Las Vegas dining with points & miles...
Jun 27, 2013 | 9:12 am
#1
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Las Vegas dining with points & miles...
All,
Between comped rooms and air miles, so far so good on saving $$ for an upcoming LV trip
I have various points & miles programs that allow exchanges for non-travel, such as dining gift cards. I am wondering what large brands (i.e., Darden, etc) may be on the Strip as well as Fremont Street where I could use gift cards towards meals.
Thanks in advance!
Between comped rooms and air miles, so far so good on saving $$ for an upcoming LV trip
I have various points & miles programs that allow exchanges for non-travel, such as dining gift cards. I am wondering what large brands (i.e., Darden, etc) may be on the Strip as well as Fremont Street where I could use gift cards towards meals.
Thanks in advance!
Jun 27, 2013 | 12:27 pm
#3
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I'd hardly call comped rooms "saving money".
Strip chains, off the top of my head:
Casino Royale (mid-Strip) has a Denny's and an Outback.
Rainforest Cafe at MGM.
PF Chang's at Planet Hollywood.
Cheesecake Factory at the Forum Shops / Caesars.
California Pizza Kitchen at Mirage, also Fashion Show.
Fashion Show has a ton of other chain restaurants like Capital Grille and Maggiano's - check the directory.
Of course, I think you're wasting your time if you're coming to Vegas and trying to save money on eats by going to chains. Much better off enjoying the high quality of restaurants available, or going to non-chain places to save money (Ellis Island, anyone?).
Strip chains, off the top of my head:
Casino Royale (mid-Strip) has a Denny's and an Outback.
Rainforest Cafe at MGM.
PF Chang's at Planet Hollywood.
Cheesecake Factory at the Forum Shops / Caesars.
California Pizza Kitchen at Mirage, also Fashion Show.
Fashion Show has a ton of other chain restaurants like Capital Grille and Maggiano's - check the directory.
Of course, I think you're wasting your time if you're coming to Vegas and trying to save money on eats by going to chains. Much better off enjoying the high quality of restaurants available, or going to non-chain places to save money (Ellis Island, anyone?).
Jun 27, 2013 | 12:46 pm
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Thanks azcoyote & gengar
haha I understand about comped rooms not really saving money but I'll take them anyway. Kind of surprised I got them, 5 of 7 nights at zero, but I'll take them Yes, a 7 night stay, have a conference in there and do plan on visiting non-chain restaurants too -- having a few back-up restaurant cards will give me more money to spend at the non-chains as well as other things!
haha I understand about comped rooms not really saving money but I'll take them anyway. Kind of surprised I got them, 5 of 7 nights at zero, but I'll take them
Yes, a 7 night stay, have a conference in there and do plan on visiting non-chain restaurants too -- having a few back-up restaurant cards will give me more money to spend at the non-chains as well as other things!
Jun 27, 2013 | 12:54 pm
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Also:
Grand Lux at Venetian/Palazzo
Il Fornaio at NYNY
Hooters at, well, Hooters Hotel
TGI Friday at Orleans
Grand Lux at Venetian/Palazzo
Il Fornaio at NYNY
Hooters at, well, Hooters Hotel
TGI Friday at Orleans
Jun 27, 2013 | 1:55 pm
#6
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Thanks azcoyote & gengar
haha I understand about comped rooms not really saving money but I'll take them anyway. Kind of surprised I got them, 5 of 7 nights at zero, but I'll take them Yes, a 7 night stay, have a conference in there and do plan on visiting non-chain restaurants too -- having a few back-up restaurant cards will give me more money to spend at the non-chains as well as other things!
haha I understand about comped rooms not really saving money but I'll take them anyway. Kind of surprised I got them, 5 of 7 nights at zero, but I'll take them
Yes, a 7 night stay, have a conference in there and do plan on visiting non-chain restaurants too -- having a few back-up restaurant cards will give me more money to spend at the non-chains as well as other things!
Jun 27, 2013 | 1:59 pm
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Might as well save those airfare dollars for, well, you know...!