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postalram

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« on: August 24, 2008, 07:34:33 AM »
Well I finally making it over to Vegas and it will be my first trip..

Going with the wife, kids staying with the grandparents.

Will be there Aug 30 thur Sept 3.. Got a hell of a deal from south Florida round trip for both only $100 bucks...

Now I'm looking for a hotel. Something nice but not too expensive and not a rat hole either.  Any ideas out there?

Well I will hit the poker tables for sure, while the wife rather go around the strip to see the other hotels, dinners, or shows.  Any ideas I can take the wife around so she enjoys her stay?

Thanks for any advice
Can't wait!

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« Reply #1 on: August 24, 2008, 07:41:05 AM »
Nows really a good time. Kids are back in school in most states and the WSOP just ended.

I would recommend calling some of the hotels depending on the amount you are willing to gamble you can get comps very easy right now. Some might be offering better deals then these right now.

I would try hooters right now! http://www.hchvegas.com


VENETIAN
Table Games: $100 a hand for at least five hours to get room comp or casino rate. Casino rate varies from day to day depending on level of business.

Slots: Vary from slot to slot but every 100 points you earn equals $10 cash back.

Rewards Program: Venetian Players Club

WYNN
Table Games: $75 average bet a hand for fours hours a day will earn you casino rate or other higher-end comps. $150 average bet for four hours is needed for the room comp.

Slots: 700 points a day for a casino rate of $159 (standard room) during the week or $239 on Friday and Saturday. 3,500 points a day on slots will get you a comped room. $3 equals one oint on the regular slot machines. $9 equals one point on the video poker machines.

Rewards Program: Red Card (which is also your room key.)

Our Tip: None of this information is listed on Wynn's fancy, flash-happy website so ask to speak with someone in Casino Marketing when you phone the hotel if you want to learn more about their rewards system.

BELLAGIO
Table Games: Must play at least four hours with considerable bets (most likely a $100 a hand) for casino rate of $149 during the week and $219 Friday and Saturday.

Slots: One dollar is equal to one point. Casino rates are offered for those who earn  1275 points.

Rewards Program: Players Club (which is available to the MGM properties, and several big strip hotels like Mandalay Bay and Excalibur will be joining this program come Fall.)

Our Tip: This place has a pretty tough room comp requirement and is probably something only high rollers blowing $20,000 in a few hours are entitled to.

MGM
Table Games: For a room comp, you need to average $100 a bet for four hours.

Slots: Averaging 3,500 to 4,000 per day of your stay will get you a room comp. $1.50 is equal to one point.

Rewards Program: Players club

Our Tip: Definitely speak with casino hosts upon checking out who are likely to at least comp some of your food and beverage when you gamble there. Remember, asking is the key to unlocking comps here.

PALMS
Table Games: Typically, four hours of $100 bets a hand can get you a room comp. Anything under that, try to ask for a casino rate.

Slots: $1 equals one point. 400 points will get you $1 in comp money to use at the hotel.

Rewards Program: Club Palms

Our Tip: Be a high-roller. Who cares if you will spend the rest of your life and your children's and grandchildren's totally destitute. High-rollers here get amazing treatment and access to some of the Palms' Fantasy Tower fun suites.

HARD ROCK
Table Games: Can only earn comp dollars here. There is no set formula but they tend to stick to the 4 Hours/$100 a hand that most casinos use has measurement of how comp worthy you are.

Slots: $20 equals one point. On the video slots, $40 equals one point. Ten points get you $1 cash.

Rewards Program: Back Stage Pass

Our Tip: Again, like the Palms be a high-roller to experience some of the premiere rooms and services at this notorious party hotel. If you can't be a high-roller, then its good to know that you comp dollars can be used at the spa, hair salon and retail shops, although the latter only give you 50 percent of your comp dollar worth. I.E.  You have a $100 comp they will only see it as $50.

HOOTERS
Table Games: Finally, some respect here at Hooters for the hard-working man (or woman.) $25 a bet for four hours will get you a casino rate room. $100 a bet for four hours will get the comp.

Slots: 1,500 points a day for the casino rate rooms. 7,000 points for a room comp. One dollar equals one point.

Rewards Program: Club Orange

Our Tip: The hotel encourages you to spend money in the hotel if you are staying there and that will count towards your comp status. Although, there's only so many bad-tasting chicken wings we can handle.
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« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2008, 07:46:50 AM »
Thanks Bucn

Some interesting points....

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« Reply #3 on: August 24, 2008, 08:03:42 AM »
If you do try hooters let them know you are aware that they have rooms avaible for just one night from $99 on peak nights and that just because you are going to be staying longer and blowing more money in their casino then a one night stay. You shouldnt have to play the higher room rates. They do include 2 shows and free slots play with your stay also.

It also will depend on what shows your wife wants to see.  

Food is very cheap several casinos have buffets at very low prices.

The Buffet at Bellagio is one that is a little more costly I think its about $30 but well worth it for that one special night.

crab legs
marinated anchovies
rack of lamb
venison
butternut squash ravioli
teriyaki halibut
malaysian chicken
salmon cheese rolls
salad bar
sushi
musio soup
fruit tarts
creme brulee
chocolate dipped strawberries
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« Reply #4 on: August 24, 2008, 08:06:10 AM »
Almost forgot you have to goto Binions
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« Reply #5 on: August 24, 2008, 08:56:55 AM »
I'm writing it all down, thanks

Since both the wife and I never been there it's going to feel like another world out there.

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« Reply #6 on: August 24, 2008, 09:30:40 AM »
:D WOW!! Sounds like a great trip!!!
I was in Vegas right after MGM opened, and that's where I stayed.
The really great thing I liked, was that you could walk to the different casinos.
I am sure you are going to love it!!
By the way, I am in Central Fl.
Do ya'll pick up hitch hikers?   :D   :D
Have a great time!!
Sumer  :wink: