Las Vegas Room Rate Thread

[Carek1230]

Thanks for that bit of local advice, BG, I will pass it along since I know a number of folks looking for rooms yet.

 

[beegee]

thanks, carek.

they really are good places. i wouldn't recommend them if they weren't. sunset station is very close to the galleria, a target store, and plenty of well-known places to eat. i mean, i don't know if any of that will come in handy for the people coming in for that weekend, but you never know.

plus, shuttles!

 

[Carek1230]

Shuttles rock! Not having to drive=being able to drink!

 

[beegee]

exactly

you'd still have to take a cab back, but it would save the fare at least one way.

 

[Carek1230]

 

[martha]

sunset station is very close to the galleria, a target store, and plenty of well-known places to eat.

And a Home Depot!

 

[Carek1230]

What might we need to be getting at Home Depot?

 

[martha]

Um. Nails? Screws? Plywood?

To build a fort for the GA line?


I dunno.

 

[Carek1230]

That sounds fun! Home Depot has all kinds of cool stuff.

 

[Carek1230]

For those of you heading to Vegas next month, I thought I would share the following information with you all:

For those of you that are staying further down the strip from MGM ... the Las Vegas Monorail is up and running ...

Ticket Prices

$3.00 Single Ride Ticket - Good for one entry to the Monorail. You may exit at any station along the route.


$20.00 Ten Ride Ticket - Shareable Family Pack. Lets you board 10 times. This ticket can be shared with those in your party! Unused rides are good for 12 months from date of purchase.


$10.00 Unlimited Day Pass - (Best Value) Non-shareable. You may get on and off at any station as many times as you like in a 24-hour period during ioperation hours. Beginning and ending times are stamped on the ticket upon entry at the fare gate. This pass cannot be shared.


$25.00 Unlimited Three-Day Pass - (My Choice) Non-shareable. You may get on and off at any station as many times as you like in a 72-hour period during operational hours. Beginning and ending times are stamped on the ticket upon entry at the fare gate. This pass cannont be shared.

Station Locations

MGM Grand

Bally's

Flamingo

Harrah's // Imperial Palace

Hilton Casino

Sahara

Hours of Operation
7 am - 2 am

 

[tiny dancer]

Thanks for the info Carek1230!

 

[Carek1230]

Sure, always glad to help!

 

[techfire]

Stratosphere Casino is about $100 per night, you get better rates if you book via the hotel web site.

 

[Carek1230]

I don't like that part of town. There are a few hotels on Tropicana people might want to try like the Orleans. Cheaper and safer.

 

[techfire]

I don't like that part of town. There are a few hotels on Tropicana people might want to try like the Orleans. Cheaper and safer.

Have you seen the area around the Orleans, not much different than the Strat area. Once you're in a big casino you basically stay within the property, unless you like to walk from casino to casino.
Sahara is a good value as well.

 

[Carek1230]

No I haven't seen the area around Orleans.....most of those Orleans motels are not in the spiffiest of tourist areas. I forgot about Harrah's, that's next to Imperial Palace where I'm booked.

 

[Carek1230]

Hey Look Everyone! The sign's up!! They're ready for us!!

 

[tiny dancer]

 

[Carek1230]

 

[samneko]

$85.99 per night at Motel 6-Tropicana (195 E Tropicana). It's a very short walk to the MGM.
Rooms are still available- I just booked it tonight.

 

[beegee]

looks like its about a mile?

http://www.mapquest.com/directions/...VEGAS+BLVD+S&2c=LAS+VEGAS&2s=NV&2z=89109-4319

 

[techfire]

$85.99 per night at Motel 6-Tropicana (195 E Tropicana). It's a very short walk to the MGM.
Rooms are still available- I just booked it tonight.

There are no short walks in Vegas. I know the location of this Motel 6, it's about a 3 blocks, plus another long stroll into the front entrance of the MGM. Maybe the hotel offers a shuttle, most smaller motels do.

 

[bonosloveslave]

Well it seems we are booked for The Tropicana on Thurs and Fri night, and then will be at NY NY until Wed...

Karl was trying to be nice and got tix for us to Cirque du Soleil for Sat night and I said, "That's nice babe but now we have NO chance of going to the second u2 show!" He thinks 4 for the tour is enough Oh well

 

[Mr. BAW]

There are no short walks in Vegas. I know the location of this Motel 6, it's about a 3 blocks, plus another long stroll into the front entrance of the MGM. Maybe the hotel offers a shuttle, most smaller motels do.

There are a couple of other entrances, one along Tropicana itself and another on the Strip; albeit smaller, they at least get you inside....we're staying along that same area at the LAQuinta Inn at Valley View and Tropicana...its 1/2 mile to the MGM...see you there.

 

[Carek1230]

There are no short walks in Vegas. I know the location of this Motel 6, it's about a 3 blocks, plus another long stroll into the front entrance of the MGM. Maybe the hotel offers a shuttle, most smaller motels do.

