Las Vegas Hotel Tips by truesunn

The hotel and it's rooms are beautifully appointed with marble floors and european decor. That being said, I was very disappointed in the service we received in the casino area. We sat at various slots for approximately 2 hours on a Friday night and did not receive one offer for a drink! At one point, we asked a waitress who replied "Oh, YOUR waitress will be right with you"... We ended up going across the street to buy our own drinks at the party store...

We were also disappointed to find out they no longer have their Keno room. My husband's favorite casino game is Keno! (We ended up having to walk to Excalibur to find one! The service there was much better as well) On Sunday night after our wedding, the service was no better. I won $130 on the $10 Black Jack tables, was not offered any drinks again, seems like the wedding dress and tiara would have drawn atleast a little attention to me!

We ate at the Cafe here. The food was pretty good (we got the fried appetizer platter and the seafood platter to share), although service was surprisingly slow at 2am on a Friday night (eventhough it was not crowded).

We also had the opportunity to dine at Blackstone's Steak House. EXCELLENT. It is a tad pricey, but the meal was well worth it. Excellent and expedient service here! Best steaks we've probably ever had!

Unique Qualities: We got married in their very beautiful wedding chapel- we were VERY happy with our experience with the chapel. They even agreed to turn the air conditioning down in the chapel for our wedding (I have a health condition that causes me to be very cold)! They provided our flowers for us, the photographer was excellent, and the staff was warm and friendly. I'd definitely recommend them!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Address: 3770 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Directions: South strip, between NYNY and Bellagio
Website: http://www.montecarlo.com

The Aladdin is a 2,600 room resort property themed after the classic tale "1,001 Arabian Nights". The Aladdin features the Desert Passage Mall, with 130 different shops and 12 restaurants including the Todai Sushi Bar, Spice Market Buffet, fine dining at Elements, a steak and seafood restaurant, Tremozzo, a premier Italian eatery and Zanzibar Cafe, a 24 hour exotic dining experience featuring middle eastern, italian and cantonese dining!

The Aladdin has 2 outdoor pools located on the 6th floor balcony with a beautiful view of the Las Vegas Strip and a full service bar. For further relaxation, you can visit the Elemis Spa at the London Club high stakes gambling room!

Each room features cable television, room service availability and in-room PC with high speed internet access available for $9.95/day! Your choice of 1 king or 2 queen beds! They also have marble counters and garden tubs with seperate shower in the restroom. The rooms are very spacious and immaculately clean.

Be sure to put out the "Do No Disturb" sign on your door if you are out late, cleaning ladies come early! Also, do not drink the bottled water in the room unless you want a $4.95 charge!

Featured Entertainment:

X - An Erotic Adventure
Tues - Sun 10:00PM, Fri & Sat 10P & 12A
$44.95 per adult over 21
X is basically a glorified topless strip show starring 8 dancers.

Society of Seven
Tues - Sun 7:30P
$34.95 per person age 5 and older
Comedy act including impressions and humorous songs.

Unique Qualities: ~The 100,000 square foot casino has a 35 foot long steaming, smoking genie lamp bar among it's 2800 slot machines and 87 table games!
~The Desert Passage mall is constructed to look and feel like an Arab Bazaar, complete with an oasis, which features a thunder and lightning storm and indoor rain every 30 minutes!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$80-120  » Currency Converter
Phone: 877-333-WISH
Address: 3667 Las Vegas Blvd South
Directions: Mid-Strip next to Ballys and Paris, across the street from Bellagio and Caesar's
Website: http://www.aladdincasino.com

Bellagio is the most expensive and elegant of accomodations in Las Vegas. Featuring 3000 guest rooms and 316 suites.

Out front, fountains shoot 240 feet into the air in an 8 acre lake to classical and adult contemporary music. There is also a Conservatory and Botanical Gardens on the premesis, which is decorated according to holiday or season.

Bellagio houses 13 restaurants, including 8 gourmet restaurants featuring the 5-star Picasso!

ENTERTAINMENT:
"O" by Cirque Du Soliel
An aquatic and aerial ballet and circus featuring exotically costumed performers
Show Times: Fri-Tues 7:30p and 10:30p
Tickets $99 General or $121 Preferred Seating

Unique Qualities: Elegantly decorated in italian inspired sophistication including hand blown glass flowers on the lobby ceiling and marble floors.

The table minimums can be rather high.

The fountains are a must see attraction for everyone visiting Las Vegas!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 888-987-6667
Address: 3600 Las Vegas Blvd S
Directions: Mid Strip next to Caesar's and across from Paris and Aladdin.
Website: http://www.bellagio.com

The Venetian is the epitome of Italian romance! The Grand Canal encircles the hotel, featuring Gondoliers singing romantic operatic melodies as they guide you through the waters in an authentic venetian gondola!

