The Palms...

[tonyw]

Originally Posted by Kristie

but in all reality, for the effort i put into group rates, most people stayed off site since only 10-15 rooms were booked under the group code. so, that's a lot of work for me with little positive effect.

I'd say don't sweat it, then.

We can book on our own. And then you don't have to worry about people bitching about how they want to be at this hotel versus that hotel.

To me, a hotel room is just a place to crash. If it's not a dump then it's cool by me.

I'm all about the partying it up and I figure that if I party it up right, then it doesn't matter if I'm crashing in the Harrah's or the Wynn, the bed's gonna feel just fine.

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Does the Palms have a shuttle to/from the strip? I know the Hard Rock does that now, running every 30 mins.

[X-Forces]

Originally Posted by ComplexHiAv8r

Does the Palms have a shuttle to/from the strip? I know the Hard Rock does that now, running every 30 mins.

Man!!, you know where the Hard Rock is? They would need a shuttle if they ever hope to have anyone stay there.

That place gives "Off the strip" whole new meaning.

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by X-Forces

Man!!, you know where the Hard Rock is? They would need a shuttle if they ever hope to have anyone stay there.

That place gives "Off the strip" whole new meaning.

Yes I do, because I stayed at Terribles (up a block from the Hard Rock) and walked to/from the strip a few years ago, and for a few days last year. Its not that bad a walk up, its the drunk walk back that needs the taxi

Now Sam's Town is OFF THE STRIP!

[Dazzler]

I vote for the Motel 6

[ASpilot2be]

Originally Posted by Dazzler

I vote for the Motel 6

Nah, how about the "Not so Super 8"

[Cruise]

Kristie.....I (and I know others do to) appreciate the effort you made for the group rate at the MC. It's a nice hotel and the rates were excellent. You know, Sat. was a bit expensive, but I stayed there Sat. too. Just because the extra price was worth it to not have to shlep my stuff around from hotel to hotel, just to save a few bucks.

So, thanks again for the effort! To me, it was worth it.

[JEP]

Originally Posted by Dazzler

I vote for the Motel 6

Don't knock it, I stayed there three years ago. Cheap, close to the strip, and decent rooms for the price. Only thing I didn't like was the doors open to the outside and not a hallway....

[X-Forces]

Originally Posted by JEP

Don't knock it, I stayed there three years ago. Cheap, close to the strip, and decent rooms for the price. Only thing I didn't like was the doors open to the outside and not a hallway....

That's why it's a Motel, baby!

[X-Forces]

Originally Posted by Cruise

Kristie.....I (and I know others do to) appreciate the effort you made for the group rate at the MC. It's a nice hotel and the rates were excellent. You know, Sat. was a bit expensive, but I stayed there Sat. too. Just because the extra price was worth it to not have to shlep my stuff around from hotel to hotel, just to save a few bucks.

So, thanks again for the effort! To me, it was worth it.

I know I appreciated the group rate effort, and it worked out perfectly for me, staying the Sunday and Monday nights.

Even though a lot of people might not have taken up on the offer I'm sure everyone was grateful for the effort.

[ready2fly]

Originally Posted by tonyw

I'd say don't sweat it, then.

We can book on our own. And then you don't have to worry about people bitching about how they want to be at this hotel versus that hotel.

To me, a hotel room is just a place to crash. If it's not a dump then it's cool by me.

I'm all about the partying it up and I figure that if I party it up right, then it doesn't matter if I'm crashing in the Harrah's or the Wynn, the bed's gonna feel just fine.

I'm with Wang on this'n.

You two do enough as it is getting this thing set up. Let us get arrange for our own hotels...or motels .... and that'll take some of the onus off of you. Whatever we can do to fend for ourselves ain't no thang.


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[Dazzler]

Now for a serious reply -

We really liked the Monte Carlo and would definatley vote to stay there again.
Excellent location, nice rooms, nice buffet, good rates, and...

.. reasonable minimums on the craps table! (Kristie and TheShortOne will back me up on that I'm sure)

[ComplexHiAv8r]

Originally Posted by Dazzler

reasonable minimums on the craps table! (Kristie and TheShortOne will back me up on that I'm sure)

Best I found there was $10, did you find something better?

[DAnbert]

Depending on the time of night. if you go early enough, they have the tables set to $5 and them bump them up as the evening goes on.

