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"Smoking Optional" Nick: PokerUtah From: Utah | Overall Exprience: |  |
Stayed: February, 2010 Booked a non-smoking room, checked in, and found my key did not work. Went back downstairs and found the woman had put me into the Wynn hotel rather than the Encore. Went back up, key still did not work. Found a maid to let us in, called down to the lobby they said they'd send up new keys immediately. After 45 minutes went down and got new keys from the desk. Back up and noticed the room reeked of cigarettes. Called down and found out I was in a smoking room and floor (20th floor). I told the front desk woman I had booked and was (putatively) given a non smoking room and was told it was not a "smoking room' but rather a 'smoking optional" room. Okay, I understand they don't come up to the room and force the guests to smoke, so I do get that the smoking part is optional, but it still smelled pungent. She said they could put me in a room on the 2nd floor (ooh, what a view!), but at this point I was exhausted and just endured. Never again! Liked: Lovely room and view Dis-Liked: The service Recommended activities:
Great food / Wine, Gambling / Casinos, Shopping Would you recommend to your best friend?
No way! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Valentines weekend at the Aria  Location Cleanliness Rooms Staff / service  Check-in Business service Value |
From: Kansas City, MO. | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: February, 2010 My husband and I stayed at the Aria over Valentines weekend. I was really looking forward to staying in the "grand'hotel. The pictures were awsome. I bought the promotion package through Yahoo. The picture showed an open window from a deluxe suite of the strip. When I arrived to check in I was given a room without a view of the strip. I asked for a room with a view of the strip and it was 15.00 dollars extra a night. I hesitated, but said okay. When I got to my room (The room was just okay) The curtains opened up and lo and behold there was a big yellow ugly building in front of my window blocking the view of the strip. I had to laugh. I had to ask for bar soap as there was none in the powder room. They were very chintsy with their soaps. I was not impressed really. If I could compare hotels and casinos, I would rate Redrock the best bet. The rooms are big and spacious, and they give you a newspaper every morning. Plus, they have very nice bar soaps. My husband does business in Vegas every month and we have stayed in many hotels there. The Aria was a BIG disapointment for the money. Liked: price Dis-Liked: to much hype Recommended activities:
Great food / Wine, Atmosphere, Other Would you recommend to your best friend?
Probably not |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Craps at the Excalibur Nick: CRAP PLAYER From: MANCHESTER UK | Overall Exprience: |  |
Stayed: November, 2009 My third stay at this casino it has the best value for a top location on the strip Payed just $22 midweek and $50 fri/sat oh yea plus an extra $4.95 resort fee per night great. value. I even got some comps for my room too.
It's about time they sorted out tower 1 the rooms look well dated. Could do with room safes at least. The excalibur seems to be now catering for the stag and hen parties and is looking a little tired now. 1st floor food court is a little cruddy and dismal. The good thing is the link to the Luxor and Mandalay Bay so can always eat there.
THE STAFF ARE SUPERB AND ARE ALWAYS WILLING TO DO WHAT EVER THEN CAN TO HELP AND I DO MEAN ALL THE STAFF THEY ARE LIKE ONE BIG FRIENDLY FAMILY . THE DEALERS ON THE CRAPS TABLES BECAME MY FRIENDS DURING MY STAY AND MADE VERY WELCOME SUPERB GUYS !!!!
*WhenI met Keith Richard I told him he looked like a bartender at the excalibur.*
Hotel 6/10
Staff 9/10
I WILL BE BACK AGAIN SOON
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Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Loved it would do it all again Nick: Diva Girl From: DeKalb, IL | Overall Exprience: |  |
Stayed: November, 2009 It was my second stay. Came in on my B-day. Asked for an got a room upgrade (which they were happy to do since it really was my b-day). Had a great time. Stayed there in 2005, and it was fine, but this time was better.
It is out of the beaten path, but all you have to do is go to the east side of the building and catch the Deuce bus and head to the strip south, or head down town.
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Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com HATE IT Nick: KEY From: LOS ANGELES,CA | Overall Exprience: |  |
Stayed: February, 2010 EVERYWHERE SMELLED LIKE SMOKE FROM CIGARRETTS. THE ROOMS WERE HORRIBLE, WE UPGRADED TO A SUITE AND THE RESTROOM LIGHTS DID NOT WORK. IT SUCKS BIG TIME. I WOULD NEVER EVER GO THERE AGAIN. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Great stay on the strip Nick: Mike From: Cleveland, Ohio | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: December, 2009 Read mixed reviews about Harrah's but decided to book. Got an updated standard room, very clean, comfortable beds & linens. Great location on the strip, great value for the money - staff was very pleasant. No regrets about staying here... |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Great time at Mandalay Bay Nick: ackglenn From: Nantucket, MA | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: January, 2010 It was my first trip back to Las Vegas in 26 years. I was very impressed at MB. Very clean, friendly staff and considering that Las Vegas still lets people smoke in casino's, the smoke eaters worked quite well. Huge room, but my only bitch is that there is no coffee maker in the room. Sure, they have 2 Starbucks, but they are heavily marked up (like $3.50 for a scone of muffin). I was there for a trade show and will be back next Jan and will stay there again. With SmarterVegas, I was able to get 3 nites for $200.00. All in all, I would recommend this place. Liked: Large, clean room Dis-Liked: Having to search out coffee. Ripoff of $14.00 per day for internet access Recommended activities:
Beach / Sun, Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos Recommended for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Do your homework, look at tripadvisor.com under las vegas forums Check it out before you get there |
Excellent deal, lovely accommodations, friendly staff Nick: Vegas 1st Timer From: Connecticut | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: December, 2009 The second week in December seems to be very low season, but very high in great deals. Bumped up to Celebrity Suite which was very spacious, lovely and comfortable. The large double sink bathroom had a good-sized jet tub and separate shower. The staff went out of their way to get us a room with a view (although non Strip), and everyone was helpful (called the front desk at midnight with a concern - not the hotel's fault - that was addressed immediately).
