On Thursday morning, the 4th, one of my biggest fears materializes: the alarm clock fails to go off at 4:30 am. Human error--I just know it! Usually I don

Back in July when Paris was under construction I said that this hotel sure looks appealing and last month went exploring the hotel in anticipation of this trip, so I was fairly familiar with the place. It

With dinner reservations at 7:30 we head to The Brown Derby and are seated fairly promptly and can hear Bobby Barrett, the Sinatra sound-alike, performing in the lounge. We order one glass of wine each, I order their famous Cobb Salad and a baked potato, and Walt orders the lobster bisque and the rack of lamb. The service was fairly attentive, it was crowded, noisy, and fun, but getting our food was terribly slow. While waiting, the inevitable photographer snaps some photos, and finally after 50 minutes and several apologies from our server, Walt manages to get the lobster bisque, which is delicious. The rack of lamb turns out to be lamb chops, not a rack, which is very disappointing because the chops were not good quality and the Cobb Salad scores an "Eh". Compared to that one time we dined here, 2 thumbs down tonight. In a weak moment, Walt buys one of the 8 x 10s, and I find out later he didn

Part of the ride in the glass elevator we can see the Strip, but the ride is quick since it doesn

We spend most of the morning at Caesars, and then it

We take a ride out to Santa Fe, and I walk out after a couple of hours even. Over at Main Street Station Walt plays Blackjack for a change while I crank the quarter VP for 3 quads and get scratch cards for $5, $3, and $2 and two whole dollars cashback. The slot club desk has moved to where the coffee shop used to be near the Brewpub, or you can get to it from Hotel Registration. At the slot club desk they tell me I can get a comp for 2 to the Brewpub, but the casino host says nope because of the sushi bar, and she ends up writing one for $20 which is fine with me. Inside the brewpub the Shuffle-aires, a three-piece rhythm & blues band, are playing, and I order the chicken sandwich, and Walt the bucket of shrimp, the oysters and a hamburger. The MSS oyster quality goes to the top of the list at half the price compared to the other places.

Back at Paris I squeak by getting into Valet Parking, as there are only 6 spots left I

If there is a poll asking to name the Best Public Restroom In Las Vegas then the Paris Les Toilettes get my vote. Walt says the same for the Men

After dinner, there

V, Another excellent trip report, thanks. You and Walt could save a lot in air fares by just moving there and taking a yearly

V, - an outstanding trip report. I'm awed by the amount of detail you include. I only had to stop reading once to go to the kitchen to get something to eat - your food reports were so descriptive that I became starved. My kitchen didn't have any oysters or lobster or filet so I just settled for egg salad. I loved your inclusion of the view of the fountains from your room and the info that from the Eifel Tower you could see into actual hotel rooms. Funny. Thanks for a really great TR!

V,

Great report as usual. Kelly finally saw the Pirate battle last month. We watched from the bar which was a first for me. Quite enjoyable.

As for the Eiffel restaurant. I read where they want to make it "THE" restaurant in town. Would you consider it up with the very best restaurants you've eaten at in LV?

Great trip report! Thanks for all the details on Paris. I was there for just a few minutes last week, but left because of the crowds. Hope to spend more time there on my next trip.

John Sr.: That was too short a trip plus I won

Hey V,

Great report as usual! Everytime I read a trip report I am reminded that it has been almost a year since I've been there [img]http://www.talkvegas.com/ubb/frown.gif[/img] But at least everyone's reports are so detailed it makes me feel like I've been there! So I take it Paris is a definite thumbs up in your book? I guess I will have to stay there on the next trip (which has been postponed at least 3 times this year)!

The meals you and Walt had sounded wonderful! My mouth is still watering!

Thanks again for a terrific report! Say hi to Walt for me!!!

Hey V,

Great report as usual! Everytime I read a trip report I am reminded that it has been almost a year since I've been there [img]http://www.talkvegas.com/ubb/frown.gif[/img] But at least everyone's reports are so detailed it makes me feel like I've been there! So I take it Paris is a definite thumbs up in your book? I guess I will have to stay there on the next trip (which has been postponed at least 3 times this year)! The meals you and Walt had sounded wonderful! My mouth is still watering!

BTW, I am trying to figure out my next trip to NYC which I hope will be either early December or late January. Maybe you can show me around AC a little?

Thanks again for a terrific report! Say hi to Walt for me!!!

