Las Vegas - Consolidated "Best Pool in Las Vegas" thread

Around 7/6. Been many times but never had this as the main consideration.
Mrs Alien needs a good pool to lounge around.
We find Treasure Island is a packed zoo.
Belagio is perfect but the room prices are more than double TI.
Any suggestions?

These might help:

http://www.vegas.com/resorts/pools/
http://www.virtualtourist.com/m/tt/26155/
http://www.lasvegaskids.net/las_vegas_pools/pools.htm
http://www.itravel.bz/las_vegas_other/las_vegas_pools.htm


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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by alien:
Around 7/6. Been many times but never had this as the main consideration.
Mrs Alien needs a good pool to lounge around.
We find Treasure Island is a packed zoo.
Belagio is perfect but the room prices are more than double TI.
Any suggestions?</font>

Have you considered the Flamingo? The rooms aren't as nice as the TI, but the rates are good and the pool usually gets pretty favorable reviews!

I'll 2nd UA's comment. For mid-level price and first class pool, you will not beat the Flamingo. Check their website for room rates, or download travelaxe.

The Flamingo also has it's excellent location going for it.

Another low price option is the Tropicana. It has a nice pool, but it's certainly showing it's age in the rooms and the casino. I would avoid.

hockeystl

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I would recommend Luxor or Monte Carlo. Both have excellent pools - not as good as Flamingo, although still high up there - and their rooms are generally better. They often have good Internet specials. The Flamingo pool also can get a lot more crowded than the other two.

Originally posted by mtm767 " The Flamingo pool also can get a lot more crowded than the other two. "

The Flamingo has 4 pools including one for kids.

<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif" size="2">Originally posted by Viajera:
The Flamingo has 4 pools including one for kids.</font>

Yes, I know. Luxor and Monte Carlo have several pools as well, as do others. By pool I meant the entire pool complex.




[This message has been edited by mtm767 (edited 05-27-2003).]

Almost impossible to find hotel pools that are not packed at that time of year.

MGM has large and generally well rated pool complex.

http://www.mgmgrand.com/lv/pages/service_pool.asp

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I have a hold with NW Vacations...2k each booking bonus out today.
I have Caesers held because....its the closest to Bellagio's pool (geo and ergo) and I believe the best odds of the fewest young ones(no slight intended)
...I have 23 hrs to check the above informative links.

Caesars pool is also very nice...

Have you thought about Mandalay Bay or Hard Rock Cafe? I know HR is a bit of a party scene but it could be very entertaining for the Mrs. As for trying to get a good rate, have you checked out Orbitz? They usually have good deals for hotels. Enjoy!

The Tropicana pool is nice and they have an adults only pool as well as a swim-up blackjack table http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttravel_forum/biggrin.gif

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1) Mandalay
2) Bellagio
3) Monte Carlo
4) Flamingo
5) Rio
6) Tropicana (included becasue it is cheap)

25-35 Year olds, cabana rentals a plus, looking for party atmosphere on the strip. Recommendations???

I'll be honest, we were usually up so late that we over slept the pool times. We stayed at MGM Grand specifically for the pools, but since we didn't get down there until the afternoon, most of the pools (except the main one) were closed.

The cabana's at Bellagio were very nice with televisions, water sprays, and lots of people out. The pools are "regular" (if that makes sense) - no wave pool, no rafts, no slides, just pools. But it felt very luxurious. I can't remember what the cabana charge was for the day though.

The Venetian pool is under refurbishment right now. But I wouldn't bother with the Venetian if I were you. The place is over rated.

The other place that always gets high marks (but I have never been there) is Mandalay Bay. Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand are always recommended as two of the top pools in Vegas.

Sorry I can't be more help, like I said we always slept too late.

The other place that always gets high marks (but I have never been there) is Mandalay Bay. Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand are always recommended as two of the top pools in Vegas.



^ ^ Mandalay Bay definitely takes the best pools category, everything from their huge signature wave pool, to lazy river and great lap pools.


Good Luck.


T

Hard Rock Hotel for your age group. It is awsome. Get a room with a pool view and you will be in heaven.