While the monorail was right outside, the Duece double-decker bus was a fantastic value and took us everywhere from the full length of the strip, to downtown and other casinos off the strip. Great opportunity to chat with others and pick up tips from them.
The MGM is at one end of the Strip, though, so walking the entire route is next to impossible in one day, especially if you like to stop in all the different casinos.
The deal was so fantastic that my boyfriend said he'd book again on the spot if it could be guaranteed again (through smartervegas.com - $89/night, suite, 3 meals/day each at buffet included). |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com MGM GRAND Nick: FIREMAN441 From: CT. | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: December, 2009 WE JUST GOT BACK LAST NIGHT 12/17 WE GOT THE CODE FROM SMARTERVEGAS.COM ,THE MGM WAS SUPER EVERYONE WAS SUPER TO US, THE ROOM A CELEBRITY SUITE WAS SO NICE AND BIG TWO ROOMS ,THE BATHROOM ALSO HAD A HOT TUB IN IT ,IT WAS ALL GOOD ..THE HOTEL,FOOD WAS 100% THE PLACE IS BIG AND THERE WAS SOMETHING ALWAYS GOING ON ..I WILL GO BACK NEXT YEAR ....THANKS FOR THE CODE |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Affordable Luxury Nick: Willie From: Toronto | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: August, 2009 All aspects of the hotel stay were perfect.
The hotel takes pride in making sure that ones stay is without any disappointments, everyone in the hotel buys into this policy!
Liked: Large room. Spectacular pools. The Casino. Dis-Liked: NA Recommended activities:
Beach / Sun, Atmosphere, Concerts / Music, Gambling / Casinos Recommended for:
Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com CLASS Nick: anubis From: la,ca | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: May, 2009 STILL A LADY. RESTAURANTS, STAFF,poker room terrific. Only thing that really bugs me are the terrible valet system, too slow and a hard time getting car when call from room. Place is still well maintaiuned
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Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com terrific hotel Nick: chief From: vancouver bc | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: November, 2009 Our stay here was just great,The room was very large and very clean great view, and quiet. cheking in and out was easy and quick. Staff were awesome.My only complaint is that it was too big of a hotel,But we will stay here again. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Cutting back Nick: anubis From: la | Overall Exprience: |  |
Stayed: May, 2009 Cutting staff has hit muscle here. Small maintenance jobs, broken lamp, are ignored. Too long to get your luggage out on check out, Too big a place to cut staff this much. I like the poker room but they do noy play a $4-8 limit too often. Liked: poker room people and players Dis-Liked: lack of staff Recommended activities:
Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos Recommended for:
Young singles, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Probably not |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com poker west wing is closest to poker room.
Avoid Wolfgang Puck. |
ENCORE, THE BEST!!! Nick: Pete From: Milwaukee, WI | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: October, 2009 Went up to the check in and tried the $50 sandwich but the guy didn't take it but gave me a upgrade anyway with a panoramic view!!! What a room! By far the best room I have ever stayed in!!! Liked: THE ROOM Dis-Liked: nothing,everything was great!!! Recommended activities:
Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos, Shopping, Sporting event Recommended for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Promo codes Always try to look for Promo codes for Wynn Las Vegas and Encore at Wynn Las Vegas. They can be hard to find sometimes but you can still keep looking. |
LOVED THE Mirage Nick: E From: Denver, CO | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: October, 2009 Just got back from a concert weekend at the Mirage. Everything was great! I have been to Vegas 30 plus times, and I was so impressed by everything in the Mirage. Great rooms, beds are super comfy, Sports Book was great, dealers were friendly, bar staff was great. There was a free shuttle for guests to and from the concert, which was wonderful and unexpected. Food and drinks were great, free drink coupons in the Sports Book was a plus. Pool was beautiful and well maintained. The rate I booked through this website was amazing. There is nothing negative I could say about the Mirage and plan to go again soon! Liked: High quality hotel w/ everything you need to have a great weekend! Dis-Liked: Nothing Recommended activities:
Beach / Sun, Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos, Sporting event Recommended for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Perfect location Love the Mirage because it is center strip where all the action is. Easy action to other casinos and restaurants. You won't be disappointed! |
We had a wonderful vacation time at MGM Grand Nick: Karen From: Mexico | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: September, 2009 For the very first time we stayed at MGM Grand in order to celebrate my parents 40th anniversary. We usually stay at NY NY hotel but we changed our plans this time and it was the most fantastic idea!!!! Great offer, wonderful hotel, excellent facilities and an exceptional location!!!
