Mar 31, 2016, 1:06 pm
Last edit by: trajanc
Royal Caribbean Offer - https://www.mgmresorts.com/en/mlife-rewards-program/offers/royal-offer-2.html
http://www.mycheapvegas.com/ - guest/guest
https://www.smartervegas.com/hotels.aspx
http://www.mycheapvegas.com/ - guest/guest
https://www.smartervegas.com/hotels.aspx
Las Vegas Codes and Promos
Oct 19, 2016, 7:29 am
#2311
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: YYZ
Programs: AC *P
Posts: 1,812
Wow they are high prices, as aacharya as pointed out there are some big conventions on that week.
As a comparison I am in Vegas w/c 11 Dec and the Luxor which is near NYNY is coming out at $184 + resort fees for Wed to Mon whilst your trip on 2 to 7 Nov is $994 + resort fees. I have searched hotels.com for these results.
For Priceline/hotwire they come into their own when you know the star rating and location but not bothered about the hotel name. You take pot luck but if you look at the facilities and compare to regular price you can usually work out what property it is. For your dates I don't think these sites are going to help you achieve your goal of $500. There are numerous guides available on various forums explaining hotwire/priceline and what the winning properties can be.
So for your dates you are unfortunately looking at low budget off strip properties.
As a comparison I am in Vegas w/c 11 Dec and the Luxor which is near NYNY is coming out at $184 + resort fees for Wed to Mon whilst your trip on 2 to 7 Nov is $994 + resort fees. I have searched hotels.com for these results.
For Priceline/hotwire they come into their own when you know the star rating and location but not bothered about the hotel name. You take pot luck but if you look at the facilities and compare to regular price you can usually work out what property it is. For your dates I don't think these sites are going to help you achieve your goal of $500. There are numerous guides available on various forums explaining hotwire/priceline and what the winning properties can be.
So for your dates you are unfortunately looking at low budget off strip properties.
Oct 19, 2016, 9:31 am
#2312
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Prince Edward Island
Programs: Air Canada P25K, Hilton Honors Gold, Marriott Gold, MGM Gold
Posts: 1,582
Vegas is never really dead. Unless you are going for a specific event, it makes sense to go on lower priced dates. My wedding anniversary is during the weekend that the OP mentioned, but when I saw the hotel prices, I booked for a couple weeks later. NYNY is $1367 for the OP's dates, and $449 for Nov. 23-28. In fact, you could book Aria on those dates for about $700.
Last edited by Low Roller; Oct 19, 2016 at 9:59 am
Oct 19, 2016, 3:51 pm
#2313
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: UK
Programs: AA
Posts: 209
Must be the convention season in Nov and early Dec, nobody wants to go to a convention the week before Xmas week then
Oct 19, 2016, 4:05 pm
#2314
Join Date: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,815
I learn something every day, I just compared those dates because that was when I was going, quite fortunate then that I have booked the quetest time of the year to go. I have been numerous times throughout the year and found accommodation in late Jan/Feb also inexpensive, even in peak Summer the prices were reasonable.
Must be the convention season in Nov and early Dec, nobody wants to go to a convention the week before Xmas week then
Must be the convention season in Nov and early Dec, nobody wants to go to a convention the week before Xmas week then
I'm paying $353 plus resort fees for the 3 nights at The Encore with 2 breakfast buffets daily and panaromic view!
Oct 19, 2016, 4:24 pm
#2315
Join Date: Oct 2015
Location: UK
Programs: AA
Posts: 209
Or the days before Thanksgiving. That's the time I go every year. Take an early fight home Thanksgiving day(airport is dead also) and home for dinner with the family.
I'm paying $353 plus resort fees for the 3 nights at The Encore with 2 breakfast buffets daily and panaromic view!
I'm paying $353 plus resort fees for the 3 nights at The Encore with 2 breakfast buffets daily and panaromic view!
