Best Places to Stay in Vegas?

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 3:57 pm

We have the tower suite in August, at the Mirage. I picked it because of the Tigers. I've never been to Vegas, so I really don't know what is the top of the line and what isn't.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon May 15, 2006 4:06 pm

If they took you in, they’re far from the top of the line.

The Whistle Is Screaming · Mon May 15, 2006 4:07 pm

Pick,
99.99% of us will never even get a whiff of the "top of the line" in Vegas.

Just keep thinking to yourself that the $200-250 / night "suite" you booked is top of the line and you'll be happy.

Some simple advice to enjoy your trip:

1) Bring as much cash as you want to lose, when it's gone stop playing.

2) Don't use any plastic to get youself "even".

3) Lot's of free stuff to see and inexpensive places to eat (see #1)

4) it will be HOT there in August Sin, MA

.. others shall add on (pile on).

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 4:15 pm

The Whistle Is Screaming wrote:Pick,
99.99% of us will never even get a whiff of the "top of the line" in Vegas.

Just keep thinking to yourself that the $200-250 / night "suite" you booked is top of the line and you'll be happy.

I thought it seemed extremely reasonable. Much cheaper than the places we've stayed in Cancun.

Some simple advice to enjoy your trip:

1) Bring as much cash as you want to lose, when it's gone stop playing.

That is kind of the plan.

2) Don't use any plastic to get youself "even".

I never thought about that. We use plastic for everything.

3) Lot's of free stuff to see and inexpensive places to eat (see #1)

We are going to see that Cirque thing and I forgot what all else. I think I would like to eat at Penn & Teller's restaurant.

4) it will be HOT there in August Sin, MA

I plan on staying indoors as much as possible.

.. others shall add on (pile on).

The entire reason we are going is because (a) I've never been (b) if I have to take another vacation in Mexico, someone named Jose might get run over by a rental car (c) its one of my significant other's favorite places, and (d) we're getting married.

Degenerate · Post by **Degenerate** » Mon May 15, 2006 4:28 pm

The Westward Ho is right up your alley. You can get some sun by the algae-filled cement box they call a pool.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 4:32 pm

Degenerate wrote:The Westward Ho is right up your alley. You can get some sun by the algae-filled cement box they call a pool.

I'm trying to get away from home, not go to some place just like it. :wink:

JCT · Post by **JCT** » Mon May 15, 2006 4:47 pm

The El Cortez or Jerry's Nugget.

JCT · Post by **JCT** » Mon May 15, 2006 4:52 pm

The Speedway right off I-15 would be perfect for a lot of you.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 4:58 pm

We've been to the Great Wolf already, just to see. We have tickets for the speedway, but we don't winnebego, cheap motel or whatever, we just come home. You must not be a Nascar fan.

I just talked to the man, I've been looking at these hotels - This Wynn thing he mentioned looks pretty nice, but I can't see paying that kind of money just to stay in a hotel, when we could spend it on shows and gambling.

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Mon May 15, 2006 4:59 pm

If you already booked your room the why in the hell are you asking for hotel recommendations?

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:00 pm

TenTallBen wrote:If you already booked your room the why in the hell are you asking for hotel recommendations?

It isn't booked yet, it is what I picked. I wanted to stay at the place with the tigers. He gave me a funny look and I think I am beginning to understand why.

My project for the day is to find a place so we can get everything taken care of. He already has the chapel thing lined out.

JCT · Post by **JCT** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:01 pm

I wasn't talking about the race track.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:06 pm

JCT wrote:I wasn't talking about the race track.

What were you talking about then?

Big Elvis looks funny.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:13 pm

Jsc810 wrote:Big Elvis is great, that wasn't a joke, go see him. How can you get married in Vegas and not see Elvis? You can't (there probably are 1000), but Big Elvis has a great voice, and he's worth seeing.

Free show, near the blackjack tables. Trust me on this.

Just left him a vm to tell him to look at the email I sent with the link. Cool.

I know there are a lot of them - one of them is going to be our chaplain.

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:17 pm

Be sure to say hello to this ambassador of goodwill.

Goober McTuber · Post by **Goober McTuber** » Mon May 15, 2006 5:27 pm

Degenerate wrote:The Westward Ho is right up your alley.

I thought “Westward Ho” was her stage name.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:03 pm

Goober McTuber wrote:
Degenerate wrote:The Westward Ho is right up your alley.
I thought “Westward Ho” was her stage name.

Might have been Chelsea at one time.

TTB, that video clip just disturbed me all to hell. Geezus. Is that for real???

Moorese · Post by **Moorese** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:15 pm

TenTallBen wrote:Be sure to say hello to this ambassador of goodwill.

