game pounding drinks for a total of $0 tab. Tipped the guys $50 or so. The girls wanted to head over to Carnival court and the bartender called the beverage manager over there and got us on some list. We asked for him and skipped the line and didn't pay cover. Drank and danced there for a while and then rolled through Quad for a a little gambling and whatnot. I think we got in around 4am but not totally sure. Cousin and becca crashed in the room. I think it was me and the 2 girls in the bed and him on the couch but it's fuzzy.

SATURDAY:

We woke and cousin and becca were down getting coffee. They both bolted and GF and I met Buddy and his wife (celebrating their anniversary while he worked the show). First day with no show duties and we had brunch reservations at Mon Ami Gabi for 10:30am (right before they switch over to brunch). Despite reservations was told there was a wait. Slipped $20 and said it's my girls bday and we would love a table on the rail outside. Boom 2 mins later seated center rail. Bloody mary bar. Crepes. Etc. Stellar meal as always.

Girls had to do some shopping. Buddy and I hit caesars book and watched some games based on some bets we had laid down that AM before brunch. Eventually he went to join his girl and I joined GF at shops. We hit PJ Clarkes in lower forum shoppes for happy hour. Couple drinks, some oysters and couple sliders. Solid snacks. great value 3-6pm. Went back to room and got ready for dinner that night.

Cabbie picked us up for Firefly reservations. Turns out it moved. Cabby was insane russian woman. Finally got there after almost dying 38 times. Fantastic meal. Two thumbs up. Took cab back and everyone wanted to crash. I was beat but hadn't really gambled much and wanted to play some craps. GF agreed to join. We hit a $10 table that was half insanely hot 22yo chicks in mini dresses and half funny older guys. We have a blast. Couple hot rolls (mine and new buddy next to me) and suddenly I'm up a couple hundred bucks. English fella and his lass pull up next to us and he's a ####### riot. We all have a great time, making money, joking and high fiving whatnot till 1am or so. GF was crashing. I was wiped so we called it a night. Went back to the room for the first quiet alone night of the trip. Wound down and crashed.

SUNDAY: Limo picked us up and we got to the airport. Blah blah blah. Buddy was desperate to throw $100 in slots after hearing of my $300 hit on craps the night before. I join. We both might as well have set fire to the Cnote. Back to the gate with tails tucked and "I told you so's" from the ladies. Fly home and crash hard. Great trip

 

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By the way, downtown is officially cool. Spent last night down there, and headed back tonight.

Between great cheap rooms at the refurbished Nugget, drinks at the Downtown Cocktail Room, The Griffin, Commonwealth, and good cheap eats at Le Thai, Le Comida, and cheap blackjack and craps, it's awesome.

Really cool place, the Gold Spike. Darts, oversized cornhole, outdoor patio, two pool tables, and an under-21 section ( ).

Huh.... now I'm curious.

 

[kutta]

Taking the wife to Vegas in December. We usually stay at the Venetian, but I remember reading in here (I think) about a really cool balcony suite at one of the other hotels. I can't remember which one it was. I think it was a top floor type of deal and really sweet.

Does anyone know what I'm talking about?

Cosmo wraparound terrace?

Even the terrace studio has a pretty sweet setup if you're not needing anything too crazy. My pics from a couple weeks ago.

Those look awesome, but it's not what I remember. I searched the thread and didn't find what I was looking for. Maybe it was somewhere else. I thought it was a top floor room somewhere with a big patio open to the sky above. It had some cool looking sofa type things out there. I just for the life of me can't remember where it was.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Has anyone stayed at Luxor recently? I'll be there by myself for the first night so basically just looking for a clean room and a nice poker room. I booked through Hotwire and ended up with Luxor. I stayed there ~ 10 years ago in the pyramid tower and it was pretty decent. Should I definitely request the pyramid tower again?

 

[kutta]

Just booked my wife and I at the Venetian for Dec 14 - 17. They have a great sale going right now, especially during the week. Rooms are $109 per night. Use this code: EVNOV3.

ETA: I think it expires Wednesday so hop on it if.

 

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Stayed at the Cosmopolitan Mon-Fri last week. Am I one of the only people who doesn't like the place? Doesn't do much for me... The standard room was decent, nothing great. The vibe in the casino was meh, nice eye candy, but that's about it. Food is way overpriced.

I'll take the Aria over it every time. I spent most of my time in Aria and PH. PH isn't bad for a mid-low end experience and I love the female uniforms and table dancers in the Pleasure Pit.

 

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Has anyone stayed at Luxor recently? I'll be there by myself for the first night so basically just looking for a clean room and a nice poker room. I booked through Hotwire and ended up with Luxor. I stayed there ~ 10 years ago in the pyramid tower and it was pretty decent. Should I definitely request the pyramid tower again?

You're gonna want to go over to MGM for poker in that area. Or Excalibur if you want to play low limit vs. crappy players.

 

[Joe T]

Stayed at the Cosmopolitan Mon-Fri last week. Am I one of the only people who doesn't like the place? Doesn't do much for me... The standard room was decent, nothing great. The vibe in the casino was meh, nice eye candy, but that's about it. Food is way overpriced.