Agreed on Hard Rock. Models, hot-bodies etc. Its a meat market and fun to watch (and partake..)

25-35 Year olds, cabana rentals a plus, looking for party atmosphere on the strip. Recommendations???

Yep, Hard Rock is the place; however, if you want to be on the strip then it is the Mandalay Bay. I'd forgo the "on the strip" requirement and go Hard Rock ;)

What about the Palms? I heard its also popular with this age crowd. How does it compare to Hard Rock?

Just remember that the outdoor pools are seasonal in Vegas like just about everywhere else. No Hard Rock pool in February

The original OP mentioned Cabana

I have to vote. Hard Rock. Mandalay a second.
But the Mandalay is kid heaven.

Hard Rock is off strip. And no kids !
With the Cabana you get a Mini Safe
Quick Drink/Food Service, And the crowd is just awesome.
I dont think the pool opens till spring break.

bltserv

Gotta be the Hard Rock! Granted, it's off the strip, but you will have a LOT more fun ^

Thanks to all who posted, looks like Hard Rock for us and we'l $$$ up for a cab to the strip. Thanks again!!!

What about Wynn - is the pool any good?

The Wynn pool is very nice indeed; lots of cabanas, very elaborate ones, as I recall. The pool area consists of several interconnected pools with somewhat formal gardens and the cabanas around them. There is no beach pool or the other stuff that they have at MBay; however, there is a "european" adults only pool, at which topless bathing is permitted. In that same area is a small outdoor casino, with table games, etc. (there is also in pool gaming at the HRock.) However, I think the crowd is probably older than at the HR or the MB.....

Just talked with Hard Rock, pool opening March 1st. But, they have a rule that cabanas can only be rented 7 days prior to rental date. Any way to get around this and have a cabana rented for much earlier? Just worried about getting one.

What about Wynn - is the pool any good?

I agree with lvnvflyer - Wynn has a very nice pool area, but it is on the mellower scale of things. Several other points:
-the European-style bathing area also has no kids, so it's quiet
-all the chairs have foam cushions, and attendants will help you find a chair (a big plus when it's crowded; finding a chair at Mandalay can be a big hassle)
-because of the curve of the hotel there is almost always a shady area at the pool - at times most of the pool area.

The Wynn pool is very nice indeed; lots of cabanas, very elaborate ones, as I recall. .

I was told that the cabanas at the Wynn are $450 a day IF they allow you to rent one. Can anyone confirm that?

They are very nice, but I'm not sure if they are $450 nice.

From reservation agent yesterday, cabanas are up to $350 on weekends and $300 on weekdays and can only be held, not fully reserved as they hold these until the morning of and leave a voicemail to let you know if you've been lucky enough to get one!!!

We rented a cabana for the kids at the MGM Grand, I think they run $100-150 a day. They come with 2 free inner tube rentals (normally $15) and a selection of snacks and soft drinks, as well as a personal attendant, towels, lounge chairs, and a remote control TV. The MGM features several pools, notably a more-or-less circular flume pool that is 6 feet wide x 4 feet deep x several hundred yards in circumference, it has flowing water (you can sit on your inner tube and be propelled around in a circle past several waterfalls). Kids loved it. We loved it. Cabanas and flume pool close at 6P, get there early! Other pools close at 8P (at least during nonwinter months).

The Wynn pool is very nice indeed; ... there is a "european" adults only pool, at which topless bathing is permitted.

I was just here last week and can confirm that this area is alive and kicking. While it wasn't packed, there were several people taking advantage of this opportunity.

Given your age range and assuming you can afford the Wynn, go with the Wynn. You won't be disappointed.
If your bankroll is a bit smaller, go Hard Rock.

Just talked with Hard Rock, pool opening March 1st. But, they have a rule that cabanas can only be rented 7 days prior to rental date. Any way to get around this and have a cabana rented for much earlier? Just worried about getting one.

The Hard Rock is closing at some point, likely before the summer; the plan is to build a hotel/condo type arrangement.

The Hard Rock is closing at some point, likely before the summer; the plan is to build a hotel/condo type arrangement.

