You are getting a lot of bad advice here. Venetian is by far the best but split up with Golden Nugget for best experience. Call Venetian directly for best rate and ask for pool side. Join Golden Nugget online for rates around $35 day plus coupons. If you do ask me for more advice.
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Paris is good ...... good location aswellComment -
I lived there for years and your head will spin with all the options. Remember, you will spend a small amount of time in your room, so you will enjoy Vegas where ever you stay. The only reccomendation I would give to a newbie is to take advantage of the deals you can get thru the las vegas advisor.com. Lot's of great 2 for 1 deals. Enjoy your stay. Also, when I lived there, I drove a cab. If you take a cab,
DO NOT take the tunnel. Make sure you tell the cabbie that right away when leaving the airport. It is a rip off. Ask to go down Paradise.Comment -
Paris, Harrahs, Ceasers, Flamingo, etc they are all in the middle of all the action, and part of Ceasers "Total Rewards" program, which you'll want to sign up for ASAP upon arrival. That's they key, get those perks and the prices keep dropping every time you return!Comment -
Opti, I watched some Aussie films recent. Wolf Creek in particular. From what I could tell, you guys take saving water to an unreal extreme. Most of the people (boys and girls) hadn't taken a bath in days/weeks. Given that I am now aware of the culture there, I think you will be much more at home if u stay downtown at the El Cortez. Plus, great coupons there. GLComment -
If you go on vacation once a year never worry about being cheap
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The only two I would really make to avoid is Circus Circus and Stratosphere. Both dumps in shady locations.Comment -
which place did you choose to stay at?Comment -
Cabs are a dying business. Glad I got out when I did. I feel sorry for my buddies trying to hack in Vegas now. Taxi biz down overall 25 percent nation wide. For what it is worth, I never took someone the long way or ripped someone off. I don't know how those uber/lyft guys make in Vegas though. Most rides are short on strip. Glad it is part of my past, though.Comment -
Ended up booking at Paris LV.
I have a car btw. Bit of a car guy. Hired a Dodge Challenger, some American metal for my American road trip.
Going to do a few laps of a race circuit in a Corvette and a Shelby Mustang too.
Although if I am not walking, I do plan to Uber it around the strip area if needed.
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Optional, you definitely made the best choice. Paris is really nice and at that price, easily the best value. Also, great location.Comment -
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I'm starting to realize just how cheap it was when trying to book hotels in LA before I get there.
Seriously cannot find anything above a 2 star, or a 3 star in a shitty neighborhood, for the avg nightly price at Paris. Going to cost more for a Tue/Wed night in LA than a 3 night weekend in Vegas..Comment -
Paris for myself also ... Palazzo is my fav ... Not the real bargain it used to be in Vegas buy still decent prices to be had especially if you spend a nights between Sunday and ThursdayComment -
Can't go wrong with encore or wynnComment -
JayVegas was right... these bastards did double charge the resort fee that Expedia said was included.
Showed this screenhot to the hotel reception and they still said I was mistaken and somehow that does not mean the fee was included in what I paid expedia to book.
Is there any way I am wrong here? Cant believe the woman at the desk looked at that and still said resort fee was extra..Comment -
You showed them that you paid the Resort Fee & like a Jedi mind trick she told you that "you haven't paid the resort fee."
I get so angry and worked up when I talk about this.
....And it just keeps getting worse & worse.
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You rarely pay the resort fee ahead of time. Hotels.com, even MLife won't let you pay for everything ahead of time. The sites will show you the final price, but you are still going to settle up with the Hotel when you check in. Then, they usually throw a resort fee or $50-$100 on your card as a hold or for room charges/mini bar. I'd look at your detailed bill from Expedia and be sure they charged you for the resort fee. Your beef, if you have one, will be with them.
Vegas just raised their hotel taxes. I booked my room for March Madness and in the fine print, it told me I'd be paying more than I originally thought. Some sites break down the cost of the room, tax, and resort fee better than others. I know on Hotels.com, they highlight the price in bold and it says the cost of your room. On the next line down, it says when you arrive at the hotel, you will also pay: $xxx (usually the resort fee). Then, it will say the TOTAL cost of the stay = $xxxx. You have to read it carefully, Vegas always tries to make you forget about the resort fee & tax which can add up, especially on an extended stay.
Also, for the future, sign up for MLife, Harrah's Total Rewards, etc. and book through them or book direct with the hotel if they have a deal. It will always be cheaper than Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak, Orbitz, etc. Not by a ton, but it helps to cushion the useless resort fees...and now parking fees for MGM properties.Comment -
Well put! Thats what it felt like talking to her.... A Jedi Mind Trick!!
After thinking about it and looking at my official booking and receipt from expedia I think you are right and they didn't charge me the fee, but just showed the total price including the fee (and charged me less than the total quoted number when i paid). Have to double check statement when home on Friday to be sure.You rarely pay the resort fee ahead of time. Hotels.com, even MLife won't let you pay for everything ahead of time. The sites will show you the final price, but you are still going to settle up with the Hotel when you check in. Then, they usually throw a resort fee or $50-$100 on your card as a hold or for room charges/mini bar. I'd look at your detailed bill from Expedia and be sure they charged you for the resort fee. Your beef, if you have one, will be with them.
Vegas just raised their hotel taxes. I booked my room for March Madness and in the fine print, it told me I'd be paying more than I originally thought. Some sites break down the cost of the room, tax, and resort fee better than others. I know on Hotels.com, they highlight the price in bold and it says the cost of your room. On the next line down, it says when you arrive at the hotel, you will also pay: $xxx (usually the resort fee). Then, it will say the TOTAL cost of the stay = $xxxx. You have to read it carefully, Vegas always tries to make you forget about the resort fee & tax which can add up, especially on an extended stay.
Also, for the future, sign up for MLife, Harrah's Total Rewards, etc. and book through them or book direct with the hotel if they have a deal. It will always be cheaper than Expedia, Hotels.com, Kayak, Orbitz, etc. Not by a ton, but it helps to cushion the useless resort fees...and now parking fees for MGM properties.
So the Jedi mind trick lady may have been correct after all.
Still it felt confusing her looking at that and still saying no that does not mean the fee is included
I have really loved 99% of things about America and mostly the people this trip, but have to say these 'tricks' where you never know the real price of anything up front gets a bit disconcerting sometimes. Was told doctor would cost $99 and anti-biotics about $40 today before I went in... by the end was about $200 with taxes and fees and whatever else they add afterward.
Anyway... have had a great time apart from last couple of days so sick so not going to penny pinch about it. Honestly think Vegas hotels are good value even with the resort fee. Cant imagine any other major city in the world where I could get a room like this in a 'grand hotel' for near the price..Comment -
avoid Strat..circus circus.. Luxor good however at end of strip..TI is excellent right in middleComment -
Stayed at Paris many times and like it. In fact, I will be going in a couple weeks and staying there. Paris resort fees are $32Comment
