I know the last trip report I posted said I might not be going back until Oct. Well, you know how it goes. The trop. offered us a rate of $29/night on selected days. I Twisted Shelley's arm a little and we're off for the strip Jan 18-21. Poss. the 22nd if we can get a better rate than $99. Really bugs me to pay $99 for the same room that cost me $29 the night before.

Thought I would post this now to see if anyone else might be going out in Jan. as well.

I was hoping to meet some of you guys out there one of these days but I'm not going again until the Aladin opens. Unless, of course, someone has insider info that the rooms will be just 'ok' in which case my husband and I might try and go earlier.
Doug, have you seen any particulars on the rooms yet? I stopped at the little 'sneak preview' shack that they had on the strip but couldn't get much room info from the guy running it. I did get a shot glass for my collection :-)

--Yvette

I have not seen a thing about the Alladin's rooms yet. The last that I had heard was that the opening would be delayed from the original projection. I'll see if I can locate that story.

I have found their web site and it has pictures of there rooms. This site doesn't allow me to post a commercial web page in a post. If you like email me and I will send you the address.

or...their website is listed from the TalkVegas Home Page, along with the other casinos.

Doug,
I think I remember reading that the projected date for opening is now June instead of April. I'll try to check on that and let everyone know for sure.

Lee Ann
Past, Present and Future Forum Moderator
leeann@talkvegas.com

Hey I learned something new! I didn't know the address was on the home page. That makes life a lot easier. And I spent time surfing the net trying to find something right under my nose.

Doug, that's one reason why links are not allowed on the BB. From the Home Page, you can surf to a wide variety of quality links, and between those and links from those sites, you should be able to find just about anything you want about Las Vegas. Obviously, not every LV website is listed, not even close, but if you can't find what you're looking for, post a note and a friendly TalkVegas rep will try to help you!

Thanks Doug..you're a doll. The rooms look nice but I don't know if I can wait until June to get back to LV. It has been less than a month since I went and I'm already to go back. I guess I'll have to discuss it with hubby. By the way...how was I suppose to email you anyway?? My email (for future reference is evilyvette@hotmail.com)

doug,

My husband said that you might not like being called a doll. So at his request....

"doug....you're a GI JOE" doesn't sound as good but I guess it at least won't offend your masculinity (sp?) hehehe

Happy Halloween :-)

Doug...upon closer inspection of the rooms..I ask you.....where is the crown molding???? That sample standard room lacks a little umph. I may be back at the Bellagio sooner than I think. :-)

Yvette, have you checked out the Venetian? The rooms are pretty nice there!

Ya know..I saw the little demo room they had up when they were building it and I've seen the pics on the net and the place looks BEAUTIFUL in person (was there earlier in the month)...but...It is just too far down the strip for me. I like hanging around Monte Carlo, Bellagio and Caesars area. Maybe I'll break down and try it sometime. How are the bathrooms?? I'm really into nice bathrooms..don't ask me why...just a woman thing :-)

Yvette, If you like nice bathrooms try the Palace Tower rooms at Caesars. Also, the petite suite rooms in the Palace Tower have 2 bathrooms.

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John,

Yes, I have stayed at Caesar's in those rooms. Loved the bathrooms. I like to stay there when Bellagio is booked. In general, I love Caesars but I don't like having to walk thru 3/4 of the casino to get out to the strip. It kinda all depends on what I have planned for the trip on where I stay. Sometimes when I'm doing alot of stuff at Caesars (like Magical Empire) then it works out ok.

Doug....duh...yes, I see the email address icon now.....just a little dingy every now and then. :-)

I wouldn't count on any dates you hear about the Aladin. It seems to me that work is progressing very very very slowly right now.

Randy

Oh yes, the bathrooms at Venetian are very nice. Better than The Rio, much better than Bellagio, and comperable to Caesars. And like Caesars (and others), the higher grade room you get, the better the bathroom.

thank JMT,

Maybe I will actually have to try it. I better wear my tennis shoes!!! Where are the hotel elevators (at the V) in comparison to the front of the hotel??

