any advice for vegas
March 26th, 2012 at 10:15:08 AM
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I need to be in vegas for work from july 1st through 30th
my company is paying giving me 1500 for rooms for the month,
I have free nights at the mirage for 5 days and mandalay bay for 3 days, any suggestions from the board for an affordable room that would be the equivilant of a sheraton or hilton- not looking to stay in a crappy room- but do not want to spend a crazy amount- is the stratosphere bad? luxor? both had reasonable rates
my company is paying giving me 1500 for rooms for the month,
I have free nights at the mirage for 5 days and mandalay bay for 3 days, any suggestions from the board for an affordable room that would be the equivilant of a sheraton or hilton- not looking to stay in a crappy room- but do not want to spend a crazy amount- is the stratosphere bad? luxor? both had reasonable rates
March 26th, 2012 at 10:17:06 AM
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Advice:
(1) get your company to pay you more for rooms.
(2) don't use up your free nights.
I would try a non-casino hotel to keep you away from the tables and machines. 30 days in Vegas at a casino will make you a gambling addict in no-time.
(1) get your company to pay you more for rooms.
(2) don't use up your free nights.
I would try a non-casino hotel to keep you away from the tables and machines. 30 days in Vegas at a casino will make you a gambling addict in no-time.
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March 26th, 2012 at 10:28:51 AM
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Quote: jeffwarren75I need to be in vegas for work from july 1st through 30th
In general terms, where will you be working, Jeff? Is it on the south side, north, center, etc. Commuting across town is a drag. It would be better if you can stay close to where you will be working.
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March 26th, 2012 at 11:01:10 AM
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Quote: boymimboAdvice:
I would try a non-casino hotel to keep you away from the tables and machines. 30 days in Vegas at a casino will make you a gambling addict in no-time.
No offense to the OP
If someone got free rooms in a number of casinos, chances are that he doesn't need 30 days, or any time at all.
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March 26th, 2012 at 11:12:33 AM
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Stratosphere is an unheralded bargain, I 'd give it a try but realize once you are there thats likely to be where you stay. Nowhere to walk.
March 26th, 2012 at 11:22:02 AM
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Look for a condo or short term apartment near where you are working (you will definitely want at least a small kitchen if you're staying that long) that should be easily found for 1500 or less, then use comped nights on weekends.
http://www.extendedstayhotels.com
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March 26th, 2012 at 11:35:10 AM
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Do you belong to any hotel rewards programs? Clarion is nice, cheap (<$50/night), barely off-strip, and gives the full-value in Choice Rewards points.
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March 26th, 2012 at 11:40:08 AM
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If you had to choose between those 2 I would go with Luxor and NOT the Stratosphere. The Stratosphere isn't terrible but I've found it's kind of hickville. The Luxor is nice and affordable for the 4-star rating. It's easier to commute to the nearby casinos and stuff from the Luxor compared to the Stratosphere.Quote: jeffwarren75is the stratosphere bad? luxor? both had reasonable rates
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March 26th, 2012 at 1:58:34 PM
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Choose a place with wireless internet and preferably some kind of rewards points system. Kitchen would be a nice plus if you cook even a little bit. Laundry facilities are always helpful. (The Eastside Cannery has them, but no wireless included). A casino might drive you crazy. Some of the Stations might be a nice choice. Also the national chains on Paradise (LaQuinta, Embassy Suites, Etc.).
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March 26th, 2012 at 2:11:07 PM
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Whatever you decide to do, be careful to pick a place with the AC vents near the ceiling, not one of those noisy walll units in or under the window. July can be the hottest time of the whole year, and being kept up all night by a noisy, dripping AC will make you nuts.
Also, consider the swimming pool, and family policy at the place you stay. The pool will be important for hanging out and cooling off, but having kids running all over the place can be a drag.
Also, consider the swimming pool, and family policy at the place you stay. The pool will be important for hanging out and cooling off, but having kids running all over the place can be a drag.
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March 26th, 2012 at 2:36:30 PM
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My apartment complex is $500 a month, you could do that.
April 1st, 2012 at 3:27:25 PM
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Did you check rates at Tuscany ?
