Need a Good Hotel In Vegas, ideas?

95mustanggt · 06-04-2001, 02:23 PM

When I drive down to Dallas in 2 weeks, I'm stopping in Vegas for several days and I know that there are so many cool places to see, anyone have some recommendations?

My wife and I want to see a few (free) shows, do some slots and card games (Got to win me enough money to buy some car parts

), eat some good food and not go broke doing everything (Got to save some money for car parts

)

Ideas from those who have been there recently (or live there)?

Thanks.

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Driving: 1998 F-150
Far way in Edmonton==>

1995 Mustang GT

ronny50 · 06-04-2001, 02:28 PM

We just got back from there for a weeks Vacation..

Stayed at the Mirage..A little pricey but very nice.

I would try the RIO. Its right in the middle of the strip and the best buffet in town.

P.S. You have to check out the Imperial Palace Car collection.

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1990 GT 5k Original miles!!
Ripper,Pullies,73 MM C&l Mass Air,8mm Wires,Piaa Headlights,MAC Cold Air (Fender)

gt-hunter · 06-04-2001, 03:13 PM

I just went in November and I'm going back this December...my gf and I stated in the Venetian and this time we're staying at the Treasure Island...but if you don't care about being on the strip then the Vegas Hilton often has rooms for like 60 bucks a night. If you want to find out all the rates the best place to go is
www.lvrs.com

stands for (Las Vegas Reservation System)

Good luck
Mike

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1999 Z28 M6 Arctic White, MTI-Clear Lid w/K&N, B&B Triflo, BMR STB, Pro 5.0 Power Tower, 160 Powerstat, HPP3, TB Coolant bypass, Ported MAF, Taylor 409 wires(10.4 mm), NGK TR-55s, Redline Synthetic Lubricants, K&N oil filter,
BEST E.T. 13.27 @ 106.39 (street tires)

95mustanggt · 06-04-2001, 03:41 PM

Thanks guys. I know that there are so many cool places to stay and we are only stopping for 2 or 3 days so if I can get a good idea of where to stay it will be great.

dinomite · 06-04-2001, 04:56 PM

When I went there I stayed at the Mirage (i think, its the pyramid one), it was great fun. I think anywhere you go will be good, and there are places all over where they serve margaritas out of slurpee machines!

Stefan · 06-04-2001, 05:59 PM

Actually the pyramid one is the Luxor - and that's the one I was gonna suggest. My wife and I got married in Vegas in 96 and stayed there and it was great. You'll have fun wherever you go though

Brett

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66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe
Laser Red 96GT Ragtop
30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

red82gt · 06-04-2001, 09:21 PM

New York, New York is my favorite, Different parts of the hotel are named after different buildings in New York. You can stay in the Empire state building or the Chrysler tower! The Luxor is decent, heck, it doesn't matter where you stay, you'll be out until 5am and sleep 'til noon and be out of your room in ten minutes! Especially if you have a car down there.

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GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty!

gt-hunter · 06-04-2001, 09:25 PM

just for the hell of it I just picked a random date and went on lvrs.com ....

$35.00/night at the Rio

Dude...you can go for like 100 bucks...hehe

Good luck and have fun.

Mike

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1999 Z28 M6 Arctic White, MTI-Clear Lid w/K&N, B&B Triflo, BMR STB, Pro 5.0 Power Tower, 160 Powerstat, HPP3, TB Coolant bypass, Ported MAF, Taylor 409 wires(10.4 mm), NGK TR-55s, Redline Synthetic Lubricants, K&N oil filter,
BEST E.T. 13.27 @ 106.39 (street tires)

95mustanggt · 06-05-2001, 07:29 AM

I've checked out that site and talked with the wife. There a couple of highly recommended places. Since I'm driving down in the stang we'll be able to drive down and pick a place while we're there. A couple of the places you've mentioned are the ones that Have come recommended.

Anyone every win big in Vegas?

jonnyk · 06-05-2001, 11:55 AM

Hey Cam! I recommend the Monte Carlo, we stayed there the last time we went. Have also stayed at Treasure Island and the Mirage, and the Monte Carlo was nicer IMO and was cheap. It's right next door to the west of New York New York (that place is really neat too). Don't go there counting on paying your future kid's college! You might be disappointed.

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1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

95mustanggt · 06-05-2001, 12:02 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by jonnyk:
Hey Cam! I recommend the Monte Carlo, we stayed there the last time we went. Have also stayed at Treasure Island and the Mirage, and the Monte Carlo was nicer IMO and was cheap. It's right next door to the west of New York New York (that place is really neat too). Don't go there counting on paying your future kid's college! You might be disappointed.

Hey John! The Monte Carlo eh? I'll check into that.