That's the bad news. It's sorta near the back...although it's not far from the parking garage elevators.

The GOOD news is that the elevators are very close to all of those awesome dining choices in the Venetian.

Darn, I was hoping you'd say they were near the front. But then again, Caesars are not either, so it's a bust on that one. And yes, being near the resturants is a good thing until I eat at Delmonico's once (already did that, very good). Then I'm wiped out of money...hehehe..Money doesn't grow on trees you know (I only have a few bushes and I can only harvest them once every 3 weeks!!) Having food near the elevators was one of the few bright spots at Paris. Little Pastry shop was right below the elevators. My husband is a late sleeper and I had to go down and get pastries in order for him to get out of bed....ok..I bet that was more than you needed to know, huh?!?!?...

Wow! I go to work for a couple of hours and miss a lot. Glad your finding the help you Yvette. Told you these were good people.

Working as a nurse, I'm in a female dominated profession. I have grown used to being refered to as a doll, sweatheart, sweaty, and occasionally a few others that I shouldn't post here.

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doug,

Oh good :-) I'm glad you were not upset with the doll comment. I've got the opposite problem. I work in a male dominated industry and I get called sweety and doll and I hate it..hahaha..Oh well.. :-)

If you go to L.V in jan, when do you think you will go after that?? Jan is just too soon after the holidays for me. Although they've got me pumped for the Venetian bathrooms!! I am also trying to wait for Cassidy's new RIO show to open. Any ideas when that will be?? (Since I know you keep up with these things...it's easier for me to just keep up with YOU...hehe)

--Yvette

Yvette,
Trust me. The Venetian bathrooms are terrific even from a guy's perspective. Two sinks with very large mirror. Large tub(No jacuzzi). Seperate toilet. Seperate vanity with hair dryer. Seperate glass walled shower.
Terrific toiletries including sewing kit(Came in handy too).

Rooms are at the back of the hotel but as they said, very close to casino bar, casino and the restaurants. Must show Key ID to access rooms.

Email for more information.

Doug,
All January dates have been ok'd by my boss today. Now I have to look at exact dates for a Saturday/Sunday arrival with Tues/Wed departure.

What about the Station properties? Any good? May have comps available there through Detroit friends of ours.

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Marc, stations rooms are very basic. There is nothing wrong with them, but nothing to write home about. Comps to Stations properties are easy to come by, so getting one is no big deal. The only extra I can remember is that my Boulder Station room had a coffeee maker in the room. Most of my Palace Station rooms did NOT.

The biggest problem for a tourist is location of these properties. I wouldn't go out of my way to stay there again. And judging by their locations, they are out of the way to most tourists. The newer properties would proabably be the best choices.

Marc,

What's this about Station? I thought you were staying at the 'HO'???

Do the V bathrooms have one sink or two? You know, it's really important. The bathroom in Paris was so small that you could stand in the middle and touch the sink, tub, shower and toilet!!! Needless to say, hubby and I could not get ready at the same time. I'm all for closness (hehe) but lets get real!!!!!

YSS,
I'm sorry to hear that comment about Paris, with the bathroom so tight. But if you recall it's a Hilton (Park Place) joint and the flamingo's baths are very tight also.

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Lee,

I've never stayed at any other PP developments, so I wouldn't know how big the bathrooms are in comparison. The rooms were kinda small also at the Paris. The hotel itself is very pretty but the accomodations were not too much above average. (And that is partially because they are new.) The only thing that I REALLY REALLY like about Paris was the live music on stage. It was great while I played VP. I guess I'm just getting picky these days. It's just hard when you've stayed at Bell. and Caesars.

