I'm going to Vegas with my girl next month and was wondering if some of you Vegas regulars and others who've been a bunch of times can recommend hotels on the strip, places/sites to find good deals on hotels as well as places for 1st time visitors.(I've been there before but she hasn't). Also do y'all know of any places that females enjoy visiting when in Vegas- Stores, I believe Caesars palace has some good places but others would be helpful. Thanks for the help and info y'all.
Check out City Center. It is going to be a kickass compilation of stores/hotels/apartments. http://www.citycenter.com/ Not sure about hotel availability or cost though. If your girl is into shopping, check out... Las Vegas Town Square (south Strip) http://www.townsquarelasvegas.com/ Las Vegas Premium Outlets (southwest of downtown) http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=58 Las Vegas Outlet Center (south of the airport, on Las Vegas Blvd) http://www.premiumoutlets.com/outlets/outlet.asp?id=61 Unfortunately, none of these are within walking distance. For free stuff...check out the Bellagio garden. It's probably been redecorated for the holidays by now and is pretty cool to look at. After you're finished in the garden, walk back down the hallway a bit to see their melted chocolate "waterfall". It's located next to this Italian styled bakery. If you/her likes crepes, give them a try. My wife swears by them. Have fun and good luck!
Stopped reading after "I'm going to Vegas with my girl"... you automatically eliminated half of the cool stuff to do in Vegas
read some of the tourist guides to the place for all the free things to do and see on the strip (like the bellagio fountains, venetian canals, etc.) shops: Venetian restaurant: I second Mesa Grill hotels to just see: go for the 5 star ones first... Bellagio, Venetian, Wynn, Mandalay Bay There's a small mall up at the North end...it's nothing great, though. as for good deals on hotels, you just need to do your research. there are always tons of deals. But here is one I saw recently--25% off all the MGM hotels (incl. Bellagio) http://www.expedia.com/daily/promos....wd.promos.hotel.mgm.12.02.09&affcid=cj404255 I def. want to check out Aria and I've seen some people getting some good deals there via priceline and otherwise. Girls also enjoy shows. any of the cirque du soleil shows work as a standard. Penn & Teller is a good compromise. First trip to Vegas, there's too much to do. Gotta focus on a few things. Winter time when it's not terribly hot might be the time to walk the strip and see all the main hotels over a couple of days. Summer time would be the time to check out all the nice pools.. Way too much to write in this thread.
New hotel called the Aria @ City Center opens up on Dec. 15 I believe. Been building it for about 2.5 years now and seems pretty promising. City Center itself looks pretty bad bad ass. The Aria has somewhere between 1000-1100 rooms in it alone. Check out the website.
how many times have you been to Mesa Grill? I've been twice and enjoyed my food, but I always get what they recommend. However, every other person has hated it.
For a romantic dinner, Maggiano's Little Italy. I took Hawaii sand to GALVESTON. I don't think he's going there to enjoy the sand. I think he's going there to enjoy the sun.
I have to say, I ate at Mesa Grill in the Bahamas...was not all that. Was good, but not great to me. As far as the OP goes...the hotel, just get a decent room. If you are in Vegas, you shouldn't spend THAT much time there anyway. Get a hotel room central to where you want to be hanging out in Vegas.
i know you didn't ask me, but I've only gone once. Plan on going back next time after being disappointed in multiple other nice places the last few times. All 8 or 9 of us at the table absolutely loved it.. don't know who all hates it, but no one I know.
Stayed at the Venetian in July. Was really nice. When I go back again I am staying at the Wynn. Visited most the hotels, and was most impressed with that one.
I went to Vegas in June with my girl and we had a great time, we stayed at the MGM for 7 days, i cant remember the exact rate on the room but it was really cheap plus for $15 they will let you upgrade to a suite of your choice i would chose the Celebrity Suite, that was our favorite/ Plus the MGM has alot of specials that include free drinks, dinner and club access you just have to look around on the net. If your girl is somewhat into sports you can take her to the ESPN Zone restaurant at New York, New York, they have really good food plus plasma TV at each booth doesn't hurt. Also the Emerial restaurant inside the MGM has some really good food but is kinda expensive.
My wife and I have been once and I had the veal and it was one of the best meals I have ever had. My brother and his family have been a number of times and always had a great experience.
You could try the Eiffel Tower Restaurant at Paris Paris. Nice Dinner that overlooks the Bellagio fountain show. http://www.eiffeltowerrestaurant.com/ Or go to Fountains Brunch at Bellagio on a Sunday for a similar experience http://www.bellagio.com/restaurants/fountain-brunch-seasonal.aspx
Drinks at Mix- can't beat the view. the restaurant's fab as well, but not cheap. Bouchon is good, but my fav sleep restaurant is Valentino in the Venetian, which has one of the best wine lists i've ever seen (mostly italian), and wonderful food. and of course, Alize, top of the palms.