The lobby/hallway of this hotel is absolutely amazing! There is a huge golden statue of the globe/fountain in the foyer and the hallway leading into the casino area is painted to resemble Michelangelo's works!

This property has 3,036 beautifully appointed suites starting at $129 a night off
season/weekdays (average runs about $189+ a night). There are 7 restaurants in the Venetian including French, Italian, Chinese cuisine and 2 Steakhouses.

ENTERTAINMENT:

LORD OF THE DANCE
Show Times: Tues-Sun 8PM; Tues,Wed,Sat 8PM & 10:15PM
Admission: Call for pricing
Irish Clog Dancing

V: THE ULTIMATE SHOW
Show Times: 6PM nightly
Admission: $49-$69; $22 kids
Unique show featuring performers from around the world

The Grand Canal Shoppes are also housed in the Venetian. This 500,000 square foot mall on the banks of the Grand Canal features cobble stone walkways, street-side cafes and a unique and eclectic collection of restaurants and shops!

Unique Qualities: The architecture itself is elegant. Don't miss a ride on the Grand Canal around the hotel in a gondola! Be sure to visit the lobby.

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: most expensive
Prices: US$180 and up  » Currency Converter
Phone: 888-2-VENICE
Address: 3355 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Directions: Next door to Harrah's, across from Treasure Island
Website: http://www.venetian.com

Monday morning I came into my office to discover a message on the machine. It was a client we had booked to stay at Westward Ho. He had asked us for the cheapest rate on the strip and was warned of it's ONE STAR status. He was calling to let us know that he checked out of the hotel in search of other accomodations. It has no ammenities of the other hotels. You get what you pay for...

Unique Qualities: Many locals hang out at the "Westward Whore" as it is called by my friend's living in Vegas. That part of town has some pretty seedy characters around after dark, so the casino area can be a little rough, and be sure to keep your chips and cash close. I have heard that the name of this casino is synonymous with the type of ladies that frequent this hotel as well....

I have heard that there are many plans in motion to improve Westward Ho, I'd like to see that happen...

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: least expensive
Prices: US$20-40  » Currency Converter
Address: 2900 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
Directions: North end of strip on west side of street. Just south of Stratosphere and across from Sahara.
Website: http://www.westwardho.com

My friend used to work for Gold Coast, it was his first dealing job! The last I was in Gold Coast, the casino area was almost completed, as the entire place has been renovated, including their 711 guest rooms! It really has the look and feel of an old western gambling hall, with the hospitality to go with it!

They have an EXCELLENT breakfast buffet at Ports O' Call, as well as an in house Bowling Alley! Slots here were fairly loose, but I did loose some on their Black Jack tables :(

Gold Coast is an excellent value, often $25 or more less per night than strip hotels. It's only a mile off the strip, across from Rio and Palms, and with the free shuttle, it's no problem to get around!

Unique Qualities: The Gold Coast also has a free shuttle bus that carries guests to and from its sister properties, the Barbary Coast on the Las Vegas Strip and The Orleans.

-24-Hour Room Service
-Fitness Center (for Registered Hotel Guests)
-Free Valet Parking

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: less expensive than average
Prices: US$40-80  » Currency Converter
Address: 4000 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89103
Directions: 1 mile west of the Strip on Flamingo Rd, across the street from Rio and Palms
Website: http://www.goldcoastcasino.com/

Caesar's Palace was the first place I asked to go when I hit the ground for the first time in Vegas. Famous for hosting big name entertainment and professional boxing, Caesar's has appeared in several movies! Classic Roman statues and Emperial guards add to the feel of mytholigical Italy. The fountains leading to the casino entrance are absolutely stunning!

Don't miss the free show featuring animatronic Gods and Godesses near the entrace to The Forum Shops, the inhouse mall!

Caesar's Palace has 2,471 rooms, 18 restaurtants and 6 lounges and features over 100 retailers in the Forum Shops including Bebe and Georgio Armani!

FEATURED ENTERTAIMENT:
Celine Dion: A New Day
$87.50-$150 per person
www.ticketmaster.com for dates and tix
Caesar's added a brand new amphitheatre in honor of Celine's show, and it is said to be the best show is Vegas!

Unique Qualities: Decor includes statues of naked guys and gals in full anatomical correctness! There are also some very good looking Roman soldiers roaming around the palace ;)

In the Forum Shops, the sky changes colors!

There are 2 free shows, one in the Magical Empire and one in the Forum shops!

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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: more expensive than average
Prices: US$120-180  » Currency Converter
Phone: 800-634-6661
Address: 3570 Las Vegas Blvd S
Directions: Mid strip, across from Aladdin/Paris, next to Bellagio
Website: http://www.caesars.com/Caesars/LasVegas/