The buffet is great!!! We were delighted at MGM and we'll go back to Las Vegas staying at the same hotel for sure. Liked: the cozy beds and pillows!!! Dis-Liked: Concierge closes early and unfortunatelly we couldn´t find food during dawn but just before we left we found out it was a restaurant called Diego with extended schedule Recommended activities:
Great food / Wine, Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos Recommended for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Disappointed in Flamingo Nick: kenryn From: ohio | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: September, 2009 Great location...but little else. Pool overcrowded..even paid $20 fee for adult pool and it was overcrowded (open to public). Rooms not very clean..stains on furniture...maid service very lacking. Customer service almost nonexistent. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Back there in 21 days for the 4th time - roll on Sept 10th! Nick: Tracy From: Bolton, Lancs UK | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: September, 2008 We love this hotel - particularly the pool area and its been having refurbishments for the last year or so, therefore its always improving. We stay in the Pyramid rooms which, despite still waiting for their upgrade, are nice, large with a lovely bathroom. We've heard the walls are quite thin in the Tower rooms but we have never had any noise problems (even on the ground floor of the pyramid). The staff have always been friendly and helpful and I think its excellent value for money. We love walking so being at one end of the Strip doesn't bother us and transportation is accessible, cheap and easy to get the hang of. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com extremely disappointed Nick: dave''s wife From: Phoenix, Az | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: February, 2009 Reservations were made a month in advance and yet we never did have the accomodations requested - noisy, smoking room (requested non-smoking), not as clean as I would have expected for a Hilton - will never stay with Hilton again Recommended activities:
Atmosphere Would you recommend to your best friend?
No way! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com First time @ Excalibur Nick: Mikey Harriss From: Tasmania, Australia Stayed: July, 2009 Gr8 rates via smartervegas.com site. Best available. I was booked in for 7 days and asked for a high level room, which checkin gave me, 26th Floor Tower 1 with limited view of the strip, that was fine. If you want easy access to the pool select Tower 2 otherwise you will have to walk through the casino to get to the pool/spa areas. Rooms are gr8 size even with a king size bed, which is the most comfortable that I have ever had and the pillows are like clouds for your head. TV facilities only ok in Tower 1, no cable just 'normal' viewing. No room safe or fridge which would be recommended. Air conditioning is pretty noise, particularly at this time of year cos you have to have it on to keep the room at a comfortable temperature, as the outside temperature for this time of year didnt get below 104F or 41C for the 7 days that I was in Las Vegas. Location of the hotel is gr8 for access to the strip, the Deuce bus has a drop off outside the hotel on either side of the strip. The Sherwood Forest Cafe has the best food and service for the price paid, the staff are very friendly and professional. If you are a member of the MGM group players card, the poker machines have the best rates for members. Gr8 hotel for kids/families. Enjoy it when u stay there. Liked: the price Dis-Liked: Blackjack and routlette rates Recommended activities:
Beach / Sun, Great food / Wine, Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos Recommended for:
Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com book via smartervegas.com site book early or when there are specials advertised on the website |
Poor Hotel with good outlook only Nick: Ellis From: Hong Kong | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: June, 2009 the Hotel did noy offer tooth brush and ask you to buy bu yourself in the gift shop. When I asked for the hot water and wanted to have a hot water kittle machine, the hotel did not offer the the hote water machine and ask me to pay for that! Complaine to the duty manager, but he ignore!!! Terrible service, even worst than the 1 star hotel, first time experienced that kind of hotel!!!! Liked: the outlook Dis-Liked: nothing Recommended activities:
Atmosphere Recommended for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway Would you recommend to your best friend?
No way! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Redo the bathrooms Nick: Joyful30 From: ca | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: May, 2009 Okay so this is a really nice hotel on the outside and inside. I only had one problem with it only thing is for me the problem is major. The shower did not drain properly in other words water filled the tub as I was taking a bath, like it was clogged or something. Thats just gross. And you could just tell that the whole bathroom was just old you know. I wouldn't stay there again. Liked: atmosphere Dis-Liked: shower Recommended activities:
Theme / Amusement park, Great food / Wine, Atmosphere, Concerts / Music, Museums / Cultural, Gambling / Casinos, Outdoor / Adventure, Shopping, Spa, Sporting event Would you recommend to your best friend?