Huh????

Please provide a link on this. :confused:

The Hard Rock is closing at some point, likely before the summer; the plan is to build a hotel/condo type arrangement.
It's true that there are plans to build adjacent condos and more at the Hard Rock (http://www.reviewjournal.com/lvrj_home/2005/May-01-Sun-2005/news/26419187.html), but I don't know of any plans for the hotel to close. You can still book rooms during all of 2006. Since there are plans to build an amphitheater pool space, it may be accurate that there will be disruptions at the current pool. (I don't know if this new amphitheater is directly related to the existing pools.) But if that's so, I doubt there would be a disruption during summer 2006.

For this age group, I would also look at Luxor and Palms. I know Palms is closed until Spring '06 but Luxor has a younger crowd and a large pool area.

25-35 Year olds, cabana rentals a plus, looking for party atmosphere on the strip. Recommendations???

When are you going? What's your budget? Cabana rentals are tough to get, since there are only a small number to begin with at each hotel. In addition, casino marketing usuaully gets first pick, leaving they rest available on a first come, first serve basis. Unless you are a "player", getting one on the weekend will be almost impossible.

Here's my FAQ (http://www.biztrip.com/FAQvegaspools.htm) on Vegas Pools.

I found this thread http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=521334&highlight=pool while doing a search, but that info is 2 years old.

I gamble high enough to get comped at any casino, so price isn't an issue. Which hotel has the best pool complex?

I'm looking for something quiet where Mrs nigelloring and I can relax in peace and luxury.

Thank you!

peace and luxury?

four seasons has the fewest number of guest rooms, and best regarded pool service in luxury hotels forum. (besides the mansion @ mgm) mandalay bay apparently comps at the four seasons.

1 year ago in luxury hotels forum - "Pool service in Vegas?"
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=674691

you might also check out villa soleil @ mandalay beach >
http://www.mandalaybay.com/thingstodo/villasoleil.aspx
(and you do have access to mandalay beach while at FS)

Stay at the Wynn Tower Suites. The Tower Suites has a private pool and lounge area above the main pool area. I can't remember whether or not they have cabanas in the TS pool area. If not, the cabanas by the regular pool are not half bad.

Wynn tower suites. Yes, there are cabanas in the private pool area.

QL

wynn tower is next smallest after FS with ~650 rooms/villas.
FS has 424.

i seem to recall specific pool service comparisons in luxury hotels forum, giving edge to FS, but cant find it now.

While I have no experience with Wynn's Tower pool, Four Seasons suits me fine for luxury and peace.

Red Rock Resort and Spa hands down is the best pool complex in the city. However, it is off strip. I found I could get a towncar to the Strip for ~40.

I don't want to start a whole separate thread on this, so in the vein of pools, does anyone know which hotels offer cabanas for daily rentals?

Mike

most?

what specifically are you looking for, and what is your budget?

theres also this current thread >
http://flyertalk.com/forum/showthread.php?t=810893

wynn tower is next smallest after FS with ~650 rooms/villas.
FS has 424.

i seem to recall specific pool service comparisons in luxury hotels forum, giving edge to FS, but cant find it now.

u sure about this...and can FS guests bring MB guests to the pool...I just booked FS suite for 350/night

mbstone's pool guide to LAS:

Peace, quiet, luxury: Wynn/Wynn Tower Suites.
Party Hardy: Palms, Hard Rock, Venetian/Tao Beach.
Largest: MGM, Mandalay Bay.
Beaches: Mandalay Bay (artificial); Loews Lake LV (natural, swim in lake).
Kids will love: MGM (inner tubes); Loews Lake LV (beach, water slide).
Pool open 24H: Doubletree LAS
Pool open till 930P: Motel 6
Pool hours suck: Almost Everywhere Else (usually 6P or earlier)
Noteworthy Jacuzzi: Venetian
Cabanas: MGM, Wynn, Venetian.
Bungalows: Mirage.
Pass: NYNY, Luxor.
Good pools, skip the hotel: Tropicana
Pool easy to get to from your room: Motel 6; Doubletree; Wynn; Westin Casuarina; Venetian (depends)
Pool very, very distant from your room: MGM, Mirage, Rio
Poolside dining: Venetian (Canyon Ranch, Wolfgang Puck); Wynn (Terrace Pointe Cafe); MGM
Poolside convenience store w/beer, liquor: Motel 6
Poolside roving masseuses: MGM
Waterfalls: MGM, Tropicana, Rio
Pool open to non-hotel guests: Rio (Diamond status)
Pools you can sneak into: I'll Never Tell

mbstone's pool guide to LAS:

