Las Vegas - Hotels in Las Vegas for single 50'ish guy

Hi,

Anyone have any good suggestions for a hotel for a guy that fits the description above? I will be going over in September and need some help. I don't want a big party scene...would rather have something a little quieter and more relaxed. On the strip, good pool, good bar. Thanks for any help you can provide.

Always found the Bellagio a good hotel whether on own playing tables or with GF.

The on BA are touting the cosmopolitan is a great hotel too.

Definitely The Wynn. It's what you're looking for. I'm in your demographic and always stay there.

There is a casino-free Four Seasons

But, in general, Bellagio, Wynn, Wynn Encore are the sensible options. All on the strip (FS is not) so you can walk up and down the strip easily anyway.

The on BA are touting the cosmopolitan is a great hotel too.Great hotel, but I think there's definitely more of a party scene here as they try to cater towards a younger crowd. It will be louder (both in the casino and in your room).

Definitely The Wynn. It's what you're looking for. I'm in your demographic and always stay there.^ I agree, great choice. If you really want to have quiet, you'll probably want to avoid staying there any of the nights that Garth Brooks is performing :)

Hi,

Anyone have any good suggestions for a hotel for a guy that fits the description above? I will be going over in September and need some help. I don't want a big party scene...would rather have something a little quieter and more relaxed. On the strip, good pool, good bar. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Checkout the Vdara, it may suit you, its a non gaming hotel with a smart but relaxed atmosphere, perfect bar busyness wise (for me anyway) and a nice, if unspectacular pool, with decent bar service. It may be aimed at the slightly younger crowd but is far from a party hotel

Whilst it doesn't look right on the strip, in my Experience you can actually get out onto the strip far quicker than other hotels, as you don't have the massive walk to the lifts and then trek through the casino

The location is also great, pretty much slap bang in the middle of the strip. Its also perfectly situated for the Bellagio, Cosmopolitan and Aria, probably the 3 best hotels on that part of the strip, from your room you can be in the casinos of any of those hotels, within 5-10 minutes.

For someone who has learnt to discern the finer things in life (good drink, great food, beautiful calm pools), I would second Bellagio.

And if you wish to re-live a few moments of trendiness, then the Cosmopolitan is just next door. Very hip (designed by investment bankers after all) but not all that good on the service front.

As an alternative to Bellagio, try the Wynn/Encore (especially if you would like to play around of golf). Tower guest get their own pool area. Both hotels were built and set up by Steve Wynn.

Stayed at Vdara - it is very quiet and a bit of a pain to get to the Strip as you have to walk through Bellagio or the Cosmopolitan. Also the pool area is more for trendy lounging around rather than providing decent swimming. You end up using all the bars and restaurants in other restaurant. For me, the non-gaming angle does not make up for the lack of other facilities.

The on BA are touting the cosmopolitan is a great hotel too.

Cosmo caters to the young, hip crowd that cares nothing of gambling.

Stayed at Vdara - it is very quiet and a bit of a pain to get to the Strip as you have to walk through Bellagio or the Cosmopolitan.

You have to walk through the Bellagio or Cosmopolitan to get to the strip when you stay in those hotels too!

Thats why I live the Vdara, you can choose which hotel to walk through on your way to the strip! I hate the same walk everyday pass the same slot machines and tables, just to see a bit of sunshine.

You can certainly be on the strip heading either north or south far quicker than you can at the Bellagio, less so the Cosmo, although there's probably only 3-4 minutes in it.

Your point on the pool is deffo right though, if you actually want a nice big pool to swim in, avoid the Vdara, its good for a quick cooling dip only, you wont be doing lengths!

Cosmo caters to the young, hip crowd that cares nothing of gambling.
It was by far the busiest Casino when I was there in June, its not the biggest though

I do not know if this is the right place for this query but, in any event, it's hard to make any recommendations without knowing your budget. Also, do you want a hotel with a casino (most have) or is that not important?

Ceasars Palace Pool is gorgeous-Augustus Tower room so no trek through the casino to get out and onto the Strip (and smack in the middle of the Strip). $20 trick usually works if your budget won't handle an Augustus room.