Probably not |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Moving on...Flamingo no more. Nick: K&S From: Ohio | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: April, 2009 They might have great room rates and one of the the best locations, but I'm done with the Flamingo. One of the reasons we have stayed her in the past is the tropical pool area. When paying guests are denied access to the pool, valet parking and other amenities for 2 days because of a special event, they should at least be made aware of that fact when booking. Without the pool the Flamingo is an outdated, tacky facility with little hope of competing on the Strip. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com The Mirage made my first trip to vegas an awesome one! Nick: Julie From: Pittsburgh | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: May, 2009 My best friend and I flew in from Pittsburgh and the moment we arrived we were in love with all of Vegas. The service checking in at the Mirage was superb and while checking in we jokingly told the concierge we were there to get married, so she had a complimentary bottle of champagne delivered to our room that evening! The Mirage is beautiful and everyone is very friendly. I loved that it wasn't a long walk to the pool and that there were plently of pool staff there to serve cocktails! The pool was of course our favorite, as you do feel like you are in paradise. I loved the Mirage and will advise all of my friends and family to stay there! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com A great stay in Mid Strip Nick: Dice From: Regina | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: April, 2009 The Monte Carlo is a great place to stay for many reasons. The rooms are clean and the maid service is among the best. The room was always clean after we left the room each day. The Casino is good. The ladies will provide great drink service...if you tip them. We had many different drinks from a coffee with Baileys and whip cream in the morning to great Ceasers in the evening. The elevators are great as there is 3 different sets of elevators depending on the floor that you are on. This made waiting for an elevator no existing. Check in staff are good.
The buffet is good, and at night time after midnight the cafe serves a steak and egg special that is ok as well. Diablos is a good place if you are wanting to listen to some rock music while having some food and drinks. Look for coupons for 2 for one drinks with food. During happy hour daily they spin a wheel and you get the drink special for $2. Getting to the strip from the hotel is great as there are no individuals inside the hotel trying to get you to a time share sales pitch....many other Hotels are infested with these individuals.
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Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com great experience Nick: rolling in vegas From: pensacloa | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: April, 2009 great experience. nice room for a reasonable price. upgraded at check in after a small tip. had a nice suite. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Anniversary @ Bellagio Nick: Reefer From: Wisconsin | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: April, 2009 Second stay @ Bellagio & enjoyed it both times. Were upgraded to a Lakeview/Fountainview room for our 27th anniversary. Staff is great and never a complaint. We will return again & again!!! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com I LoVE the WYNN! Nick: JARJAR From: Dallas, TX | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: April, 2009 Came to the Wynn for a 3 night vacation, came in early at around 10am so I didn't think there would be a room for me ready until atleast 2-3pm. But after asking nicely (a few times) I got a room with 2 queen beds and later that day got upgraded to a higher floor room with king size bed and a view to the strip, so that worked out great. Hotel pool was great and I didn't have a hard time finding a nice place under the sun. Restaurants were a little expensive but good. The casino is one of my favorites, a little more quite and relaxed than the other casinos with a nice poker room for those who are into that. Would definitely recommend this hotel to a friend and I'm pretty sure I'll stay here again next time I'm in Vegas. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com We had the worst experience at Ballys Nick: Unhappy From: Alberta, Canada | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: April, 2009 We had booked our room online and asked for one with a King sized bed and non-smoking. When we got to the hotel, our room wasn't ready yet and they asked if we wouldn't mind a room with two queen beds because we didn't want to wait 2 hours for our room to be ready. So of course we said yes. Well they left out the part that our room was right beside the elevators that sounded like a plane taking off every two seconds. We went back down to the desk and told them about it and they said the only room they had left was a smoking room and I'm not a smoker. It was a very discusting room and the lights were shorting out so we couldn't even use them. I asked for a discount and I have emailed them and still nothing has been done about this incident. I know a few other people who stayed there and the same thing had happened to them. There are many other hotels to stay at that have better customer service and nicer rooms for less. So I just wanted to give a heads up for anyone planning on staying there. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Left the husbands at home Nick: Desperate Housewives From: Chino Hills, CA | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: February, 2009 We had a great stay (Tuesday-Friday) and were very pleased with the beautiful, spacious room and the friendly staff. We stayed on property two of the three nights as there was no reason to leave. We both appreciate fine food and wine so we enjoyed dining at six of the restaurants, Circo the favorite, Olives second place, and Sensi came in last (food portions very small). "O" was fun, but not worth $170. Way too expensive! Didn't enjoy the beautiful pool area as the weather was too chilly, but it looked so inviting. The spa on the property is first class and so clean. The beds were very comfortable and the bathroom was so spacious, great soaking tub for bath lovers. Maybe next time we will invite our hubbies. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Nice off-strip hotel Nick: Traci From: El Ceritto Ca | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: August, 2008 I actually liked this hotel, got a great deal, they had karoke, plenty of places to eat. They even have a movie theater upstairs from the casino. The pool was nice, had a lot of kids though but then again this is a kid friendly hotel. They have an arcade and they do provide babysitting. Another plus is that i won on the slots. The slots were very lose. I would recommend this hotel, it is great for an off-strip hotel and for $35 bucks a night, I cant complain. Liked: everything was under one roof Dis-Liked: the hotel bathroom was dated Recommended activities:
Great food / Wine, Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos Recommended for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com free shuttle They have a free shuttle that will pick you up in front of the hotel and take you to the strip on every hour. It drops you off a Bill's Gambling Hall which is center strip every hour. |
WEEK IN VEGAS TO CELEBRATE NEW YEARS Nick: GEEBABY86 From: TOWAOC, COLORADO | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: December, 2008 ARRIVED IN VEGAS FOR A FULL FUN WEEK TO CELEBRATE NEW YEARS, AND WAS A BETTER WAY TO RING IN THE NEW YEAR THEN LAS VEGAS.
