Real experiences at the Palms Real World Suite?
Aug 30, 2009, 12:48 am
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Bellagio villa does look more impressive than the Encore Duplex (at least according to YouTube) but an article I pulled up says it goes for $5k on the weekends. Stay at Encore, save $2k and spend it on bottle service at XS?
Aug 30, 2009, 4:12 am
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). I just wanted give the OP the sense of the immensely more decadent accommodations that could be had for the dough he's willing to spend. Also, with locale at the end of the tower, bedrooms acting as buffers, and walls covered in upholstered mohair, you could blast a canon in a duplex and nobody would notice.By the way, did you actually find a video of a Bellagio villa on YouTube? I've found an ultra short one after searching high and low, but it's not even worth looking for and posting.
Aug 30, 2009, 7:50 am
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i recently talked to bellagio about prices, as have others that have posted. theyve gone way up since those (forbes etc) articles.
theyre saying aria sky villas will run $4K > $7.5K IIRC.
curious what rates are like at palazzo/venetian for pools, and if paiza is bookable now, like macau seems to be.
theyre saying aria sky villas will run $4K > $7.5K IIRC.
curious what rates are like at palazzo/venetian for pools, and if paiza is bookable now, like macau seems to be.
Aug 30, 2009, 7:59 am
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PALAZZO LAGO
PALAZZO LAGO MEDIA
PALAZZO LAGO TWO BEDROOM
perhaps, getting one step closer to the Paiza accommodations for the general public.
Though, there are still many Venetian/Palazzo suites that are NOT mentioned on the website (Renaissance Suite @ Venetian comes to mind...)
Aug 30, 2009, 8:37 am
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dont seem to be loaded in res system.
all ive seen is chairman suite in elite traveler listed at $15K. (which id assume is paiza but maybe not)
busy gave some rates for some lago suites IIRC. said you had to contact catering or something.
all ive seen is chairman suite in elite traveler listed at $15K. (which id assume is paiza but maybe not)
busy gave some rates for some lago suites IIRC. said you had to contact catering or something.
Aug 30, 2009, 8:59 am
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I "think" Lago Suites are now applicable for the $$$ for upgrade program for COMP rooms @ Palazzo. I was offered to a Venetian Renaissance once, as an upgrade, but it wasn't worth the $ (for me alone on a short solo trip), even at the much reduced rate. (of course, my feeble mind does not remember the $ amount from a year+ ago... think it was $200'ish per night).
Aug 30, 2009, 1:13 pm
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(Remember that there are subsequent #3, #4 videos - #1 can be skipped)
Unbelievable that it has a sauna, steam room, outdoor jacuzzi, shower, and pool.
EDIT: I just realized this must be a Venetian suite (Treasure Island in the background). My bad. Still impressive.
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Aug 30, 2009, 3:12 pm
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Mrp: Can you tell me a bit about your party? I see you are local, which probably explains the 100 guests. Did you also have catering, DJ, etc.? How large is that jacuzzi? Feel free to PM if you prefer. (My group will of course be smaller since we are traveling from out of town. Then again, if my friends and I have great success, perhaps we will wind up with 100 newly found friends!)
Check out this video for a good overview of the RW Suite. The big advantage of the Palms is that several suites are on the same floor - everyone there is looking to party.
Feel free to PM if you need any additional information.
Aug 30, 2009, 4:10 pm
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good to know re other suites.
not sure if celeb owners bought (and closed on) penthouses or not (seem to recall i couldnt easily check records online) but at palms place, especially penthouses, you might run into interesting people as well. there are 5 per floor on top 4 floors.
not sure if celeb owners bought (and closed on) penthouses or not (seem to recall i couldnt easily check records online) but at palms place, especially penthouses, you might run into interesting people as well. there are 5 per floor on top 4 floors.
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Aug 30, 2009, 5:43 pm
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The last YouTube clip was incredible. Love the idea of a suite with a private outdoor jacuzzi. Am dying to know where that was, or anything similar.
Will start making some phone calls this week and see what is available in terms of Bellagio Villas, Caesars, Palms, and Palms Place. Encore Duplex units seem amazing, although website indicates they are not available for the specific weekend I am looking for.
Hmm... except I'm not quite sure WHOM I should call. I've never called an 800 number to haggle over 4-5 figure hotel rooms before. If anyone has any specific contacts at hotels or any other suggestions (Amex Plat concierge? Although I've found them to be useless in the past), would appreciate any leads by post or PM.
Aug 30, 2009, 6:30 pm
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The event was officially of the 'corporate' type, but it quickly got out of hand with the blessings of the party organizers. Catering was of the Costco veggie tray variety, but if you need a referral for a very affordable private chef, let me know. Alcohol was purely self-service. There were over 100 people in attendance including party crashers from the bachelor party suite and basketball suites next door. As for the jacuzzi tub, it is not very big. It was cramped with 4 people in it.
Check out this video for a good overview of the RW Suite. The big advantage of the Palms is that several suites are on the same floor - everyone there is looking to party.
Check out this video for a good overview of the RW Suite. The big advantage of the Palms is that several suites are on the same floor - everyone there is looking to party.
Aug 30, 2009, 7:16 pm
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pbraincafe, talk to GM, unless its casino controlled.
video was for venetian. palazzo also has suites with pools. possibly with access to paiza lounge as well. and you get points on spend now. and dont forget skyboxes at tao.
actually IIRC this is also $10K >
http://www.palmsfantasy.com/suite.ph...pal&suiteid=16
cantilever jacuzzi/pool like palms place, but palms place has that glass wall.
video was for venetian. palazzo also has suites with pools. possibly with access to paiza lounge as well. and you get points on spend now. and dont forget skyboxes at tao.
actually IIRC this is also $10K >
http://www.palmsfantasy.com/suite.ph...pal&suiteid=16
cantilever jacuzzi/pool like palms place, but palms place has that glass wall.
Aug 31, 2009, 1:59 am
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD0_30uylzY
(Remember that there are subsequent #3, #4 videos - #1 can be skipped)
Unbelievable that it has a sauna, steam room, outdoor jacuzzi, shower, and pool.
EDIT: I just realized this must be a Venetian suite (Treasure Island in the background). My bad. Still impressive.
(Remember that there are subsequent #3, #4 videos - #1 can be skipped)
Unbelievable that it has a sauna, steam room, outdoor jacuzzi, shower, and pool.
EDIT: I just realized this must be a Venetian suite (Treasure Island in the background). My bad. Still impressive.
Aug 31, 2009, 2:45 am
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The suite MumbaiFlyer posted is of a villa at Palazzo. If you listen closely, it sounds like the guy says it was $2000 per night. Maybe available to upgrade to, perhaps? You're not going to get that rate calling in. Venetian/Palazzo are pretty generous about tossing their best suites into the day-of upgrade pool, though.
It's got a lot of amenities, but absolutely no sense of consistency, harmony, or symmetry in its interior design. Compare to a Wynn Las Vegas Apartment Villa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd1WQXfsPxY
It's got a lot of amenities, but absolutely no sense of consistency, harmony, or symmetry in its interior design. Compare to a Wynn Las Vegas Apartment Villa:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bd1WQXfsPxY