Well, Im Going To Vegas

[red+black]

If you're thinking of going to Vegas October 2017 to April 2018, or during those months in future years, you can go watch the Las Vegas Desert/Silver/Gold Knights play in the National Hockey League. Name has been decided and will probably be announced next month:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Las_Vegas_NHL_team

 

[Geelong_Bisons_#36]

Off to Vegas in August. Any recommendations for hotels or ones definitely not to stay at? Thanks

 

[Goodo73]

Off to Vegas in August. Any recommendations for hotels or ones definitely not to stay at? Thanks

August in Vegas? Pack your sunscreen and a body cooling vest.

As far as hotel recommendations, what are your requirements/minimum standards. In general I'd say stay somewhere on the Strip, but not too far to either end; no further north than The Wynn and no further south than Excalibur.

I've stayed at MGM Grand, Park MGM (when it was Monte Carlo) and Jockey Club (which is nothing fancy but definitely a more economical on-Strip option). No issues with any of them. Also stayed at Bellagio but got that as a freebie through a friend. My housemate stayed at Flamingo about 18 months ago and wasn't overly impressed with it.

 

[red+black]

Hooters - cheap

 

[Goodo73]

Hooters - cheap

I've had a look at Hooters prices over the years and didn't actually find them particularly cheap (which I thought was odd).

 

[red+black]

Sorry, I meant the women were cheap

 

[Geelong_Bisons_#36]

August in Vegas? Pack your sunscreen and a body cooling vest.

As far as hotel recommendations, what are your requirements/minimum standards. In general I'd say stay somewhere on the Strip, but not too far to either end; no further north than The Wynn and no further south than Excalibur.

I've stayed at MGM Grand, Park MGM (when it was Monte Carlo) and Jockey Club (which is nothing fancy but definitely a more economical on-Strip option). No issues with any of them. Also stayed at Bellagio but got that as a freebie through a friend. My housemate stayed at Flamingo about 18 months ago and wasn't overly impressed with it.

Yeah going to be on the warm side, but we are limited on when we can go.
Probably going to try to stay somewhere nice without going overboard.
Have heard some good things about the Cosmopolitan. Also the Bellagio and Pallazzo were high up on the list.

 

[iluvparis]

Stayed at the Wynn last August - was amazebells - wouldn't stay anywhere else now.

 

[baz_machine]

I stayed at the venitian 10 years ago

Zero complaints

 

[Goodo73]

Stayed at the Wynn last August - was amazebells - wouldn't stay anywhere else now.

Money no object?

 

[SunGirl89]

I've stayed at the Mirage, the Riviera, Imperial Palace/LINQ, Flamingo and a youth hostel up past the Stratosphere.

I've never been one to spend much on accommodation.

 

[Deledio_Judd]

Not in terms of poker rooms but just floor space what is the actual biggest casino in Vegas? Anyone have any idea?

 

[MrKK]

https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-biggest-las-vegas-casinos-4156543

Mandalay Bay, according to this. Although Sunset Station off strip is bigger.

 

[Deledio_Judd]

https://www.tripsavvy.com/the-biggest-las-vegas-casinos-4156543

Mandalay Bay, according to this. Although Sunset Station off strip is bigger.

Have friends going in a couple months and are very tempted to join them for a week or so.

 

[juss]

A boys or solo gambling trip to Vegas for a week is on the list, hoping to make it happen in the next 5 years.

 

[Deledio_Judd]

A boys or solo gambling trip to Vegas for a week is on the list, hoping to make it happen in the next 5 years.

One of those things that hard to organise when you have a few people going with time off work/funds etc.

 

[Deledio_Judd]

Softest games in Vegas anyone? Doesn't have to be the biggest just the loosest NLH/PLO games you can find!

Thankyou

 

[MrKK]

Softest games in Vegas anyone? Doesn't have to be the biggest just the loosest NLH/PLO games you can find!

Thankyou

I think it changes from week to week as word gets around and the better players move to those games and they're no longer soft.

Generally I found weaker play at the less renowned rooms like Flamingo and Bally's. Not really big and loose though, just soft. The downside is you'll have limited table selection at the smaller rooms. And this experience is from 5 years ago.

 

[Deledio_Judd]

I think it changes from week to week as word gets around and the better players move to those games and they're no longer soft.

Generally I found weaker play at the less renowned rooms like Flamingo and Bally's. Not really big and loose though, just soft. The downside is you'll have limited table selection at the smaller rooms. And this experience is from 5 years ago.

I figured that would probably be the case. Might just have a play around at a few and see which ones I like.

 

[The Cryptkeeper]

Stayed at the Wynn last August - was amazebells - wouldn't stay anywhere else now.

It's on my list for next time.

Have stayed at the Bellagio and Caesars Palace. Both were fantastic. I'd like to do Wynn and the Venetian.

 

[Deledio_Judd]

What's the consensus on best area to stay in Vegas? Or does it depend on budget/etc. any advice?

 

[MrKK]

What's the consensus on best area to stay in Vegas? Or does it depend on budget/etc. any advice?

I've stayed at Bellagio (honeymoon, bloody awesome but you'll pay for it) and Planet Hollywood (great location and decent for the price. PH is a party hotel, I don't think I caught one lift where someone didn't have a drink with them, at all hours day and night.

You really want any to be on the Strip, then pick your budget and that will narrow your choices. Aim for anything that's had a refurb recently.

 

[Goodo73]

What's the consensus on best area to stay in Vegas? Or does it depend on budget/etc. any advice?

I've always stayed on the Strip: MGM Grand, Monte Carlo (now Park MGM), Bellagio and Jockey Club. It's central (in relative terms) but still caters to a wide range of budgets. Personally I'd stick to the part of the Strip between Tropicana Ave and W/E Desert Inn Rd (basically from MGM Grand down to Wynn). Then if you wanna check out something further afield, cab/uber/bus it.

 

[Deledio_Judd]

I've stayed at Bellagio (honeymoon, bloody awesome but you'll pay for it) and Planet Hollywood (great location and decent for the price. PH is a party hotel, I don't think I caught one lift where someone didn't have a drink with them, at all hours day and night.

You really want any to be on the Strip, then pick your budget and that will narrow your choices. Aim for anything that's had a refurb recently.

Yeah from what I've read staying on the strip will definitely make life easier while there.

 

[Deledio_Judd]

Will actually be headed to Texas also. Apparently https://primesocialtx.com/ is one of the best pure poker rooms in the state so will be checking that out for sure.