ARRIVED AT THE CASINO, USED THE VALET AND UNLOADED LUGAGE, BELL MAN PEOPLE TO DELIVER OUR LUGGAGE.
CHECKIN WAS FAST AND EASY. THE ROOMS WERE AND THE 36 FLOOR. DIDNT GET THE STRIP VIEW BUT THE ROOMS WERE AMAZING. NICE HIGH VIEWS, LUGGAGE WAS DELIVERED TO THE ROOM FAST AND QUICK.
BEDS WERE SOFT AND GREAT.
BATHROOM WAS HUGE AND LOVE THE OVERSIZED TUB AND STAND UP SHOWER.
ENJOYED THE HIP ATMOSPHERE. LOVED THE CASINO. THE WALK FROM THE PARKING GARAGE TO THE HOTEL WAS LONG. EASY ACCESS FROM THE STRIP TO THE ROOM/ELEVATOR. GOT LOST IN THE MIRACLE MILE SHOPS, LOL.
WAS A GREAT TIME WITH FRIENDS.
THE BATHROOM LEAKED WATER FROM THE CEILING.(WAS RUNNING LIKE A WATERFALL). GOT THAT FIXED AND NEVER HAD ANY PROBLEMS.
ENJOYED THE WHOLE TIME HERE AT PH.
RAN INTO A FEW CELEBRITIES AND ENJOYED THE EXPERIENCE. Liked: THE ENVIRONMENT/ATMOSPHERE, MADE ME FEEL GOOD Recommended activities:
Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos Recommended for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com LAS VEGAS FOR NEW YEARS EVE ENJOYED A GREAT TIME IN VEGAS FOR NEW YEARS, WAS AN AWSOME AND INCREDIBLE TIME WITH FRIENDS.
IF YOU LIKE TO PARTY AND BE WITH OTHER PARTIES THEN THIS IS THE TIME TO GO. JUST BE READY TO STAND ON THE STRIP JAMMED PACKED. THERE IS NO SPACE TO DO ANYTHING AND YOU ARE PACKED ON THE STRIP.
WAS A GREAT TIME AND AND ENJOYED THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE.
DRINK ARE KINDA PRICEY BUT WELL WORTH IT.
YOU GOTTA EXPERINCE VEGAS ON NEW YEARS. |
A WEEK IN VEGAS FOR NEW YEARS Nick: GEEBABY86 From: TOWAOC, COLORADO | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: December, 2008 GOT A GREAT DEAL FOR MY ROOMS AT CAESARS. TRYING TO GET TO THE HOTEL ENTRANCE WAS A BIT ANNOYING. VALET WAS FULL AND THERE WAS NO ROOM TO UNLOAD LUGAGGE. PARKED IN THE PARKING GARAGE AND THE ELEVATORS TO ACCESS THE CASINO WERE ALWAYS CROWED AND CRAMPED (NOT TO MENTION A LONG WAIT FOR THE ELEVATORS AND TO TRY AND HURRY AND GET ON).
CHECK-IN WAS SHORT AND SIMPLE. TRYING TO GET TO THE ROOMS IN THE PALACE TOWER WAS IRRITATING, WALKING WITH LUGGAGE AND A HANGOVER. LOL. ONCE WE GOT TO THE ROOMS EVERYTHING WAS BETTER. LIKED THE NEW AND VERY CLEAN ROOMS. BEDS WERE COMFPRTABLE. LOVED THE MINI BAR OPTION AND THE FLAT SCREEN (KINDA SMALL).
VERY EXCITED ABOUT THE BATHROOMS, LOVED THE PHONE IN THE TOILET ROOM, LOVED THE STAND-UP SHOWER AND THE JET TUB(VERY BIG AND OVERSIZED). WAS A VERY COMFPRTABLE STAY EVEN WITH 4 PEOPLE IN THE ROOM. ONCE YOU GET TO KNOW THE PROPERTY THEN IT MAKES THINS ALOT BETTER.