EDIT Well within budget -prices from easyclick (via Kayak.com) 5th-10th Sept with 25% off offer total cost for stay $633.20

I'd tip $50 on check in (see $20 trick) and get a suite .

I do not know if this is the right place for this query but, in any event, it's hard to make any recommendations without knowing your budget. Also, do you want a hotel with a casino (most have) or is that not important?

Exactly we need to know your budget? I'm guessing you haven't been before as you probably wouldn't be asking? What dates and how long are you going for?

I do not know if this is the right place for this query but, in any event, it's hard to make any recommendations without knowing your budget. Also, do you want a hotel with a casino (most have) or is that not important?

I'm not sure this is the right place for the query, either, but I figure there are lots of FF here who have been to Vegas and can help out. I haven't been for about 10 years and just want to make sure I have a good experience. Budget is $200-250 a night, max, for a room. Casino is not a deal breaker--lots of them there, I hear, but I would like a nice pool where I can lounge around and read a good book. Also, good food and drinks.

4 nights, Thurs - Mon, early September

Another vote for Wynn. Good rooms, excellent choice of dining and not too manic (for Vegas).

Go for a Tower Suites room and you'll get a more private pool. (I would avoid Encore though - can get busy with drunk club goers at night).

100% Wynn all the way - and if the budget allows take a Tower Suite room at the Wynn (not the Encore)

Bellagio is in now way classy or calm .... it used to be but has really declined in the last 5 years ....... its like a bus station most of the day and night and is really showing its age. Restaurants have also declined to a level wherei really have no interest to go there!

You really have everything you want at Wynn and the facilities / restaurants of Encore and its not really a long walk to the heart of the action

Enjoy!

Since there is no mention of budget, I would stay at the Skylofts @ the MGM :-)

Updated previous post with prices .

What about the mandarin oriental? Very good service, non gaming hotel.

Has anyone stayed at Hotel32 or TheHotel at Mandalay Bay? Comments?

that budget, Bellagio or wynn both fit and are slick hotel with good food.

TIP for Bellagio. Get a Players card, even if you do not intend to play. You have separate queues fP Card and Non P Card or food and such and at breakfast for instance if you use the restaurant instead of Bufet, you dont have to queue :)

The Wynn I would avoid because nobody else does. It is a great hotel (so is the encore) but laaaaaaaarge... Also everything is horribly expensive.

My location of choice is the Signature at MGM Grand (http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g45963-d601419-Reviews-Signature_at_MGM_Grand-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html). It is not integrated in the MGM so it feels very exclusive. It is also more 'competitively priced' leaving money for a good dinner or a show each day. Rooms and facilities (hotelwise) are at par with the Wynn. No casino in the hotel directly but a covered walkway to the MGM.

Haven't been to Vegas myself yet, but a friend of mine swears by Luxor, he also says to avoid the weekends to get the best rates as they charge a different price for each night in Vegas with the weekends being much more expensive than during the week.

Apparently there are also good deals to be had on Vegas.com booking mystery hotels which aren't such a mystery if you do your research and find out which ones they are currently using for each category.

My retreat of choice when I'm looking for a quite time in Vegas (ie conference as opposed to a holiday) - Four Seasons or Mandarin Oriental

Four Seasons has been ranked Number 1 on Trip Advisor in Las Vegas for as long as I can remember, now followed by the Mandarin Oriental which has climbed up there very quickly for a relativley new opening.

If you can get them in budget, they'd be my suggestions :)

Ed

My retreat of choice when I'm looking for a quite time in Vegas (ie conference as opposed to a holiday) - Four Seasons or Mandarin Oriental


4S is really good and sometimes has really competitive offers. Not very often though...

However, never forget that TripAdvisor represents the American taste in hotels.

Taking into account the OP's requirements, a a "little quieter and more relaxed, on the strip with a decent pool and bar", I think, having been to Vegas 4 times in the last year, and experienced most of the hotels, I would recommend the Wynn or the Encore. Lets be honest, all Vegas hotels get busy so its very difficult to suggest places that are always quiet and serene.

