2006-07-11 20:03:16 · 13 answers · asked by PC 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
No. When we stayed there I felt like I to put shoes on to walk to the shower because the carpet was so nasty!
And while you're in Vegas ...
Sandy’s Vegas Guide
Things to remember:
1.Drinks are free when you’re gambling. Sitting at a bar and playing a few dollars in a poker machine will get you a free drink. Sitting at a machine in the casino will get you the same. Tipping the waitress or bartender a dollar or two will keep her coming back. If you walk up to the bar and order drinks, you’re going to pay lots more, even for soda or bottled water.
2.Player’s Cards: Before you begin gambling, get a player’s card. Most places offer sign up deals (a coffee cup, a free meal, assorted coupons). If you get a card where you’re staying and you use it while you’re gambling, you can “save” the points and use then toward your room when you check out. Some casinos will combine accounts for married couples, some don’t. I always get a card in my name and ask for a second card. I play with one and my husband plays with the other. That way all the points are going to one card, and accumulate faster. Plus … you’ll get offers in the mail for your next trip!
3.Beware of time-share people! As you walk through the hotels and along the strip, you’ll be approached by people who want to give you free show tickets, free tours, free meals, etc. These are time-share sales people. They promise freebies in exchange for an hour of your time. I warn everyone about this but some people just don’t listen. A friend of mine decided an hour of her time was worth giving up in exchange for a show. So her and her husband accepted, were put on a bus and taken to a “presentation” and weren’t bought back for SIX hours. Their only escape would have been to take a cab back to the strip but that would have been expensive and they wouldn’t have gotten their “free” show tickets. The best way to get these people to lose interest in you and move on to the next person is to say, “Thanks, but we’re leaving tonight.”
4.Free Pulls: Some of the casinos offer “free pulls” on a special slot machine as you walk in the door. There are usually no strings attached, you pull the lever and win something. Usually it’s a key ring or a hat; sometimes it’s a free buffet. Sometimes it’s a coupon for a “fun book” (a book of coupons for that casino). To get the fun book, you can be sure you’re going to have to walk to a far, far corner in the casino. They want to get you WAY inside.
5.$40 for $20: Some casinos offer $40 in slot play for $20. What they don’t tell you is that it’s on a bank of “special” machines, and you can’t cash out for cash. Instead, you play the $40 and then choose a prize based on the credits. So before you hand over your $20, take a look at the prizes being offered. If there’s something in there that’s worth paying $20 for – have fun. If not, keep walking.
6.Valet: If you’re going to be renting a car while you’re there, valet parking is the way to go. For a $2 tip, you can park at a hotel or casino and visit the nearby hotels and casinos.
7.Bus: If you use the busses that run up and down the strip, put your wallet in your front pocket. Vegas is the favorite vacation spot for pick-pocketers, too.
8.Cabs: Cabs are more expensive than a bus, but faster and less waiting. Almost all hotels have a cab line outside one of their doors, a line of cabs waiting for the next fare. A hotel employee will whistle for the next cab in line when you ask for a cab.
Things to see (and most are FREE!):
1.The Freemont Street Experience: Every night there is a light and music show that stretches for blocks. It’s an amazing thing to see … and it’s FREE. Freemont Street is in downtown Vegas, you’ll need to take a cab if you don’t have a car. The street is blocked off from traffic and you can stand in the street and look up and watch the show. (Another place to keep a close check on your wallet.) There’s a different show every 30 minutes, beginning at 8:00 or 8:30 PM. Show times and pictures can be seen at: http://www.vegasexperience.com/ Be sure to check out the video! Freemont Street also has performers and kiosks all along it. Lots to see and worth a trip. Downtown used to be nasty and scary, but they’ve cleaned it up and it’s clean and safe now. Just don’t wander too far off Freemont on any of the side streets. You probably wouldn’t want to anyway, most of the action is right on Freemont.
2.The Fountains at Bellagio: Don’t miss this! It’s a 900-foot long row of fountains that “dance” to music. The songs change, and it’s awesome to see. More info at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/bellagiofountains.html While you’re there, go inside and check out the conservatory. Very impressive!
