Questions about a road trip to Grand Canyon/Las Vegas? - Page 3

No spoken words · 07-03-2008, 02:02 AM

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Originally Posted by GirlsAloudFan

Haha not if I wear my Kevlar vest!

I like when the streams get crossed.

GirlsAloudFan · 07-03-2008, 02:27 AM

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Originally Posted by bonocomet

It's got an insane nuts rollercoaster on it's roof tho.

Ooooh I like rollercoasters. So that's a good thing at least. I think.

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Originally Posted by No spoken words

I like when the streams get crossed.

But Dr. Spangler and Dr. Venkman told me that crossing the streams was dangerous. If you can't trust a guy named Egon, who can you trust???

bonocomet · 07-03-2008, 02:40 AM

Well as far as the actual coaster goes, I really don't know if it's a good one, I've never actually seen it up close. It's at the top of the tower, and you couldn't pay me to go up there. (I have an issue with heights so this one = insane nuts to me

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hardyharhar · 07-03-2008, 02:51 AM

Just checked Stratosphere's calendar. You might be paying around 35 for a room. It's a bit of a walk to get anywhere from there. You might get caught using cabs.

Now, on the other end of the Strip:

Here's why I like the Tropicana. It's relatively inexpensive (45 according to the current calendar), and it is a very short foot bridge into the MGM Grand (your almost closer to the MGM casino from the Trop than from the MGM rooms). Another few steps through the MGM and another very short foot bridge and your in NYNY. It has a good selection of food. And they have a rollercoaster too

. Also the Excalibur is a short walk on the other corner. From here you can take a free short tram ride to Mandalay Bay. The Trop is also not too long a walk to Paris/Bally's, and the Bellagio fountains. Also very close to the M&M store

. And the Tropicana has a very nice pool area. One of the last old Vegas pool's left. Rooms of course are just average, but decent, should be of little concern to you young 'uns.

As Louis Tully would say: That makes good financial sense

With two weeks to go, you should be able to cancel the reservations without any problems, if so inclined.

Food for thought. Have fun!

Auhiz · 07-03-2008, 06:49 AM

I stayed at the Stratosphere, just the one night, and lived to tell the tale. Got quite sunburned in that damn pool though. I second the suggestion of sunscreen.

Any chance of a side trip to see the meteor crater in Arizona? That's pretty cool, boring to some though. Also if you did that you could go a little further to Winslow, where you could stand on a corner or something. Or.. or.. you could just spend more time and money in crazy Vegas.

DaveC · 07-03-2008, 08:15 AM

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Also if you did that you could go a little further to Winslow, where you could stand on a corner or something.

My Lord.

The actual corner is 2nd and Main, in case you do end up going.

DaveC · 07-03-2008, 08:20 AM

For some strange reason I can't edit my last post, but the corner's actually 2nd and Kinsley, not Main st. :brainfart:

LarryMullen's POPAngel · 07-03-2008, 09:57 AM

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I do not share the Fremont Street love.

I don't care what was filmed there, it's a crappy hole in a bad neighborhood.

I agree with this - we went there in the early morning before the Vegas Elevation show and I'm shocked we made it out without getting shot.

beegee · 07-03-2008, 10:03 AM

I think when people try to do Las Vegas on the extreme cheap they don't experience it the proper way. The Stratosphere is a lower-end hotel with nothing going for it but the tower. I've been up there before. Once was enough. The surrounding neighborhood is a little shady. You'll have to walk or take a cab to the actual strip. Personally, I wouldn't stay there, but I'm sure it will be just fine. If it's a good trip you won't be in the hotel much anyway.

See, Las Vegas Boulevard is technically "the strip" so even if a hotel is fifteen miles from what the average person thinks of when they hear the phrase "the strip" (the length of boulevard from Mandalay Bay to Wynn) as long as their address is Las Vegas Boulevard the hotel can say that they are located "on the strip." It's really misleading to visitors.

Also, who mentioned The Aladdin? Was that you, NSW?

It doesn't exist anymore. It's now Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

I know. I really do.

MsPurrl · 07-03-2008, 11:46 AM

I think you'd be better off cancelling your Strat ressies and getting rooms at the aforementioned Tropicana, Excalibur, or Luxor.

No spoken words · 07-03-2008, 01:45 PM

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Originally Posted by beegee

I think when people try to do Las Vegas on the extreme cheap they don't experience it the proper way. The Stratosphere is a lower-end hotel with nothing going for it but the tower. I've been up there before. Once was enough. The surrounding neighborhood is a little shady. You'll have to walk or take a cab to the actual strip. Personally, I wouldn't stay there, but I'm sure it will be just fine. If it's a good trip you won't be in the hotel much anyway.