It's nice, though to have this site to get the scoop on rooms before I go. :-) (Kinda funny how most people stay at places for the cheap rooms and loose slots....I like nice bathrooms and live music...GO FIGURE...LOL)

YSS,
We all go to Vegas and look for differnt things. Me personally, I like the personal touch, I like knowing people. The bartenders, the change people, the check in person. I like the feeling I'm coming home, like it's my house (and why are all these people in my living room?) LOL. The only PP properties that have bigger or better rooms are the ones they aquired <sp> after they where built. LV Hilton, Bally's and now Caesars where all after construction ownership places.
I was a Paris basher at first (my first impression was only a few days after opening and it was a crowded mess) but the place does grow on me. Out of all the hotels on the strip, Paris seems to have captured a disney-esq feel the best. Paris is a money pot. It will be good for the Park Place ent group.
The next couple of months are going to be interesting as to how PP handles Caesars. Personaly I think they bought it, to move it out of the way, so it won't be a thorn in thier side (so to speak). What I don't see is PP doing any heavy marketing of Caesars. The regulars who frequent the place will love it, but in the long run I don't think it's the best for the property. It needs a steady influx of cash, and with all the new hotels, moving in for a peice of the pie, it will loose the room occupancy war.
I guess time will tell. M2C (My 2 Cents)

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Lee-PA
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I'd also like to add, I know the Flamingo wasn't originaly owned by Hilton. But the towers where all put up by Hilton and no rooms remain from the Bugsy area. So in my eyes, what is standing now is a Hilton built property.

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Lee,

Didn't mean to seem like I was bashing Paris. It's a perfectly nice joint. It's just not my style for staying there. But I will certainly give them some of my money because of the band. And yes, I am worried about what will happen to Caesars. My favorite (and I do mean favorite) thing in vegas is the Magicial Empire and I heard they were having money problems. I don't want the new 'establishment' to close it down. I am a big magic fan and that (in my opinion) is one of the best deals in town. I've been there 3 times. What do you think the chances are that someone else comes in and buys Caesars???

YSS,
Already have another trip planned. We own two weeks time share that can be split into 4 wks and we plan some things very early. We will be back in Vegas Oct. 13-21. Our anniversary is Oct. 14.

Other vacations for the year include a week in Orlando for the step-dau. and a week in Stateline NV up by Tahoe. One of our units hasn't been completed yet (currently sales office) and we recieve a certificate to be used for a week anywhere there is an Interval International affiliated t/s resort.
We only get one week in a two bedroom suite instead of being able to split it for two weeks. They also won't allow me to use the Cert. for another resort in Vegas.

There is always the poss. of another trip mixed in there somewhere else. I find it's difficult to stay away from Vegas.

I've heard rumors but can't remember what they were about Cassidy and the Rio as far as a new show. At the moment I don't even recall the exact date of Danny Gann's departure. Only time I was at the Rio the slots acted like a vaccum sweaper attached to my wallet. I haven't followed the situation over there very closely.

Yvette,
I have never stayed at the Westward Ho(Rear), so I can't comment on that. I don't think I would recommend it to you anyway, You seem to have far too good of taste for that dump. Steer clear!

The Venetian has a very large bathroom. Two sinks far apart. Very large mirror(6-7 ft. across approx.) You would love it. The girl I had there didn't seem to have any problem with both of us getting ready at the same time. Doug, Yvette it was not Mimi, so didn't want ya'll to think that.

What about the suites at Station properties, anyone stayed in those? If we get comped it would be in those, not the regular rooms.

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YSS,
Strictly my opinion, but Hilton's (PP) is gonna hold on to it. They wanted it and not the DI.
Now if only they would have bought the Barbary Coast when they had the chance! <s>

I didn't thing you where bashing Paris at all! I did do some Paris bashing at first when it was so mobbed! I think it's gonna be a great money maker for PP.

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Lee-PA
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Marc, I had an executive suite about 4 times at Palace Station. It was about 3 times the size of a regular room. It had a conference table that would seat about 10, two couches, a very small wet bar, 1 TV, and a small bathroom. It would be barely adequate for having 8 people meet at your room, go over some business plans while having a cocktail, and after they left, you could go to bed. It was all one room, except for the bathroom, so you couldn't hide any personal belongings if you had a group of people over. They MIGHT have a honeymoon suite that would be more appealing, and/or the newer Stations might have expanded suite definitions.