Originally Posted by
sarahlee
Robyng - From knowing you via these forums, I'd scratch Aria off your list. I'm a big fan of Aria but I'm also late 20s. The others who thumbs up'ed the Aria said they were early 30s. It's a completely different vibe. The casino floor is dark. The crowd is young. The sky villas are incredible and modern but doesn't have the level of service/sophistication that you might enjoy.
A dark casino floor? So I can't see my cards if I decide to play a few hands of black jack <LOL>.
FWIW - I'm not expecting great service in Las Vegas. If I wanted great service - I'd return to Japan or the like. I'll settle for good/decent service. You know - the kind you hope for in ski resorts and similar out west where most of the service people are hot skiers. Also - most hotel employees in Las Vegas seem more interested in union stuff than serving guests (e.g.,
http://nlpc.org/stories/2013/03/22/h...y-100-arrested). So - again - I wouldn't hold my breath.
cedricgerald - You mentioned the Bellagio - and that you'd go there on your next trip. I liked the Bellagio. But - when I started to think about it - we have "done" the Bellagio. Many of the restaurants - and the show - and the music venues. And - although it was ^ - I'm not sure I want to repeat the same experience. Then again - our suite with the view of those fountains was ^^^. And it was the first place we ever stayed at that had drapes you could operate with a clicker - fun
(I sound like a hick from the sticks when I say that - but what the heck).
Note that if you go to the Bellagio - and are of a certain age - it has AARP discounts. There aren't too many swell things about getting older - but senior discounts is one of them
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To return to my original thought - think that's part of the Las Vegas experience I'm looking for. Reasonably nice accommodations (and I don't need 7000 sf <LOL> - just perhaps a junior suite with 1 1/2 baths) in a property that has a lot of good dining options - some good entertainment options - a nice pool/spa - etc. I honestly can't see a reason to stay in the type of mega-resorts Las Vegas has unless a lot of things are close at hand. OTOH - I'm not so ancient that I have to stick 100% inside a particular hotel. I will have to think about this.
I think the show I would most like to see is Elton John. Just for old time's sake. No dates have been announced for 2015 yet. Last trip - we saw O at Bellagio - and Louie Anderson (one of our favorite comedians - he doesn't have to use the "f'" word to make you laugh). Both highly recommended.
FWIW - no one has mentioned Caesars Palace or MGM Grand. The former has Guy Savoy and the latter has Robuchon. Both have a lot of shows. Even with the aid of professional photography - the rooms in both at all levels didn't look inspiring to me. Am I missing something?
Robyn
P.S. I still smoke. Las Vegas is perhaps the last smoker's paradise when it comes to hotels in the US
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