What is the best hotel in Las Vegas for the price. We were looking at the Venetian and Treasure Island. We will have two kid s traveling with us ages 9 and 14. Is there any activities for the kids to do?
2007-01-28 12:19:34 · 19 answers · asked by <33 1 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
I would have to agree with "matthew" on his three choices, for "value". But, the Orleans would probably be the best choice, for your family. They have a lot for the kids to do, bowling, swimming, arcade, a kids tyme for the younger one, 18 screen movie theater. The Orleans has a very nice variety of food choices, from $1 hot dogs, to Terrible Mike's burgers, Subway, the cafe and buffet are two fo the best in all of LV.
You can get adjoining rooms at the Orleans, and you can get rooms with an awesome view of the strip lights, if that's what you want. The rooms on floors 15-19, room numbers 02-44(even number rooms)>a room such as 1636 has an incredible view of the strip.
The Orleans, Gold Coast and Barbary Coast will all price match the best online room rate you can find for their hotel.
"Is there any activities for the kids to do?" Ours is 15 now and she has been going to LV since she was 3, she had a ball then and she still loves to go, there are a million things for kids to do in LV. >Pools, rides, shopping centers, the free spectacles. King Arthur's Tournament at Excalibur is a fun family night out.
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Don't get me wrong the Venetian is a 5 star hotel, but it also has 5 star prices. It's not a great "value", it is a great hotel.
I would check the travel sites for room rates and compare the hotels, prices/amenities to see which fills the bill for your family.
2007-01-28 22:30:41 · answer #1 · answered by C_F_45 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you want the best hotel in Las Vegas for the price (to quote YOU)... i think you're talking about overall VALUE, i'd choose either:
1) GOLD COAST
2) BARBARY COAST
3) ORLEANS
The Orleans and GC are both off strip (but offer free shuttles to the BARBARY). They are solid hotels, clean, and have very attractive prices. If you can do without a 'perfect view' of the city lights from your hotel room - these may suit you.
Each offers bowling, a movie theater, a kids-zone (video games & supervised programs, etc). Plenty of restaurants (fair priced) and a solid buffet. The pools are pretty good.
The BARBARY COAST... is simply the best location of em all! Dead center strip. It's a smaller hotel so check-in will be a breeze. It may not be kid-friendly for activities, but it's location can get you 'anywhere' quickly via walking or a cab. The prices are remarkable for a mid-strip property. Jump on it (as harrah's recently bought it ... and those boys know how to either ruin, or implode nice hotels... jerks!... sigh).
If you're comparing T.I. & the V head to head - you picked 2 great hotels. The clientele @ the T.I. might be a bit more forgiving for 'staring at kids walking thru the property/casino'. It's pretty rare that you'll see kids @ the Venetian. But, who knows. T.I. has "sirens" a battleship/pirate battle-thing out front (free), dont need to be a hotel guest to see it. It used to have a lot more class to it & was more family oriented --------- now, T.I. has made it a bit sleazy with the female perfomers dressed a bit 'scantily' if ya follow me.
Things to do (for kids):
--circus circus .. free circus acts, midway, carnival games, and now an indoor theme park, etc
--sahara .. a GREAT coaster!! (in the Nascar section of the hotel)
--Stratosphere Tower .. observation deck & some pretty intense thrill rides up there .. mind you it's 1100 feet up, so i dont know how scared your little ones would get
--pools .. nearly every hotel
--Red Rock Canyon, this is a real bargain... $5/car... and it has some amazing rock formations
--Hoover Dam, take the hard hat tour (like the Griswalds)
((( the last 2 things i mentioned would be perfect if you want to rent a car for the day & you can hit some of the OFF STRIP resorts also ))))
--bellagio conservatory.. free.. amazing
--bellagio fountains.. free.. also very nice
--FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE.. free.. downtown under the canopy (they do a 'show' that's pretty cool)
As a final note... i have a harsh opinion for the CIRCUS CIRCUS property. I'm an adult.. so forgive me... but the place is old, run down, and just LACED with kids, strollers, unsupervised kids running about, the rooms are showing wear around the edges!!! Sooo, if you want to hit the place for some 'kid fun' i'd do that -- as for staying there, i wouldnt even if you could get a room for $2. Even the buffet is TERRIBLE.
