BADOLBILZ Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'm taking my wife to Vegas the second week of January and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting good package deals. When I've been to Vegas before I never really cared about where I stayed, shows or any of that stuff women want to do. She hasn't been to Vegas and would really like to stay at the Venetian. I've done tavelocity/Orbitz etc. sites, anyone have any other suggestions for finding the best deals? Seems to me there should be some great deals right now. Also interested in what shows people would suggest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acantha Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Can't help with the package deals, as I tend to stay at the cheaper places (Bills Saloon is perfect). I generally advise others to do the same, but since your working with a specific request it probably won't fly. As far as shows, I loved Penn and Teller. I really like those guys and seeing them live was great; the highlight of my last trip actually. Do NOT see Bite. Had pretty decent reviews, and since I was there over Halloween we thought it would be fun. Biggest waste of money I've spent in Vegas. EDIT: If you're there before the 8th, put some money on the Gators. I put a grand down on them over Georgia...paid for my hotel bill! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stussy109 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 The Wynn or Bellagio is the best in vegas IMO. bets buffets as well. I tought Penn and Teller was dumb. Cant go wrong with most of the cirue shows, i saw KA which was good. My favorite casino to play table games at is Casino Royale, its like soemthing out of a movie. Poker is good at the wynn, ceasars, and bellagio. Don't walk alone late at night. FOr deals best to call up the individual hotel itself and see what they're offering, or check out their website. hypnosis shows r fun too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'm taking my wife to Vegas the second week of January and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on getting good package deals. When I've been to Vegas before I never really cared about where I stayed, shows or any of that stuff women want to do. She hasn't been to Vegas and would really like to stay at the Venetian. I've done tavelocity/Orbitz etc. sites, anyone have any other suggestions for finding the best deals? Seems to me there should be some great deals right now. Also interested in what shows people would suggest. You probably already looked...but, just in case, if she really wants to stay at the Venetian, have you tried looking at the Venetian website? They actually offer some decent packages directly. Here's an example: http://www.venetian.com/Pages.aspx?id=152 From previous experience, it seems like the Venetian is one of the tougher hotels to get great deals from on the discount sites. But, it's been a while since I had any reason to look. I did a sidestep.com search (compares prices across several discount sites) for the second week in January, and Orbitz came out the lowest price at about $180/night...but, that wasn't a package. If you are more flexible on the hotel, check this place for packages: http://www.vegashotelspecial.com/ EDIT: Also, check out this page: http://www.sidestep.com/deals-hotel-las_vegas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marv's Neighbor Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hope you like winter sports! Global Warming gave them 3-4 inches of snow yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PromoTheRobot Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Certainly a good time to travel to Vegas if you want a deal. Golden Nugget downtown is offering $39 rooms. Vist www.travelzoo.com. They always have some Vegas deals like MGM Grand, Luxor, etc. PTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EZC-Boston Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I always book my vegas stuff through www.travelworm.com stayed at the flamingo for a week for $400 total! I'd suggest seeing Vinnie Favarito, I think he's at the Flamingo now, he was at O'Sheas. A little crude but absolutely hilarious. Just don't speak up or you'll end up on the wrong end of the punch line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Here's one site I've kept bookmarked for when I go to Vegas.... Cheapo Vegas It has reviews on alot of the places there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I like staying at the Flamingo. Central to the strip, and pretty cheap. Decent buffet. Also, as far as shows go, the Amazing Jonathan is great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 If she is set on the venetian, this will not work. But, I use Priceline all the time for hotels. Works friggen great. For instance, going to NYC for a few days during Chritmas week. Got two nights at the Intercontinental for $125/night plus tax. Rate on their website was over $300/nite. I would think in Vegas they are way below capacity, especially right after new Years. I would go on Priceline and put in 4 star hotel and start at $50 a night, be surprised if you did not get an awesome room for that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tennesseeboy Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 If she is set on the venetian, this will not work. But, I use Priceline all the time for hotels. Works friggen great. For instance, going to NYC for a few days during Chritmas week. Got two nights at the Intercontinental for $125/night plus tax. Rate on their website was over $300/nite. I would think in Vegas they are way below capacity, especially right after new Years. I would go on Priceline and put in 4 star hotel and start at $50 a night, be surprised if you did not get an awesome room for that price I agree. I've been stunned at the rates I have gotten from Priceline and I imagine that the situation is probably even better now. I saw Bette Midler (great), Cirque du Soleil Love (very good) and Rita Rudner (good) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 I'll third the notion. Priceline is the way to go. I've gotten some absolutely amazing deals on priceline and I swear by it when booking hotel rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in San Diego Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 Hotels dot com ? I havn't used them personally but maybe something good there. I can rent you my two bedroom suite in the Hilton on the Strip. Brand new building, it's pretty nice. PM me if interested, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 19, 2008 Share Posted December 19, 2008 If she is set on the venetian, this will not work. But, I use Priceline all the time for hotels. Works friggen great. For instance, going to NYC for a few days during Chritmas week. Got two nights at the Intercontinental for $125/night plus tax. Rate on their website was over $300/nite. I would think in Vegas they are way below capacity, especially right after new Years. I would go on Priceline and put in 4 star hotel and start at $50 a night, be surprised if you did not get an awesome room for that price I, too, was going to suggest this, except the wife seemed to want the Venetian...or I imagine a top end Vegas hotel. I only have one or two caveats. In Vegas, most of the major strip hotels are at least 4 stars. But, there are real differences between the quality of, say the Statosphere, Luxor and Venetian or Palazzo. That's always good enough for me, but if it's a special trip, and she wants to stay at a VERY nice hotel, start with 5 star-only, and pick only one section of the strip (you have to choose from pre-defined areas)..the area where the Venetian is, for example. Name a low price ($50, maybe $75). Unless they have changed their routine: You HAVE to take what they find (they give themselves an hour, or something to return your deal). If they can't find anything, you can't simply re-bid the same criteria for a few more dollars...you have to make at least one change (other than price). So, you can expand your regions to one more area of the strip. If that doesn't work, you can add 4 star hotels, on the 3rd try...etc. I used to use this method for NYC all the time. Only once did I not get a pretty great-to-very good hotel...and it was still good. Also, check Priceline's "PriceBreakers" page for packages. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADOLBILZ Posted December 19, 2008 Author Share Posted December 19, 2008 I, too, was going to suggest this, except the wife seemed to want the Venetian...or I imagine a top end Vegas hotel. I only have one or two caveats. In Vegas, most of the major strip hotels are at least 4 stars. But, there are real differences between the quality of, say the Statosphere, Luxor and Venetian or Palazzo. That's always good enough for me, but if it's a special trip, and she wants to stay at a VERY nice hotel, start with 5 star-only, and pick only one section of the strip (you have to choose from pre-defined areas)..the area where the Venetian is, for example. Name a low price ($50, maybe $75). Unless they have changed their routine: You HAVE to take what they find (they give themselves an hour, or something to return your deal). If they can't find anything, you can't simply re-bid the same criteria for a few more dollars...you have to make at least one change (other than price). So, you can expand your regions to one more area of the strip. If that doesn't work, you can add 4 star hotels, on the 3rd try...etc. I used to use this method for NYC all the time. Only once did I not get a pretty great-to-very good hotel...and it was still good. Also, check Priceline's "PriceBreakers" page for packages. Thanks Dean and everyone, very helpful. Definitely going to check out a lot of the suggestions. I think we're going to go with Priceline, the packages appear to be the best prices even for specific hotels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUFootball29 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Thanks Dean and everyone, very helpful. Definitely going to check out a lot of the suggestions. I think we're going to go with Priceline, the packages appear to be the best prices even for specific hotels. Would TSW and William Shatner lie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
udonkey Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'm going to Vegas that same week. Was actually just there the first week of December on a fun trip, but Jan 13-17, I'm there for a trade show. Fortunately, the business is picking up the tab - staying at the MGM, the show is at Mandalay Bay. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 I'm going to Vegas that same week. Was actually just there the first week of December on a fun trip, but Jan 13-17, I'm there for a trade show. Fortunately, the business is picking up the tab - staying at the MGM, the show is at Mandalay Bay. Thehotel @ Mandalay Bay has some good deals, sometimes. Looks pretty nice, too: http://www.mandalaybay.com/persona/THEhotel.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted December 20, 2008 Share Posted December 20, 2008 Thehotel @ Mandalay Bay has some good deals, sometimes. Looks pretty nice, too: http://www.mandalaybay.com/persona/THEhotel.aspx My favorite place in Vegas by far. Lots of people do not like the Mandalay casue its so far at the end of the strip, but I think its great cause its so far at the end of the strip. Add the all Suites at the Hotel at Mandalay, and its a cant lose proposition Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFanInTexas Posted December 22, 2008 Share Posted December 22, 2008 Hotwire works the same as priceline, but they have a greater selection of inventory. Hotels are dumping inventory constantly right now. My suggestion is to try one, then the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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