U2 in Vegas - Tips for booking hotels, flights and other Vegasy type things.

[Irvine511]

Since the husband has never been, and I’ve only ever been once, we’re going to turn it into a mini-vacation and try and do a full-on Vegas experience and be there for a few days, maybe do a desert day trip, see a cirque, go out to thr Fruit Loop, etc. Also, we don’t gamble.

We want to do a classic/memorable/only-in-Vegas Vegas hotel, and will use some of our points to bring the price down. It’s sort of come down to Bellagio vs Venetian, and as great as Wynn seems, it’s just too expensive (unless someone can convince me it’s actually worth it). We are leaning Venetian, since fake gondolas are hilarious and the food seems good there (important).

Do any Vegas experts have thoughts?

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by Irvine511

Since the husband has never been, and I’ve only ever been once, we’re going to turn it into a mini-vacation and try and do a full-on Vegas experience and be there for a few days, maybe do a desert day trip, see a cirque, go out to thr Fruit Loop, etc. Also, we don’t gamble.

We want to do a classic/memorable/only-in-Vegas Vegas hotel, and will use some of our points to bring the price down. It’s sort of come down to Bellagio vs Venetian, and as great as Wynn seems, it’s just too expensive (unless someone can convince me it’s actually worth it). We are leaning Venetian, since fake gondolas are hilarious and the food seems good there (important).

Do any Vegas experts have thoughts?

Wynn is the best property in the city, bar none. It also super expensive - but it's a step above everywhere else.

I'd give a consideration to the Cosmo - provided you can get a room with a terrace with a fountain view.

I'd consider Bellagio to be more classic Vegas vibe - even though both properties are beautiful (and Venetian rooms might actually be slightly nicer).

The fountains are an iconic Vegas feature, the hotel was featured in Oceans 11, it's a Steve Wynn design, dead center Strip, etc. etc.

But yea - you can't go wrong with either.

[Hewson]

And the cheesy gondola ride was actually kind of fun (but that was 20 years ago).

[clerks]

Where will the band be staying? Like 40 miles out of the city somewhere?

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by clerks

Where will the band be staying? Like 40 miles out of the city somewhere?

I would typically guess The Wynn, as they have a separate entrance for the famous and what not - but you would imagine Venetian wouldn't be thrilled by that. So my guess is they'll rent a house somewhere and have BBQs with Floyd Mayweather, Marky Mark and Wayne Newton.

[DeVaul]

Hanging at Carrot Top’s guest house

[DaveC]

i've stayed at the bellagio twice, in both their basic desert view room and in a fancy fountain/strip view room (back in the good old days when slipping the check-in clerk a $20 would get you a nice upgrade), and the basic room at venetian.

i felt like the venetian was the better hotel overall but the walk from the strip to get to the room was a little absurd. the bellagio was a much shorter walk through the casino to the room elevators. the venetian is much closer to the sphere than the bellagio is. and there's a really good italian restaurant by the gondola canal in the shopping area.

the pool at the venetian is amazing, i spent an entire afternoon drinking mimosas there. it may not be open anymore by the time U2 is in town though.

the bellagio obviously had the best view in the room overlooking the fountain (be warned the bang-bang water cannon sound of the fountains *will* wake you up at 12 noon sharp regardless of your hangover level), and the botanical garden area in the lobby is always stunning -- btw i highly recommend everyone go see the botanical gardens in the bellagio lobby, it's totally free for everyone to enter regardless of if you stay or gamble at the bellagio and it's a fantastic way to kill an hour and get some great photos without spending any money.

loads of fancy designer stores that sell every overpriced luxury brand thing you can think of in both hotels. i never bought anything but it's fun to go in and pretend you're rich and look at shit/people-watch.

also i was offered cocaine right outside the front door of the bellagio both times i stayed there, which did not happen at the venetian. whether that is a pro or a con is up to you.

[clerks]

Originally Posted by DaveC

also i was offered cocaine right outside the front door of the bellagio both times i stayed there, which did not happen at the venetian. whether that is a pro or a con is up to you.

You did have a t-shirt on that said SELL ME COCAINE to be fair.

