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Since I'm on my way out the office, I will scour the thread in the days ahead and update the first page accordingly...
As of now, I'll let other contributors post, and I'll amend the first post....
It was time, and we don't know if OP from the other thread made it to Vegas or survived Vegas.
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*EDIT*
As silly as it sounds for those that live in Southern California and frequent Las Vegas, to most that don't frequent they may think Stratosphere is a hop and a skip from the hot spots, it isn't. Click on the map to expand it, even though it's a 2013 map it's already outdated since the Sahara is closed (*No one cares*).
The first section of this post will be....
Planning your trip:
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Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos (On/Off the Strip):
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Budget Hotels
Because we are on this site due to sneakers, if you want to check out some spots...
http://niketalk.com/t/13535/las-vegas-sneaker-guide/0_20
Nightclubs and locations:
Pools and Day Clubs:
Quick guide on bars to kill time during the day:
Dining options if you are taking a date or loved one to Vegas:
Steakhouses:
Buffets
Other eats for foodies:
Once you get there...
"$20 Trick":
As of now, I'll let other contributors post, and I'll amend the first post....
It was time, and we don't know if OP from the other thread made it to Vegas or survived Vegas.
View media item 431563
*EDIT*
As silly as it sounds for those that live in Southern California and frequent Las Vegas, to most that don't frequent they may think Stratosphere is a hop and a skip from the hot spots, it isn't. Click on the map to expand it, even though it's a 2013 map it's already outdated since the Sahara is closed (*No one cares*).
The first section of this post will be....
Planning your trip:
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Las Vegas Hotels and Casinos (On/Off the Strip):
Tier 1
Wynn/Encore
Venetian/Palazzo
Cosmopolitan
Caesar's Palace
Bellagio
Aria
Vdara
Venetian/Palazzo
Cosmopolitan
Caesar's Palace
Bellagio
Aria
Vdara
Tier 2
MGM Grand
Mandalay Bay
Mirage
Monte Carlo
Planet Hollywood/Elara
Mandalay Bay
Mirage
Monte Carlo
Planet Hollywood/Elara
Tier 3
Hard Rock Hotel
Paris
Harrah's
Flamingo
Treasure Island
Palms
Rio
New York New York
Bally
Paris
Harrah's
Flamingo
Treasure Island
Palms
Rio
New York New York
Bally
Budget Hotels
Luxor
Excalibur
Tropicana
Hooters
Riviera
Circus Circus
Stratosphere
South Point
M
Downtown Vegas/Fremont
The Quad?
Excalibur
Tropicana
Hooters
Riviera
Circus Circus
Stratosphere
South Point
M
Downtown Vegas/Fremont
The Quad?
Because we are on this site due to sneakers, if you want to check out some spots...
http://niketalk.com/t/13535/las-vegas-sneaker-guide/0_20
Nightclubs and locations:
Bellagio -The Bank
Bellagio -Hyde
Bellagio -Lily
Caesars Palace -Pure Nightclub
City Center / Aria -Gold
City Center / Cosmopolitan -Marquee
City Center / Aria -Haze
Hard Rock Hotel -Vanity
Luxor -Cathouse
Luxor -LAX
Mandalay Bay -Eye Candy (Free)
Mandalay Bay -Foundation Room
Mandalay Bay -Mix
MGM Grand -TABU
New York, New York -Coyote Ugly
Mirage -1OAK
Mirage -Revolution
Palms -Ghost Bar
Palms -Moon Nightclub
Palms -Playboy Club
Palms -Rain
Paris -Chateau
Planet Hollywood -Gallery
Planet Hollywood -Krave (Alternative Club)
The Rio -VooDoo Lounge
Venetian -Tao Nightclub
Venetian (Palazzo Tower) -LAVO
Wynn -Surrender
Wynn --Tryst Nightclub
Wynn -XS
Credit: Jack Colton
Hasn't been updated, doesn't include Hakkassan at the MGM Grand or Light at Mandalay Bay. Both are new additions this summer season, and worth checking out. Hakkassan for it's amazing DJ lineup and Light for it's overall experience (According to reviews). XS Night Swim also isn't included, its on Sunday nights.
Solid Club guide, covers everything from dress codes to average drink prices...
http://www.jackcolton.com/guide-categories/club/
Bellagio -Hyde
Bellagio -Lily
Caesars Palace -Pure Nightclub
City Center / Aria -Gold
City Center / Cosmopolitan -Marquee
City Center / Aria -Haze
Hard Rock Hotel -Vanity
Luxor -Cathouse
Luxor -LAX
Mandalay Bay -Eye Candy (Free)
Mandalay Bay -Foundation Room
Mandalay Bay -Mix
MGM Grand -TABU
New York, New York -Coyote Ugly
Mirage -1OAK
Mirage -Revolution
Palms -Ghost Bar
Palms -Moon Nightclub
Palms -Playboy Club
Palms -Rain
Paris -Chateau
Planet Hollywood -Gallery
Planet Hollywood -Krave (Alternative Club)
The Rio -VooDoo Lounge
Venetian -Tao Nightclub
Venetian (Palazzo Tower) -LAVO
Wynn -Surrender
Wynn --Tryst Nightclub
Wynn -XS
Credit: Jack Colton
Hasn't been updated, doesn't include Hakkassan at the MGM Grand or Light at Mandalay Bay. Both are new additions this summer season, and worth checking out. Hakkassan for it's amazing DJ lineup and Light for it's overall experience (According to reviews). XS Night Swim also isn't included, its on Sunday nights.