[Dazzler]

Originally Posted by DAnbert

Depending on the time of night. if you go early enough, they have the tables set to $5 and them bump them up as the evening goes on.

[Rocketman99]

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Let me chime in real quick...for those of you over 21 I would highly recommend what I did. When you're wasting your money in all those casinos sign up for their players' clubs. In particular, sign up for the Ballys/Harrahs/Caesars/Flamingo/Paris chain's Total Rewards Club. Sign ups are free and afterward you get mailers and emails every several weeks that typically include coupons for discounted show tickets and free gambling cash, but most importantly FREE HOTEL NIGHTS!! Usually it will be two free night sun-thurs usable once in a 3 month period. You can takc days on either side for a reasonable price. That's how I got a pretty awesome room in Bally's FOR FREE! Get on it. The only catch is, I think you may only be able to sign up AT one of the casinos.
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[Doug Taylor]

On the "Motel Six" thing, that place is filled with hookers and frisky politicians!

The hotel thing is really a catch 22. Because of the last minute nature of attendees, generally people will wait too long to book their rooms and the rates skyrocket which means they can't swing the cost. Or if we get a low rate on a block, there's always a large percentage that'll say, "Well, it's X-$5 down at the Flagstaff YMCA!"

We got really lucky this year because the rates on the block continued to decrease compared to previous years. Hopefully since it was shifted to late weekend/early weekday, we'll get some attractive room and meeting space rates.

It's going to be a pretty interesting NJC08 as I've got a lot of ideas on how to keep it fun and a lot more educational.

[venividibitchy]

I hate to revive an ancient thread, seeing as you all have decided on The Sahara already; however...

I definitely recommend the Palms for next year. It's a swanky, 20's/30's-oriented place, with clubs and a tattoo shop and stores inside, and with bartenders who will even make you creative drinks suited to your specified mood and tastes. It's new, and doesn't have that "old Vegas" feel (and lack of smoke ventilation) so many talk about. There are two great quality, but reasonable restaurants in there that I tried, too -- Little Buddha (Asian), and Garduño's (Mexican).

As far as it being off-strip, it isn't much of a problem...you can walk across the street (literally) and utilize the Gold Coast's FREE shuttle to Bill's Gambling Hall/the old Barbary Coast, and then walk to your hotel almost anywhere on the Strip. The shuttles come every 10 minutes or so until the wee hours of the morning - it's definitely doable.

I also highly recommend the Orleans hotel/casino, which also has a free shuttle to the main strip. It's more of a locals place, affordable, but quite a bit of fun.

Just my two cents...

[venividibitchy]

Originally Posted by ComplexHiAv8r

Does the Palms have a shuttle to/from the strip? I know the Hard Rock does that now, running every 30 mins.

The Gold Coast across the street from the Palms does - every 10 minutes or so. FREE.

[BobDDuck]

EDIT: Silly rabbit... supporting necroposting.

[Kristie]

The Palms is too expensive for us now...for any year....

we could use it as a M&G/bar location but as far as meeting space goes, forget it, we're not paying those prices unless we can guarantee we'd come out in the black.

[venividibitchy]

Originally Posted by Kristie

The Palms is too expensive for us now...for any year....

we could use it as a M&G/bar location but as far as meeting space goes, forget it, we're not paying those prices unless we can guarantee we'd come out in the black.

Yikes.

[Kristie]

yea.. it's sad how expensive vegas have gotten and if you have some type of name attached to ya.... even worse

[venividibitchy]

Originally Posted by Kristie

yea.. it's sad how expensive vegas have gotten and if you have some type of name attached to ya.... even worse

I know what you mean.

I guess that I'm unusual in the way that I'd rather stay off-strip, rather than upstairs in some ritzy casino. I'm not much of a gambler; I just enjoy those places for the..sociological experience. Of course, I'd love the benefits of a fancy place, and roman jacuzzi tub, but I'd much rather stay for 7-10 days, instead of 3.
I was able to get an extended-stay hotel-apartment, with a separate bedroom, tv, internet access, a full kitchen, a pool, and a laundry facility for ~$375 total for 8 days. The place was steam-cleaned before I got there, and in a relatively safe area, too. I was pretty impressed for the price. The only bad thing I can honestly say is that the couch kind of sucked, but after a few drinks, I couldn't have given a blob less.

There are definitely bargains in Vegas if you look for them...I guess one would miss out on any gambling offers/clubs, though.