The OP did not mention his need for a casino. Assuming you want a casino, as I said I would recommend Wynn or Encore. Its an impressive place, and has a relaxed atmosphere in the casino, more so the Encore (apart from late at night when the nightclubs get going, but again this is an issue wherever one would stay). The Bellagio, whilst classy, is nearly always busy, as are hipper places like Cosmo, Aria etc.

I would not even consider the suggestion of the Luxor bearing in mind the OP's requirements. Whilst a good value place, I dont feel that this would be a suitable choice. Its difficult as the OP does not mention any financial restraints and is so often the case in Las Vegas, you get what you pay for. If money is a minor issue, and a casino is not a requirement, I would recommend the Mandarin Oriental, or the Four Seasons for ultimate tranquility. And as someone else mentioned here, the MGM signature is a superb place both for value and for a relaxing vibe that almost meets the op's requirements (its slightly off strip though connected to the MGM).

Although you said you wanted somewhere on the strip, this alone makes it difficult as most strip joints will get busy and will not necessarily be relaxing. Slightly off strip will give you some more options (Trump, Vdara etc) but do not necessarily meet the OP's requirements.

Very difficult question with the info given, and everyone will have their own opinions as to which is 'best', My advice? Based solely on what you have written, definitely consider the tower suites at the Wynn or the Encore, possibly consider Palazzo and even Mandalay Bay but avoid Bellagio, Caesars (indeed any Harrah's hotel), Cosmo, Mirage, MGM, Luxor (or indeed any other 'cheaper' 'fun' type places Excalibur, TI etc) and Aria.

Have fun and wherever you go I am sure it will be a great time:-)

the MGM signature is a superb place both for value and for a relaxing vibe that almost meets the op's requirements (its slightly off strip though connected to the MGM).

Very slightly... Your room / the pool is no further away from the strip (in actual yardage) than at the Wynn/Encore. However, because of the slightly invisible setting there are also no 'sightseeing tourists' in the Signature which you do get (a lot!) in the Wynn/Encore. It is actually the setting very slightly off strip that makes it my preferred choice even if price is not part of the equation.

Haven't been to Vegas myself yet, but a friend of mine swears by Luxor, he also says to avoid the weekends to get the best rates as they charge a different price for each night in Vegas with the weekends being much more expensive than during the week.

Apparently there are also good deals to be had on Vegas.com booking mystery hotels which aren't such a mystery if you do your research and find out which ones they are currently using for each category.

Stayed a couple of times at Luxor. Have to say after a good first stay the hotel is now looking very tired and grubby and due a refurb, hence why I tried Bellagio last time

I was at the Excalibur last time (functional but a dump) and it was just too far away from the main strip imo as is the NYNY, Luxor (tired looking) and Mandalay Bay which are all up that end too and as you cant cross the road there you have to use bridges all the time when crossing main junctions which I found to be a pain.

I walked into the Luxor to have a look and there were timeshare folks there too which put me right off as well.

Personally, I'd stay at/near the main strip (Venetian/Bellagio area) but each to their own.

"Very slightly... Your room / the pool is no further away from the strip (in actual yardage) than at the Wynn/Encore. Because of this there are also no 'sightseeing tourists' in the Signature which you do get (a lot!) in the Wynn/Encore. It is actually the setting very slightly off strip that makes it my preferred choice even if price is not part of the equation".

Dont get me wrong, I stayed here at the Signature three weeks ago and would recommend it to anyone. I was simply saying its not on the strip, and the hotel that it is connected to, The MGM, is usually very busy. But as a hotel goes, the Sig is as relaxing as it gets and superb value for money.

Dont get me wrong, I stayed here at the Signature three weeks ago and would recommend it to anyone. I was simply saying its not on the strip, and the hotel that it is connected to, The MGM, is usually very busy. But as a hotel goes, the Sig is as relaxing as it gets and superb value for money.

