Luxor vs. Planet Hollywood
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Luxor vs. Planet Hollywood
I'm planning a trip to Las Vegas the weekend of Feb. 6-8 - short notice, but my sister and I had been planning to go for a while once she turned 21 last fall, and unexpectedly the schedules just aligned and I'd like to take advantage of it!
I've stayed at the Luxor the last 3 times I've been to Vegas (all with my family - my mother decided she likes it) and they're currently offering some promos (I have a MGM/Mirage Players Club account and so am on the mailing list).
However, I'm also SPG Gold and, if all else is equal, why not stay somewhere where I can rack up some more points?
Currently, best rate for Luxor (kayak.com) = $87/night
Planet Hollywood (the only Starwood property on the Strip) = $109/night
I think $40 (total) is worth it to get some points/stay credits, especially with the bonus promo going on this quarter, but I'm really new at this game - is that a reasonable line of thinking?
Most importantly, has anyone stayed at PH and can report on the experience? We're both pretty easy-going and have traveled at both ends of the spectrum - over-the-top luxury is not necessary, but nice/fun/good service is a must.
I've stayed at the Luxor the last 3 times I've been to Vegas (all with my family - my mother decided she likes it) and they're currently offering some promos (I have a MGM/Mirage Players Club account and so am on the mailing list).
However, I'm also SPG Gold and, if all else is equal, why not stay somewhere where I can rack up some more points?
Currently, best rate for Luxor (kayak.com) = $87/night
Planet Hollywood (the only Starwood property on the Strip) = $109/night
I think $40 (total) is worth it to get some points/stay credits, especially with the bonus promo going on this quarter, but I'm really new at this game - is that a reasonable line of thinking?
Most importantly, has anyone stayed at PH and can report on the experience? We're both pretty easy-going and have traveled at both ends of the spectrum - over-the-top luxury is not necessary, but nice/fun/good service is a must.
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There is a very long and detailed Planet Hollywood thread in the Starwood Preferred Guest forum:
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...rred-guest-429
If you decide on Luxor, you can save a couple of bucks per night by booking direct with the hotel:
https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/b...904&sub=778002
http://www.flyertalk.com/forum/starw...rred-guest-429
If you decide on Luxor, you can save a couple of bucks per night by booking direct with the hotel:
https://reservations.mgmmirage.com/b...904&sub=778002
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I like Planet Ho. Having stayed there when it was still branded The Aladdin (but not at the Luxor), I was more than happy with what I got for the $50 rate I found on Travelocity at the time. Since then, I've heard of nothing but improvements. They gave me a nice upgrade as SPG Gold, too, and they have a dedicated SPG check-in that can be a real time saver.
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Will you have a car?
PH has one of the furthest longest walks I have ever done from the garage to the hotel room. And valet takes FOREVER
PH has one of the furthest longest walks I have ever done from the garage to the hotel room. And valet takes FOREVER
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Of the PH restaurants, we only ate at the Spice Market buffet. Pretty decent for a buffet and they gave hotel guests $5 off.
Found the casino modern looking but a bit disorientating and had a bit of trouble finding which way to the strip exits, to the mall, and to the room elevators. Gaming was ok but it wouldn't be my first choice for a place to play VP as I don't think they have very good pay tables. However, I did find it to be a fun enough environment to play in with adequate drink service. They do have the Pleasure Pit (dealers and go-go dancers in lingerie) with 6/5 BJ (I think) if you want some eye candy. Free daily slot pull.
The attached Miracle Mile mall is nice. However, if you self park, it's a bit of a PITA to walk btw the parkade and hotel as you have to arc around the mall as a think there's a theatre in the middle.
There are time share sales booths/staff by the elevators.
If we could get a decent rate ($109 is ok I guess but there seem to be deals popping up all over particularly the mailers/emails we're getting) we wouldn't hesitate to stay at PH again.
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Well,
I vote Planet-Ho... but, more so, because there is a certain evening in June that pops into mind that involves Luxor, LAX, a $3,000+ VIP table, midgets and Patrón Silver... though, I don't think I'll be providing details about that evening any time soon.
I vote Planet-Ho... but, more so, because there is a certain evening in June that pops into mind that involves Luxor, LAX, a $3,000+ VIP table, midgets and Patrón Silver... though, I don't think I'll be providing details about that evening any time soon.
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Well,
I vote Planet-Ho... but, more so, because there is a certain evening in June that pops into mind that involves Luxor, LAX, a $3,000+ VIP table, midgets and Patrón Silver... though, I don't think I'll be providing details about that evening any time soon.
I vote Planet-Ho... but, more so, because there is a certain evening in June that pops into mind that involves Luxor, LAX, a $3,000+ VIP table, midgets and Patrón Silver... though, I don't think I'll be providing details about that evening any time soon.
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At any rate, it's a much better location, unless you're in love with the casinos down towards LVB and Tropicana.
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I ate at Trader Vics last Sunday and thought it was pretty good. I bit pricy for what I ordered but I wanted to try one of the cocktails. Service was not steller but Sunday's are a bit laid back. I'd go again but just for the bar.
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