Rack the Glove! GP in the house. Top billin'.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:21 pm

I picked it because of the Tigers.

I see you are a very discerning consumer. May I suggest some other fine products? Be sure to try the Screaming Eagle table wine, for example.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:29 pm

Be sure to say hello to this ambassador of goodwill.

next time I'm down there, I'm going to drive by his corner and say hi......

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:39 pm

After researching this Wynn, place, I'm trying to figure out what the really big deal is.

Felix · Post by **Felix** » Mon May 15, 2006 6:53 pm

After researching this Wynn, place, I'm trying to figure out what the really big deal is.

it's Steve Wynn.....the Donald Trump of Las Vegas.....

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:03 pm

When you make your reservation, be sure you tell them you are a "whale." You'll get a nicer room, extra jelly with your toast, complimentary Magic Fingers, etc.

PSUFAN · Post by **PSUFAN** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:06 pm

Also, make sure to fall-face first on the pavement again, prior to poker-playing. The face bandages can serve as a Poker Face, which otherwise might be hard for a rube.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:25 pm

Felix wrote:
After researching this Wynn, place, I'm trying to figure out what the really big deal is.
it's Steve Wynn.....the Donald Trump of Las Vegas.....

Well, it would sure be expensive. Maybe we can do two nights there, although I'm not quite seeing the point.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:26 pm

PSUFAN wrote:Also, make sure to fall-face first on the pavement again, prior to poker-playing. The face bandages can serve as a Poker Face, which otherwise might be hard for a rube.

I don't know what a rube is, but that was funny as fuck.

JCT · Post by **JCT** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:33 pm

lk_pick1 wrote:
Felix wrote:
After researching this Wynn, place, I'm trying to figure out what the really big deal is.
it's Steve Wynn.....the Donald Trump of Las Vegas.....
Well, it would sure be expensive. Maybe we can do two nights there, although I'm not quite seeing the point.

It's only a multi billion dollar resort with some of the best new restaurants in the country, high end shopping, a championship golf course and a ferrari dealership. I'd stick with Circus Circus if I were you.

Raydah James · Post by **Raydah James** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:34 pm

Just got back from Vegas 2 days ago, and hit just about every new badass (and old badass) offerings. RACK my poker dealing brother for V.I.P'ing us all over and getting us comped endlessly.

We stood at the Luxor and Mandalay bay. Personally, Mandalay has always brought me good luck in the gambling arena, and they have the sweet ass wave pool to fuck around in when I need a break from throwing the chips down.

Luxor was OK. Wouldnt stay there again, but cant beat the price on a room with a jacuzzi. Problem is, you dont spend much time in the room. Mandalays rooms are nails. Period.

Things to not miss:

1. Voodoo Lounge at the Rio. Most of the place is an open roof setting, and is fucking spectacular. A little pricey for most, but worth every damn penny.

2. Coyote Ugly in New York New York. Hot bitches dancing on a bar and giving free shots of booze to you-that doesnt suck. Fun place to spend an hour or two at.

3. Clubs-If you dig clubs, then these are the ones to hit: Pure, Studio 54, and Jet. RA in Luxor was cool, but not on the same planet as the previous 3 mentioned. Fucking great time and fucking hot ass women everywhere-the ratio is fucking rediculous.

4. Gambling-The Bellagio, Mandalay, and Venetian are my current favorites-mainly due to the beautiful atmosphere.

5. Shows-Fuck 'em-never watch them as they are a serious waste of gambling/party/fucking time for me. The only thing I took the time out for to check out was the shark reef experience at Mandalay (Fucking dope as hell) and seeing Eleanor (im a car freak) at the Imperial Palace in a car show.

RACK the fun you're about to experience-theres no place quite like vegas.

JCT wrote: I'd stick with Circus Circus if I were you.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:47 pm

Raydah James wrote:Just got back from Vegas 2 days ago, and hit just about every new badass (and old badass) offerings. RACK my poker dealing brother for V.I.P'ing us all over and getting us comped endlessly.

We stood at the Luxor and Mandalay bay. Personally, Mandalay has always brought me good luck in the gambling arena, and they have the sweet ass wave pool to fuck around in when I need a break from throwing the chips down.

He has stayed at Mandalay Bay before, we want to go somewhere different.

Luxor was OK. Wouldnt stay there again, but cant beat the price on a room with a jacuzzi. Problem is, you dont spend much time in the room. Mandalays rooms are nails. Period.

We have two jacuzzis at home - that isn't a thing with us.