I fly back to Edmonton on June 13th and head for Dallas on the 19th. We should meet up between then and go for a cruise. Is your cell number still the same?

I can give you a call when I get in as I'm staying in Sherwood Park.

GaryDawg · 06-06-2001, 12:33 AM

1. The Rio is nice but it is NOT on the strip. You have to cross over the freeway to the strip. Great seafood buffet but not cheap.

2. Mirage, MGM Grand, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, Paris are all very nice but very expensive and don't plan on winning there.

3. Tropicana, Flamingo, Ballys are a little older but probably a little less expensive.

4. Barbary Coast, Imperial Place, Circus Circus, Sahara, Riviera (where I work) are all older and cheaper but definitely OLDER...

5. My pick... Excalibur (big Castle), Luxor (big Pyramid) and Mandalay Bay are all owned by Mandalay Resort Group (where I used to work) if you stay at one of these then you can take the tram between all three and use the facilities at all three (Mandalay Bay has a great wave pool and lazy river) but stay at the Luxor for the best all around. Don't plan on winning much money on the strip... they pay for these multi-million dollar casinos somehow.

If you get a "What's on in Vegas" magazine when you get here, it will have coupons and possibly free tickets to the Auto Show at the Imperial Palace. The magazine is free and is usually available where you buy tickets or any 7-11. Don't plan on finding a bunch of free shows cause those days are over. But the Fremont Street experience downtown is free. It's a big light show over the main downtown street, Fremont (scheduled times).

Sites to be seen... Top of the Stratosphere. Dolphin tanks at Mirage. Volcano in front of the Mirage (free, scheduled times). Fountains in front of the Bellagio (free, scheduled times). Virtual racing at the Sahara. Star Trek experience at the Hilton. Pirate battle in front of the Treasure Island (free, scheduled times) And tons more...

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My '98 Vegas Pony

'98 Rio Red Clearcoat Convertible GT
Full black leather, K&N Filter, Kenny Brown Extreme Matrix Kit with Super Subs, 9mm FRPP ignition wires (RED), 5-speed, 3.27, All the options...
Great lookin' Blonde in the passenger seat!
Next to come... Tri-Ax shifter, Chrome Strut Tower Brace

06-04-2001, 02:23 PM	#1
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Need a Good Hotel In Vegas, ideas? When I drive down to Dallas in 2 weeks, I'm stopping in Vegas for several days and I know that there are so many cool places to see, anyone have some recommendations? My wife and I want to see a few (free) shows, do some slots and card games (Got to win me enough money to buy some car parts ), eat some good food and not go broke doing everything (Got to save some money for car parts ) Ideas from those who have been there recently (or live there)? Thanks. ------------------ Driving: 1998 F-150 Far way in Edmonton==> 1995 Mustang GT

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06-04-2001, 02:28 PM	#2
ronny50 Registered Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: madison, WI Posts: 70	We just got back from there for a weeks Vacation.. Stayed at the Mirage..A little pricey but very nice. I would try the RIO. Its right in the middle of the strip and the best buffet in town. P.S. You have to check out the Imperial Palace Car collection. ------------------ 1990 GT 5k Original miles!! Ripper,Pullies,73 MM C&l Mass Air,8mm Wires,Piaa Headlights,MAC Cold Air (Fender)

06-04-2001, 03:13 PM	#3
gt-hunter Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Weston, Florida USA Posts: 115	I just went in November and I'm going back this December...my gf and I stated in the Venetian and this time we're staying at the Treasure Island...but if you don't care about being on the strip then the Vegas Hilton often has rooms for like 60 bucks a night. If you want to find out all the rates the best place to go is www.lvrs.com stands for (Las Vegas Reservation System) Good luck Mike ------------------ 1999 Z28 M6 Arctic White, MTI-Clear Lid w/K&N, B&B Triflo, BMR STB, Pro 5.0 Power Tower, 160 Powerstat, HPP3, TB Coolant bypass, Ported MAF, Taylor 409 wires(10.4 mm), NGK TR-55s, Redline Synthetic Lubricants, K&N oil filter, *BEST E.T. 13.27 @ 106.39 (street tires)*

06-04-2001, 03:41 PM	#4
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	Thanks guys. I know that there are so many cool places to stay and we are only stopping for 2 or 3 days so if I can get a good idea of where to stay it will be great.

06-04-2001, 04:56 PM	#5
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	When I went there I stayed at the Mirage (i think, its the pyramid one), it was great fun. I think anywhere you go will be good, and there are places all over where they serve margaritas out of slurpee machines!

06-04-2001, 05:59 PM	#6
Stefan Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Manhattan, KS 66502 Posts: 599	Actually the pyramid one is the Luxor - and that's the one I was gonna suggest. My wife and I got married in Vegas in 96 and stayed there and it was great. You'll have fun wherever you go though Brett ------------------ 66 Tahoe Turquoise Coupe Laser Red 96GT Ragtop 30 Years & 30 inches apart in the driveway!