3.Caesars Forum Shops: If you feel like strolling through Rome, check out the Forum Shops at Caesars Palace. This is also where the talking statues live. More info on the shops and a link to info on the talking statues at: http://www.vegas.com/shopping/forumshops.html
4.The Canal at the Venetian: This is pretty amazing and a MUST see. You feel like you’re in Italy as you stroll along the canal and visit the shops. You can even take a gondola ride. Check out the Canal Shoppes at: http://www.venetian.com/shoppe/index.cfm and get information on the gondolas at: http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/gondola.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
5.The Volcano, The Tigers and The Aquarium at The Mirage: If you go up the moving walkway and through the front door at the Mirage, you’ll see the white tiger. Pretty cool to see. Head through the foliage to the front lobby and check out the wall behind the check-in desk. It’s a HUGE salt-water aquarium. In front of the hotel there is a huge waterfall that turns into an erupting volcano (loud, bright, and hot!) at night. A trip to Vegas without seeing the volcano erupt just wouldn’t be a trip to Vegas. http://www.themirage.com/
6.The Wildlife Habitat at The Flamingo: An outdoor habitat located within the Flamingo. You can see the live flamingos (still haven’t figured out how to kidnap one) plus lots of other birds, fish, and turtles. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/wildlifehabitat.html
7.Masquerade Village at The Rio: Masquerade Village is inside the casino at the Mirage. There is a parade in the sky with music and dancing and lights that’s pretty cool to see. This is located off the strip, too far to walk, but there is a free shuttle that goes from Harrah’s to Rio and back. More info and a video at: http://www.harrahs.com/our_casinos/rlv/entertainment/entertainment_detail_07.html
8.The Eiffel Tower at Paris: You can take a trip to the top of the Eiffel Tower. http://www.vegas.com/attractions/on_the_strip/eiffeltower.html?f=m0at&t=stripat
Other Info:
You can find a map of the strip and downtown Las Vegas here: http://www.vegas.com/map.html
You can find a show guide here: http://www.vegas.com/shows/index1.html?key=show01 This site has a search engine that allows you to enter the dates you’ll be in town.
More GOOD Las Vegas info:
http://www.visitlasvegas.com
2006-07-19 11:06:28 · answer #1 · answered by flamingo_sandy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Imperial Palace is going through a renovation and I think they needed it 3 years ago. The place is run down and has the furniture from the 1980s still at its tables. The casino is small and rooms aren't 4 star. If you are going to Vegas on a budget then do it because you don't spend that much time in your room anyway.
2006-07-12 06:49:59 · answer #2 · answered by TinaSmiley 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is right on the strip so I am not sure why they would have a shuttle. It has a good location, cool celebrity impersonators (Blues brothers, Michael Jackson...) as dealers at some of the tables, and a really nice car show/display in the back that I would recommmend seeing. It is a little old so maybe it is a good place to visit but not stay. Excalibur is usually pretty affordable and the rooms are nice enough.
2006-07-12 06:40:38 · answer #3 · answered by Dusty 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very outdated. Very small. Not what you think when you think of Vegas. If you got some amazing deal like under $60 a night and couldn't find something else comperable then I might consider it. Only go if you treat it like a hotel room and you will eat elsewhere and gamble elsewhere. This and a few others are really considered the lowest quality on the strip.
2006-07-12 13:55:27 · answer #4 · answered by skinny0ne 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was there 2 years ago and was not happy with it. It's a very old hotel and the air went out in the casino area. It was July. The rooms are nothing to brag about, they were old and dingy. The rooms have balconies, that was kinda cool. We had a room overlooking the strip. The only thing I liked about it was the location, we were in the middle of everything. You
2006-07-12 08:27:01 · answer #5 · answered by agentamber005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's been one year that I stayed there and it was recently remodeled. I stayed there because it was a gift and also its o.k. because you're in the middle of the strip. But, if you have more money to spend on lodging, try to stay at the Caesar Palace which is in front or even the Harrahs.
2006-07-11 20:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by kody 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure how much longer it will be around. Harrahs, the new owners, have yet to say when they will close it down and demolish it.
looking for a bargain on the strip is not easy and if just looking for a place to crash - nothing fancy and cheap, thats the place. Plus the car museum and the people watching there is great
2006-07-14 11:58:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Friends of ours stayed there last August...they weren't very happy with it. It's very old. IP in Biloxi was nice...but the one in Vegas isn't quite the same....
There are alot of options....unless it's free for you to stay there...then go for it...if not, I'd check around a bit more.
2006-07-11 23:58:19 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
IP in Biloxi is my favorite casino to go to and stay in. Really nice rooms, and pretty loose slots... didn't get to IP in Vegas though, but it's the same company, wouldn't think it'd be too different.
2006-07-11 20:08:16 · answer #9 · answered by Frank the Tank 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard poor things about it. I have heard that the shuttle that runs from the hotel to the strip is very very unreliable. check out tripadvisor.com
read the travellers review once you enter the name of the hotel.
Overall not good.
2006-07-12 02:32:53 · answer #10 · answered by GretzkyMVP 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I would never stay there because you can get a better room in many other places for just a few dollars more. Its like Econolodge.
2006-07-12 07:24:21 · answer #11 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