See, Las Vegas Boulevard is technically "the strip" so even if a hotel is fifteen miles from what the average person thinks of when they hear the phrase "the strip" (the length of boulevard from Mandalay Bay to Wynn) as long as their address is Las Vegas Boulevard the hotel can say that they are located "on the strip." It's really misleading to visitors.

Also, who mentioned The Aladdin? Was that you, NSW?

It doesn't exist anymore. It's now Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino.

I know. I really do.

That was me. I've never stayed there, and I've not been to Vegas since I moved to Chicago (14 months), so I missed the name change. Either way, you're of course dead on about everything you say, including the Stratosphere.....Bottom line, he's going to have a blast and hopefully hardly be in his room.

Dalton · 07-03-2008, 02:06 PM

I hate Vegas. All it is is a city full of sin and vice. That just isn't my kind of scene.

No spoken words · 07-03-2008, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalton

I hate Vegas. All it is is a city full of sin and vice. That just isn't my kind of scene.

You can lower your purity score there.

beegee · 07-03-2008, 02:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Dalton

I hate Vegas. All it is is a city full of sin and vice.

There's so much more to Las Vegas than that few miles of road with its hotels and casinos.

redkat · 07-03-2008, 06:11 PM

O'Sheas might be a great place for you guys to gamble a bit. The tables minimums are lower than the rest of the strip. $1 beer, they play good music so the crowd is pretty young. It is smokier and definitely not as shiny as it's neighbors. I can't believe this one hasn't been torn down yet.

I'm liking Planet Hollywood much better than Alladin

I'm sure you'll have a great time no matter where you stay but if I could get out of the stratsphere I'd do it. Stay somewhere more central because everything is much further than it appears when it comes to actually walking from one casino to the next.

i'm pretty partial to NYNY

No spoken words · 07-03-2008, 06:29 PM

Let's just say it as plainly as possible:

The Stratosphere is a fucking dive, in the middle of nowhere. Try to stay elsewhere if you can.

Redkat. Hello. GAF, Redkat is awesome, listen to her.

GirlsAloudFan · 07-03-2008, 06:43 PM

Yeah, I'm gonna be meetin up with the group that's goin on the trip tonight for some drinks.

I will let them know about some of the things you guys have mentioned and I'll tell them that we should seriously consider looking into another hotel. I'm sure we will be able to work something out. I'm leaning towards Mandalay Bay, although I'm not sure how expensive it will be.

Thanks again to everyone for your input. I really appreciate it.

redkat · 07-03-2008, 09:40 PM

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Redkat. Hello. GAF, Redkat is awesome, listen to her.

anitram · 07-03-2008, 10:41 PM

I stayed at the Mirage and I liked it quite a bit and the location was good. I do believe I went to the dinner buffet at the Aladdin though...and thought it was decent.

I hated Vegas, though, but liked the general area (out of city stuff). But I'm a spoiled person who lived abroad for about 10 years so Vegas looks really lame compared to most places. I think you can have fun if you take it for what it is.

hardyharhar · 07-19-2008, 07:55 PM

So how 'bout an update.

A little Vegas sleaze would be nice

07-19-2008, 07:55 PM	#60
hardyharhar Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Out Californy-way Posts: 8,403 Local Time: 07:40 PM	So how 'bout an update. A little Vegas sleaze would be nice __________________

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07-03-2008, 02:40 AM	#43
bonocomet Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: California :) Posts: 67,032 Local Time: 06:40 PM	Well as far as the actual coaster goes, I really don't know if it's a good one, I've never actually seen it up close. It's at the top of the tower, and you couldn't pay me to go up there. (I have an issue with heights so this one = insane nuts to me )

07-03-2008, 02:51 AM	#44
hardyharhar Rock n' Roll Doggie FOB Join Date: May 2007 Location: Out Californy-way Posts: 8,403 Local Time: 07:40 PM	Just checked Stratosphere's calendar. You might be paying around 35 for a room. It's a bit of a walk to get anywhere from there. You might get caught using cabs. Now, on the other end of the Strip: Here's why I like the Tropicana. It's relatively inexpensive (45 according to the current calendar), and it is a very short foot bridge into the MGM Grand (your almost closer to the MGM casino from the Trop than from the MGM rooms). Another few steps through the MGM and another very short foot bridge and your in NYNY. It has a good selection of food. And they have a rollercoaster too . Also the Excalibur is a short walk on the other corner. From here you can take a free short tram ride to Mandalay Bay. The Trop is also not too long a walk to Paris/Bally's, and the Bellagio fountains. Also very close to the M&M store . And the Tropicana has a very nice pool area. One of the last old Vegas pool's left. Rooms of course are just average, but decent, should be of little concern to you young 'uns. As Louis Tully would say: That makes good financial sense With two weeks to go, you should be able to cancel the reservations without any problems, if so inclined. Food for thought. Have fun!

