Complete Noob Vegas Questions
Mar 31, 2022, 5:01 am
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Complete Noob Vegas Questions
Hi all,
I'm being sent to Vegas in a couple weeks for work and have some questions since I've never been there. I'll be staying at the Mirage with no rental car. My biggest concern is drinks and snacks in my room. Is my best bet going to be walking to CVS on the strip to get water, pop, chips, etc? I'd also be interested in the best way to get to a Target or Walmart in case I need other things while I'm in town. In the room amenities list there is a listing that there is access to the fitness center, does that include use of the whirlpools and steam rooms in the spa?
Thank you.
I'm being sent to Vegas in a couple weeks for work and have some questions since I've never been there. I'll be staying at the Mirage with no rental car. My biggest concern is drinks and snacks in my room. Is my best bet going to be walking to CVS on the strip to get water, pop, chips, etc? I'd also be interested in the best way to get to a Target or Walmart in case I need other things while I'm in town. In the room amenities list there is a listing that there is access to the fitness center, does that include use of the whirlpools and steam rooms in the spa?
Thank you.
Mar 31, 2022, 5:14 am
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You definitely don't need a rental car while staying on the strip. I stayed at the Mirage last year. Planning on Google Maps will be your friend. You will be able to see clearly what's in walking distance or not. There is a Target for sure on the South end of the strip as I walked there from the Cosmo. For water and snacks, I highly recommend going to CVS or Walgreens. They sell liquor there too.
Anything that isn't walking distance, you can use Lyft/Uber. You also have the public buses for the strip. There are the monorail as well, but I don't find these to be convenient
I'm not sure if the fitness center gives you access to the steam room and hot tubs, but you can quickly solve that by giving the Mirage a call to find out.
Anything that isn't walking distance, you can use Lyft/Uber. You also have the public buses for the strip. There are the monorail as well, but I don't find these to be convenient
I'm not sure if the fitness center gives you access to the steam room and hot tubs, but you can quickly solve that by giving the Mirage a call to find out.
Mar 31, 2022, 6:20 am
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Hi
There is CVS at the far end of TI and a Walgreens across the strip at street level outside the Venetian.(Google/Bing Maps will show them)
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There is CVS at the far end of TI and a Walgreens across the strip at street level outside the Venetian.(Google/Bing Maps will show them)
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Mar 31, 2022, 7:49 am
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The CVS and Walgreens are pretty big and will stock probably 100% of what you'd need for a hotel stay. Otherwise, yep, Uber/Lyft for Target/Walmart/Whole Foods/etc.
Uber/Lyft can also take you to the factory outlet mall just south of I-215 on Las Vegas Blvd. If you need clothes or non-food shopping.
Uber/Lyft can also take you to the factory outlet mall just south of I-215 on Las Vegas Blvd. If you need clothes or non-food shopping.
Mar 31, 2022, 9:37 am
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You definitely don't need a rental car while staying on the strip. I stayed at the Mirage last year. Planning on Google Maps will be your friend. You will be able to see clearly what's in walking distance or not. There is a Target for sure on the South end of the strip as I walked there from the Cosmo. For water and snacks, I highly recommend going to CVS or Walgreens. They sell liquor there too.
Anything that isn't walking distance, you can use Lyft/Uber. You also have the public buses for the strip. There are the monorail as well, but I don't find these to be convenient
I'm not sure if the fitness center gives you access to the steam room and hot tubs, but you can quickly solve that by giving the Mirage a call to find out.
Anything that isn't walking distance, you can use Lyft/Uber. You also have the public buses for the strip. There are the monorail as well, but I don't find these to be convenient
I'm not sure if the fitness center gives you access to the steam room and hot tubs, but you can quickly solve that by giving the Mirage a call to find out.
Mar 31, 2022, 10:19 am
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Mar 31, 2022, 7:10 pm
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Hi all,
I'm being sent to Vegas in a couple weeks for work and have some questions since I've never been there. I'll be staying at the Mirage with no rental car. My biggest concern is drinks and snacks in my room. Is my best bet going to be walking to CVS on the strip to get water, pop, chips, etc? I'd also be interested in the best way to get to a Target or Walmart in case I need other things while I'm in town. In the room amenities list there is a listing that there is access to the fitness center, does that include use of the whirlpools and steam rooms in the spa?
Thank you.
I'm being sent to Vegas in a couple weeks for work and have some questions since I've never been there. I'll be staying at the Mirage with no rental car. My biggest concern is drinks and snacks in my room. Is my best bet going to be walking to CVS on the strip to get water, pop, chips, etc? I'd also be interested in the best way to get to a Target or Walmart in case I need other things while I'm in town. In the room amenities list there is a listing that there is access to the fitness center, does that include use of the whirlpools and steam rooms in the spa?
Thank you.
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Apr 1, 2022, 5:01 am
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Whatever you do, don't even think of eating or drinking stuff from the mini bar unless you like paying $12 for a bag of m&m's or your company is paying . And most hotels will charge you if you so much as open the minibar for more than 30 seconds so don't plan on storing your snacks in the fridge. Walgreen's & CVS on the strip charge a lot more than you would pay at home but that's what you get for forgetting stuff. I just came back yesterday. My friend forgot her toothbrush and the cheapest one at CVS was $8.50. Water was around $2 for 16 oz bottle. If you plan to do any gambling, waitresses will bring you "free" drinks (cocktails, soda, beer) while you are playing and they usually have little bottles of water. Of course you have to tip them a couple bucks.
I love Vegas--have a great time.
