strosg97, thanks for putting this thread together. I just hope that people will read this thread before posting another request about Vegas hotels.

can someone post whether or not they found some good hotel and or air rates for May? like around the 2nd week of may. graduating college then and will probably be going back after that (just went this past spring break)

no, this past may. i know there's nothing out that far in advance yet. was just trying to get an idea of what to expect for may 06, based on what people got in 05.

Huny said:Luxor Las Vegas
Book anytime now through September 8, 2005 and receive exclusive $20 off rates per night.As low as $59/night!

Also receive more than $100 in added values:
2 for 1 Lunch Buffet.
$10 off Blue Man Group.
$10 off Midnight Fantasy Adult Revue;
2 Complimentary admissions to Oasis Spa
2 Complimentary admissions to King Tutankhamun Museum
Valid Sunday-Thursday: Spa Suite Upgrade-$50 or Jr. One Bedroom Suite-$100.
Up to $35 in retain savings
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We've been reading all the MGM information (re: SLM029) and booked a room online with that code after signing up for Players Club but I'm worried they won't honor the rate we received ($59.00)... So, we booked the Luxor for $59.99 on the deal listed in this forum... Is that good for everyone or do we need to worry about the same things as the MGM deal????? (we are arriving July 18)... Also, with the Luxor deal, will they give us the "goodies" after we check in because our confirmation email makes no mention of them... We'll cancel one of the two hotel deals once we're sure the rate is not going to change on us.

The only deal that may pose problems are the SLM codes for MGM, all other deals are for all customers.

mikeo1069 said:I second that. MGM is not that great. I dont like the casino or the far walk from the elevators to the rooms. I always stay and gamble at the RIO. Rooms are big and service is good. I have to wonder why the RIO is always so crowded at night considering its off the strip. I only play craps and it is very hard to get on a crap table after 8pm. They have 4 open and all are usually full any night of the week. Most of the other strip hotels will have 4 tables open and usually 1 or 2 of them are empty. Sign up for the players club and they will send you free two free room nights a month every three months.




I have a Rio card and I've used it (I like gambling and staying there on occassion), but never gotten any free rewards or anything...hmm. maybe I need to update my address or something, but I never even received a welcome letter so that kind of makes me wonder. guess I'll call them and see

bri719 said:mrredskin said:no, this past may. i know there's nothing out that far in advance yet. was just trying to get an idea of what to expect for may 06, based on what people got in 05.

my best suggestion, download Southwest Ding! from their website and it will update you every day with specials. presuming Southwest flies to your city, you should be able to get a good deal...I got $30 each way from So Cal.

you just have to snag the deals right away because they expire every few hours. but they service Vegas a lot so your odds are good

alright, but im still looking for anyone who has been this past may and found a good deal, if anyone here went.

Any deals on some of the higher-end spots? Wynn's, Bellagio, Mandalay, etc.? Looking for a good weekend rate for the weekend of Sept 16th.

Also, anyone stayed at the Rio suites? Opinions?

I wouldnt consider RIO a higher end property or their rooms suites. Their rooms are just a bit larger than most, but not elegant in any way. They have a big L shaped couch, a 32in, and a small desk along with the bed. The casino is very busy at nights and impossible on weekends. If you are a craps or tables player, its very hard to get on at night unless you play the $25 tables. If you can get a rate of $79/wdays $149/wends it would be a fair price. I usually get my rooms free there, I wouldnt stay if I had to pay.

I will be staying at THEHOTEL next week, so I'll report back when I get home.


alchemize said:Any deals on some of the higher-end spots? Wynn's, Bellagio, Mandalay, etc.? Looking for a good weekend rate for the weekend of Sept 16th.

Also, anyone stayed at the Rio suites? Opinions?

The Summer promotion code for Tropicana(DHJJA05)gets you discounts for the shows, not the rooms. I just booked it and they charge the normal room rate + $10 for the promotion package. I cancelled mine and just paid the standard room rate. This promotion will only benefit you if you want to see one of their shows. I was hoping for a discounted room rate... oh well.

acura03 said:We are planning to visit Vegas around Aug 20th. First timer. Is it the good time to visit ?
How hot the weather will be ? Suggestions are welcome. btw I'm thinking of booking at Luxor.

Im going the same date and staying at Mirage. Its typically in the 100's that time of year. Do a seacrh in the forum for ideas including restaurants and shows. Good luck!