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PHIL_TC:
--- Quote from: pokerpops on March 10, 2014, 12:15:27 PM ---
There is a thread on Blonde which has lots of experienced Vegas-goers on it.
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=56335.2070
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Brill thanks Dave some great links off there as well. Big hugs.
p.s. hoped to see you last night, popped into the G as Gary P and Fiddy were playing.. got there a little late so texted Gary P on the way for him to say he"d just got knocked out.. then wandered into the room to see Brian just standing up. Then fiddy got moved on the break and when he went back to his table his chips had disappeared / merged into the guy sat next to hims stack.. I felt like the kiss of death :-\ x
pokerpops:
--- Quote from: PHIL_TC on March 10, 2014, 12:32:09 PM ---
--- Quote from: pokerpops on March 10, 2014, 12:15:27 PM ---
There is a thread on Blonde which has lots of experienced Vegas-goers on it.
http://blondepoker.com/forum/index.php?topic=56335.2070
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Brill thanks Dave some great links off there as well. Big hugs.
p.s. hoped to see you last night, popped into the G as Gary P and Fiddy were playing.. got there a little late so texted Gary P on the way for him to say he"d just got knocked out.. then wandered into the room to see Brian just standing up. Then fiddy got moved on the break and when he went back to his table his chips had disappeared / merged into the guy sat next to hims stack.. I felt like the kiss of death :-\ x
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Aww it was Norfolk grandson"s 9th birthday and I had a 6.30 FaceTime appointment :)
But if I"d known there was so much value in the field I"d have been there and regged late
Paulie_D:
--- Quote from: PHIL_TC on March 10, 2014, 10:53:17 AM ---
OH and hotels.. We"re going to try and hop from 1 to another during the stay.. hoping to maybe do 3.. any clues as to what would tick all the boxes for her resort wise? Going to start trip advisor checking.. but any help from anyone would be brill. Thanks x
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You"re there for 9 nights toughly so 3 hotels would be 3 nights a piece.
Firstly, I approve of the idea, experience what you can, when you can but don"t forget that the unpacking and repacking can be a hassle...be sure you are ready for it.
Also, don"t forget that there is usually a gap between check out and check in times. Not always a hassle as you can just drop your bags at the bell desk before you check in and they"ll be ready for you when you get around to it. Don"t forget to tip the bellman...$1 bag should do it.
As for hotels, well, the Quad obviously isn"t going to cut it with the trouble and strife along so you"ll have to push the boat out a little.
For reasonable rates I would consider :
Planet Hollywood for the shop factor
Paris for the "romance" factor
Venetian for all of the above and (shhh) the Poker.
Aria (not stayed but people rave about it)
Cosmopolitan (ditto)
Other options -
MGM (reasonable rates but lordy it"s huge, location"s good though)
Caesars (overpriced for what it is)
KarmaDope:
The thing with Vegas hotels is that there are so many to choose from you can basically find a reason to stay at them all.
Personally I would ignore Venetian/Palazzo and have chosen not to frequent those casinos any more, which sucks because they are awesome, but I am supporting our American friends in their fight to play online poker and the owner of these casinos is leading the opposition charge.
Looking at Paul"s list above I would also take out Paris. Needs a refurb! PH is worth a stay, as is Aria. Cosmopolitan is good as well especially if you are prepared to splash out for a room with a balcony opposite the Bellagio fountains. I would also add Wynn/Encore if you"re happy to pay the rates, everyone I know raves about the place.
Jon MW:
--- Quote from: Paulie_D on March 11, 2014, 06:41:01 AM ---
...
Also, don"t forget that there is usually a gap between check out and check in times. Not always a hassle as you can just drop your bags at the bell desk before you check in and they"ll be ready for you when you get around to it. Don"t forget to tip the bellman...$1 bag should do it.
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possibly even easier than that - when I changed hotels last time I was in Vegas, Caesars Palace had no problem in checking me in early. I would expect most of the hotels would be the same as long as they don"t usually specifically charge for early check in.
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