Summer Vegas Trip, and I'm planning it

[JcTc]

This summer, 5 friends and I are road-tripping to Vegas. We are all poor college students, aka we are balling on a budget. I am pretty much planning this trip. I know these questions have probably been asked millions of times on here, but whatever, people like talking about Vegas.

Two questions:
1. Of places you have stayed at, what do you think is the best combo of price/location/halfway-decent hotel?
2. What are some decent (straight) bars that don't have a $20-$30 cover?

I have been looking at vegas.com but wanted to hear what you had to say as well. Thanks to those who answer.

[dld]

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1. Of places you have stayed at, what do you think is the best combo of price/location/halfway-decent hotel?


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The past few trips that I have taken I stayed at either Imperial Palace or Flamingo. Flamingo is a little pricier than the IP but it is quite a bit nicer. Both are within a reasonable distance from Caesar's/MGM/Bellagio/Mirage/Aladdin/Etc.

[Ulysses]

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1. Of places you have stayed at, what do you think is the best combo of price/location/halfway-decent hotel?

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The Aladdin, Monte Carlo, NYNY, Luxor and Excalibur all often have rooms available for about $100/night. There are others. I'd check expedia.com or travelocity.com and find a big hotel on the strip if possible.

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2. What are some decent (straight) bars that don't have a $20-$30 cover?

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Go to the Hard Rock. Drink at the center bar. Super hot chicks in every direction. No cover, it's right in the middle of the casino.

Back when I was your age, I used to be a fan of The Beach. Get there before midnight and this link (http://www.beachlv.com/apps/guestServices/entry/entry.cfm) will save you $15 each.

[Nightwish]

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1. Of places you have stayed at, what do you think is the best combo of price/location/halfway-decent hotel?


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Check out these two places:
America's Best Value Inn (http://www.abvilasvegas.com/)
Motel 6 (http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0067&state=NV&full=Las%20 Vegas%20-%20Tropicana&city=Las%20Vegas)
Both of these are on Tropicana, pretty much directly across the street from the MGM Grand. The America's Best Value Inn property used to be a Rodeway Inn, if it matters. Safe neighborhood.

[bogey]

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1. Of places you have stayed at, what do you think is the best combo of price/location/halfway-decent hotel?


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Check out these two places:
America's Best Value Inn (http://www.abvilasvegas.com/)
Motel 6 (http://www.motel6.com/reservations/motel_detail.asp?MotelId=0067&state=NV&full=Las%20 Vegas%20-%20Tropicana&city=Las%20Vegas)
Both of these are on Tropicana, pretty much directly across the street from the MGM Grand. The America's Best Value Inn property used to be a Rodeway Inn, if it matters. Safe neighborhood.

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i stay at one of those 2 almost every time I go, I dont know if I would tout it as a "safe" neighborhood, but its fine for a couple of guys

[kenberman]

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but whatever, people like talking about Vegas.

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they do, don't they?

anywho, I agree with what el diablo said. if you want to go real cheap, then the places on tropicana would be my next choice, or maybe the holiday inn.

[terrapin314]

I stayed at Barbary Coast last time and the rooms were fairly nice. A smaller hotel so it is easy to get everywhere. You have poker rooms on all four sides - Bellagio, Bally's and Flamingo. Plus you are an easy walk to Monte Carlo, IP, and MGM.

Barbary has a shuttle to their sister properties - Gold Coast which is next to Palms and Rio (2 other nice rooms) and to Orleans.

Plus, the rates are usually pretty darn low.