Solid Club guide, covers everything from dress codes to average drink prices...
http://www.jackcolton.com/guide-categories/club/
Pools and Day Clubs:
Bare - Mirage
Daylight - Mandalay Bay
Encore Beach Club - Encore/Wynn
Liquid - Aria
Marquee Day Club - Cosmopolitan
Palms Pool - Palms
Rehab - Hard Rock Hotel
Tao Beach - Venetian
Wet Republic - MGM Grand
Bagattelle - Tropicana
Great guide for picking a pool and which day to pick it...
http://www.jackcolton.com/guides/which-las-vegas-pools/
Daylight - Mandalay Bay
Encore Beach Club - Encore/Wynn
Liquid - Aria
Marquee Day Club - Cosmopolitan
Palms Pool - Palms
Rehab - Hard Rock Hotel
Tao Beach - Venetian
Wet Republic - MGM Grand
Bagattelle - Tropicana
Great guide for picking a pool and which day to pick it...
http://www.jackcolton.com/guides/which-las-vegas-pools/
Quick guide on bars to kill time during the day:
Dining options if you are taking a date or loved one to Vegas:
http://www.jackcolton.com/restaurants/sexiest-dining-in-las-vegas/
If you are not from the LA area, there are a lot of establishments setting up shop around the strip. Fogo de Chao, Morton Steakhouse, Ruth Chris all have locations near the strip.
If you are not from the LA area, there are a lot of establishments setting up shop around the strip. Fogo de Chao, Morton Steakhouse, Ruth Chris all have locations near the strip.
Steakhouses:
http://www.jackcolton.com/restaurants/best-steakhouses-in-las-vegas/
Also hear great things abou the steakhouse at Circus Circus, although I have never tried it myself. Del Frisco's (Howard Hughes Ave) and the Golden Steer are also highly rated but off the strip.
Also hear great things abou the steakhouse at Circus Circus, although I have never tried it myself. Del Frisco's (Howard Hughes Ave) and the Golden Steer are also highly rated but off the strip.
Buffets
Buffets are very popular in Vegas, and most of the best ones are those that have amazing seafood. If you don't like seafood, like myself, you are usually SOL when it comes to bufffets and just paying a high price to see friends gorge on seafood. Here are some solid buffets, in no particular order. If you don't have a taste for seafood I suggest a steakhouse or a fine dining establishment.
Wicked Spoon (Cosmo) - Great variety, doesn't rely on seafood.
Sterling Brunch (Ballys) - Expensive, but if you like seafood it's well worth it (caviar), also bottomless champagne.
Caesars
Bellagio
Rio
M Resort - Off the strip, and probably best on your way home to SoCal, but solid
Wynn
Wicked Spoon (Cosmo) - Great variety, doesn't rely on seafood.
Sterling Brunch (Ballys) - Expensive, but if you like seafood it's well worth it (caviar), also bottomless champagne.
Caesars
Bellagio
Rio
M Resort - Off the strip, and probably best on your way home to SoCal, but solid
Wynn
Other eats for foodies:
Hash House
Earl of Sandwich (Planet Hollywood)
Burger Bar (Mandalay Bay)
Holsteins (Cosmopolitan)
Carlos and Charlies
Carnegie Deli (Mirage)
BLT Burger (Mirage)
Secret Pizza (Cosmo)
Sugar Factory
Wichcraft (MGM Grand)
Earl of Sandwich (Planet Hollywood)
Burger Bar (Mandalay Bay)
Holsteins (Cosmopolitan)
Carlos and Charlies
Carnegie Deli (Mirage)
BLT Burger (Mirage)
Secret Pizza (Cosmo)
Sugar Factory
Wichcraft (MGM Grand)
Once you get there...
"$20 Trick":
1. $20 Bill and fold it.
2. Place it in between your CC and your ID.
3. Hand it to the person checking you in, politely ask if there are any upgrades available.
Don't give more than $20, not necessary and wont get you more. If they can't, they usually can't. Most will return the $20 if they can't do anything.
2. Place it in between your CC and your ID.
3. Hand it to the person checking you in, politely ask if there are any upgrades available.
Don't give more than $20, not necessary and wont get you more. If they can't, they usually can't. Most will return the $20 if they can't do anything.
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