Vegas Hotel Alternative

[kellsbelles]

I am going to Vegas with my husband next month for his work conference. It is taking place at Caesars and even with the discounted rate it is looking like $1200 for 3 nights We were really needing to stay under $700 so we can have some spending money for shows, dinner etc. Does anyone have any cheaper alternatives that are also close to CP so he can commute for all the conference events?



We wont even be spending much time in the room so I just want something clean and newer if possible. I had looked and the Paris seems nice but I dont know anyone thats been. I have been following some other threads on things to do and you had some great recs! Thanks!!

[mrsericnorthman]

I think Paris is a good hotel. I know a couple of people who stayed there before and they really liked it.

I liked the Mirage too.

Is he not getting reimbursed for hotel expenses since it's a conference for work?

[kellsbelles]

Oct 4, 2013 10:40:04 GMT -5 mrsericnorthman said:

I think Paris is a good hotel. I know a couple of people who stayed there before and they really liked it.

I liked the Mirage too.

Is he not getting reimbursed for hotel expenses since it's a conference for work?

Thanks! Unfortunately he is taking his medical boards so its not a reimbursable trip. So we're trying to turn it into a fun mini-vacay  

[zitiqueen]

vegas might have some ideas.

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Which dates are you thinking of? That's expensive for Las Vegas, though room rates vary so much based on time of year and what's going on at that time. If we knew the dates, we could look on Kayak and tell you what's good and in your budget then.

[alleinesein]

Paris or Ballys; they are next to each other and you can walk to Caesars.

[kellsbelles]

Oct 4, 2013 13:10:36 GMT -5 v said:

Which dates are you thinking of? That's expensive for Las Vegas, though room rates vary so much based on time of year and what's going on at that time. If we knew the dates, we could look on Kayak and tell you what's good and in your budget then.

It would be Nov 13-16th. That would be awesome if you could give me some advice thank you!

[madisen]

The Cosmopolitan is beautiful and an easy walk to Caesar's. It's only $189 per night on those days.

The Monte Carlo is also a good little hotel and $106 per night. It's at a monorail stop that goes to the Bellagio which is right next to Caesar's.

ETA: Don't forget to add an additional $25 per night to the prices I posted for hotel resort fees.

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Oct 4, 2013 13:59:24 GMT -5 kellsbelles said:

Oct 4, 2013 13:10:36 GMT -5 v said:

Which dates are you thinking of? That's expensive for Las Vegas, though room rates vary so much based on time of year and what's going on at that time. If we knew the dates, we could look on Kayak and tell you what's good and in your budget then.

It would be Nov 13-16th. That would be awesome if you could give me some advice thank you!

If Kayak is telling the truth, you have a bunch of awesome hotels to choose from --

Vdara (a 5-star, non-smoking, doesn't have a casino but is next to casinos) is $500 with tax 

Aria is $739 -- also 5-star

Worth calling Palazzo and Venetian -- they don't show up in Kayak

If you can stretch your budget a bit, Cosmopolitan would be $804

In the four-star world, Treasure Island is in your budget (but I'd definitely pick Vdara over it), as is the Mandalay Bay, and Paris.

[madisen]

Hotels.com has the Cosmopolitan for $720.16 all-in, including taxes and resort fees. I love the Cosmopolitan.

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Oct 4, 2013 14:44:03 GMT -5 madisen said:

Hotels.com has the Cosmopolitan for $720.16 all-in, including taxes and resort fees. I love the Cosmopolitan.

Do that! Do that!

[vegas]

That's the weekend of the Las Vegas marathon which is why hotels are more expensive than usual. The marathon is on the 17th so the good news is that you'll be gone before any major road closures.

Cosmo is still a 15 minute walk to Casears. Just keep that in mind if you plan to stay there (or Vdarra/Aria, which would = an even longer walk). Flamingo, Harrah's and Ballys are right across the street. Check out the rates for the "Go" rooms at Flamingo, those are upgraded and on the nicer side. If you want something nice but don't want to shell out the cash, I'd try bidding on a 5 star north strip on priceline. I think the only 5* north strip hotels on PL are Wynn, Encore, Palazzo and Venetian so no matter what you'd end up with an awesome hotel. Just keep in mind that it's still a bit of a walk to Caesars. Nothing that isn't doable, but still about 10-15 minutes depending on the hotel.

ETA:  Everything looks really close on a map but it can take a long time to walk just a few blocks.