Well, I'm back from Vegas after making a huge donation to help build additional casino's where I can make future huge donations...
I haven't had a trip like that in about 8 years. Nothing worked, got my ass kicked everywhere I turned. I tried different tables, different casino's, different limits... screwed at every turn. I'm not sure how much we ended up losing but it wasn't just a little.
2 good things did happen though. 1 was that we saw Phantom at the Venetian and it was outstanding. Awesome theater and great show. Best of the 4 I've seen.
The 2nd was that I tried the front desk tip deal and it worked like a charm!
We arrived at the Paris in Las Vegas around 2pm Sunday. The check in line was about 20 people deep so I wasn't too excited about my chances of scoring an upgrade. When it was my turn I told Said my name and slid my credit card and id to him with a $20 bill folded between them. I asked him if he had any "complementary upgrades". He smiled knowingly and said he'd see what he could do. He found a newly renovated room for us pretty quickly. Then he says he isn't supposed to do this until later but he got me into a suite for $85 more. I jumped on the $1,200 a night room which ended up costing me about $225/night.
The room was also newly renovated with a separate living area with a 42" plasma tv, wet bar and 2 separate bathrooms (one with a huge jacuzzi tub). It was great. I'll try the tip thing every time now.
One other thing about Vegas you should know. When catching a cab to or from the airport, make sure you tell them to NOT take the freeway. They'll tell you it's faster but it's about 10 miles longer, not faster and will cost you double. On the way from the airport I was ready to say "no freeway" but he was on the right going away from the freeway so I didn't think I had to. At the last second, he swerves left and says "I'll take the freeway, it's faster" and before I could even say a word it was too late. $22 for that trip. On the way back it was $12 without taking the freeway. It's 4 freakin' miles from the airport to the strip. There's no reason to drive 14 miles around the city. Assholes....
I did learn from one cab driver that while the law officially states no open intoxicants on the street or in cabs, no one will say anything to you. He told us that as long as the person isn't so drunk that they'll spill their drink that it's ok to just bring your beer into the cab. I tried this, no problem.
I didn't see anyone famous this trip but I did see 3 new Rolls Royce Phantom's in front of casino's. Very cool car, and apparently the new choice of the rich and spoiled, I mean famous.
Too bad I'm not going to be there next week, Paris Hilton is hosting a Halloween party at the LAX club at the Luxor. Bummer...
I'll post more later as I start remembering what actually happened...
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We have never taken a cab there. Normally there is a shuttle that the hotel gives us to thh rent a car place where you can by the best tickets for shows.
However once back they Physically check to make sure the tank is filled with gas. How? THEY LOOK AT THE GAS GAUGE LOL
"nope, one gallon short that will be (insert double the current price of gas).
We really wanted to see the "Beatles" show at the Mirage last time BUT - "dark" the days we were there grrrrrr.
At least you had round trip tickets!!
You've NEVER taken a cab in Vegas? That's weird... we always take a cab everywhere. I've only rented a car once. It's easier to get around in a cab than trying to drive on the strip. Especially when you've been drinking all day!
We looked at the Beatles show but it was super high priced!
We paid $115 for Phantom which wasn't too bad.
Now I always rent a car. It comes out to be about the same price renting a car as paying cab fare and I have the feedom to drive to other casinos if I choose.
The last few times I took a cab, drivers have always taken me to the Hotel via the freeway, and to the airport via back roads and it was always cheaper getting to the airport. So the last time I said don't take the freeway please. We were staying at the Stardust. We maybe should have taken the freeway, ...road construction on the back roads and the cab fare was $35!!!
I remember the days before the freeway when it would cost $7.50 to get to the Aladdin hotel in traffic. Of course back then most of the blackjack tables were $5 too.
You know how I know you're old? You said "I remember the days before the freeway."
:)
I did a car once, didn't like having to park way back behind the casino's and walk 2 miles back. Guess I should have done the valet.
I like just walking out the door into a waiting cab and go.
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