LAS VEGAS!

Adelphean · #1 10-09-2006, 02:24 PM

I wouldn't stay at the Palms as it is off strip. A cheap cab ride can get you there. Also, take some comfortable shoes. The walk up/down the strip is a LONG one. Last thing, don't split or double down on blackjack when you're betting $25+ per hand. I paid my hotels' light bill for the month.

Oh and one more thing, staying in Vegas longer than 3 days is overkill. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.

KSig RC · #2 10-09-2006, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by sdsuchelle

Does anyone know if staying at the hotel a club is at gets you in faster or cheaper? Because if it doesn't, I really don't care about staying at the Palms.

The short answer is "it probably doesn't help too much" - the long answer is that unless you have a 'casino host' you probably aren't getting any more help getting in than any random off the street . . . this means at, say, Tao or Rain, you're getting the same deal as anyone else on busy nights - which can be all over the map.

Obviously it will be better/easier for girls, but still - unless you're rolling pretty heavy, you won't really get much help from the hotel staff.

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Originally Posted by Adelphean

Last thing, don't split or double down on blackjack when you're betting $25+ per hand.

Don't listen to this - if you can't afford to split or double down, don't play. The only way for most people to recoup any house edge is with proper splitting and doubling. Trust me, I've had the doomswitch pulled early and often - I drink too much - but I'm serious here.

macallan25 · #3 10-09-2006, 05:20 PM

Bellagio or the Wynn......hands down.

CutiePie2000 · #4 10-11-2006, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by macallan25

Bellagio or the Wynn......hands down.

I stayed at the Wynn in May...it's so awesome and so is the nightclub "TRYST".

We're staying at the Bellagio in April...boy do I love my employer sometimes!

SigKapSweetie · #5 10-11-2006, 09:50 AM

If you stay at the Luxor, try to stay in the pyramid instead of one of the outer buildings. It's cooler.

Also, if you're not a smoker, DEFINITELY request a non-smoking room. I'm from an indoor clean-air state, and the biggest shock about Vegas my first time there was the cigarette stench that permeates the entire city. Everything I brought with me had to be washed or drycleaned when I brought it home - even the stuff I never wore! Now I'm careful not to bring things that can't just be thrown in the washer the second I get home.

BSP_Nicole · #6 10-16-2006, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by SigKapSweetie

Also, if you're not a smoker, DEFINITELY request a non-smoking room. I'm from an indoor clean-air state, and the biggest shock about Vegas my first time there was the cigarette stench that permeates the entire city.

Ok, so I have a dumb question: Do all the casinos allow smoking inside of them?

I am considering Vegas for my spring vacation with the hubby. Cigarette smoke REALLY bothers my lungs; when we went on a cruise I couldn't spend any time in the casino, as that was one of the few places the ship allowed smoking. If Vegas hotels/casinos allow smoking everywhere, it will SERIOUSLY lower Vegas on my vacation list.

Nicole

SigKapSweetie · #7 10-16-2006, 03:09 PM

I can't think of any casino that was non-smoking, but I hardly hit every casino in Vegas. Someone from around there might know.

sdsuchelle · #8 10-16-2006, 03:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BSP_Nicole

Ok, so I have a dumb question: Do all the casinos allow smoking inside of them?

I am considering Vegas for my spring vacation with the hubby. Cigarette smoke REALLY bothers my lungs; when we went on a cruise I couldn't spend any time in the casino, as that was one of the few places the ship allowed smoking. If Vegas hotels/casinos allow smoking everywhere, it will SERIOUSLY lower Vegas on my vacation list.

Nicole

Well, the last time I was there was 6 years ago (when I was 14... haha), but all the casinos I walked through allowed smoking. It's weird when you're from CA and you can't smoke ANYWHERE.

Here's something I found on a Las Vegas trivia site: "Emerald Island, in Henderson, is the only non-smoking casino in the Las Vegas valley."

I think some might have non-smoking areas, especially in the buffets, but I mean... smoke still drifts.

amycat412 · #9 10-16-2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by BSP_Nicole

Ok, so I have a dumb question: Do all the casinos allow smoking inside of them?

I am considering Vegas for my spring vacation with the hubby. Cigarette smoke REALLY bothers my lungs; when we went on a cruise I couldn't spend any time in the casino, as that was one of the few places the ship allowed smoking. If Vegas hotels/casinos allow smoking everywhere, it will SERIOUSLY lower Vegas on my vacation list.

Nicole

the air filtration systems in the casino are insane. I am allergic to cigarette smoke and i have no problem in the casinos in vegas, you don't even smell it.

macallan25 · #10 10-09-2006, 05:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Adelphean

I wouldn't stay at the Palms as it is off strip. A cheap cab ride can get you there. Also, take some comfortable shoes. The walk up/down the strip is a LONG one. Last thing, don't split or double down on blackjack when you're betting $25+ per hand. I paid my hotels' light bill for the month.

Oh and one more thing, staying in Vegas longer than 3 days is overkill. There is such a thing as too much of a good thing.

If you can't afford to play 25$ hands of blackjack.......then don't play. What is the point if you aren't going to split or double down when it is advised?

...on a side note.....blackjack is one of the worst odds games you can play at a casino. Shoot craps or play poker.

Tom Earp · #11 10-09-2006, 06:06 PM

They do not call it lost wages for nothing!

Stayed at the MGM 3 months before it burned and now the Balley.

Agree, wear comfy shoes.

Hell, once you get into a casino you have no clue what is going on.

I lost at every gambling type possible, they dont build those places with the winner's money.

See shows there are a lot and just take in the sights, they are unreal.

People watch, it is a hoot!

amycat412 · #12 10-09-2006, 07:13 PM

The MGM fire was about 25 years ago. Its a completely different Vegas these days Tom.

macallan25 · #13 10-09-2006, 08:04 PM

Yeah, I was about to say.......I thought that thing burned down a loooong time ago.

sdsuchelle · #14 10-10-2006, 01:39 PM

Sooo apparently my stepdad wants to stay at the Golden Nugget. I told him he's either going to have to pay my cab fare to the strip, or let me stay on it. Haha.

I really don't like gambling, and that's all he goes for. Thank you guys for all the suggestions!

ASUADPi · #15 10-10-2006, 03:24 PM

Heres the thing, as for clubs, they are closed like Monday through Thursday. Some random ones are open Thursday nights, otherwise they are pretty much open Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. I think my friend and I saw some open on Wednesday's but we left Wednesday morning.

Let's see, I've stayed at Excalibur, Luxor, Tropicana, NY NY & Aladdin (soon to be Planet Hollywood). I definately liked staying at the Aladdin best because it was in the middle of the strip.

Also, get a bus pass. They (LV) now has a bus (can't think of the name) that runs strictly up and down the strip. The busses come like every 10-15 minutes. A 24 hour pass is 5 bucks, each individual ride (one-way) 2 bucks. Get the pass.

I've heard great things about Rain (but it was closed when I was last there). My friend and I went to Chippendales. Great fun for girls. I've heard Thunder Down Under is pretty good too.

Shows, well I saw Phantom when I was there last. Love it (seen it way to many times) but expensive. If you are a trekkie, the Star Trek Experience at the Hilton isn't bad, although I would just recommend The Klingon Encounter (it's like a star tours esque ride but you get to walk through the Enterprise D first). The Borg Experience is just okay. It's fun watching the actors.

There is a place on the strip where you can get half price tickets, I would totally recommend that.

Eating, go to Margaritaville, that is a fun place.

My brain can't think of anymore right now, but later.