OK I am getting married a two months and my WONDERFUL Boss gave me a honeymoon trip for my wedding!! My fiance and I have never been we are extremly excited!!! We are stayint at the excalibur any comments on the hotel and or vegas?!
2007-02-23 04:34:50 · 12 answers · asked by JAG 2 in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Las Vegas
Excalibur is OK, its kinda Best Westernist as hotels go in Vegas on the strip. You will be in a good location to walk to see things.
When you go to Las Vegas these usual things you will want to see for FREE:
1. Number one on my list is to watch the fountains displays in front of the Bellagio hotel. It usually runs every 15 minutes in summers starting at 3:00 PM; runs continuously until about midnight. Each show is different (there are more than 20 different tunes choreographed) so stay and watch at least 2 or 3. ALSO, go inside the Bellagio hotel to its lobby and view the beautiful glass sculptured ceiling AND the seasonal floral arrangements in the Atrium.
2. The “Sirens of TI” show (spectacular) in from of the Treasure Island Hotel; it runs every 90 minutes starting at about 4:30 PM. Simply stand on the sidewalk in front of the TI Hotel.
3. The volcano erupt in from of the Mirage Hotel; starting at dark until midnight. Again, just stand on the sidewalk in front of the hotel.
4. Go down to Fremont Street and see the light shows. There are usually 3 or 4 different shows, starting after dark (about 8:30PM) and lasting about 5 or 10 minutes each.
5. Go to the RIO hotel to see the Masquerade in the Sky show. It is like Mardi Gras parade, only suspended from the ceiling over the gambling floor. It runs every 60 minutes starting about 3:00 PM; the last show starts at 9:30 PM..
6. Go to the MGM Grand hotel to see the Lion habitat. This is better then the tiger habitat at the Mirage Hotel because there are usually trainers in with lions to keep them active.
7. Go to the Mirage hotel to see the white tigers that Siegfried and Roy show used. This is kinda passe because the tigers rarely do anything but sit and stare.
8. Go in Caesars Palace and walk through the Forum shops to the first fountain (its spectacular) then take the first fork to the left to go see the aquarium. Then continue on through the shops to the second fountain and wait for the show to start.
9. Go into the Flamingo hotel to see their animal habitat with flamingos and penguins.
10 The Excalibur hotel also has a free show starting at 10:00 AM until 10:00 PM.
If you are a Star Trek Fan, go to the Hilton (off the strip) for "Star Trek The Experience"; it cost about $25.
If you want to see a production show, I recommend the show at Bally's, "Jubilee" (there is a "top covered" version for families at about 7:00PM) and the show at the MGM, "KA". These will cost about $100 each; that's the going rate for production shows in Vegas now. I aso suggest that you buy tickets online before you go, particularly if you want to see a Circ d Sol show. You can try for discounted show tickets at a booth in the building with the coke bottle, look for Coke World and the M&M factory. They are same day tickets sold on a first come basis. I have never done this but see people doing it. If you are in Vegas as a couple, you will be stopped many times by folks in a number of hotels trying to offer free stuff in exchange for listening to time share presentations. They will get on your nerves. But if you don't mind sitting through a time share presentation you can get free show tickets or some cash. I also recommend Gladys Knight’s show at the Flamingo and also the George Wallace comedy show at the Flamingo. Clint Holmes' show at Harrahs is good but I didn't care for The Scintas at the Rio Hotel. If you like oldies, go see the show at the Sahara Hotel featuring the Drifters, Flamingos, and Coasters.
You can see most of the stuff on the Strip by walking, so you don't need a rental car. There is a free monorail between Bellagio and the Monte Carlo Hotel and also another free one between Excalibur, Luxor, and Mandalay Bay. The one on the opposite side of the street which runs from the MGM to the Hilton you have to pay to ride. There is a free bus between Harrahs Hotel to the RIO Hotel that runs every half hour. There is also a free bus that you can get outside the Barbary Coast Casino that will take you to the Orleans and some other off strip casinos.
Plan which hotels/casinos you want to visit each day so you can make the most of your walking and the free monorails and scuttles. When you get to Vegas you will probably have in your hotel room a free guide to the city called either "What's ON" , “Showbiz”or "Las Vegas Today". These are helpful guises as they have a map of the Strip and city with the hotels marked, current hotel shows and prices, plus useful coupons. Some coupons will give you a free souvenir from certain hotels; you just have to take the coupon to the hotel. They also list hotel restaurants and buffets time sand prices.
Do join ALL of the players clubs because they are your ticket to lower priced return trips. The hotels will email you, or send by regular mail, specials on room rates and shows. The players clubs are free; all they want to see is your driver's license. You can join some of these clubs online before you go.
: The hotel coffee shops and buffets are now much more expensive than they were years ago. So, if you want to eat for less go to the food courts located in many hotels and also try one of the several Denny's restaurants on the Strip (one in the Casino Royal hotel/casino and another across from the Monte Carlo hotel/casino). There are also a number of McDonald, Burger King, and other fast food places on the Stip. You can get breakfast and dinner buffets a few dollars less at the Imperial Palace hotel/casino and at the Gold Coast hotel/casino. Buffets also cost less at the Circus Circus hotel/casino and in Fremont St hotel/casinos. There is an Outback Steak House in the Casino Royale Hotel and another across from the RIO. There is a Cheesecake Factory and a Planet Hollywood in Caesars Forum shops. There is a Margerittaville in the Flamingo hotel. I recommend Tony Roma’s, a ribs and chicken restaurant; one in the Stardust hotel/casino, one on Fremont St and another on Sahara Ave near Paradise Rd.