ENJOYED AND HAD AN AWSOME EXPERIENCE TIME AT PURE NIGHTCLUB. GOT THE VIP BOOTH AND HAD GREAT SERVICE. WILL FOR SURE HAVE TO GO BACK. WAS A GREAT TIME THAT TOPPED OFF A FULL LONG WEEK IN VEGAS FOR NEW YEARS. WON SOME BIG MONEY AT THE CASINO AND THEN SPENT THE CASH LIKE IT WAS NOTHING. WAS A GREAT EXPERIENCE AND WILL FOR SURE BE GOING BACK TO CAESARS. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com GREAT TIME AT THE FLAMINGO Nick: GEEBABY86 From: TOWAOC, COLORADO | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: August, 2008 I GOT A GREAT DEAL FOR FREE DELUXE ROOM AT THE FLAMINGO. WHEN ARRIVED FOR CHECKIN WE UPGRADED TO THE NEW GO ROOMS. PAID LIKE 30 TO UPGRADE FOR TWO NIGHTS. CHECKIN WAS ABOUT AN HOUR WAIT ( AT 3:00 PM - CHECK-IN TIME ). ONCE WE GOT TO OUT ROOMS WE WAITED OVER AN HOUR FOR THE STAFF TO DELIVER OUR LUGGAGE.
LIKED THE ROOM. LOVED THE AUTOMATIC CURTAINS AND THE FLAT SCREEN T.V. REALLY LIKED THE BATHROOM AND THE TV THAT WAS IN THE MIRROR. HATED THAT THE DOOR TO THE BATHROOOM WAS A GLASS SLIDING DOOR.(NOT REALLY PRIVATE).
THE CASINO LOCATION WAS GOOD, BEING IN THE CENTRAL PART OF THE STRIP.
THIS WAS A GREAT TRIP AND REALLY PUT THE ICING ON THE CAKE.
LOVED STAYING HERE AND WOULD RECOMMEND STAYING AT THIS GREAT PLACE. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Blackjack!! Great Hotel!! Nick: J P From: Vancouver , BC , Canada | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: July, 2008 This Hotel is big ,but the size does not take away from the MGM Grand. The rooms are nice, comfortable and extremely chill, we had a great view of the strip too.
There
is so much food selection ,which is great. High end spots like Michael
Mina to a food court with Mcdonalds, pizza, and philly cheesesteaks.
And the MGM grand Buffet is awesome.
If anything , many of the pools close early around 6 pm,
leaving 1 pool full so be sure to take a dip early.
Great Stay and I'm on smarter vegas to book it again for '09.
oh yea central location and Monorail are +++ |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com We enjoyed our stay at TI Nick: Mimi From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: January, 2009 I am so glad I came across this site ~ saved me some moolah that I left in the slots!!! We had a wonderful time at TI! Recommended activities:
Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos, Spa, Other Recommended for:
Girlfriend getaway Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com TI is modern and niiiiice. Worth every penny. |
Wonderful One Night Stay Nick: purplevalentine From: Mount Rainier, MD | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: August, 2008 First stay at this hotel and I absolutely LOVED IT! I had a regular Venetian Luxury King Suite for 1 night. Extra large room with a sunken living room area, large picture windows with electronic drapes, flat screen tv's (even one in the bathroom) and an extra comfy bed. I was on the 14th floor and had views of the mountains. I was extremely pleased with the room as I have been with the hotel in it's self , especially with the $101 per night deal I got. If you get a good deal you definitely won't be disappointed! Liked: Large Spacious Room Recommended activities:
Shopping Recommended for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Older travelers Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com We enjoyed the Wynn Nick: JJ From: Oralndo,FL | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: July, 2008 The rooms were nice. Great views. We liked the large windows. Bathrooms were nice. The property was wonderful. There is no doubt, we will stay here again! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com It is worth the money Nick: allanmen From: Edmonton | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: April, 2008 I have to say that I was apprehensive of spending the money for the room that were quoted, but I sure have to say it was well worth it. The rooms were immaculate, you had exceptional facilities at your disposal (shopping, pools, casino, and restaurants), and the service was exceptional. I cannot wait to return! Liked: Pool Dis-Liked: Cost of restaurants... Recommended activities:
Great food / Wine, Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos, Shopping Recommended for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Great pool scene Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Luxor for us Nick: Rydderick From: Scotland UK | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: October, 2008 This was my 2nd trip to Vegas and my 2nd stay at the Luxor. Check in no probs. We prefer tower deluxe room with two queen-size beds, with a mountain view. The mountain view is fantastic and you also get a giant scaletrix type view of the motorway interchange night or day and convoys of choppers lol. Don’t knock it ‘til you chill out watchin’ it with early mornin’ coffee or late night one for the road.
I’m poker my wife is slots. Casino floor is easy to navigate but they used to have a beautiful rich carpet throughout which has been replaced by a very mundane workaday layout. Big mistake. Poker room has good dealers with mostly helpful sense of humor. The bars are also fine to break up your swaree and staff are friendly enough if you make the effort to chinwag.
Food in the Pyramid Café is a wider choice than you may imagine and fitted the bill for us whatever the time.
Poolside is great, good mix of people and music playing to suit most.
