Bally's and Paris Las Vegas {US-NV} (no longer Honors)
Jun 21, 2001, 1:01 pm
#19
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Las Vegas: Paris - 65,000 pts
Hello all,
I was wondering if making an award reservation at the Paris @ Las Vegas is worth 65k points (the highest level in the Hilton hotel awards type) for a weekend. I've never been to the casino (never ventured there, don't know why), and know absolutely nothing about the hotel accomodations.
BTW, I did confirm with the reservation folks that they are still taking Hilton awards and participate in the HH program...
Thanks folks!
I was wondering if making an award reservation at the Paris @ Las Vegas is worth 65k points (the highest level in the Hilton hotel awards type) for a weekend. I've never been to the casino (never ventured there, don't know why), and know absolutely nothing about the hotel accomodations.
BTW, I did confirm with the reservation folks that they are still taking Hilton awards and participate in the HH program...
Thanks folks!
Jun 21, 2001, 1:17 pm
#20
Join Date: May 2001
Location: Palm Beach, FL
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I would base this decision on the lowest rate I could get for a room at the Paris. I stayed two months ago for a compnay paid business trip, and had a very nice room. It's the nicest hotel I've stayed at in Las Vegas.
I payed $165 per night, and only because there was a big convention at that time. I know that many time you can get a rate as low as $45. Go to the Paris web site (www.paris-lv.com) and check for internet specials rates, which are better than you would get anywhere else.
If you can get a rate of less than $100, I would say go ahead and pay for the room, and save your points for a much more expensive hotel stay somewhere else. I know that many of the "Premium Points" hotels go for much MUCH more than $100 per night.
But then again, you may have 600,000 points and 65k points is nothing to you. In that case, you can't go wrong with the Paris. The location and hotel are fantastic! Definitely go to the Village Buffet for breakfast/lunch, you won't be dissappointed!
I payed $165 per night, and only because there was a big convention at that time. I know that many time you can get a rate as low as $45. Go to the Paris web site (www.paris-lv.com) and check for internet specials rates, which are better than you would get anywhere else.
If you can get a rate of less than $100, I would say go ahead and pay for the room, and save your points for a much more expensive hotel stay somewhere else. I know that many of the "Premium Points" hotels go for much MUCH more than $100 per night.
But then again, you may have 600,000 points and 65k points is nothing to you. In that case, you can't go wrong with the Paris. The location and hotel are fantastic! Definitely go to the Village Buffet for breakfast/lunch, you won't be dissappointed!
Jun 21, 2001, 2:11 pm
#21
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Ok, since I have absolutely no concept of points vs. cost:
The two nights that I plan to use the reward points are going to cost $180 and $200, respectively. So that's probably about $420 total for the two nights after tax.
$420 versus 65,000 points: is it worth it?
The two nights that I plan to use the reward points are going to cost $180 and $200, respectively. So that's probably about $420 total for the two nights after tax.
$420 versus 65,000 points: is it worth it?
Jun 21, 2001, 2:33 pm
#22
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<font face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica" size="2">Originally posted by danlo:
Ok, since I have absolutely no concept of points vs. cost:
The two nights that I plan to use the reward points are going to cost $180 and $200, respectively. So that's probably about $420 total for the two nights after tax.
$420 versus 65,000 points: is it worth it?</font>
Ok, since I have absolutely no concept of points vs. cost:
The two nights that I plan to use the reward points are going to cost $180 and $200, respectively. So that's probably about $420 total for the two nights after tax.
$420 versus 65,000 points: is it worth it?</font>
I have found most LV hotels have a wide range of room rates for any nights EXCEPT whern there is a big sporting event. I would check
www.travelscape.com
first to see how low you can get a room for. $200 a night at Paris is a LOT of money to pay for what are usualy smaller than LV average rooms...if you ge t upgraded their premier rooms are quite nice.
Jun 21, 2001, 4:38 pm
#23
Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Hong Kong
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This probably sound simplistic, but the way I figure the cost of a Hilton Reward stay is still use the .02 cents per mile rule.
Since you can convert 1 mile to 2 points (for most airlines), I would calculate your stay as follow:65,000 points/2 = 32,500 miles X .02 = $650.00.
There are SEVERAL properties in Vegas that Hilton or Park Place Entertainment owns, 3 within walking distance to Paris: Ballys, (connected to Paris) Ceasars Palace (across the street), Flamingo Hilton (across from Ballys & Ceasars). They also have several Embassy Suites in Vegas which I believe are Select Levels, thought it is off the strip by the Convention Center.
Since you can convert 1 mile to 2 points (for most airlines), I would calculate your stay as follow:65,000 points/2 = 32,500 miles X .02 = $650.00.
There are SEVERAL properties in Vegas that Hilton or Park Place Entertainment owns, 3 within walking distance to Paris: Ballys, (connected to Paris) Ceasars Palace (across the street), Flamingo Hilton (across from Ballys & Ceasars). They also have several Embassy Suites in Vegas which I believe are Select Levels, thought it is off the strip by the Convention Center.
Jun 21, 2001, 7:42 pm
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Jun 22, 2001, 11:43 am
#27
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jan-az, good for you! I'm going in August and I'm paying $79 (the lowest rate offered when I booked in May).
Here is the correct link to the Paris Las Vegas site:
http://www.paris-lv.com
Their special offers page:
http://www.parkplace.com/deals/Parislv.asp
Here is the correct link to the Paris Las Vegas site:
http://www.paris-lv.com
Their special offers page:
http://www.parkplace.com/deals/Parislv.asp
Jun 22, 2001, 9:26 pm
#29
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I used 65,000 HHonors points for a weekend stay at Paris LV this May. Was upgraded to bigger room. Hotel was nice but probably not quite up to the Premium catagory. Had I to do over again I would save my points.
Doug
Doug
Jun 22, 2001, 10:44 pm
#30
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Definately save your points and look for a good rate on their website, or other hotel booking sites. You should be able to get a room there for $89 or less (except on busy convention or sporting event dates, and never on Friday or Saturday nights) for stays from Sunday through Thursday. Use your points for more pricier hotels.
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