I'll take the Aria over it every time. I spent most of my time in Aria and PH. PH isn't bad for a mid-low end experience and I love the female uniforms and table dancers in the Pleasure Pit.

Big fan of PH. Never had a great time in Aria though.

 

[Koya]

By the way, downtown is officially cool. Spent last night down there, and headed back tonight.

Between great cheap rooms at the refurbished Nugget, drinks at the Downtown Cocktail Room, The Griffin, Commonwealth, and good cheap eats at Le Thai, Le Comida, and cheap blackjack and craps, it's awesome.

Really cool place, the Gold Spike. Darts, oversized cornhole, outdoor patio, two pool tables, and an under-21 section ( ).

Of all the time im in Vegas, never make it downtown. Mental note for the next trip.

 

[Statorama]

Just booked my wife and I at the Venetian for Dec 14 - 17. They have a great sale going right now, especially during the week. Rooms are $109 per night. Use this code: EVNOV3.

ETA: I think it expires Wednesday so hop on it if.

I believe my wife and I will be there Dec 12-16. Great hotel.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Stayed at the Cosmopolitan Mon-Fri last week. Am I one of the only people who doesn't like the place? Doesn't do much for me... The standard room was decent, nothing great. The vibe in the casino was meh, nice eye candy, but that's about it. Food is way overpriced.

I'll take the Aria over it every time. I spent most of my time in Aria and PH. PH isn't bad for a mid-low end experience and I love the female uniforms and table dancers in the Pleasure Pit.

Cosmo is all about the eye candy, especially on Fri/Sat night.

It's expensive as heck in there though, but the nice things is after a quick viewing of the eye candy you're right in the middle of things when you want to find another casino to gamble in. I don't think I'd ever actually stay there, but I always make sure to at least stop in on the weekends.

 

[curta269]

By the way, downtown is officially cool. Spent last night down there, and headed back tonight.

Between great cheap rooms at the refurbished Nugget, drinks at the Downtown Cocktail Room, The Griffin, Commonwealth, and good cheap eats at Le Thai, Le Comida, and cheap blackjack and craps, it's awesome.

Really cool place, the Gold Spike. Darts, oversized cornhole, outdoor patio, two pool tables, and an under-21 section ( ).

I took some friends downtown last week. Walked through the Downtown Grand. It used to be the old Lucky Lady. It was really nice. We went over to The Mob museum across the street afterwards. Admission was $20 and well worth it. We were in there for over 2 hours. Definitely worth to see when you are looking for a break from drinking & gambling.

 

[azgroover]

Wifey and I are going to Aria 12/20-12/22. $112/night with a $100 resort credit, which I assume will buy us one round of drinks in that place.

She loves her some opulence and I love the sports book there.

 

[kutta]

Just booked my wife and I at the Venetian for Dec 14 - 17. They have a great sale going right now, especially during the week. Rooms are $109 per night. Use this code: EVNOV3.

ETA: I think it expires Wednesday so hop on it if.

I believe my wife and I will be there Dec 12-16. Great hotel.

Very cool! I love that place.

If you don't have $109 per night for weekdays, call them up and give them that code. They will change your rate. I think it's $169 on weekends.

See you at the Gondola races!

 

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Stayed at the Cosmopolitan Mon-Fri last week. Am I one of the only people who doesn't like the place? Doesn't do much for me... The standard room was decent, nothing great. The vibe in the casino was meh, nice eye candy, but that's about it. Food is way overpriced.

I'll take the Aria over it every time. I spent most of my time in Aria and PH. PH isn't bad for a mid-low end experience and I love the female uniforms and table dancers in the Pleasure Pit.

Cosmo is all about the eye candy, especially on Fri/Sat night.

It's expensive as heck in there though, but the nice things is after a quick viewing of the eye candy you're right in the middle of things when you want to find another casino to gamble in. I don't think I'd ever actually stay there, but I always make sure to at least stop in on the weekends.

Standard rooms nothing special - and no bathtub. I'm a shower guy, but if you plan on having any woman involved in your trip it kind of sucks not to have a tub.

 

[Zigg]

Just booked my wife and I at the Venetian for Dec 14 - 17. They have a great sale going right now, especially during the week. Rooms are $109 per night. Use this code: EVNOV3.

ETA: I think it expires Wednesday so hop on it if.

I believe my wife and I will be there Dec 12-16. Great hotel.

Very cool! I love that place.

If you don't have $109 per night for weekdays, call them up and give them that code. They will change your rate. I think it's $169 on weekends.

See you at the Gondola races!

Hoping to be there in Feb. Really looking forward to it. Any restaurant recommendations for a fancy evening?

 

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Just booked my wife and I at the Venetian for Dec 14 - 17. They have a great sale going right now, especially during the week. Rooms are $109 per night. Use this code: EVNOV3.

ETA: I think it expires Wednesday so hop on it if.

I believe my wife and I will be there Dec 12-16. Great hotel.

Very cool! I love that place.

If you don't have $109 per night for weekdays, call them up and give them that code. They will change your rate. I think it's $169 on weekends.

See you at the Gondola races!

Hoping to be there in Feb. Really looking forward to it. Any restaurant recommendations for a fancy evening?

The place you'll run into is the B&B Ristorante, but a buddy of mine said it was one of the worst meals he's ever had.