SHOPPING TIP: Get the Deuce bus, NOTE THE DEAUCE BUS ONLY (£2 one-way $5 all-day) from the south heading stop next to the Sphinx. No worries!! It will announce your drop offs in advance. Get off at the Las Vegas Outlet Mall. Go straight in the main entrance and shop till you drop. Return is via the SAME STOP. It goes 3+ minutes to the depot/terminus were you alight and walk through past restrooms etc and reboard back to The Strip.
Have fun!! We did.
Joe and Bunty
Liked: It's our local now Dis-Liked: Removal of that beautiful rich carpet!! Recommended activities:
Beach / Sun, Gambling / Casinos, Shopping Recommended for:
Young singles, Older travelers, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Use The Deauce The Deauce Vegas Strip only bus. Travels from north end Downtown to theLas Vegas Outlets south end. Use it and save a lot of walking. You will learn to avoid certain busy time in the evening but all day its very useful. |
Beautiful Bellagio Nick: J-Town Man From: Jerusalem | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: September, 2008 The Bellagio, 10 years after its opening, remains one of the best Strip properties, and our stay was great as usual. Check-in can require an extended wait at peak times, but except for that, from entrance to check-out they supply excellent service. The rooms are well-designed and the beds are narcoticly comfortable. We stayed in a Bellagio suite this time, which was beyond opulent and cozy with 3 separate bathrooms. The breakfast restaurant has exceptional food, variable service (from ok to excellent) and is ridiculously expensive. The other restaurants on-site are also fabulous--they will put a substantial dent in your cash supply, but you'll feel it was worth it. The decor is incredible and a big attraction itself--the Wynn and Venetian/Palazzo are the only other properties in its class for interior decorations. The "O" Show is amazing and worth the high ticket price--you won't ever forget this one.
Only complaint: lost-and-found is weak. I foolishly left a cell phone charger plugged into the wall under a table, and despite repeated calls to the lost items and housekeeping sections, it was clear they didn't make any real effort to locate it. It only cost me $22 to replace, but you would expect better service to track down an item (it may still be plugged into the wall!) that's of new value to anyone else but of obvious convenience for its owner. Liked: Fabulous suite rooms Dis-Liked: All dining on-site is very expensive Recommended activities:
Great food / Wine, Atmosphere, Spa Recommended for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with teenagers, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Best Hotel on the Strip (for now) Nick: J-Town Man From: Jerusalem | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: September, 2008 The Wynn is simply the best hi-end property on the Strip (until they inevitably build a new one that outclasses it, but that'll be tough). It's quite expensive but worth it if you want to go all-out for a wedding or vacation. Decked out in royal purple and filled with flowers (all real, all fresh), its opulence makes places like the Bellagio (a great hotel in its own right and former Wynn creation) look cheap and touristy in comparison.
The fine dining (Alex) and steakhouse (SW) are among the very best in a city that in recent years has developed some of the best of both. The club/lounge outclasses the competition, with its Armani-clad nobility with stunning eye-candy on their arms, but loses its stiffness with great dancing after midnight. I'll put it this way--what other hotel could have its own world-class golf course on-site? No, not one you take a van 20 minutes to get to, but one built right behind the hotel. It's in a class of its own.
Rooms: Normal-sized but decked out w/ plasma TVs and stuff most hotels reserve for top suites. Beds are incredible. Don't even think about touching the mini-bar! Like most places in Vegas, it's legalized robbery.
In-room Dining: Top restaurant quality and fast.
Breakfast restaurant: As good as Bellagio and just as ridiculously expensive.
Service: Impeccable, though check-in can be slow at peak times.
Spa/Gym: Top-rate but expensive. Like most Vegas hotels, you pay dearly for a morning workout.
Location: North Strip across from fashion show mall. This used to be a decaying area but the Strip's center of gravity is moving north, and with the Mall, the Wynn and soon-to-be completed second Wynn property (called "Encore"), this is increasingly the center of action, minus the seediness of the south Strip.
Bottom line: You want luxury that's a couple notches above Paris or Bellagio, and are willing to pay for it? This is the place. Liked: Rooms are ultra-comfortable, hotel is top-rate Dis-Liked: Expensive Recommended activities:
Great food / Wine Recommended for:
An amazing honeymoon, Girlfriend getaway, Great pool scene Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Enjoyed the stay--made money  Location Cleanliness Rooms Staff / service Check-in Value |
Nick: blairsdad From: Albany, NY | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: October, 2008 Stayed here Halloween weekend.....Casino doesn't seem smoke filled, but when you get back to your room--you will have that smell all over your clothes. Ate at Dick's Last Resort one night--but they close their food service somewhere around 10 PM....Table limits were low all weekend for craps, always a $5 one open. Made some good money there for the week. If you plan on using the pool, ask for Tower II--its right there. If you are in Towere I you will have to hike through the casino. If you have a car, use valet, the garage is not a straight walk into the casino. If you need to use internet service, there is a charge, BUT if you go to the mezzanine food court, Krispy Kreme has a free wireless signal. 2 Starbucks in the hotel. One in the mezz, and one on the casino floor.