Their rooms are very large.
I think the problem with your allowance
is that the rates on weekends can go
way up.
Caution:
I stayed in the Crestwood Suites by the
Rental Car Center when I needed a cheap
room for a night. The pictures on the
internet made it look reasonable, but I
would NOT stay there again. It was
run-down and sortof creepy.
Their rooms are very large.
I think the problem with your allowance
is that the rates on weekends can go
way up.
Caution:
I stayed in the Crestwood Suites by the
Rental Car Center when I needed a cheap
room for a night. The pictures on the
internet made it look reasonable, but I
would NOT stay there again. It was
run-down and sortof creepy.
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April 1st, 2012 at 3:51:11 PM
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Quote: JohnnyQI think the problem with your allowance
is that the rates on weekends can go
way up.
There is a point when the rooms are tax free in Nevada. It might be 28 days, or it might be 30. Usually casinos are not that interested in booking over that minimum number of days. If you end up with 4 days at some outrageous rate, it could blow your budget.
But Las Vegas is full of long term stay hotels. A budget of $1500 is certainly reasonable for most of them, if not the finest Marriot hotels.
Emerald Suites has free Wi-Fi
April 1st, 2012 at 6:22:03 PM
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I always stay at the Platinum, so I may be biased, but you could score a room for probably $99 a night there, and you get a 1 bedroom apt. full kitchen seperate living, bed and bath rooms. I know this is over budget, but if you are cooking in the room how much more are you saving? Plus close to the action if that is needed, hell the Tuscany is next door and have low limits and marilyns cafe is cheap and good.
April 1st, 2012 at 7:38:11 PM
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Quote: JW17I always stay at the Platinum, so I may be biased, but you could score a room for probably $99 a night there, and you get a 1 bedroom apt. full kitchen seperate living, bed and bath rooms. I know this is over budget, but if you are cooking in the room how much more are you saving? Plus close to the action if that is needed, hell the Tuscany is next door and have low limits and marilyns cafe is cheap and good.
Cant you buy places in the Platnium for about $1500? I know they are being dumped on the market.
April 3rd, 2012 at 6:19:34 PM
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Last I checked about 69K. Then you need to decide if you want it in the rental pool, if so owners are allowed 60 days a year, and the association fees are high. Like $700 a month
April 3rd, 2012 at 10:10:28 PM
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Wow, that's not a great housing allowance, is it?. Is that assuming 5 nights a week and flying home on the weekends? If you count only Monday through Friday and get Independence Day off, that's an average of about $71/night.
If it was me, I'd find an extended stay hotel, not a casino, convenient to the work site, to stay at. I'd make sure it had a kitchen so I could get some cheaper meals, and maybe save some there. Hopefully they are springing for a rental car too.
Extended Stay Hotels showed several different brands located in various areas of LV for $37-46 a night for a studio suite or $66 for a one bedroom suite. Emerald Suites Las Vegas listed a one bedroom suite for $867 for a 21 night stay (the max they offered on their website).
Good luck finding something decent for $1000 and gambling with the other $500.
If it was me, I'd find an extended stay hotel, not a casino, convenient to the work site, to stay at. I'd make sure it had a kitchen so I could get some cheaper meals, and maybe save some there. Hopefully they are springing for a rental car too.
Extended Stay Hotels showed several different brands located in various areas of LV for $37-46 a night for a studio suite or $66 for a one bedroom suite. Emerald Suites Las Vegas listed a one bedroom suite for $867 for a 21 night stay (the max they offered on their website).
Good luck finding something decent for $1000 and gambling with the other $500.
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April 16th, 2012 at 11:31:14 AM
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Progrocker.
Also check out this website.Or check out the Meridian gated resort. It is just minutes from the strip offEast Flamingo Rd. It has Great condos and excellent none gambling facilities, just what you need for a month in Vegas Baby. There are also some good resaurants close by.
Hope this helps.
A5teve.
Also check out this website.Or check out the Meridian gated resort. It is just minutes from the strip offEast Flamingo Rd. It has Great condos and excellent none gambling facilities, just what you need for a month in Vegas Baby. There are also some good resaurants close by.
Hope this helps.
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