Ok, here is my little problem.

Flamingo will only give me casino rate for 7 nights, the other 2 nights they want to soak me full fare for weekend nights. NO WAY.
We have a short list of possible weekend stay places.
Harrah's (prox to Flamingo)
Paris (new hotel)
Bally's (next to Paris)
Golden Nugget (downtown class)
We have done Main Street Station, and while very clean and standard room, we all are leaning toward something differnt.

Any hints or suggestions on getting the best rate at the Nugget? I am not a rated player there, nor do we have a slot card for the joint.

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Lee-PA
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Lee,

Try the LVRS (Las Vegas Reservation System). Rates there are very close to casino rates. Good luck.

Lee: Rates at the Golden Nugget are pretty reasonable to start with, but sometimes (not always) you can get a lower rate if you are a member of their Private Arrangement club. This is the G.N.'s "frequent stay" program where you earn credits for every night's stay. You earn 25 points for each paid room night Sunday - Thursday, and 20 points for each paid room night Friday or Saturday. 100 points = a comped room night.

You have to sign up for Private Arrangement through the mail, and I was told it may take up to 2 weeks, so I don't know if this will work for your time frame here. Phone (800) 456-8443.

Lee,
I am a private arrangements member and I can sponsor you for your first stay. They have a couple of special deals right now. What dates are you interested in? Let me know.

Lee,
Why not Paris?
You enjoy the sports bar, your friends take good care of you there. You can just take the elevator to your room in the wee hours after a long day. I'm sure they can give you some half decent rate since you play there.

Michael
Hotel/Casino Moderator
michael@talkvegas.com

Thanks for the tips so far, but I guess my problem needs more explanation.
We need 2 rooms, My sister travels along with us on most Las Vegas trips. So a one room deal dosen't cut it when we need 2 rooms.
Paris, while I play there, Sandy does not. I think Harrah's gives us the best over all shot, but me personally, I'd rather not stay there. Been there, done that, and thier is nothing to rave about the rooms, beleive me.


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Lee-PA
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Lee, When I get into that sort of situation of needing a place to stay outside of my normal place, I usually start digging through my room offers, paying particular attention to places that I have never tried. And I like something that might have an optional suite upgrade. And while I usually spend beyond my anticipated $$$ for the room, I consider it a new experience.

So maybe mailed offers, LA Times listings or even on-line specials, might be the ticket. I realize that you travel on holidays, and that could be an obstacle. I also agree with Freds advice to check LVRS, but throw in a little excitement by staying someplace that you don't know that well. Most of the offers that I have right now don't likely extend into your travel dates, although I would think that would be a prime situation for LVRS.

You might consider The Orleans, Sams Town, Reserve, Stardust, someplace on the north side, or one of the Stations if you're on a budget. And if you're really a tightwad<g>, maybe Sahara. On the upper end, Mandalay Bay might have a good special come out. The New Frontier has had suite packages for about $60 for the last couple of years. It might be a good time to check out "last call" at the last Frontier.

I think you should do something completely different, something new, something creative...for the excitement of TalkVegas, and to spruce up that trip report.<g>

Try Treasure Island if you are a member of their slot club. Just got back and rooms are remolded and very nice. I payed 39.00 a night. I thought was a pretty good deal.

Kizzy,
That is a great deal. But I'm sure on a holiday weekend we are not going to get that rate. [img]http://www.talkvegas.com/ubb/frown.gif[/img]
Heck, for $39 a night, I'd concider staying there the whole 9 nights!

Lee-PA

JMT,
Once again you show great wisdom.
Except, Frontier, Sahara, Stardust! Yikes! Sue would make my life h@ll! <S>

Your right, we should try something new though. That's why I am against staying at MSS or Harrah's. It just gauls me to spend 200 a night for a room in Las vegas, so I guess we'll end up staying where ever we get a reasonable price from.


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Lee-PA
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Lee, I think you'd like the Orleans (I know you like Canal St [img]http://www.talkvegas.com/ubb/smile.gif[/img]) .....the rooms are spacious, the bar VP is full-pay, the showroom has some good entertainers at very reasonable prices, and they have that shuttle over to the strip if you want to go out after a few adult beverages.

Sam's rooms are about the same size as Harrah's....but more cheerful with their southwestern decor. Again, there's good VP available, decent dining and a shuttle to the strip or downtown. Also, casino rate is pretty easy for a quarter player.

Lee, I don't know if you mentioned when you're going. GN has the Winter Escape package going on thru Feb. 11 at $39 S-Thur. and $69 for weekends. Plus you get a $25 food and beverage credit for the S-Thurs stay. I've called them before on these special offers and sometimes can get it at the same special if you just ask. I always have to tell the reservationist I saw it on the internet. They can be flexible if you get the right person on the phone.

For a real change of pace, I like going downtown.

Jan in AZ

Daisy,
I don't care for Sam's town. Iknow, I'm one of the few here that feels that way.
Orleans might work out, I just hate being in the middle of no where and have to rely on transportation to get to the next casino if things turn unlucky.

Jan, That offer misses my dates, but thanks for the reminder.



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Lee-PA
Moderator, What's New Forum
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Lee, Sam's would be dead last on my list too. Other than Caesar's on the strip, I'd choose the Venetian. I wasn't impressed with the V casino during opening, but the rooms are hard to beat. I know, why not come to AZ and just "commute"??? Good luck deciding!

Jan in Az