For us Brits we have taken a big hit with the exchange rate recently so trips to the US or in fact anywhere are now more expensive
Maybe Vegas isn't the place to go to save money
Oct 21, 2016, 1:21 am
#2316
Join Date: Nov 2005
Location: SEA
Programs: HH Silver
Posts: 2,400
Thanks everyone for your help. I actually didn't plan this trip, it just fell in my lap. But I REALLY need a decently priced hotel for that week. If anyone has any tips/tricks/suggestions, please share. Also, I've never used priceline, but I'm willing to do so, I just need some guidance.
Thanks again!!!
Thanks again!!!
Oct 21, 2016, 12:11 pm
#2317
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriot Plat, SPG Plat, AS MVP 75k Gold, Wyndham Diamon, Caesar's Diamond,
Posts: 77
My advice is to get a founderscard membership to get some low rates at the caesar's properties. https://founderscard.com
Last edited by MileageAddict; Oct 30, 2016 at 8:26 am Reason: referral link removed
Oct 21, 2016, 2:26 pm
#2318
FlyerTalk Evangelist
Join Date: Sep 2000
Programs: UA Million Miler (lite). NY Metro area.
Posts: 15,069
An opportunity has become available for me to fly to Vegas in a few weeks. I need a reasonably priced room. Many people say not to use points in Las Vegas as there are too many hotel deals to be had. I'm not finding them. Can anyone make a suggestion on an affordable hotel. I do not gamble very much, so a comped room is probably not possible. Thanks!!
) for $21. It's no Mirage, but the renovated rooms are ok if you're solo. Remember to add resort fees. That's the rate I booked for a December stay. As for cheap rooms, did you try lmtclub.com? You can google a free membership code online. I checked your dates, and found cheap $100 or so a night rooms central strip. Would I stay at
Palace Station for $100? No.
Rio is off the strip at $114.
Luxor is $122. Not so bad.
Excalibur was $133. That's an easy pass for me.
Bally's is $141, with acceptable rooms.
Flamingo is $151.
Mandalay is $189 and south strip.
All rates are per night. Looks like your stuck at a low end property.
Oct 24, 2016, 11:16 pm
#2319
Join Date: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,057
So I need to book 2 rooms at Vegas. Also using the RC offer for $100 credit at the Monte Carlo. If I want BOTH rooms to get $100 credit each, can I book 2 separate reservations using my MLife account? Must the names be different? Thanks!
Oct 26, 2016, 9:31 am
#2320
Used to be guidogh
Join Date: Aug 2012
Programs: FB Ultimate, Hertz Platinum, Star Aliiance Gold
Posts: 364
My advice is to get a founderscard membership to get some low rates at the caesar's properties. https://founderscard.com/
Last edited by MileageAddict; Oct 30, 2016 at 8:26 am
Oct 27, 2016, 5:56 pm
#2321
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 541
Has to be different since you're technically only allowed 1 promo at a time.
Nov 11, 2016, 10:36 am
#2323
Join Date: May 2016
Location: Chicago, IL
Programs: AA EXP, HH Diamond, Marriot Plat, SPG Plat, AS MVP 75k Gold, Wyndham Diamon, Caesar's Diamond,
Posts: 77
I didn't post a personal referral link. I just shared a general. I'm paying 295/ year. So the advertise the 795 but even my offer link i have is much lower than that. Some of the benefits will cover that in one shot.
Nov 11, 2016, 4:18 pm
#2324
Join Date: Aug 2010
Posts: 541
Unless they've changed it recently, Mandalay can only be used at Mandalay. Vdara can be used at Aria/Vdara/Bellagio. Mirage can be used anywhere. Hope that helps.
Nov 14, 2016, 4:03 pm
#2325
Join Date: Oct 2008
Posts: 44
It's really weird. I recently stayed at the Mandalay Bay using the Royal Caribbean offer. When I checked in, the rep said my credit could be used at any MGM property. I asked again later in the day, and was told the same thing. I ended up dining at the Aria and MGM, charging the bill to my room. When I went to check out, the credit applied to those meals automatically.