06-04-2001, 09:21 PM	#7
red82gt Sober voice of Reason Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Kelowna, B.C., Canada Posts: 1,514	New York, New York is my favorite, Different parts of the hotel are named after different buildings in New York. You can stay in the Empire state building or the Chrysler tower! The Luxor is decent, heck, it doesn't matter where you stay, you'll be out until 5am and sleep 'til noon and be out of your room in ten minutes! Especially if you have a car down there. ------------------ GT-40 heads (ported, polished, + milled), B303 cam, 1.7rr's, JE pistons, Offy intake, Carter AFB 625cfm carb, Flowtech 1 5/8" shortys, Flowtech X-pipe, MAC Flowpath exhaust, MAC pulleys, 373's, subframes, Eibachs+Tokicos, B&M ripper, FMS Clutch, Zoom Quadrant+cable, 17" CSA Ultra rims, 235/45ZR17 Yokohama AVS S4's, MSD 6A ignition+coil, FMS 9mm wires, Carbed, Naturally Aspirated, and Nasty!

06-04-2001, 09:25 PM	#8
gt-hunter Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Weston, Florida USA Posts: 115	just for the hell of it I just picked a random date and went on lvrs.com .... $35.00/night at the Rio Dude...you can go for like 100 bucks...hehe Good luck and have fun. Mike ------------------ 1999 Z28 M6 Arctic White, MTI-Clear Lid w/K&N, B&B Triflo, BMR STB, Pro 5.0 Power Tower, 160 Powerstat, HPP3, TB Coolant bypass, Ported MAF, Taylor 409 wires(10.4 mm), NGK TR-55s, Redline Synthetic Lubricants, K&N oil filter, *BEST E.T. 13.27 @ 106.39 (street tires)*

06-05-2001, 07:29 AM	#9
95mustanggt Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Kamloops, BC Posts: 2,875	I've checked out that site and talked with the wife. There a couple of highly recommended places. Since I'm driving down in the stang we'll be able to drive down and pick a place while we're there. A couple of the places you've mentioned are the ones that Have come recommended. Anyone every win big in Vegas?

06-05-2001, 11:55 AM	#10
jonnyk Being stroked is great Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 772	Hey Cam! I recommend the Monte Carlo, we stayed there the last time we went. Have also stayed at Treasure Island and the Mirage, and the Monte Carlo was nicer IMO and was cheap. It's right next door to the west of New York New York (that place is really neat too). Don't go there counting on paying your future kid's college! You might be disappointed. ------------------ 1991 LX Hatch 5.0L

06-06-2001, 12:33 AM	#12
GaryDawg Registered Member Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 202	1. The Rio is nice but it is NOT on the strip. You have to cross over the freeway to the strip. Great seafood buffet but not cheap. 2. Mirage, MGM Grand, Bellagio, Mandalay Bay, Paris are all very nice but very expensive and don't plan on winning there. 3. Tropicana, Flamingo, Ballys are a little older but probably a little less expensive. 4. Barbary Coast, Imperial Place, Circus Circus, Sahara, Riviera (where I work) are all older and cheaper but definitely OLDER... 5. My pick... Excalibur (big Castle), Luxor (big Pyramid) and Mandalay Bay are all owned by Mandalay Resort Group (where I used to work) if you stay at one of these then you can take the tram between all three and use the facilities at all three (Mandalay Bay has a great wave pool and lazy river) but stay at the Luxor for the best all around. Don't plan on winning much money on the strip... they pay for these multi-million dollar casinos somehow. If you get a "What's on in Vegas" magazine when you get here, it will have coupons and possibly free tickets to the Auto Show at the Imperial Palace. The magazine is free and is usually available where you buy tickets or any 7-11. Don't plan on finding a bunch of free shows cause those days are over. But the Fremont Street experience downtown is free. It's a big light show over the main downtown street, Fremont (scheduled times). Sites to be seen... Top of the Stratosphere. Dolphin tanks at Mirage. Volcano in front of the Mirage (free, scheduled times). Fountains in front of the Bellagio (free, scheduled times). Virtual racing at the Sahara. Star Trek experience at the Hilton. Pirate battle in front of the Treasure Island (free, scheduled times) And tons more... ------------------ My '98 Vegas Pony '98 Rio Red Clearcoat Convertible GT Full black leather, K&N Filter, Kenny Brown Extreme Matrix Kit with Super Subs, 9mm FRPP ignition wires (RED), 5-speed, 3.27, All the options... Great lookin' Blonde in the passenger seat! Next to come... Tri-Ax shifter, Chrome Strut Tower Brace