Only FOUR? Are you kidding?

 

[techfire]

For the rate at this Motel 6, you can probably stay at a casino like Strat or Sahara and take the Monorail into MGM. Motels are really inconvenient in Vegas, especially when you're hungry.

 

[Carek1230]

Vegas is not cheap, that's for sure!

 

[samneko]

There are no short walks in Vegas. I know the location of this Motel 6, it's about a 3 blocks, plus another long stroll into the front entrance of the MGM. Maybe the hotel offers a shuttle, most smaller motels do.

The back entrance to the MGM (closer to the Garden Arena) is about 1/4 mile from the Motel 6, so a few blocks sounds right. It is a much longer walk going to the front entrance.

 

[Carek1230]

Anyone with GA tickets for Vegas, I just got this emailed to me from the MGM Grand Garden:

U2
Friday-Saturday, November 4-5, 2005
Venue Guidelines


In order to provide a safe, friendly environment during the November 4-5, 2005, performances of U2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, please adhere to the following venue guidelines implemented for festival seating (general admission, standing room only on the floor). Please note that there is a zero tolerance policy for activities or actions that endanger other guests. If you are unable to respect and adhere to the guidelines below, you will be asked to leave the performance without a refund. Thank you for helping us provide each guest with a safe, memorable concert experience.

A line for festival seating access (general admission, standing room only on the floor) will form at 4:00pm on Friday/Saturday, November 4-5, 2005, no sooner. Concertgoers loitering in the area of the Grand Garden Arena prior to 4:00pm will be asked to leave. A single line will form inside Studio Ballroom A&B, located on Studio Walk across from Diego Mexican Restaurant, at 4:00pm. Once inside Studio Ballroom A&B, your ticket will be verified, marked and a wristband for floor access issued. Moreover, the barcode on your ticket will be scanned using a computerized random number generator. A percentage of tickets scanned will result in access to the Ellipse area closest to the stage. If you are randomly selected for festival seating inside the Ellipse, you will be issued a second wristband and can be accompanied by one guest. At approximately 6:30pm, the line from Studio Ballroom A&B will enter the venue and onto the floor. All guests are required to pass through metal detectors.

The following items are prohibited in the festival seating areas:
 Alcohol, bottles or cans;
 Cigarettes and cigars (smoking is limited to the arena lobbies, only);
 Knives (this includes small pen-knives and Swiss Army style pocket-knives);
 Chains, studs or studded clothing;
 Aerosol cans and nail clippers;
 Backpacks, purses and fanny-packs;
 Banners, signs, gifts, stuffed animals, beach balls etc. (any item deemed by management as a potential projectile is prohibited);
 This is merely a partial list of prohibited items and all decisions are at the discretion of management and venue security. If you arrive to the venue with a prohibited item(s), you have the option of returning the item(s) to your room, vehicle, or deposit in a secured trash receptacle, thus forfeiting possession. Prohibited items will not be accepted, held, stored or checked by venue personnel.

The following actions and activities are prohibited inside the venue or surrounding hotel areas:
 Body surfing/swimming;
 Stage diving;
 Slam dancing;
 Moshing;
 Climbing on or around bleacher seating and railings;
 Fighting;
 Underage drinking;
 Illegal drug use.

 

[karmic_postmark]

Anyone with GA tickets for Vegas, I just got this emailed to me from the MGM Grand Garden:

U2
Friday-Saturday, November 4-5, 2005
Venue Guidelines


In order to provide a safe, friendly environment during the November 4-5, 2005, performances of U2 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena, please adhere to the following venue guidelines implemented for festival seating (general admission, standing room only on the floor). Please note that there is a zero tolerance policy for activities or actions that endanger other guests. If you are unable to respect and adhere to the guidelines below, you will be asked to leave the performance without a refund. Thank you for helping us provide each guest with a safe, memorable concert experience.

A line for festival seating access (general admission, standing room only on the floor) will form at 4:00pm on Friday/Saturday, November 4-5, 2005, no sooner. Concertgoers loitering in the area of the Grand Garden Arena prior to 4:00pm will be asked to leave. A single line will form inside Studio Ballroom A&B, located on Studio Walk across from Diego Mexican Restaurant, at 4:00pm. Once inside Studio Ballroom A&B, your ticket will be verified, marked and a wristband for floor access issued. Moreover, the barcode on your ticket will be scanned using a computerized random number generator. A percentage of tickets scanned will result in access to the Ellipse area closest to the stage. If you are randomly selected for festival seating inside the Ellipse, you will be issued a second wristband and can be accompanied by one guest. At approximately 6:30pm, the line from Studio Ballroom A&B will enter the venue and onto the floor. All guests are required to pass through metal detectors.

The following items are prohibited in the festival seating areas
:Backpacks, purses and fanny-packs