Could somebody give me their critique of the "deluxe" rooms at Bally's. Trying to decide between a few different options and this is the one I'm not familiar with.

Also, any other opinions of Bally's on a whole.

Dan,
It's been a number of year since I've stayed at Bally's but the standard rooms are a bit larger then the normal LV rooms. We've been upgraded a few times to small suites too.

I always liked the casino, it's easier to locate people inside then most, due to the elavated area where check-in is, you get an overview of the whole place.

We don't gamble/go inside much at all anymore. For some unknown reason, they cut off my casino rate. That's when we moved over to the Flamingo.

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Lee-PA
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Not sure what you mean by their "deluxe" rooms. They might consider them ALL deluxe. FYI, the North tower rooms were recently renovated and are the clear choice there....


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Bill in Santa Monica, CA

Dan --

It's been my experience that what a hotel calls its "deluxe" rooms usually are its standard rooms. Sort of like "Grade A beef." In any event, though, I don't think you'll be disappointed in any of Bally's rooms. I only stayed there once, but it was on a low floor and a room that was booked through a wholesaler, so I'm sure the room was toward the bottom end of their quality. The room was more than acceptable, and on the large size. Casino is nice, though quite sedate.

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Mark L. in NJ

I was there 2 years ago. I was not impressed with the rooms at all. They may have remodled since then. I'm not in the room much anyway, so if you get it for a song and dance I am sure it would be ok

Regarding Bally's room locations...maybe someone else can verify this since I’m not positive this is correct, but I’ve read where if you ask for a room number ending in 10, this will give you an extra sink and dressing area as well as a balcony with a view of the Bellagio fountains. If this isn't available, then ask for a room number ending in 09--same type of room but without the view.

Thanks for all the good tips.

Anybody ever tried Bally's 22nd Club? I have not but understand it's $35/person/day.

This is a lounge area on the 22nd floor where you get continental breakfast, free phones, incoming faxes, evening drinks and hors d'oeuvres along with concierge service for dinner reservations, etc. Am I missing something? It seems kinda steep at $35 per, although I have heard that it is really geared toward business visitors, so if the company is paying, I guess then it's a good thing <g>. Are there other hotels in LV that offer this type of private lounge area for an extra fee?

Veronica --

A friend of mine knew a concierge at Bally's, and got us in th club on a stay a while back. While it is pleasant enough, your instinct is right IMO -- it is not worth anything NEAR $35/day.

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Mark L. in NJ

Paid the $35.00 once because I had a lot of faxs I needed to sent. That was the only thing that made it worth the money. Twenty faxs at 3.00 each 60.00 bucks so I would have saved 25.00 dollars. My wife went with me so I guess I lost 10.00.

Does anyone know if the standard Ballys room has a hairdryer?


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Dave in OKC

Dave: Yes, Bally's has a hairdryer in each room. According Hilton, all their hotels rooms do.