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Apr 1, 2022, 6:32 am
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I would think that most major hotels would be willing to empty the minbar for storage. I usually found that the multipacks of water ( ie 6 packs) were better value although even with a backpack a long walk with lots of water was heavy ( short distances were ok for me). Some resorts even provided toothbrushes as part of their amenities in the room ( ie the Wynn/Encore)
I would also have a cool bag to keep your medication cool during the flight ( if you do not already have one) and do not pack your medication in hold luggage.
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Apr 1, 2022, 6:44 am
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Hi,
I would think that most major hotels would be willing to empty the minbar for storage. I usually found that the multipacks of water ( ie 6 packs) were better value although even with a backpack a long walk with lots of water was heavy ( short distances were ok for me). Some resorts even provided toothbrushes as part of their amenities in the room ( ie the Wynn/Encore)
I would also have a cool bag to keep your medication cool during the flight ( if you do not already have one) and do not pack your medication in hold luggage.
Regards
TBS
I would think that most major hotels would be willing to empty the minbar for storage. I usually found that the multipacks of water ( ie 6 packs) were better value although even with a backpack a long walk with lots of water was heavy ( short distances were ok for me). Some resorts even provided toothbrushes as part of their amenities in the room ( ie the Wynn/Encore)
I would also have a cool bag to keep your medication cool during the flight ( if you do not already have one) and do not pack your medication in hold luggage.
Regards
TBS
Apr 1, 2022, 9:45 am
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Hi all,
I'm being sent to Vegas in a couple weeks for work and have some questions since I've never been there. I'll be staying at the Mirage with no rental car. My biggest concern is drinks and snacks in my room. Is my best bet going to be walking to CVS on the strip to get water, pop, chips, etc? I'd also be interested in the best way to get to a Target or Walmart in case I need other things while I'm in town. In the room amenities list there is a listing that there is access to the fitness center, does that include use of the whirlpools and steam rooms in the spa?
Thank you.
I'm being sent to Vegas in a couple weeks for work and have some questions since I've never been there. I'll be staying at the Mirage with no rental car. My biggest concern is drinks and snacks in my room. Is my best bet going to be walking to CVS on the strip to get water, pop, chips, etc? I'd also be interested in the best way to get to a Target or Walmart in case I need other things while I'm in town. In the room amenities list there is a listing that there is access to the fitness center, does that include use of the whirlpools and steam rooms in the spa?
Thank you.
request a refrigerator fir your room to be safe. Let them know why.
what stuff do you need from target/ Walmart?
if you are going to be there over the weekend, look at renting a car for a full day/ weekend. I don’t recall what car rental locations are on the strip ir associated with hotels. Do your run to supermarket/ Wally World.
if you have a fridhpge…buy larger sizes like getting a 12/24 pack of water bottles bpvs single serve. Buying larger size boypttles will be cheaper.
I’ve been to vegas for work conferences Fira week a few times. I’ve gone to Walgreens/ cvs and done this.
Apr 1, 2022, 11:11 am
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Apr 1, 2022, 11:40 am
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Also, check to see if the bottles of water sitting out in your room are free...most likely they are not so don't drink them as they are pricey--ask first. I think Vdara gave me 1 free bottle a day but I was just at Aria and they had Fiji water sitting out for god only knows how much $$. I am sure you can pack some shelf stable snacks as well. I bought a banana at CVS and they have apples and oranges and refrigerated sandwiches etc. too.
Apr 1, 2022, 12:43 pm
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there are CVS and Walgreens on the strip.
request a refrigerator fir your room to be safe. Let them know why.
what stuff do you need from target/ Walmart?
if you are going to be there over the weekend, look at renting a car for a full day/ weekend. I don’t recall what car rental locations are on the strip ir associated with hotels. Do your run to supermarket/ Wally World.
if you have a fridhpge…buy larger sizes like getting a 12/24 pack of water bottles bpvs single serve. Buying larger size boypttles will be cheaper.
I’ve been to vegas for work conferences Fira week a few times. I’ve gone to Walgreens/ cvs and done this.
request a refrigerator fir your room to be safe. Let them know why.
what stuff do you need from target/ Walmart?
if you are going to be there over the weekend, look at renting a car for a full day/ weekend. I don’t recall what car rental locations are on the strip ir associated with hotels. Do your run to supermarket/ Wally World.
if you have a fridhpge…buy larger sizes like getting a 12/24 pack of water bottles bpvs single serve. Buying larger size boypttles will be cheaper.
I’ve been to vegas for work conferences Fira week a few times. I’ve gone to Walgreens/ cvs and done this.
Oh absolutely they will accommodate you for the insulin. Just give them a call and make sure they put a notation in the reservation. I would verify and confirm it again the day before you go...just so no drama at check in.
Also, check to see if the bottles of water sitting out in your room are free...most likely they are not so don't drink them as they are pricey--ask first. I think Vdara gave me 1 free bottle a day but I was just at Aria and they had Fiji water sitting out for god only knows how much $$. I am sure you can pack some shelf stable snacks as well. I bought a banana at CVS and they have apples and oranges and refrigerated sandwiches etc. too.
Also, check to see if the bottles of water sitting out in your room are free...most likely they are not so don't drink them as they are pricey--ask first. I think Vdara gave me 1 free bottle a day but I was just at Aria and they had Fiji water sitting out for god only knows how much $$. I am sure you can pack some shelf stable snacks as well. I bought a banana at CVS and they have apples and oranges and refrigerated sandwiches etc. too.