Beaches: Mandalay Bay (artificial); Loews Lake LV (natural, swim in lake).


Really isn't just about everything in Las Vegas artificial and man-made?

anaggie, am i sure about what? the published room numbers :confused:

i said i "seem to recall" the service comparison...

N145PM, OP is picking casino based on pool.

Really isn't just about everything in Las Vegas artificial and man-made?Depends. Lake Las Vegas may be artificial but if you swim in it, there is real mud and weeds squishing between your toes and real fish swimming around you.

mbstone's pool guide to LAS:


Kids will love: MGM (inner tubes); Loews Lake LV (beach, water slide).
Pool very, very distant from your room: MGM, Mirage, Rio



Great list.

I'd add Mandalay Beach to "Kids love"

And add THEHotel @ Mandalay to "Very Distant" . . . The walk was long (from THEHotel) and became somewhat annoying by the end of the weekend.

My vote for pool would go to Wynn Tower Suites...close to the Tower Suites lobby...great cabanas and good service...no kids running around...

anaggie, am i sure about what? the published room numbers :confused:

i said i "seem to recall" the service comparison...

N145PM, OP is picking casino based on pool.

I meant the service comparison....

How's the pool @ planet hollywood?

How's the pool @ planet hollywood?

You read my mind ;). I also would like to know about Planet Hollywood pool. Is it kid friendly, crowded, nice etc?

How's the pool @ planet hollywood?

Pool area is bad at PH. Two small pools at opposite end of the decks. chairs and loungers just laid out on a concrete (slab) deck. very little ambience and cocktail service is intermittent.

Pool area is bad at PH. Two small pools at opposite end of the decks. chairs and loungers just laid out on a concrete (slab) deck. very little ambience and cocktail service is intermittent.

Not good news :(.

Anyone got any pics? SPG site doesnt show any pics of the pool area at PH and now I know why :rolleyes:.

How's the pool @ planet hollywood?

Sucks!

I have seen a decent deal that brings the Four Seasons into my price range. I understand that the FS pool is good in its own right, but as a FS guest can I access the MB Beach????

ok.. not going to PH.. thanks for the tips all.
i got a room @ the mirage.. are they decent in the pool area?

ok.. not going to PH.. thanks for the tips all.
i got a room @ the mirage.. are they decent in the pool area?

I haven't been there since 2004, but I remember it being fairly large.

I have seen a decent deal that brings the Four Seasons into my price range. I understand that the FS pool is good in its own right, but as a FS guest can I access the MB Beach????

Last I checked this was correct, but that was 2 years ago.

Last I checked this was correct, but that was 2 years ago.

Thanks Mrp Alert. I investigated a little more today and found this on a pdf within the FS website

Guests at Four Seasons Hotel Las Vegas
have easy access to the adjacent
Mandalay Bay Resort & Casino as well
as THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. Tropically
themed with mystical architecture and
lush surroundings, the resort offers an
extraordinary recreation and relaxation
experience. One of the highlights is an
11-acre (4.4-hectare) water environment,
comprising a 6-foot-deep wave pool
with a sand-and-surf beach, a lazy river
ride, a variety of pools and a jogging
track.

Ok.. I am going to Monte Carlo.. final answer.. How is the pool over there?

Monte Carlo pool scene is terrible. Maybe 3 - 5 pools. Mostly small.

Most people in large blocks of recliner chairs.

and the worst part is that City Center construction is RIGHT THERE.

