LV Question

[Diplomat]

Ok, so I'm going to Vegas in May, but I likely will be bringing the GF along.

Since I've always gone to Vegas with a bunch of guys and just shared a room wherever we could get one for cheap, I have no idea where to stay. I would like:

Somewhere close to the Belagio or Mirage;
Somewhere that has a good spa + Pool for the GF;
Somewhere that will not destroy my bankroll.

Suggestions? Any places have good poker rates?

-Diplomat

[StevieG]

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Ok, so I'm going to Vegas in May, but I likely will be bringing the GF along.

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How about the Mirage itself? You can get a poker room rate, the Mirage pool does well in surveys (http://www.travel2vegas.com/bestpool.html) and there is a spa.

Monte Carlo may be cheaper and that pool page above also gives it high marks.

Have fun.

Please share the numbers when you book and how your SO enjoyed the amenities where you stayed. This question comes up far more often than people posting results for future guidance.

[StevieG]

Here is another couple of pages that may help you:

Vegas.com's list of spas (http://www.vegas.com/spas/) with accurate pricing compared to hotel sites, but no chart comparing all

vegas.com's pool pages (http://www.vegas.com/resorts/pools/) with info, but no "ranking" offered

Vegas.com makes money through bookings ans so on, so do not expect critical information or reviews

[CrackerZack]

Problem with poker rates is you won't be able to put in the hours to qualify if you're playing in the main event. I stayed at the monte carlo, the rooms are normal, the pool was decent although it was cold when I was there and the location is decent. Oddly, if you don't care about staying where you play, you might want to check out Caesar's Palace. It can be expensive at times but wasn't bad when I stayed there a while back and was the nicest hotel I've ever stayed in. I hear good things about the Rio also but its off the strip. Since you'll likely have a car anyway to get to/from binions that might not be an issue but if you plan on drinking and playing cards, maybe strip is better.

Zack

[Diplomat]

Most likely I'll be cabbing it to and from Binions, I'd hate to think about having to deal with a car because I opted for 1 too many beers. I guess I'll have to see what party offers me before I make any decisions anyway.

-Diplomat

[Diplomat]

Thanks for the links Steve. I'll let the GF vote on which pool looks best. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

-Diplomat

[Pipedream]

Bringing your GF along eh? There's a -EV move. Guess I shouldn't talk, I couldn't get laid in a morgue. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

Pipedream

[jonnyv]

Monte Carlo is a nice place right in the area you are looking for. It usually has good deals and has a nice spa. Check their website. NYNY and MGM are fairly close too and sometimes offer good deals. Again check their website or go to vegas4visitors.com and they have links for all the strip hotels. Monte Carlo is a hidden gem with a poker room and I highly recommend it!

[namknils]

Try a search for the thread "Vegas help! Taking the wife..."

It was posted in this forum a couple weeks ago I think, you'll probably find some helpful info there. And please do post anything you liked/she liked about the trip.

[Mano]

If you plan on playing alot, the Mirage usually offers poker rates of $79 (Sun - Thurs) and $129 (Fri/Sat) for 6hrs play/day/room. If you call during the day and ask for the poker room, they can give you the details and set you up. Bellagio offers a similar deal for $129 weekdays and $199 weekends.

[pheasant tail (no 18)]

I was just in Vegas this weekend and stayed at the Monte Carlo. I would recomend not staying there unless you wanted to play in a fun 2/4 game or a (in my opinion) worthless 4/8 game (mainly because of $1 $2 blind structure). If you book through the poker room at the Mirage (800-77POKER) you can get a pretty good rate based on 8hrs. a day. This will offer you the following advantages:

1. GF can do her own thing and stop by table to tell you when to meet for dinner or that she decided to take a nap and you should play longer.

2. $10 each way in cab from Monte Carlo to Mirage (w/ tip)

3. You can sleep more, relax more and play better. When your planning on playing later in the day, it's easier to pick up chips and take a good break than when you'd otherwise have to leave the casino entirely.

4. Bellagio is right across the street.

I'm not in love w/ Bellagio (I play 6/12 and 10/20 which is spread at mirage) and I imagine it's a lot more expensive, but if you think you want to primarily play there, you should call their poker room and see if they offer any special poker rates. To me, the most important thing is to stay where you plan to play. Cabs get real expensive and so does playing when the game isn't good and it's kind of a hastle to change plans so you stay.

Unless your GF is a princess, I'm sure that she'll think the Mirage is nice. And after all, she'll get to have breakfast w/ you every afternoon /images/graemlins/wink.gif

[Diplomat]

The Mirage probably is good, thanks for the number. I'm going down to play in the WSOP, but I guess one of two things will happen:

1. I bust out and I play 8 hours a day. Poker rate problem solved.

2. I do well and I care not about getting the poker rate. /images/graemlins/smile.gif

-Diplomat

[Senor Choppy]

My wife and I stayed in the Monte Carlo after being unable to get a room at the Bellagio. I think it was ~$250 a night for a suite, but it was extremely nice. With a shuttle that goes to the Bellagio, it was a great location.

If you aren't planning on playing at the Bellagio though, you're probably better off either getting a room closer to downtown or staying at the Mirage.