I'm a creature of habit and so whenever I got to Vegas I tend to stay mid-strip and have stayed multiple times at the Mirage. I'm heading out again in December by myself so I'm thinking about trying to find a cheaper hotel. Since I like mid-strip I'm thinking about giving Harrah's or Bally's a try. They are both about the same price, any opinions on either of them?
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It's basically a wash in my opinion. Ballys seemed bigger to me, but a lot less lively. I'd say pick the one that's closer the the area you plan on spending a majority of your time in.
North Strip (Wynncore, Venitian/Palazzo, Mirage, etc.) - Go with Harrahs
South Strip (PH, Cosmo, Aria, MGM, MB, etc.) - Go with Ballys -
I stay mid-strip because I'm thinking Sunday will be Hakasan, Monday XS & Tuesday 1OAK most likely (possibly Hyde). So I'm really going both north and south. I've never stayed at MGM Grand but they have decent prices too and it might be nice to not travel the first night I'm in Vegas.Comment
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1Oak and XS are in walking distance from Harrah's (yes, XS is in walking distance from there, albeit a long one). That way the only long cab ride you'd take is down to MGM.Comment
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Mirage is typically very affordable, I am curious what the price differential is. Unless you want to try a different place this trip?Las Vegas is sort of like how God would do it if he had money. ~Steve WynnComment
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Ballys is one of my main choices when staying in Vegas, its cheap and in the middle of the strip."If you aim to leave Las Vegas with a small fortune, go there with a large one."Comment
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Have done Harrah's 3 times and Ballys twice. Harrah's seems brighter inside to me than Ballys. It's almost a wash but we have gotten better comp offers for Harrah's. I never had any problems at either.
I don't know what the status is regarding the construction at Ballys as they are supposed to be opening the Grand Bazaar shops around Christmas. May want to inquire about that.Happily sponsoring the Las Vegas economy since July 1996Comment
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Mirage usually runs about $100-$150 more for 3 nights than the other two do. I've stayed at mirage and always liked it. I was just thinking of trying something a bit cheaper and different since I'm rolling solo this time.Comment
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Same to me! I don't gamble at neither. As far as location goes, I prefer Bally's but then again..Harrah's has a ton of properties around it as well.Next trip: ???Comment
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this. I've stayed at Bally's on my last 2 trips to Vegas and have never had any issues there.Originally posted by royaltywears View PostRemember, life is all about those moments you never forget.
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I've found its always nice to stay at the hotel where you will at least be going to one night ie MGM Grand. Being able to just down to the club and walk back up has its perks...2011: Palazzo | Tao | Moon
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Yep - this is good advice if you can afford it. It is the main reason I have stayed at the Encore the last 2 trips.Originally posted by ryan850 View PostEastCoast: "I will preach. Vegas is easy. So easy. Either be rich or good looking (or mooch off someone who is one of those). If you are neither, then sit back, let the rich and/or good looking people sort their shit out, and then take their scraps. Booking early is not going to get you ahead of the rich and/or good looking people. Sucks unless you are rich or good looking. But that's what makes Vegas so great. It is completely transparent."Comment
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I would go with the cheapest. Not too much of a difference between the two... certainly no clear winner.Comment
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