best website for deals to Las Vegas...

[netman]

I have never been to Las Vegas and I am thinking of going this summer.

There are just too many websites that offer deals to Las Vegas and I really do not want to sift through all of them for the best deal.

So can anyone out there recommend a website (or two) that usually offer the best deals to Las Vegas?

Thanks in advance.

netman

[firelips]

Originally Posted by netman

I have never been to Las Vegas and I am thinking of going this summer.

There are just too many websites that offer deals to Las Vegas and I really do not want to sift through all of them for the best deal.

So can anyone out there recommend a website (or two) that usually offer the best deals to Las Vegas?

Thanks in advance.

netman

Per your Vegas trip question. I'm going in 2 weeks and I did a lot of checking this time around. What I found was they are all going to be basically the same within just a few dollars. I booked thru expedia and also googled PROMO CODES for expedia which saved me an extra smaller amount per night. I have been 3 times before and can't stay anywhere else now but the really swank 4 1/2 or 5 star hotels. Venetian I love and this year is Encore. The biggest disappointment I have is the OUTLANDISH rates all of the top girls command out there! And from experience they are not any better than these beloved Dallas girls.
Also all those show ticket sales sites for Las Vegas aren't any cheaper than just booking from each hotels' box office !
Good luck

[Whirlaway]

If you can, score tickets for the new Cirque du Soleil Show "Elvis" at the Aria Hotel at City Center......it fucking rocks !

By the way, it is a great time to go to Vegas; the hotels/casinos/restaurants are all starving and incredibly low deals are to be had !

Shop around and you can get some great deals !!

[TexTushHog]

lastminute.com sometimes has good deals.

[travelling_man]

I'm going in June for a trade show and I searched around for quite a while looking for hotel and airfare deals. The website associated with the show had arranged some discounted rates with a lot of the hotels plus they had airfare and car rental that you could book through their site. I searched for days and when it was all said and done I couldn't find another deal on any of the air, hotel and car that matched what the convention had negotiated. So I just went with what was booked on their site.

[shortstroke]

I use www.lasvegasadvisor.com for all info pertaining to Vegas.

[Tara Evans]

I always use hotwire.com for any traveling when I do get to go.

[netman]

Thanks for all the replies.

I have a couple of other questions...

1) Should I get a rental car?
2) How long should I stay? While on vacation, I usually end up getting bored around the 3rd day. I am thinking of staying 3 whole days (example: fly in on Monday morning, Tuesday - Thursday would be 3 whole days, then leave on Friday morning). Is that enough time to see some shows, do some gambling, visit a nice restaurant or two, take in the sights, etc.? Or should I ad an extra day?

Thanks again.

netman

[TBONE]

netman

Unless you're going to play golf,visit Hoover Dam, etc. a car is a pain...traffic sucks on The Strip and it's more fun to walk or take the monorail..much easier.
Cab to and from the airport is all that's needed.

IMHO three days is plenty. Las Vegas is one of those places where a few short stays are much more fun than one long trip.

You'll have a blast....nothing better than seeing the reaction of a "first time"Vegas visitor!

[Captain Caveman]

What TBONE said.

Unless you are going somewhere else the best way to travel the strip is with your own two feet. Besides, something might catch your eye and you will want to investigate.

[Whirlaway]

If your gonna do alot of walking then I recommend staying mid-point on the Strip; not the extreme north or south;;that would be too much walking to get anywhere and back...don't get a rental car unless you plan leaving LV; taxis are the way to go (other than walking). And in summer walking the Vegas Strip can be way to hot !

Its a great city to visit; but Tbone is right, 2 or 3 nights max.

And when you book your room; insist on a Strip View ! At night time the city lights are somthing else !

Viva Las Vegas baby

[gashpump]

www.vegas.com

This site has links to just about everything going on in town.

I suggest finding a hotel near Las Vegas Blvd. & Flamingo Rd. It is right at the center of the Strip with access to the monorail at the backside of The Flamingo Casino. On that corner, you have a wide range of hotel prices and ammenities - everything from the cheapest strip prices, up to Ceasars and the Bellagio, and quite a bit in between.

I usually pick one of these based on the best comps offered at the time of my trip. I get comp offers now from from Aria too, but haven't gone back to LV since they opened.

Length of stay, in my opinion, should be driven by bankroll. This pertains to gambling, dining and to the shows. The longer one stays, the more is spent (unless you are real lucky.) It's my favorite town, but the burn rate is commensurate to the fun rate.

One trick that I have learned is that even at $150 for good show tickets, the two hours spent is usually cheaper than hanging out playing slots.

Good Luck and enjoy!

[Bestman200600]

+1 on Vegas.com

[Captain Caveman]

Another tip... look for one of those kiosks on the strip called "Half Price Tickets." You can find good deals on shows.

[netman]

I’ve been meaning to get back to this thread (sorry for my tardiness)…

Just wanted to say THANKS for all of the replies.

Originally Posted by TBONE

Cab to and from the airport is all that's needed.

Originally Posted by Captain Caveman

What TBONE said.

Unless you are going somewhere else the best way to travel the strip is with your own two feet.

I kind of figured that I would not need a car but I was not 100% sure. I pulled up a map of the strip and I did not realize that the airport was that close to the strip.

Originally Posted by Captain Caveman

Besides, something might catch your eye and you will want to investigate.

Actually, I do not plan to hobby while in Las Vegas - I mean, why bother? There are plenty of beautiful ladies here in Dallas.

Originally Posted by Lounger

Its a great city to visit; but Tbone is right, 2 or 3 nights max.

Thanks for the advice. I certainly do not want to over do it but at the same time, I do not want to under-do it.

When you say "2 or 3 nights" are you also including the day that I fly in? For example, if I fly in on Monday morning, would you consider Monday night as one of the "2 or 3 nights"?

Originally Posted by Lounger

And when you book your room; insist on a Strip View ! At night time the city lights are somthing else !

I did not even think about that - thanks for the advice.

Originally Posted by gashpump

www.vegas.com

This site has links to just about everything going on in town.

Yes, I happened to stumble on that website while doing my own research. What I find somewhat annoying about the site is that they only have the last few reviews of hotel. For example, if you go to the reviews of one of the better known hotels, there are only about 30 reviews. I am sure that there have been more then just 30 people who have reviewed this hotel. Do I need to sign up to see all of the reviews?

Originally Posted by gashpump

Length of stay, in my opinion, should be driven by bankroll. This pertains to gambling, dining and to the shows. The longer one stays, the more is spent (unless you are real lucky.) It's my favorite town, but the burn rate is commensurate to the fun rate.

One trick that I have learned is that even at $150 for good show tickets, the two hours spent is usually cheaper than hanging out playing slots.

Again, thanks for the advice. Since this is my first time visiting Vegas, I don't mind spending a little extra cash. What I don't want to do is penny pinch my way through Vegas and walking away feeling like I did not even have a decent vacation. Does that make any sense?

Thanks again to all that posed helpful hints and advice.

netman