Vegas for New Years- three last minute hotel choices
 

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For better or for worse, I'm doing New Years in Vegas, and given the time frame and money limitations, I have three choices. Thoughts? All prices are for three nights. Also, keep in mind that we get in on the 31st, and after checking in will be on the strip by early afternoon, and won't return until well into the morning.

(1) Circus Circus, $340.
Pros- On strip; near where friends are staying.
Cons- Never really heard great things.

(2) Comfort Inn, $225.
Pros- Cheap; near strip.
Cons- No casino (minor); not ON strip.

(3) Vegas Club, $215.
Pros- Cheap; heard for the price, really prety decent place to stay.
Cons- Far away from friends/downtown.

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Here's something else I'm considering: staying at the cheapest place on New Year's, probably that comfort inn, and then moving to a nicer strip hotel (Ballys or TI, probably) for the other two nights. Has anyone done that? Is it too inconvenient?

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New Years is way overhyped for new years. Ive lived here for about 9 yrs and I never go out on new years. Cant drive near strip, no parking, clubs charge double, cant go inside hotels w/o room key.... crowded wall to wall...

I cant think of a worse time to plan a trip out here other than Super Bowl Sunday or Labor/Memorial Day

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New Years is way overhyped for new years. Ive lived here for about 9 yrs and I never go out on new years. Cant drive near strip, no parking, clubs charge double, cant go inside hotels w/o room key.... crowded wall to wall...

I cant think of a worse time to plan a trip out here other than Super Bowl Sunday or Labor/Memorial Day

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Preaching to the choir. Oldest best friend is getting married, New Years Eve night. I'm gonna be there.

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Here's something else I'm considering: staying at the cheapest place on New Year's, probably that comfort inn, and then moving to a nicer strip hotel (Ballys or TI, probably) for the other two nights. Has anyone done that? Is it too inconvenient?

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I've done that lots of times. It's inconvenient, but only for a little while. I'd do the Comfort Inn.

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Here's something else I'm considering: staying at the cheapest place on New Year's, probably that comfort inn, and then moving to a nicer strip hotel (Ballys or TI, probably) for the other two nights. Has anyone done that? Is it too inconvenient?

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I've done that lots of times. It's inconvenient, but only for a little while. I'd do the Comfort Inn.

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It was too good to be true: that rate was the government/military rate. Bally's rate is still good, but it looks like our "cheap" night isn't going to be that cheap.

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Did you try Binion's? I am going at that same time and I was able to book by calling them. I think I got it for Dec 24 - Jan 1 for around $500. With a few hours play per day I can get the poker rate for $29 during the week - even good on NYE and $45 on Friday and Saturday.

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Here's something else I'm considering: staying at the cheapest place on New Year's, probably that comfort inn, and then moving to a nicer strip hotel (Ballys or TI, probably) for the other two nights. Has anyone done that? Is it too inconvenient?

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I've done that lots of times. It's inconvenient, but only for a little while. I'd do the Comfort Inn.

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It was too good to be true: that rate was the government/military rate. Bally's rate is still good, but it looks like our "cheap" night isn't going to be that cheap.

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Super 8 on Koval - $150
Palace Station - $189
South Point - $195

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check bag at friends hotel, stay up all night gambling?

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Here's something else I'm considering: staying at the cheapest place on New Year's, probably that comfort inn, and then moving to a nicer strip hotel (Ballys or TI, probably) for the other two nights. Has anyone done that? Is it too inconvenient?

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I've done that lots of times. It's inconvenient, but only for a little while. I'd do the Comfort Inn.

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It was too good to be true: that rate was the government/military rate. Bally's rate is still good, but it looks like our "cheap" night isn't going to be that cheap.

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Super 8 on Koval - $150
Palace Station - $189
South Point - $195

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I was jumping on Palace Station, then found a deal for Stratosphere for $171. I foolishly booked without checking up on the site (TripRes) and apparently they are known for going through the entire booking process for deals that they aren't sure exist. Looks like that's the case, as instead of a confirmation, I got an "itinerary received" e-mail stating that they will let me know when it's been confirmed.

Being cheap isn't worth it.

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If you don't care about quality of accomodations, Casino Royale was the cheapest I found. It is mid strip between Venetian and Harrahs. Room quality is like a motel 6.

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Here's something else I'm considering: staying at the cheapest place on New Year's, probably that comfort inn, and then moving to a nicer strip hotel (Ballys or TI, probably) for the other two nights. Has anyone done that? Is it too inconvenient?

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I've done that lots of times. It's inconvenient, but only for a little while. I'd do the Comfort Inn.

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It was too good to be true: that rate was the government/military rate. Bally's rate is still good, but it looks like our "cheap" night isn't going to be that cheap.