I have to second the post about the Monte Carlo pool. My wife and I just got back this afternoon from a three night stay. The construction is attached to the hotel and is literally within reach from the pool deck. To make matters worse, they are building a parking garage that blocks the sun to half of the pool area after 2 to 3 in the afternoon this time of year. Also, there is dust and construction debris floating in all of the pool. We were in the wave pool and there is a layer of styrofome shavings floating in the whole thing.
Don't stay in this hotel if you want to enjoy the pool and don't let them put you in a pool room view. They are working on this project 24 hours a days and start the heavy banging and iron work at 5:30am.

fellas.. u just saved me from making a big mistake.. big kudos to you two.^

Returned a week ago from THEHotel.
Pool scene is solid at Beach.

2 things - long walk from THEHotel and you have to LINE UP to get seats together on Fri / Sat / Sun mornings! This was ridiculous - especially if you were out late the night before.
Pool opens @ 9a, line starts @ 8a. Not the best way to spend an hour when ur hung over.

Returned a week ago from THEHotel.
Pool scene is solid at Beach.

2 things - long walk from THEHotel and you have to LINE UP to get seats together on Fri / Sat / Sun mornings! This was ridiculous - especially if you were out late the night before.
Pool opens @ 9a, line starts @ 8a. Not the best way to spend an hour when ur hung over.

I don't think this is unique to MB; many of the resort pools are mobbed when they open.

Can a non-guest access the MB pool (specifically the wave pool)? If so how is this done? ie, how much?

If not, I see a $120 rate at the MB for the day i'm there next week, do all rooms have access?

Never been there and want to take my kids there

i believe cabanas start at $200, and include rafts/tubes and service. that might be worth it.

http://www.mandalaybay.com/thingstodo/cabanas.aspx

Can a non-guest access the MB pool (specifically the wave pool)? If so how is this done? ie, how much?

If not, I see a $120 rate at the MB for the day i'm there next week, do all rooms have access?

Never been there and want to take my kids there

No. You need a room key to access the pool area.
All rooms at MB and THEHotel have access.

you have to be a guest to make a reservation?

also this was in reference to FS guests accessing mandalay beach >
Last I checked this was correct, but that was 2 years ago.

ok.. how is the pool @ the MGM Grand..???

theres wet republic @ mgm..

id also suggest pricing these out >

thehotel / venezia ~1000 rooms
wynn tower ~650 rooms

Already been to Mandalay Bay, so looking to try something new.

How do the pools rate at the Bellagio and Wynn?

I have never been to Las Vegas but would like to go in early Oct. Will be with my husband and my two children and am most interested in a great pool that we can spend our days at with shows in the evening. Not a big gambler. I know Las Vegas sounds crazy but we need a bit of a mileage gathering session to get into the next level and from NY it fits the bill. Main thing is a fun pool (okay- a great room is also desired). Any suggestions?

Already been to Mandalay Bay, so looking to try something new.

How do the pools rate at the Bellagio and Wynn?

Went to Wynn for the first time in May. Was pleasantly surprised with the pool. It's shaped like a barbell and has very manicured bushes and trees rather than your typical tropical look. The naked pool is a large olympic size rectangular pool with large lounge beds in the water. Finally, if you are on the Tower level you also have access to two oval pools. Overall, I liked it more than I thought I would.

palms place is now in the running.

personally, im looking forward to harmon.
MO looks like it will only have lap pools.

I have never been to Las Vegas but would like to go in early Oct. Will be with my husband and my two children and am most interested in a great pool that we can spend our days at with shows in the evening. Not a big gambler. I know Las Vegas sounds crazy but we need a bit of a mileage gathering session to get into the next level and from NY it fits the bill. Main thing is a fun pool (okay- a great room is also desired). Any suggestions?

Pool, show and first-timers. Suggestion would be Bellagio and the O Show.

My favorite pool is at the Tropicana. ^ Though it has been a while since I last stayed at that hotel thus don't know if things have changed.

Does the Mandalay Pool live up to the pictures?

Does the Mandalay Pool live up to the pictures?

Yes, it may be the best pool in LV.

theres wet republic @ mgm..



What about the other pools at MGM Grand?

I have a child with me and wet republic is for adults only I believe.