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On August 18 2010 rich kozak wrote:
Great inside info site.Do you have any insider tips on getting elvis tickets at Aria.
Hey,
You can try discounters like Tix4Tonight
Other than that, shows from Cirque du Soleil often go off at full price as they’re some of the more popular shows in town. You can always call the hotel and purchase them at full price there.
The above discounter is your best bet.
Have fun.
On August 16 2010 Peter Donohoe wrote:
Hi there, first of all, love the site and love the app.
A couple of questions for you. First I am staying in the MGM Grand for 8 days from the end of September and was wondering if there is anywhere towards that end of the strip where I can watch English Premier League football matches live?
Second. Cabs taking the tunnel, is it likely they will take the tunnel to our hotel? Is there a need to? How do I ensure they dont?
Finally. I like rock/punk music, its a given that Double Down Saloon will be getting our custom can you recommend any similar bars.
Thanks.
Peter.
Thanks!
I’ll take these out of order…
Regarding cabs and the tunnel, actually Vegas Mate 2.7 on the iPhone will answer this exact question – we’re adding average cab fares and tunnel/no tunnel info for each hotel. According to my handy-dandy chart created by a local cabbie, the answer is no tunnel to MGM Grand and that you should expect to pay about $10 from the airport. Conditions may vary.
Vegas Mate 2.7 should be out by the time you’re on your trip.
As for bars, there are a few new ones Downtown, like The Griffin that you might want to try. I’ve not been but I hear great things.
Now, for football matches… Given that this is the good ‘ol USA, sometimes this is tougher than you might think. It really depends on what else is on at the same time – if there’s a big US-centric event overlapping, it gets a lot harder.
That said, the major books allow betting (and thus typically show the matches) on English Premier League events. Try the Las Vegas Hilton, Bellagio, Aria, Wynn Las Vegas and sometimes MGM Grand.
On August 15 2010 Sean wrote:
Reguarding Jeff Simpson’s Aug. 9th colum, I’ve been wondering if some of the downtown casinos could convert there rooms into residential units.
Granted that there’s an over supply of housing around the metro area currently, but people have been slowly transissioning away from the auto dependent subdevision & are leaning towards a more walkable lifestyle in downtown cores. This could revive downtown in several ways.
1. By turning this area residential you will atract grocery stores & other retailers for daily needs. There’s already a Walgreens in the area, plus there is plenty of small shop space ready to be occupide in the neighborhood.
3. If casino profits can be used to parcially maintain the residential units that sit above it, that would lower maintnence costs for the buildings occupince espicially if they are condos.
Hunter,I wonder what your thaughts are on this subject, as Deborah K. Damon & I have been working toward a solution on such a problum.
Thanks
Hi There,
I’d ask that all blog related comments be posted there where everyone can join in on the discussion.
Best,
Hunter
On August 13 2010 heidi wrote:
Hi, I’m a Vegas virgin and am trying to plan a 7 day trip next april – about 10 or so people for a 30th birthday. i’d be grateful for any hints or tips –
at the moment, i’m swinging towards planet hollywood or the mirage (we’re looking for a decent central place that won’t break the bank), what do you think?
also, are there car rental companies around? we’re hoping to road trip in, but maybe fly back home to los angeles afterwards, so we’d need to be able to return the car once we hit vegas… possible?
one more thing, what are our party options in our early 30s and a big group? will all the early 20s on spring break make us look like grandparents?
thanks so much for your time!
First off – welcome – you will have a great time I’m sure.
As far as hotels go, either PHo or The Mirage would be solid choices. I’d argue that Planet Hollywood has a slightly better location but The Mirage has nicer rooms and a significantly better pool.
Both hotels have a pretty good range of restaurants but there are so many choices within a few square miles that even if you wanted to try something else, it’s right there.
For me personally, I’d probably pick The Mirage – I’ve stayed there dozens of times.
There are tons of rental car companies, yes. Several of the hotels have pickup/drop-off right there on-property and if not, there’s a large car rental facility near the airport where every renter is represented. Planet Hollywood has an Avis rental station on property. For The Mirage, there’s a Dollar Rent-a-Car desk next door at Treasure Island. So yes, no matter what, you could return a rental from a national carrier either at your hotel, nearby or at the airport (which is five minutes from The Strip).
There are a ton of party options for people of all ages, it really depends on what you like. As far as nightclubs go, if that’s your thing, there are a ton of places: XS (Encore), Surrender (Encore), The Bank (Bellagio), Haze (Aria), Pure (Caesars Palace), Rain (The Palms), JET (The Mirage) and tons tons more.