Be careful when you walk in the first time with your bags---the timeshare people will accost you at about every entrance. Don't let them tell you that you can't check in yet and they will store your bags---just tell them no and keep walking Liked: Low table limits Dis-Liked: The timeshare people at every entrance Recommended for:
Families with young children, Tourists |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Wonderful Vegas Experience Nick: AZ Babe From: Northern Arizona | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: March, 2008 My Boyfriend and I stayed at the MGM when we went to CRUEFEST. We had the Celebrity Suite which was quite nice. The restroom was spacious, loved the Jacuzzi Tub. Our room didn't face the strip, but the veiw we had was just as good. The staff was wonderful. The Casino itself was Good. We're not the type to gamble, but it looked inviting. Loved the Monorail, We could get to the Hilton in about 15 minutes. Everything about our stay was excellent!!! I don't know if we'll stay there again, because we would like to try staying at Various hotels while we are in Vegas.... But who knows, This hotel was Very good to us. Liked: Everything Dis-Liked: Nothing Recommended activities:
Theme / Amusement park, Atmosphere, Concerts / Music Recommended for:
An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com
Nick: Sammy From: The Netherlands (Europe) | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: September, 2008 We stayed in The Palazzo for three nights in September en our stay was really pleasant. Staff was friendly and room was clean. The pool was pleasant, but if you have childeren probably not suitable.
Towels in the room were changed two times a day, also the bed was made the second time(because of jet lag I slept sometimes a couple of hours during the day).
We didn't have stripview but to see the otherside was also impressive. When you're still inside The Palazzo you can walk through a hallway to the Venezian. Liked: The roman bathroom Dis-Liked: nothing, allw as good Recommended activities:
Atmosphere, Other Recommended for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Older travelers, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Stratosphere Nick: Terri From: Madison, CT | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: August, 2008 While we were in Las Vegas we stayed at several hotels, MGM, Luxor, Excaliber and Stratosphere. Stratosphere was the absolute worst. The rooms were not sound proof at all. I could hear the neighbors entire conversations word for word. The first non-smoking room they gave us smelled really bad of cigarette smoke. We paid for an upgraded room but they gave us a regular room. At the point of getting the second room I was not about to go downstairs to argue about getting the room we paid for. There were also problems with the promotion we were supposed to receive for rides, it was supposed to be for four people and we only received coupons for two.
The main thing is that is just does not compare to the other hotels in the area. It is not in a great neighborhood and is far away from everything. I hated the room and really wished I was anywhere else. Also, the shopping area they have was just about empty, it felt like a ghost town, not your typical Vegas atmosphere. Thank goodness I was only staying one night. The only good thing I could say about it was the observation tower at night was so cool, I would highly recommend that. |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Interesting hotel design, nice casino... Nick: Duby From: New York | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: October, 2008 I stayed at the Luxor on the weekend between October 23th and October 26th 2008. The Hotel design is really cool beside the nice pyramid shape it's also very cool in the lobby and in the casino. I had few issues with the Hotel:
Cons: The internet in the room cost me more than 10% of the price of the room (13.99) and I had to use network cable that was hooked to the TV and to sit on the bed instead of the couch or the desk that I had in the room. What about wireless? What about free internet like many other hotels in the states? As for the pools, not all the pools were open and the one that were open were too crowdie. We had to sit very far from the opened pool because the closest pool was closed.
Pros: The Casino was really nice, the dealers were nice and professional and the atmosphere was great. The service in the Hotel (Casino and in general) was very good.
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Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Great getaway. Nick: Dom From: McAllen | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: June, 2008 My wife & I stayed at NY NY to celebrate our anniversary. We found the rooms to be clean, comfortable, & had useful amenities. (blow dryer, iron & ironing board). The staff was top notch. Our overall experience was so good that we have 2 return trips planned before the end of 2008. Liked: We were given a room upgrade without even asking. Dis-Liked: N/A Recommended activities:
Theme / Amusement park, Atmosphere, Gambling / Casinos Recommended for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists Would you recommend to your best friend?
Absolutely! |
Review is the opinion of a member and not of Smartervegas.com Fun time at the MGM Grand Nick: Donnie From: Florida | Overall Exprience: | |
Stayed: October, 2008 Stayed at the MGM Grand for 5 nights, used a promotion and got upgraded to a Celebrity Spa suite. Check-in went smooth and my room was ready right away. The room was huge and the bed was amazingly comfortable (the Jacuzzi was fun as well). You should know the hotel is huge and even after 5 days I still had trouble finding my way around, bring comfortable shoes to give your legs a break from all the walking. There are a few pools and the lazy river is a great idea. It was really fun to take a tube and just flow in circles and do some people watching ;)
If your like me and have to work sometimes during your vacations, you should know the internet in the rooms is NOT free but reasonably priced, at least its wireless so you do |
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