I know. I was just trying to explain that it is not really 'off strip'. Some people might think it is quite a track to it or that you need a taxi or something. Probably the reason the prices are so good. :)

I know. I was just trying to explain that it is not really 'off strip'. Some people might think it is quite a track to it or that you need a taxi or something. Probably the reason the prices are so good.

The on-the-strip, off-the-strip thing is one of the big fallacies with Vegas IMO. I always feel that if someone says they want to stay on the strip they want to be slap-bang in the middle of the action with a main entrance on LVB. My experience tells me that this isnt always the best thing! If someone had asked me which hotel to stay in vegas for reasonable rates, without other strong considerations, I would mostly always say the Signature without doubt.

You are correct when you say people believe its way off strip and therefore dont consider it. Maybe its somewhere we should just keep secret to ourselves:-). But the strip thing is confusing; another poster here suggested the FS wasnt on the strip. I would beg to differ with that opinion. It may be at one end, but its still 'on the strip'. Then again, some people would consider Circus, circus to be on strip too, where others would say the strip ends at Encore; very odd.

I would consider most hotels in Vegas that are within walking distance to the strip. However I wouldnt even consider Rio, Palms, Hard rock etc no matter what there prices and facilities!

So to the original op, the signature is well worth your consideration - definitely meets the budget you updated, is relaxing, and has access to awesome pools. But I still prefer the Wynn twins:-) x

It was by far the busiest Casino when I was there in June, its not the biggest though


crowded doesn't mean that people are spending much money
at other Vegas properties casino revenue is king, Cosmo are still making most of the money from nongaming activities
http://www.lvrj.com/business/the-cosmopolitan-posts-smaller-first-quarter-loss-151017525.html

As a frequent Vegas visitor I have stayed in a few places. Here is my view:

Wynn/Encore - Beautiful resorts, nice but busy pools. Fairly expensive but worth it. North end of strip so a wee bit out but handy for the mall. Pools are good but busy.

Venetian/Palazzo - Next to Wynn but south so bit nearer centre strip. Good pool options, lots of dining. Very busy and decor is nice but a little faux. All suites.

Caesars - Excellent location, rooms above average but I found them a little sparse (Augustus tower). Decent dining, good pools but busy.

The Hotel - Nice suites, part of Mandalay Bay which I think has an excellent casino, nice high ceilings, very spacious. Good pool options but fairly busy. South end of strip so a fair walk (i.e. long) to centre strip.

The Signature - Excellent rooms and value, quiet pools plus you can use MGM pools. Biggest downside - 15 min walk to strip through MGM casino.

Aria - Beautiful modern hotel. Fantastic rooms, excellent dining options, centre strip, good pools but fairly busy. Perfect location but set back a bit, still only 5 mins to strip. Casino not friendliest for some reason.

Cosmopolitan - Probably best location of all as when you come out the front door you are on the strip. Great rooms, north side has views of Bellagio fountains. Decent dining, casino small but friendly. BUT - definitely the hip place to go, caters for 25-40 crowd. I am mid 40's and felt a bit old. Never used pool.

Have visited but not stayed in Bellagio or Mandarin Oriental, however seriously thinking about MO for my October trip. Looks excellent, good location etc.

Other than the Cosmo, age is not an issue, never felt out of place anywhere, though in the Wynn the Encore is probably more for younger crowd, the Wynn itself for more "distinguished" guests.

Wherever you go you will enjoy it!

Another vote for the Mandarin Oriental. Quiet, relaxing retreat, superb service yet still really close to all the action around it.

We've tried a most of the good ones on the Strip. We stick to the Bellagio these days. Central Strip and generall an older crowd than Encore (very noisy because of open air seemingly all night nightclub), Cosmopolitan etc...

Haven't been to Vegas myself yet, but a friend of mine swears by Luxor, he also says to avoid the weekends to get the best rates as they charge a different price for each night in Vegas with the weekends being much more expensive than during the week.


Panny, you need to change your friends! :D

Has anyone stayed at Hotel32 or TheHotel at Mandalay Bay? Comments?

