The Consolidated "Best Hotel/Best Hotel Room in Vegas" thread
Feb 9, 2007, 3:51 pm
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Actually, it's south.
Wynn is OK, Bellagio is OK, I will agree with Flyclub though and say Venetian. Better restaurant selection, right next door to Wynn if you fancy going there, better casino than either Wynn or Bellagio.
Mandalay Bay, especially THEhotel, also excellent, with easy staggering from RED SQUARE possible.
I find Bellagio and Wynn too far up their own backsides, but hey ho.
Caesars is also nice if you get a new room, but it's confusing as hell and the fact that they signed Celine Dion to a long term contract (even though it's now ending) is very disturbing.
Wynn is OK, Bellagio is OK, I will agree with Flyclub though and say Venetian. Better restaurant selection, right next door to Wynn if you fancy going there, better casino than either Wynn or Bellagio.
Mandalay Bay, especially THEhotel, also excellent, with easy staggering from RED SQUARE possible.
I find Bellagio and Wynn too far up their own backsides, but hey ho.
Caesars is also nice if you get a new room, but it's confusing as hell and the fact that they signed Celine Dion to a long term contract (even though it's now ending) is very disturbing.
Feb 9, 2007, 3:57 pm
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Plus you get a great view of the strip from the tower - which you'll get comp tickets to as hotel guests!
Admittedly, its a hell of a walk to the other end and we were well untruely bolloxed in the summer heat
Feb 9, 2007, 4:04 pm
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I vote for the Bellagio, if only because it's ideally placed on the strip. It's famous enough, too. Wynn and Mandalay Bay are probably better but they are not as centrally located on the strip.
Skylofts at MGM Grand do look good, if you can get a good rate. Just checked a couple of websites and the rates are a bit eye-watering.
Skylofts at MGM Grand do look good, if you can get a good rate. Just checked a couple of websites and the rates are a bit eye-watering.
Feb 9, 2007, 5:18 pm
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If you'd rather have the posh pad, at least take the time to go downtown to gamble!
Have a look at cheapovegas, as already posted. Probably the best, easy comparison of the hotels in town.
Feb 9, 2007, 8:43 pm
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4 seasons is the way to go
it sits atop Mandalay Bay and you are permitted to use all of Mandalay Bay's facilities. You just don't have to put up w/5 million other people. The pool is delightful. Plenty of chaise lounges for all. The evian sprays and service are wonderful. Get a straight up strip view room.
It's a haven of quiet in the midst of craziness. In other words, it's perfect!
It's a haven of quiet in the midst of craziness. In other words, it's perfect!
Feb 10, 2007, 1:57 am
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I would go for Bellagio - especially in the summer - due to the location. If you want to Casino hop to look around you can walk to all of the centre strip casinos where as Wynn is too far up the strip and you'd have to rely on transport to get you to most places.
Feb 10, 2007, 2:43 am
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Aladdin was nowt special. I would say Wynn or Bellagio. Oh, and hide your credit and switch cards and only take as much cash as you want to lose. Trust me
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Feb 10, 2007, 2:55 am
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Feb 10, 2007, 4:11 am
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I have a booking at The Hotel at Mandalay Bay on my final night but still searching for deal for the first two nights stay. My midweek visit seems to have coincided with conference season.
Feb 10, 2007, 4:20 am
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Gotta be Wynn or Bellagio
I would recommend www.wynnlasvegas.com - great pool, superb breakfast buffet, great view whichever side you get, and handy for the Fashion Show Mall opposite. The best bit is the private pool area for resident of the suites only.
Use code AMEX for year round discounts, I recommend an Executive Suite for two, as it has two bathrooms, and you can easily get a very comfy rollway bed for your partner in crime.
This link gives some nice 360 views of the hotel
Feb 10, 2007, 5:54 am
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If it's design you are after in LV, then focus on dining, there are some stunning restaurants in the hotels along the strip. The bathouse spa at The Hotel is worth a visit as well.
Feb 10, 2007, 6:35 am
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Even Singapore_Air would be "impressed"!