Hotel recommendations for 50s something couple
Mar 2, 2014, 12:10 pm
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Hotel recommendations for 50s something couple
We've never been to Vegas before - searched the forum for hotel recommendations for older couples but drew a blank.
We are going for 4 nights in April and looking for a 4-5 star property on or very near the strip. Interested in shows, good food and gambling not night clubs!
Thinking of the Luxor, Bellagio, Vdara and MGM Grand but really need advice!
TIA
We are going for 4 nights in April and looking for a 4-5 star property on or very near the strip. Interested in shows, good food and gambling not night clubs!
Thinking of the Luxor, Bellagio, Vdara and MGM Grand but really need advice!
TIA
Mar 2, 2014, 8:56 pm
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It really depends on your budget, but I'd say Bellagio or Aria as well. They're both centrally located on the Strip and both properties offer some fantastic dining options. Neither one of them caters to the clubbers, so you won't have to deal with the loud noise like you would at Cosmo and Wynncore.
Mar 2, 2014, 9:02 pm
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If the budget allows for it, I'd say the tower suites at Wynn. The Wynn side of things is less "clubby" than Encore in my experience, and the tower suites are more removed and very nice. Another very nice but also very expensive option is Mandarin Oriental. Otherwise I'd say Vdara, Venetian, or Bellagio.
Mar 3, 2014, 2:25 am
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Many thanks for all the advice guys - much appreciated. I'll check out prices and let you know later what we end up doing.
By the way am I right in thinking that we don't need a car in Vegas? I'm guessing you can walk most places or get a cab?
By the way am I right in thinking that we don't need a car in Vegas? I'm guessing you can walk most places or get a cab?
Mar 3, 2014, 9:30 am
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If you have Amex Platinum (per your profile), the Fine Hotels and Resorts program is often an excellent value for Las Vegas.
For this reason, I usually prefer Encore Panorama/Tower (price depending). Wynn is fine too. $80 breakfast credit per day, includes room service, $100 spa credit, early check in, late check out. Very competitive pricing usually.
Then I would consider Bellagio for you. (also part of FHR). You can often get fountain view rooms at reasonable prices.
IMHO I'd avoid Aria. The rooms are quite dark and it tries very hard to be hip.
I prefer to rent a car to have flexibility. Rates are usually cheap in Vegas. You can certainly walk up/down the strip if you like.
Enjoy!
For this reason, I usually prefer Encore Panorama/Tower (price depending). Wynn is fine too. $80 breakfast credit per day, includes room service, $100 spa credit, early check in, late check out. Very competitive pricing usually.
Then I would consider Bellagio for you. (also part of FHR). You can often get fountain view rooms at reasonable prices.
IMHO I'd avoid Aria. The rooms are quite dark and it tries very hard to be hip.
I prefer to rent a car to have flexibility. Rates are usually cheap in Vegas. You can certainly walk up/down the strip if you like.
Enjoy!
Mar 4, 2014, 3:56 am
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Mar 4, 2014, 3:59 am
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Mar 4, 2014, 10:19 am
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Skip Aria. It's nice, really, but it is also the least expensive 5 star and I have noticed it attracts a lot of early 20's and 30's. That changes the feeling. I am not saying that's bad, but if that's not the crowd you want to be around, it's not the place for you.
Mar 4, 2014, 12:16 pm
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If you really want to avoid the young ones then stay away from Planet Hollywood and Cosmo.
Mar 4, 2014, 2:41 pm
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Not on the strip but the Hilton Grand Vacations Club on Karen can often be had very reasonably and is a really nice property that's quiet.
Mar 5, 2014, 5:59 am
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