Stayed at TheHotel at Mandalay Bay. Very nice and very close to Mandalay Bay.
If you can get over the fact that the entrance is underground & very dismal the rest is very nice. Very few facilities of it's own but in reality is part of The Mandalay Bay.
A Must is to visit
MIX Lounge (http://www.mandalaybay.com/entertainment/lounges/mix-lounge/)
What a place & what a view and all free.
I would also recommend the Signature at MGM So calm and relaxed and no trouble getting to the MGM. But the walk to the strip is Significant although through the MGM so plenty to do on the way.
But do not be tempted into booking a room through anyone who is just a letting agent for the condo's as the cleaning quality and frequency can be erratic book direct with MGM if possible.

I love the Palazzo. Its not in the centre of the action but is close enough. Its a great hotel, and my hotel of choice when in Vegas.

Not sure the MO fits the OP's $200-$250 max budget .

Wynn I like but for a first time visit to Vegas I always think staying somewhere more central is better -It's a tad too out of the way for that IMO.

I'm sticking with my CP but must be Augustus Tower suggestion as the price is really good for the OP's dates and it ticks all the boxes for location, nice pool and the casino is there if you want it but can totally avoid that endless trek through the casino to get out onto the Strip you have at most LVB hotels. ( Out of the elevator and straight onto the Strip from the Augustus Tower but NOT the other towers). Most Augustus Tower rooms have great views of the fountain too-a small point but it's a nice extra.

Not Treasure Island, I'd say

http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/48430597/ns/travel-news/

Another vote for the Mandarin Oriental. Quiet, relaxing retreat, superb service yet still really close to all the action around it.

I stayed at the Mandarin Oriental last year and loved it.

It's not a casino hotel and has something like 250 rooms. Very personal service, located on the strip but really quiet and private. I walked past the Bellagio foyer one afternoon and saw about 50 people queuing to check in to the background noise of hundreds of people. When I checked in at the MO I was 1 of 3 people waiting to check in with nice background music. Great service.

It has a pool, very private, tastely done with comfortable sun beds.

Located on the main strip - only slight downside is that it's a 10-15 min walk to Caesar's palace/Bellagio etc. Next door to the Aria and Cosmo.

Budget wise, dont forget to check ba.com - when I booked ba.com was about 40% cheaper than anywhere else.

Has anyone stayed at Hotel32 or TheHotel at Mandalay Bay? Comments?

Ive stayed at the mandalay bay and my cousin had a suite at the hotel at MB. Big family gathering with others staying at Luxor (rubbish) and other hotels. My cousin is an actor in LA and he got me the room cheaper through his agent, but boy would i stay there again.

The hotel at MB was even better, modern, contempary, great service and quality fittings in rooms. It wasnt loud, wasnt a party place but was a place that oozes style.

I would defintely recommend the MB and the hotel at MB, i loved it and would go back tommorow. If you do stay make sure you pay a visit to the roof top bar at thehotel very trendy, youngset type of crowd but wow what a view as you are at the end of the strip so have a perfect view up it...enjoy...:)

Wynn Encore all the way, slightly less showy and a little more luxurious than Wynn and far enough just off the strip

the aria is aslo a good choice,nice bars and upscale dining.the bellagio has a lot of sightseeing thru traffic and has gone downhill in my opinion.

This is still a tricky one, even with the additional budget information. This is a 4 night stay over a weekend.

For the OPs benefit, the final cost you pay for a hotel in Vegas is made up of 3 elements - the base room cost, a resort fee and taxes. Not every hotel charges a resort fee but most of the better hotels do.

You stated maximum $200-$250 a night. If you mean that you do not want to spend more than $1000 on the hotel room, then you are probably looking at something like $800 maximum base cost for the 4 days ($800+$100 resort fees + $108 taxes = $1008).

Early September is not the most expensive time of year in Vegas but $800 for 4 nights over a weekend at the top hotels is still tricky. You will probably need a promotion of some sort. These may be advertised on the hotel websites or hotel promotion sites. I have not used them but smartervegas.com and vegas-hotels-online.com often have good offers. Hopefully other posters can offer other sites.