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Super 8 on Koval - $150
Palace Station - $189
South Point - $195

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I was jumping on Palace Station, then found a deal for Stratosphere for $171. I foolishly booked without checking up on the site (TripRes) and apparently they are known for going through the entire booking process for deals that they aren't sure exist. Looks like that's the case, as instead of a confirmation, I got an "itinerary received" e-mail stating that they will let me know when it's been confirmed.

Being cheap isn't worth it.

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That sucks. I've had very good luck using tripres the few times I've used it. I've also called hotels asking for a rate. When they give it to me I say "Thanks, but I've found it lower elsewhere" and sometimes they'll match it.

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If you don't care about quality of accomodations, Casino Royale was the cheapest I found. It is mid strip between Venetian and Harrahs. Room quality is like a motel 6.

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Where did you find Casino Royale rates? Their website has them as booked. Their website, by the way, is impressively amateurish for a strip hotel, even a dumpy strip hotel. That makes me like em.

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If you don't care about quality of accomodations, Casino Royale was the cheapest I found. It is mid strip between Venetian and Harrahs. Room quality is like a motel 6.

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Where did you find Casino Royale rates? Their website has them as booked. Their website, by the way, is impressively amateurish for a strip hotel, even a dumpy strip hotel. That makes me like em.

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I actually did stay here for New Years a while back. I had to call them cause I couldn't get their website to do its thing. I think I paid $109 a night for the weekend and New Years Eve(Monday).

Room quality is like the Motel 6, (it used to be a Travelodge) but cleanliness can vary greatly by room.

That said, here is my take on the place:

Cons:
* The drinks come out in 8oz glasses;
* The waitresses range from 2's - 5's;
* Don't expect to sleep until 5am if noise bothers you;

Pros:
* You can't beat the price for the location;
* You will have a new drink in front of you every 4-6 minutes;
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Here's something else I'm considering: staying at the cheapest place on New Year's, probably that comfort inn, and then moving to a nicer strip hotel (Ballys or TI, probably) for the other two nights. Has anyone done that? Is it too inconvenient?

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I've done that lots of times. It's inconvenient, but only for a little while. I'd do the Comfort Inn.

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It was too good to be true: that rate was the government/military rate. Bally's rate is still good, but it looks like our "cheap" night isn't going to be that cheap.

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Super 8 on Koval - $150
Palace Station - $189
South Point - $195

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I was jumping on Palace Station, then found a deal for Stratosphere for $171. I foolishly booked without checking up on the site (TripRes) and apparently they are known for going through the entire booking process for deals that they aren't sure exist. Looks like that's the case, as instead of a confirmation, I got an "itinerary received" e-mail stating that they will let me know when it's been confirmed.

Being cheap isn't worth it.

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That sucks. I've had very good luck using tripres the few times I've used it. I've also called hotels asking for a rate. When they give it to me I say "Thanks, but I've found it lower elsewhere" and sometimes they'll match it.

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Just got a call that confirmed: Stratosphere doesn't have the rate available. Guess it's not TripRes' amazing ability to find great rates that has it being the only online deal site with rates at tons of strip hotels.

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If you don't care about quality of accomodations, Casino Royale was the cheapest I found. It is mid strip between Venetian and Harrahs. Room quality is like a motel 6.

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Where did you find Casino Royale rates? Their website has them as booked. Their website, by the way, is impressively amateurish for a strip hotel, even a dumpy strip hotel. That makes me like em.

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You cannot check in on the 31st. The 30th is only $79 though. BTW, the casino smells bad. The craps is super duper awesome for the strip at $3 min and 20x odds. The location is orgasmatic.

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Here's something else I'm considering: staying at the cheapest place on New Year's, probably that comfort inn, and then moving to a nicer strip hotel (Ballys or TI, probably) for the other two nights. Has anyone done that? Is it too inconvenient?

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I've done that lots of times. It's inconvenient, but only for a little while. I'd do the Comfort Inn.

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We're going with this. Palace Station, then Harrah's. It came down to a view-room at Harrah's or a standard at Bally's, and I found pretty good reviews of the "Luxury View" at Harrah's, and it was cheaper, so I went with that.

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plus it's got a mini fridge.

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I've stayed there countless times and while noise bothers me I never had a problem sleeping here. Just make SURE to unplug the phone. The maid will call your room even though you have the do not disturb sign up!

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check bag at friends hotel, stay up all night gambling?

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Correct answer.

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The one time I almost had to stay in a Vegas hotel NY Eve I picked The Orleans. I ended up closing on the Vegas house on Dec 31 so I got to spend NY Eve sleeping on an air-mattress on the floor of the empty house, instead, and saved a bundle by checking out Friday morning before what woulda been like a $1000 NYEve weekend stay.

TheOrleans rate calendar shows Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon/Tue/Wed priced at 50/100/140/160/250/50/35. Gotta love that 250:35 change over a two-day span.