2007-01-28 12:41:39 · answer #2 · answered by matthew654654 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Venetian is 1 of the top 3 hotels on the strip and not a place for kids. The TI is very friendly for the little ones.
2007-01-28 12:24:09 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I recently stayed at the brand new Platinum Hotel. The rooms were spectacular. The room was huge, over 900 square feet and had brand new furniture, a plasma television, a full kitchen with a refrigerator, microwave, and stove. I really think this is the nicest hotel room, I've ever stayed at in Vegas and I've stayed at a lot of hotels on the strip including Bellagio, MGM, and Mandalay Bay. The price was also a lot better than most of the hotels on the strip. I would definitely stay there again on my next trip to Vegas.
2007-01-29 08:48:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
When traveling with kids I like to consider a few things, such as: availability of reasonably priced food, pool area, game rooms, etc
If you are going before May, not all of the pools are open. Manadalay Bay, MGM & Flamingo have multiple pools, but do not open them all until sometime in May.
Many hotels have food courts, or some sort of fast food which is good for lunch or in between meals.
We stayed at the Monte Carlo and TI with our kids. I know we all enjoyed TI better. We liked the size, not to long of a hike to the pool, restaurant choices, adjoining rooms,etc.
We've been twice with our teenage daughters. We enjoyed the Wax Museum @Venetian, rides at the top of the Stratosphere, Mac King Comedy@Harrahs, Hoover Dam, NYNY rollercoaster and many more things.Most attractions have coupons in the books you can pick up or they pass them out everywhere. Also, go to all the free attractions, that can keep you busy for days!
2007-01-29 06:46:22 · answer #5 · answered by Lisa K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of hotels that are "family - friendly " and have lots of activities for kids of that age. Check out websites for recommendations and costs. Many allow children to stay free with parents in a hotel room--depends on the package. Check with a couple of travel agencies, (such as AAA, etc) for package tours for families. Here is the informatioln from the website of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors' Authority:
Travelers with Children
Las Vegas may not be the first destination that comes to mind when thinking of a family-friendly vacation, but there are plenty of activities for children in the city.
Most importantly, look for accommodations with a pool. Many Vegas hotels feature huge video arcades and diversions like roller coasters and other rides. The choices for shows and events have also diversified, and it is easy enough to find entertainment suitable for families.
In addition, children under 12 can often stay free in their parents' rooms, and well-priced buffets are ideal for families. Many hotels provide programs for children and teenagers, while babysitters and childcare facilities are also sometimes available. Inquire with your hotel.
Visitors under the age of 21 are prohibited from loitering in casinos, and that the Strip has a curfew. (Hotel security officers keep a keen eye out for anyone underage near any slot machines or table games.) Children under 18 are not allowed to be out after 9 p.m. unless accompanied by an adult.
It may also be a good idea to rent a car for your stay. Distances on the Strip can be deceiving, and a lot of walking is required to see everything.
2007-01-28 12:30:11 · answer #6 · answered by JOHN B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure how low of a budget you're talking or if you want to be on the Strip or are willing to be off, etc. On the Strip Tropicana is an older place that you can get for pretty cheap Flamingo if you're willing to go up a bit in price, it has been remodeled and has very nice rooms Off the Strip Downtown places are pretty cheap though I haven't been in any of their rooms to know what the rooms are like. I imagine Golden Nugget would have decent rooms. Near the airport on Paradise Rd there is a hotel, I want to say Best Western or something like that. It's only about 1 mile from the Strip and the rooms are nice enough.
2016-03-29 07:06:17 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Treasure Island is definitely my favorite out of all. The people are "real" and you don't have to walk a mile to get to your room, the pool, the restaurants or casino. Circus Circus isn't the most glamorous but they have a lot for the kids. The pool isn't so great. My husband and I have stayed in most of the hotels there and by far we like Treasure Island, even over Mandalay Bay. Like I said the people are "real" there.
2007-01-31 02:51:12 · answer #8 · answered by chelko 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Main Street Station downtown is a fine hotel and cheap. The kids can go to movies at Neonoplis, and there is the Fremont Street light show at night.
Also, I would agree that the Orleans is a good value and has activities for kids. Also, the oyster bar there is great.
2007-01-29 03:31:22 · answer #9 · answered by LoneStar 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like the Venetian
2007-01-29 02:51:32 · answer #10 · answered by Lee 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