Lots of hotels have been mentioned. Four Seasons and Mandarin Oriental get good reviews. Neither will give you a 'Vegas' hotel experience. You could be anywhere in the world. Only you know how important that is to you. Both will be tight with your budget.

I would not suggest Mandalay Bay or THEhotel for a first visit. These are at the far south end of the strip. The neighbouring hotels are Luxor and Excalibur, which are a step down.

Wynn is a great choice but probably over budget. I think Bellagio is a great choice for a first visit but will probably be too expensive.

So, as I stated, it's tricky but you do have a few weeks. In your position, I might enlist the help of the good folks on Trip Advisor. If you give your exact dates and as much information as possible about just what experience you are looking for, they will point you in the right direction for any deals.

Most of the recommendations posted so far have been for the top tier hotels but there are plenty of quality hotels in Vegas. I will throw out 3 places that you might want to consider -

THEhotel - suites at good prices, access to the huge Mandalay Bay pool and all the facilities of Mandalay Bay. Location a problem for me.

Mandarin Oriental - New, quality, fairly central. No casino. Regular promotion for stay 2 nights, get third free, which might make it within budget.

Mirage - Busier, more 'Vegas' but good rooms and very nice pool area. Often available for a reasonable price.

Edited to add that someone mentioned Caesars Augustus Tower was available at a good price for your dates. I only discounted that because Caesars headline rates are often very high. I think that might tick all the right boxes - good room, quality 'classic' Vegas property, good pool, plenty of bars and restaurants and a good position on the strip. Also no resort fees at Caesars, which would help with the total cost.

Thanks for all the help everyone! Given your tips I was able to review a lot of different hotels and made my booking (on BA.com--real good price) at the Signature at MGM. I am really looking forward to my trip and think the hotel will be just about right for me. Thanks again!

Following its short airing on the BA forum, let's move this thread over to the Las Vegas forum.

Prospero
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Thanks for all the help everyone! Given your tips I was able to review a lot of different hotels and made my booking (on BA.com--real good price) at the Signature at MGM. I am really looking forward to my trip and think the hotel will be just about right for me. Thanks again!

Just be aware that it's a condo tower behind MGM. So it won't feel like you are staying at a hotel/casino on the Strip -- because you won't be. Some people like that, some people don't.

Great hotel, but I think there's definitely more of a party scene here as they try to cater towards a younger crowd. It will be louder (both in the casino and in your room).

I've seen a few people write this about noise in the room, but based on my stay in July (weekend + weekdays) this was not the case at all - I had a terrace suite and the only time I got a bit of noise was if the balcony door was wide open (even then it wasn't much noise at all, I could comfortably watch TV without cranking up the volume).

What's done is done but not a good location or good choice in my view.

I would have gone with Caesar's for the location as many, many, many people suggested, not to mention the many, many, many easy comps they gave me over the years, so perhaps they have paid for my loyalty. But honestly if you have never been to Vegas or haven't been for 20 years to my mind there is really no alternative to the central strip area from City Center to as far north as the Wynn.

MGM I just don't get it. Miserable place and it takes forever just to walk out on the street yet you can't gamble there for any length of time because of the miserable playing conditions. As for the quality of the ladies the single 50something guy hopes to meet, why restrict yourself to one place when you could be on the central strip and quickly have your choice of Bellagio, Mirage, Venetian, even Wynn?

And if you don't gamble much and you might end up actually paying the quoted price for the room, then any Harrah's property has the edge anyway because they don't charge a resort fee.

Hi,

Anyone have any good suggestions for a hotel for a guy that fits the description above? I will be going over in September and need some help. I don't want a big party scene...would rather have something a little quieter and more relaxed. On the strip, good pool, good bar. Thanks for any help you can provide.


The mandarin oriental, no doubt about it
The top Vegas hotel, quiet, elegant, non-gaming property
And if you want party and world class shopping is 3-minutes strolling away
fairly priced with rooms at 235 usd on average