07-03-2008, 06:49 AM	#45
Auhiz The Fly Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 205 Local Time: 01:40 PM	I stayed at the Stratosphere, just the one night, and lived to tell the tale. Got quite sunburned in that damn pool though. I second the suggestion of sunscreen. Any chance of a side trip to see the meteor crater in Arizona? That's pretty cool, boring to some though. Also if you did that you could go a little further to Winslow, where you could stand on a corner or something. Or.. or.. you could just spend more time and money in crazy Vegas.

07-03-2008, 08:20 AM	#47
DaveC Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: the killerwhaletank Posts: 23,071 Local Time: 09:40 PM	For some strange reason I can't edit my last post, but the corner's actually 2nd and Kinsley, not Main st. :brainfart:

07-03-2008, 10:03 AM	#49
beegee Neon Zebra Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: southern nevada Posts: 10,616 Local Time: 06:40 PM	I think when people try to do Las Vegas on the extreme cheap they don't experience it the proper way. The Stratosphere is a lower-end hotel with nothing going for it but the tower. I've been up there before. Once was enough. The surrounding neighborhood is a little shady. You'll have to walk or take a cab to the actual strip. Personally, I wouldn't stay there, but I'm sure it will be just fine. If it's a good trip you won't be in the hotel much anyway. See, Las Vegas Boulevard is technically "the strip" so even if a hotel is fifteen miles from what the average person thinks of when they hear the phrase "the strip" (the length of boulevard from Mandalay Bay to Wynn) as long as their address is Las Vegas Boulevard the hotel can say that they are located "on the strip." It's really misleading to visitors. Also, who mentioned The Aladdin? Was that you, NSW? It doesn't exist anymore. It's now Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino. I know. I really do.

07-03-2008, 11:46 AM	#50
MsPurrl Blue Crack Distributor Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: The Heartland (Indiana, USA) Posts: 50,021 Local Time: 10:40 PM	I think you'd be better off cancelling your Strat ressies and getting rooms at the aforementioned Tropicana, Excalibur, or Luxor.

07-03-2008, 02:06 PM	#52
Dalton Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Little hand says it's time to rock and roll. Posts: 15,154 Local Time: 10:40 PM	I hate Vegas. All it is is a city full of sin and vice. That just isn't my kind of scene.

07-03-2008, 06:11 PM	#55
redkat Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: racing to the waterside Posts: 19,620 Local Time: 07:40 PM	O'Sheas might be a great place for you guys to gamble a bit. The tables minimums are lower than the rest of the strip. $1 beer, they play good music so the crowd is pretty young. It is smokier and definitely not as shiny as it's neighbors. I can't believe this one hasn't been torn down yet. I'm liking Planet Hollywood much better than Alladin I'm sure you'll have a great time no matter where you stay but if I could get out of the stratsphere I'd do it. Stay somewhere more central because everything is much further than it appears when it comes to actually walking from one casino to the next. i'm pretty partial to NYNY

07-03-2008, 06:29 PM	#56
No spoken words Blue Crack Supplier Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Where do YOU live? Posts: 43,261 Local Time: 07:40 PM	Let's just say it as plainly as possible: The Stratosphere is a fucking dive, in the middle of nowhere. Try to stay elsewhere if you can. Redkat. Hello. GAF, Redkat is awesome, listen to her.

07-03-2008, 06:43 PM	#57
GirlsAloudFan Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Chicago Posts: 26,588 Local Time: 08:40 PM	Yeah, I'm gonna be meetin up with the group that's goin on the trip tonight for some drinks. I will let them know about some of the things you guys have mentioned and I'll tell them that we should seriously consider looking into another hotel. I'm sure we will be able to work something out. I'm leaning towards Mandalay Bay, although I'm not sure how expensive it will be. Thanks again to everyone for your input. I really appreciate it.

07-03-2008, 10:41 PM	#59
anitram Blue Crack Addict Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: NY Posts: 18,918 Local Time: 10:40 PM	I stayed at the Mirage and I liked it quite a bit and the location was good. I do believe I went to the dinner buffet at the Aladdin though...and thought it was decent. I hated Vegas, though, but liked the general area (out of city stuff). But I'm a spoiled person who lived abroad for about 10 years so Vegas looks really lame compared to most places. I think you can have fun if you take it for what it is.