[clerks]

That Fri-Sat wkd Columbus day -- I'm not going to do much better than 600-700 bucks for 2 nights am I? Flamingo for Wed, Thursday of course was like 250 total. What a steal for the weekday show.

[Hewson]

Originally Posted by clerks

That Fri-Sat wkd Columbus day -- I'm not going to do much better than 600-700 bucks for 2 nights am I? Flamingo for Wed, Thursday of course was like 250 total. What a steal for the weekday show.

Once I saw they were doing Wednesdays, I immediately decided to shoot for that (only doing 1 show) as it would clearly be the least expensive option for hotels.
Checking in Tuesday, checking out Friday morning. Avoiding Friday & Saturday night rates.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by clerks

That Fri-Sat wkd Columbus day -- I'm not going to do much better than 600-700 bucks for 2 nights am I? Flamingo for Wed, Thursday of course was like 250 total. What a steal for the weekday show.

So that's right around $600 at Harrah's,when you consider taxes and resort fees.

Probably your best bet currently.

I'd also check back often. Rates fluctuate, and you can sometimes get a much better rate a week or two out if they have a lot of inventory left.

[ascender_RS]

We have a ticket for 8th... So need to see if there's any other good shows on the 7th, or if we should just try to get a seated ticket for the Sphere instead.

[Miroslava]

As an FYI... booked a placeholder reservation at the Mirage for the December show I will be at with my family. Figured I would just have it and could easily cancel. Opened a Unity account and all (their rewards program). While I got plenty of emails from them, I didn't receive a confirmation email and the reservation does not show on the account. There is no way to modify or cancel the reservation online. This appears to be a thing since the change over 5+ months ago from MGM to Hard Rock. So I am going to have to pick up the phone and speak with a human (ew) to cancel the damn thing when I find something better.

[clerks]

Originally Posted by Headache in a Suitcase

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So that's right around $600 at Harrah's,when you consider taxes and resort fees.

Probably your best bet currently.

I'd also check back often. Rates fluctuate, and you can sometimes get a much better rate a week or two out if they have a lot of inventory left.

That's what I found too... I checked out Linq and Flamingo too -- all owned by Caesars so same deal...

Yeah, if it was a family trip, hotel not a big deal. But when I'm by myself, you wish there was a sad man alone cost to a hotel room.

I don't have to decide right now by any means, but probably should get my career/life together before I ask my wife can I spend an extra 1000 bucks at least to NOT BE HOME.

[Hewson]

Originally Posted by clerks

I ask my wife can I spend an extra 1000 bucks at least to NOT BE HOME.

She might think it's a bargain.

[DeVaul]

Originally Posted by clerks

Yeah, if it was a family trip, hotel not a big deal. But when I'm by myself, you wish there was a sad man alone cost to a hotel room.

Sad man alone cost would be helpful to add a Wednesday show.

[Headache in a Suitcase]

Originally Posted by clerks

That's what I found too... I checked out Linq and Flamingo too -- all owned by Caesars so same deal...



Yeah, if it was a family trip, hotel not a big deal. But when I'm by myself, you wish there was a sad man alone cost to a hotel room.



I don't have to decide right now by any means, but probably should get my career/life together before I ask my wife can I spend an extra 1000 bucks at least to NOT BE HOME.

Book something now but keep looking. Anytime a rate drops, even just a little, call them up and ask them to honor it, and/or switch to a different Caesars property if that's where the lower rate is.

[TinKnight]

I am wildly overwhelmed by this and I considered myself decent at booking accommodations.

It seems like weekend prices are all over the board. I want to shoot for my birthday weekend (20th-22nd), but

[clerks]

It's Vegas. So lots of choices. But it's Vegas so it's always popular so it's like trying to find a good NYC hotel deal on the wkd -- not likely.

[innominata8]

I’m looking at going from 10/4-10/9 and on hotels.com (when i log into my account) I can get a room at the Mirage for $1451 for 5 night (including all taxes, resort fees, etc). I’ve stayed at the Mirage before - nothing fancy but decent and a convenient location. I’ve been hunting for a room with various deals (AAA, credit card deals, loyalty stuff, etc….) and haven’t found anything cheaper than this.