Things to not miss:

1. Voodoo Lounge at the Rio. Most of the place is an open roof setting, and is fucking spectacular. A little pricey for most, but worth every damn penny.

You're the fourth person to tell me that. We will definitely check that out.

2. Coyote Ugly in New York New York. Hot bitches dancing on a bar and giving free shots of booze to you-that doesnt suck. Fun place to spend an hour or two at.

Not interested here.

3. Clubs-If you dig clubs, then these are the ones to hit: Pure, Studio 54, and Jet. RA in Luxor was cool, but not on the same planet as the previous 3 mentioned. Fucking great time and fucking hot ass women everywhere-the ratio is fucking rediculous.

Again, not so interested. I know he's been to several of those places, but this is like a honeymoon thing, not a "pick up some ass" thing.

4. Gambling-The Bellagio, Mandalay, and Venetian are my current favorites-mainly due to the beautiful atmosphere.

Bellagio is one of his favorite gambling places too.

5. Shows-Fuck 'em-never watch them as they are a serious waste of gambling/party/fucking time for me. The only thing I took the time out for to check out was the shark reef experience at Mandalay (Fucking dope as hell) and seeing Eleanor (im a car freak) at the Imperial Palace in a car show.

That would be rather cool, I'm familiar

RACK the fun you're about to experience-theres no place quite like vegas.

JCT wrote: I'd stick with Circus Circus if I were you.

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Mon May 15, 2006 7:58 pm

Raydah James wrote:1. Voodoo Lounge at the Rio. Most of the place is an open roof setting, and is fucking spectacular. A little pricey for most, but worth every damn penny.

Yes, yes & yes!

Uncle Fester · Post by **Uncle Fester** » Mon May 15, 2006 8:02 pm

Ed's Beds out on old Hwy 34 isn't bad. Free hot plate, Jiffy Pop popcorn, and soap.

Just down the road from the EAT Cafe...

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 8:03 pm

From the description, it sounds like a loud club.

Neely8 · Post by **Neely8** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:19 pm

"The Whole Year Inn"

TenTallBen · Post by **TenTallBen** » Mon May 15, 2006 9:55 pm

If you stay at the Rio, be sure to keep your eye out for this guy.

Adelpiero · Post by **Adelpiero** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:06 pm

mirage is a very nice hotel

venetian is topline. you cant do wrong with any hotel on central strip

but lk, you would be a better fit at the imperial palace. you kc rednecks would go wild for the dealertainers.

if you can get a suite at mirage, book it immediately.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:10 pm

Adelpiero wrote:mirage is a very nice hotel

venetian is topline. you cant do wrong with any hotel on central strip

but lk, you would be a better fit at the imperial palace. you kc rednecks would go wild for the dealertainers.

if you can get a suite at mirage, book it immediately.

After 9 hours of going back and forth with it, I think that Mirage will be the place we stay, actually. It is a lot more reasonable than Wynn's place.

BTW, I'm the only redneck who lives here.

Adelpiero · Post by **Adelpiero** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:22 pm

lk_pick1 wrote:
Adelpiero wrote:mirage is a very nice hotel

venetian is topline. you cant do wrong with any hotel on central strip

but lk, you would be a better fit at the imperial palace. you kc rednecks would go wild for the dealertainers.

if you can get a suite at mirage, book it immediately.
After 9 hours of going back and forth with it, I think that Mirage will be the place we stay, actually. It is a lot more reasonable than Wynn's place.

BTW, I'm the only redneck who lives here.

mirage rooms start at 100ish a night for deluxe

venetian and wynn start at almost 400 a night for a deluxe. so huge difference. mirage is primo spot on center strip

Raydah James · Post by **Raydah James** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:24 pm

Adelpiero wrote:

but lk, you would be a better fit at the imperial palace. you kc rednecks would go wild for the dealertainers.

I fucking HATE the Imperial Palace with a passion. When told by my bro that the car show was there, I was fucking stunned. Seriously, WTF is something that dope doing in God's waiting room?

A shithole like that doesnt deserve to have a display of cars ranging from 50K to over a million, Period.

Oh, and places to skip include ESPN Zone in New York New York (Pathetically weak) anything in Excaliturd (It was purposely made with kids in mind

) and downtown altogether.

The Assassin · Post by **The Assassin** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:24 pm

Fools!

The Double down Saloon on Swenson is the place to be.

also there if you go west of the DD there is a section of bars that you will find to your liking lk. Its a one way street with bars on both sides. If you end up on Paradise,you've gone too far.

lk_pick1 · Post by **lk_pick1** » Mon May 15, 2006 10:30 pm

Oooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhh

I just checked out the Venetian.

I can do without a show.