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Oct 3, 2005 | 9:06 pm
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Good Accom?
Hi all,
Been looking through the threads, and found some great rates. I'm planning for a trip to Vegas. 23-25 Dec.
Now I noticed that there are fantastic rates for Aladdin, but during this period, its "sold out", reverting to the normal rates. Its no surprise. Was quoted by the system as 149 per night.
However, I called Treasure Island, quoted me 139.99 per night, tax not included. Add 30 per room for 3rd person.
To seasoned hotel stayers, which is a better deal? Aladdin or TI in terms of room quality /service and ambience?
Or does anyone have a suggestion on where I can get cheaper rates at hotels of equivalent or better standards? It'll be good to have a package, but not a must.
Been looking through the threads, and found some great rates. I'm planning for a trip to Vegas. 23-25 Dec.
Now I noticed that there are fantastic rates for Aladdin, but during this period, its "sold out", reverting to the normal rates. Its no surprise. Was quoted by the system as 149 per night.
However, I called Treasure Island, quoted me 139.99 per night, tax not included. Add 30 per room for 3rd person.
To seasoned hotel stayers, which is a better deal? Aladdin or TI in terms of room quality /service and ambience?
Or does anyone have a suggestion on where I can get cheaper rates at hotels of equivalent or better standards? It'll be good to have a package, but not a must.
Oct 3, 2005 | 9:28 pm
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Try Harrah's (look under deals in top menu), NY-NY and look for the special price days...actually most of the properties have a calendar with some pretty good prices on them..except weekends.
I am not sure how Christmas affects the price. Most other holidays push the price to the limit in most LasVegas properties.
Take a look at the Hilton and Luxor also.
I am not sure how Christmas affects the price. Most other holidays push the price to the limit in most LasVegas properties.
Take a look at the Hilton and Luxor also.
Oct 4, 2005 | 1:34 am
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Oct 4, 2005 | 9:31 pm
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I can usually find some pretty good rates at the Flamingo. Their website usually has the best specials. If busy it can still be $250 a night. In spring, midweek I can find it for $60.
Try www.cheapovegas.com for some reviews.
Try www.cheapovegas.com for some reviews.
Oct 4, 2005 | 10:45 pm
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You can probably get cheaper rates elsewhere, but TI has pretty decent accomodations.
Now, I'm not telling you that I condone this, but many people don't pay extra guest fees at hotels, especially in Vegas where the front desk has little idea what's going on in your room.
Now, I'm not telling you that I condone this, but many people don't pay extra guest fees at hotels, especially in Vegas where the front desk has little idea what's going on in your room.
Oct 5, 2005 | 12:07 pm
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Originally Posted by TravelScholar
As KathyWdrf has pointed out, this probably is best discussed in the Las Vegas forum, as this is not Starwood-specific.
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Oct 7, 2005 | 9:52 am
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Re: your question about TI vs Aladdin, I'd rate them as kind of even overall in terms of quality and service. Aladdin's basic rooms have better bathrooms, however.
The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas can yield some of the best prices of the year. But the best deals tend to go away as you get closer to Christmas Day. Also, the nights you want are weekend nights, which are always higher than weekday nights. For example, the Aladdin promotion called "Cearly" still shows $49 rooms on Dec 20/21/22. So, if you're flexible on your dates...
The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas can yield some of the best prices of the year. But the best deals tend to go away as you get closer to Christmas Day. Also, the nights you want are weekend nights, which are always higher than weekday nights. For example, the Aladdin promotion called "Cearly" still shows $49 rooms on Dec 20/21/22. So, if you're flexible on your dates...
Oct 11, 2005 | 9:31 pm
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Hi, was looking through the suggestions. Can't get those rates for Aladdin.
Now looking at TI instead.
Just asking, how to get Players' Club memebership? And what is it?
Back to the main topic. What are other hotels to stay in that are on the strip and having the experience and price as these 2? I heard Luxor and Harrah's. Are they recommended?
Now looking at TI instead.
Just asking, how to get Players' Club memebership? And what is it?
Back to the main topic. What are other hotels to stay in that are on the strip and having the experience and price as these 2? I heard Luxor and Harrah's. Are they recommended?
Oct 11, 2005 | 9:33 pm
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Originally Posted by Sirecca
Re: your question about TI vs Aladdin, I'd rate them as kind of even overall in terms of quality and service. Aladdin's basic rooms have better bathrooms, however.
The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas can yield some of the best prices of the year. But the best deals tend to go away as you get closer to Christmas Day. Also, the nights you want are weekend nights, which are always higher than weekday nights. For example, the Aladdin promotion called "Cearly" still shows $49 rooms on Dec 20/21/22. So, if you're flexible on your dates...
The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas can yield some of the best prices of the year. But the best deals tend to go away as you get closer to Christmas Day. Also, the nights you want are weekend nights, which are always higher than weekday nights. For example, the Aladdin promotion called "Cearly" still shows $49 rooms on Dec 20/21/22. So, if you're flexible on your dates...
Oct 14, 2005 | 10:20 am
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I love the luxor - best value Ive been in -my home from home - except off strip at the orleans (where there is a free shuttle to the strip - so can save on the taxi fares!! )also decent/cheap grub -usually rhrown in with package price - cheap weekends - good coupon book etc etc - its spa isnt on to the luxor though!!! do mid week luxor - weekend orleans - ask for strip view room!!! Gwen
Oct 19, 2005 | 1:16 am
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Originally Posted by kaysquare
Been looking through the threads, and found some great rates. I'm planning for a trip to Vegas. 23-25 Dec.
Or does anyone have a suggestion on where I can get cheaper rates at hotels of equivalent or better standards? It'll be good to have a package, but not a must.
Or does anyone have a suggestion on where I can get cheaper rates at hotels of equivalent or better standards? It'll be good to have a package, but not a must.
The Flamingo averages $98.
Last edited by sc flier; Oct 19, 2005 at 2:47 am