If you’re not into nightclubs, there are a few bars and lounges that are a bit more mellow: Eastside (Encore), Revolution (The Mirage), Fontana Lounge (Bellagio), Mandarin Bar (Mandarin Oriental – awesome), Mix (THEHotel at Mandalay Bay).
Hope that helps – have a blast.
On August 11 2010 angela wrote:
Hunter, am planning on staying at the Wynn next month and can get a good price for a resort room.Having been before and stayed in the Tower suite, i was hoping to maybe upgrade when checking in. Should i take the chance and book the resort room at a great price then upgrade when i get there?
If you’d be happy with the Resort Room, assuming you can’t get into Tower Suites, then sure.
TS can be a tough upgrade to get, especially on the weekends as it often fills up.
On August 04 2010 James wrote:
Hi,
First off, I would like to say that Vegas Gang is one of my favorite podcasts-excellent work!
I’m staying at Aria soon and had some questions. First, where is the nearest food court or other dining options for late night food after the nightclubs close. Second, is there a resort fee at Aria? Third, when getting a cab to go to my hotel from the airport, what do I say so they don’t take the expensive route? Last, me and a bunch of buddies want to try some new nightclubs (we have been to Tao, Pure,54,Rain, and Haze) and were thinking of XS. I know that XS was the top nightclub last year and was super hard to get into, but I was thinking since Surrender just opened it might make it a little easier possibly. What are your thoughts on a group of five of us getting in? Anyway that our concierge at our hotels have any connections to help us out? Keep up the great work. Cheers!
Hi There,
Thanks for the kind words.
As far as nearby food courts, there’s one next door at Monte Carlo but I’m pretty sure it’s closed after midnight. You might also go across the street from CityCenter where there’s a string of little shops including a FatBurger and a few other eateries. In the hotel itself, Cafe Vettro is a 24 hour facility.
Aria does not currently have a resort fee, no.
When leaving the airport and heading to Aria, you want to make sure the driver does not take ‘the tunnel’. Just say ‘Aria – and please don’t take the tunnel’. They typically don’t for Aria but never hurts to specify.
XS is arguably still the top dog (or close to it) and is always very popular. Five guys can sometimes be tough – it’s harder if you wait ‘til prime nightclub time (midnight-ish) so if you can get in a little earlier, it’ll be easier… and yes, your hotel concierge can often help. These guys have connections for sure.
Cheers and have fun.
On August 02 2010 zac c wrote:
I’m doing a bachelor party in Vegas with 8 friends. We are going to be there for Week 1 NFL games and were looking for a good sportsbook. I know from a past visit that Cesars Palace has a real nice room, but most of the seats were reserved. Do you need to be a high-roller to reserve these? Just a hotel guest?
What are the better Sportsbooks on the strip that could handle a group of us and would be comfortable enough to sit thru a game or two?
Thanks!
Hey,
Typically those are reserved through the casino – you may not have to be a high roller but you need to put in some play in order to get those reserved for yourself.
You can also check out The Mirage, Aria, MGM Grand, Bellagio and Wynn Las Vegas, though they all do this to some degree. Aria and MGM Grand often do let you reserve special boxes.
Have fun.
On July 28 2010 Bob Werner wrote:
Great website. I found it by accident doing a search for golf courses in Vegas. Question: What does it cost to rent a fridge at the Sahara? I’m staying in a Premium Non-Smoking room and would like to keep some bottled water cold.
Thanks for visiting.
An average fridge rental per night is about $20. If you need one for medication and let them know that, sometimes that fee is waved.
On July 26 2010 Cindy wrote:
Thanks for all your hard work on this site and others! Keeps us Vegas fanatics in the loop! :)
Just was comped 5 nites at Caesars and was curious which tower you would recommend, as we have never stayed there before. We were offered a Classic Room, a Roman Tower Room, or a Forum Tower Deluxe Room. What would you recommend?
Thanks for your help!
Caesars is tricky – the three older towers are quite a bit smaller and less luxurious than the Palace and Augustus Towers.
The older rooms have been refurbished though – thankfully.
I’d probably go with the Forum Tower Deluxe – easy access to the casino and the hotel amenities and while the rooms are smallish, they have nice beds and bathrooms.
Enjoy!
On July 25 2010 JP wrote:
Hi,
If you are a guest at a hotel do you still have to pay to get into their nightclubs? I’ll be staying at the Encore and was wondering if they will waive the cover for XS and Surrender.
Thanks in advance,
JP
Hi,
Yes, you still have to pay a cover… that said though, as a guest it’s relatively easy to get a line pass, especially on the less peak days.
Ask at check-in to see if they have any passes to give away – they often do.
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