2007-02-23 07:06:37 · answer #1 · answered by TINKERTOY ..... the 1 & only 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Congratulations! What an awesome gift!
Going to Vegas is a lot of fun. Be prepared for the cutlure shock since it is both of yours first visit. You will probably leave thinking you saw not nearly enough, got caught up in a whirlwind of memories, and saw some of the brightest lights and biggest entertainment complexes ever.
Depending on how long you will be there, you dont even necessarily have to see any pay shows, since there is so much to do on your first trip there. However, if you do want to pay for a show, anything and everything is available at all price ranges. Check various websites, and you will also gets loads of information once there. Concierges and other types in the hotels will be willing to not only give you basic info, but also coupons and further details. Just be careful, though, because some people who seem to work for the hotel are really working for entertainment companies and they will push only one variety of shows.
As also mentioned, bring those walking shoes! You will want to get out and enjoy the weather and just walk around and see everything you can in the Strip area.
Excalibur is an interesting themed hotel, but because of that very theme, it can attract a lot of families with children. This may or may not be a consideration for you, but Vegas is still mostly an "adults" city. You will be tucked in between New York New York and the Luxor, with a tram going from there to Luxor, Mandalay Bay, and back.
Have a great time!
2007-02-23 14:11:37 · answer #2 · answered by skot 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Congrats!! I personally didn't like the Excalibur. The hallways are too dark and dingy and lots and lots of kids. It is an older hotel now considering all the renovations and updates going on. It is definetly a dated hotel. Vegas is awesome. We went there on our honeymoon and have been back every year since (6th year). We stayed at Caesar's in the new tower for our honeymoon and it was awesome. If you are spending the money for a nice wedding, splurge another couple hundred for a nice 4 star hotel.
2007-02-25 14:04:02 · answer #3 · answered by JUDY T 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband and I go to Las Vegas as often as we can. Usually 2 or 3 times a year. There is so much to do there. If you check out www.vegas.com you'll be able to find out what shows, attractions, etc., that are available during the time you will be there. There are also a lot of free things to do.
If you are looking for romance, The Excalibur hotel is not the place for it. The whole mid evil thing is fun, but it's kind of corny.
It's great that you have such a generous boss! Congratulations on your upcoming wedding and have fun in Vegas!!!
2007-02-24 00:32:16 · answer #4 · answered by Summer Breeze 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vegas is awesome. I have been there more than 12 times. The Excalibur is more family focused, so you should definitely plan on checking out some of the other hotels for a more romantic time. Hands down I say to you - go to the Ghost Bar at the top of The Palm for champagne or just the view before you go out to dinner. Go before 7:30pm and there is no line, no crowd, no cover charge - the view is absolutely magnificent and you can toast each other....
2007-02-23 12:44:22 · answer #5 · answered by GG 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cool--Excalibur has one of the best breakfast buffets in Las Vegas..I did not see any kids there at all and it has not gone "down hill".It's very nice.....Some of the people that post here haven't even been there much. See if you can get discount tickets to the dinner show...King Arthur's show food sucks (they serve you a turkey leg and no silverware like the Knights of the Round Table ate---way too authentic..)but the show is all right...I liked the casino--- it was quite friendly...Take a cab up the street, it is an optical illusion..it's a hell of a long way between hotels, but they have several trams now..
Oh and since you are on your honeymoon you have to go to The Venetian and walk along the canal...if you go to no other casino..The other casinos can wait for your next trip..
Listen to Tinkertoy above he knows what he's talking about...except the buffet thing...they are expensive but totally worth it to me....
2007-02-23 15:16:26 · answer #6 · answered by Paris Hilton 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I am from australia and have been to vegas twice now. It is awesome! I have stayed at the excalibur and also at the Luxor. The hotels to me are all pretty much the same (for the price that we paid). We basically spent most of our time looking around other casinos anyway so you will get to see a lot of them.
2007-02-23 16:53:50 · answer #7 · answered by stumaher7 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be sure to request a renovated room. Right now it's floors 22-28 of Tower 2, with another floor added every week. The project is only going down to the 15th floor of Tower 2, for a total of 1000ish renovated rooms. You don't want to stay in one of the old rooms. The hallways are nasty, and the rooms are worse.
Although this isn't the best renovation ever, at least the rooms are brighter and more modern, not to mention they are installing plasma TVs. You might see if you can land one of the two room suites up on the higher floors, they have a nice living room area with a separate bedroom. A little more room to stretch out.
2007-02-25 18:29:12 · answer #8 · answered by vegasdog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've stayed there a couple of times and it's "ok". Although I believe it's gone downhill in recent years. It's not in a bad location and you'll be walking distance to most of the major resorts. It's next to the Luxor and Mandalay Bay, and across the street from Tropicana, MGM Grand and New York New York. However, it is at the far end of the strip, so if you plan to see other casinos like the Venetian, Mirage, Caesar's or Treasure Island.....bring your walking shoes, or cab fare. ;-)
Congrats on the wedding and enjoy the time in Vegas!
2007-02-23 12:47:17 · answer #9 · answered by Rocketride 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it's really more of a Family hotel...for a honey moon...not the best choice.... it'd rather stay at Venetian or Bellagio personally however they are pretty expensive!! over $300 a night, but if you're looking for nice, but cheap...try Ceasars Palace or Ballys or Monte Carlo....those r right in the middle of the strip with tons of shopping in Ceasars Forum shops and cool places to eat!
enjoy!
2007-02-23 17:05:26 · answer #10 · answered by strwrs7772000 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
If you're going to Las Vegas for your honeymoon, won't you be spending most of your time in your room?
2007-02-26 08:59:04 · answer #11 · answered by Peedlepup 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