Bally's in Las Vegas

[Big Al]

I was wondering if anyone could give me some info on Bally's in LV. I am going to Vegas at the end of the month and I usually stay at The Orleans. I had a room booked there but then got a letter from Bally's saying I was in there "A" list and offering me 3 free nights. They happened to be when I was planning on staying there so I cancelled my reservation with the Orleans and got a free room via Bally's. I have never stayed there. How are the rooms? The hotel? Do they have a card room? Any info anyone can provide would be appreciated.--Big Al--

[Dynasty]

Bally's does not have a poker room. However, Bally's is dead-center on the Strip and directly across the street from the Bellagio and less than a ten minute walk from the Mirage.

[sucka]

How are the rooms?

Pretty damn nice for free! /images/graemlins/grin.gif

My wife and I stayed there a couple years ago and really enjoyed it. It's a very short walk across the bridge to the Bellagio and she really enjoyed walking through the Paris. Bally's itself is pretty uneventful - the casino is very average and there's not much going on there. We found the rooms nice with a decent view of the Eiffel Tower but mostly of the back of the Paris and the MGM in the distance. I guess it really depends on what tower they stick you in but my guess is that you won't be spending much time in there anyway.

Closest cardrooms are the Bellagio, Mirage and Monte Carlo with the MC probably being the longest walk of the 3, but all within easy walking distance. It's probably worth noting that the Flamingo has a cardroom, if you want to call it that. It's not really a room as much as it's a few tables stuck between some slot machines. I've never played there so I can't comment on the games...

Overall, I'd recommend staying there and would do so again myself. When we were there they had the tram that ran direct from Bally's to the MGM which was nice if you wanted to get to the south strip quickly. The last time I was there they had shut it down so I'm not sure about that anymore.

Good Luck!

[mrpurple]

Stayed there in October. Nowhere near as nice as Paris or Monte Carlos which are the only other two I've stayed at. Perfectly nice and all. Jut not as impressive as the other too. That being said its a very nice place.


If your comped at Ballys you can probably be comped at Paris too. Common ownership and all. Just call and if youd prefer.
But, they're connected and you can charge to your room from either or any other park place property.

To me as long as I'm on the strip its all good. easy getting from anywhere to anywhere.

[Ted Geisel]

Whew, thank the lord, he is not gone .... Stock rebounds.

How far from Bally's to the Monte Carlo, including the walk from Ballys to the actual Strip ?

[sucka]

it's a good 20 minute walk from door to door from bally's to MC.

[RollaJ]

ASK FOR A ROOM BY THE ELEVATOR !!!! I am not even close to joking, it can be a 5 minute walk if you are at the end of the hallway. Its a very good value (especially for free)

[CrackerZack]

You mock, but the Monte Carlo room is very nice for LL and the floor seems genuinely helpful and tries to accomodate players. Certainly not true of "bigger" rooms.

[RollaJ]

MC room was very nice, but only Low Limit

[TobDog]

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ASK FOR A ROOM BY THE ELEVATOR !!!!

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Have you ever stayed at the MGM, that can be an all day walk from the elevator to your room near the end of the hallway

[budman]

I stayed there a few years ago and found it to be quite nice. The beds were firm and the service was good.

I reccomend asking if they have any rooms with high speed internet access. These rooms generally have recently been renovated with newer furniture, etc.

I did that last month at the Bellagio after checking into a regular room with dial-up access. I needed to do some work so requested the different room. It was MUCH nicer for a $25 per day upcharge.

One of the people in our party years ago at Bally's got a suite. It was huge and was a bargain for the price. I don't know how much they would charge you to upgrade, but it's worth asking.

Good Luck. Take your wife to the late 'Jubillee' show at Ballys.

[lockitup]

It's my hotel of choice, mainly due to the price and proximity to the Bellagio poker room. In fact, there is a little expressway that takes you from the Bally's lobby straight to the Bellagio.

The rooms are fine, nothing special, but how long are you really gonna be in your room? For me, it's all about location and price - and Bally's scores high on both counts.

I'll be there this Friday, as a matter of fact. Not for free, though. /images/graemlins/mad.gif

[Your Mom]

No [censored]. Walks at the MGM are ridiculous.

[HeartsKing]

If you're there on Sunday I highly recommend the Sterling Brunch (Buffet) at Bally's. It's very expensive (about $50), but you'll get your moneys worth. The rack of lamb is excellent, awesome oysters on the half shell, very nice champagne, fresh oj, and lots of other stuff; I'd pass on the sushi, for $50 you'll get a better sushi experience at a nice sushi bar; the caviar at the sushi bar should be tried though. Do make reservations 702-967-7999.

If you end up eating as much as I did, take a few rides on the people mover on the bridge; the fresh air will help. And if you over do the champagne, the Bellagio pokerroom is close by for a maniac session of drunken poker. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[mrpurple]

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If you're there on Sunday I highly recommend the Sterling Brunch (Buffet) at Bally's. It's very expensive (about $50), but you'll get your moneys worth. The rack of lamb is excellent, awesome oysters on the half shell, very nice champagne, fresh oj, and lots of other stuff; I'd pass on the sushi, for $50 you'll get a better sushi experience at a nice sushi bar; the caviar at the sushi bar should be tried though. Do make reservations 702-967-7999.

If you end up eating as much as I did, take a few rides on the people mover on the bridge; the fresh air will help. And if you over do the champagne, the Bellagio pokerroom is close by for a maniac session of drunken poker. /images/graemlins/wink.gif

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Oh yeah, definately do this. I hate Buffets. Every Buffet. But, this was excellent.

[Dynasty]

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it's a good 20 minute walk from door to door from bally's to MC.

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From your hotel room door, perhaps. But, from Bally's casino floor to the Monte Carlo poker room is a ten minute walk.

[Zeno]

The Flamingo card room has small limit games, usually a $1-5 seven-card stud game and possibly a small hold'em game, $3-6?

I also like Bally's and have stayed there twice. I recommend it highly.

-Zeno

[Zeno]

Bally's is great and located just right. You can zip over to Paris and waste money in the shops and too-expensive bars, stumble over into the Barbary Coast across the street and catch a free mid-afternoon show of a 700 lbs Elvis singing "whol lota shaken goin on"; then ramble into the Flamingo and play blackjack and pai-gow poker while drinking large quantities of beer; then stagger over to Caesar’s Palace and vomit on the sports bar while watching a football game; then crawl into the Mirage and sign up for some 20-40 hold'em. Bally's is one of the best places in Vegas. Have Fun.

-Zeno

[Big Al]

xx

[ChipWrecked]

I prefer Barbary Coast. Same proximity benefits, with the pluses of a view of Bellagio fountains from the room, and no ten-minute walk from front door to the room (or to get a cup of coffee /images/graemlins/frown.gif )