V,
Glad you and Walt had a great time!
I had to wait till I had time to read the whole thing in one sitting! [img]http://www.talkvegas.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]
Sounds like you ate well during your trip. You mentioned the drinks where high at the eiffle tower restaurant, what about the food prices, where they equally high also?
There's a guy named Jimmy at Gustov's bar at Paris who is also very nice. I'm sure you'd get along with him too! [img]http://www.talkvegas.com/ubb/wink.gif[/img]
Sounds like Paris did ok by you on this trip! I'm already looking forward to your next trip report!


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Lee-PA
Moderator, What's New Forum
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Trina: Weather permitting, I'll be in NYC and AC early December. Late January works for me too <g>. E-mail me your dates when you get them!

Lee: Yeah, I know. My report was longer than my trip.

The Eiffel Tower bill was around $160 plus the $30 for the 2 glasses of wine. That did not include any additional drinks, coffee, or dessert--just the food items I mentioned.

There was a really nice bartender at Gustav's named Michel (Michael). He was there during Sunday afternoon football.

Now I'm looking forward to YOUR trip report!

Hi V,

Looks like you had another fun trip ! Spend the inheritance, it's time they start taking care of you.

Wow, $ 20 cover for the Dueling Pianos. Wasn't it $5 in Oct ? Must be the weekend cover charge. Sure, it's worth it but the word must be getting out - they are doing well. What a fun place to have a few drinks and hang out.

Leaving for Comdex in the morning - here's a tip for anyone stuck w/ an outrageous room rate during a peak period. - I was booked at the Las Vegas Hilton for $299 on Monday nite. I wanted to stay near the convention center and not hassle w/ taxis or rental cars, so I took that jacked up rate.

I always like to call the day before or day of check in, since the rates on available rooms drop way down. Called the LV Hilton, and now that "Comdex" rate is $129. After I informed them of my exsisting reservation and a higher rate - they lowered my rate to the the "last minute" price and it seemed like I had caught them off guard.

Mark

Mark: Good going getting that lower rate! Have a great trip. When you get back please give us the lowdown, but in the form of a trip report <g>.

The $20 cover charge at Dueling Pianos was for 2. It's $10 on Fri/Sat. It was $5 for every night in October, but they changed it again to the $10/weekends.

V, I will. This trip will be a short one, so I won't have an excuse for not writing TR.

Off to the airport........

Mark

V, What a great job on the report. It was very interesting to read.
How do you stay so slim when you eat so well? You'll have to tell me your secret.
Nice touch at the DI. Most people would not think of handling the free voucher the way you did and making sure that the player using real money was taken into consideration. I'm sure he appreciated that.
Too bad you couldn't have relieved the DI of a couple of hundreds and made the pit critter scowl even more.


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John
Moderator Dining Forum
john@talkvegas.com

V,

Thanks for the great report. Sounds like I should plan some meals in Paris on my next trip. Would you choose Paris over Caesars if they both sent you a room offer at the same rate?

jm

V, great report....confess, you had to take some notes along the way<g>. I can't believe you forgot the fire at the Strat! The next trivia question should be "what TalkVegas member lived through that fire?"

That was a bummer that IP wouldn't honor your tickets to the car collection, but don't they still give you free admission (for a group of 4) with a AAA card?

Another bummer would be "an orginal Cobb Salad" at the Brown Derby that only rated "eh"....I'd definitely expect better from the restaurant that thought up that great idea! I crossed that idea off my "to do" list ...we'll have to hit the Peppermill one of these days; I've had great Cobbs in 3 Peppermills so far, but I still haven't made it to the one on the strip.

Why was Walt playing so much VP this trip? <VBG>

John: Haven't you heard? There are no calories in food when you are on vacation!

Jeff: That's an easy one to answer: take both offers, split the trip up, and stay at both Caesars and Paris.

Daisy: I write down a buzz word to remind me of what went on. Sometimes it has to be a couple of buzz words so I'll remember. <g>

Wasn't there a fire at the Strat when it was under construction and then the other fire was caught on the Petunia video after it opened? Or is this the same fire?

I think the guy at the IP antique car admissions flunked Coupons & Admissions 101. You know they are passing out those free-admission coupons right in front of the IP, and he didn't even mention that one either. I knew I could have gone back and gotten one of those coupons and waved it in front of his face, but it wasn't important enough to make the effort. I didn't even think of using the AAA card.

Isn't it odd that The Brown Derby is famous for Cobb Salad and it wasn't good? Talk about a disappointment. Aren't you glad I was the guinea pig? Let's do that sometime and try the Peppermill's in Vegas.