Pros: So much to see even on the streets of the Strip Cons: Walks can get crowded and the sun can be HOT!
The area, basically between Mandalay Bay and going north up to the Stratosphere on Las Vegas Boulevard, is known as THE STRIP. Along this stretch of highway are most of the major hotels of Las Vegas. Each one is trying to bring in the business ...
by jps246 in Hotels & Travel, - Top 50, Mar 05 '08
Pros: Amazing hotels and casinos, Sights, Attractions, Neon, Always something new, Ever changing Cons: Crowded, Can be a bit off-putting for some, Full of vices
The Strip in Las Vegas is a one of a kind destination. From the Mandalay Bay resort at its southern end to Treasure Island, the Wynn and beyond in the north, The Strip is glitzy, glamorous, amazing, bright, loud, crowded, intimate and just about ...
Pros: Lots of free sights to see, amazing hotels and spectacles Cons: Hooker cards, broken beer bottles
I visited Las Vegas in December 2005. December is a slow month for Vegas. The only reason it was busy when I visited is because a Rodeo was in town and brought with it thousands of coyboys and cowgirls. The downside of visiting in December is that ...
Pros: An unbelievable amount of things to do, see, eat, and drink. Cons: You can spend tons of money.
Against the advice of many, mr_chelledun and I booked a full five nights in Vegas during our West Coast extravaganza, including four on the Vegas Strip. While we were a bit tired of eating, drinking, and gambling by the end of the week, having so many ...
Pros: everything in the hotel Cons: it is still the hot dry desert
One night,a few years ago,as my husband and I were walking along the famous "strip", we passed a construction site with a wooden structure surrounding the perimeter of the site. Painted on this "fence" were pictures of the Eiffel...
Pros: great food, lots of shopping, rides, casino$ Cons: extremely crowded sidewalks at night, porn hand-outs
When you think about Las Vegas, don’t you think of glittery lights, money, people, and casinos? Most of the glittery lights, money, people and casinos hang out at The Strip - that’s really where the party’s at. The Strip is a long road...
Pros: some excellent artwork, kept original Russian display materials for Hermitage paintings Cons: very small and expensive, Hermitage paintings only had information in Russian
I love museums. All sorts of museums. One of my favorite parts of traveling is getting the chance to visit new museums.
On the last day of my trip to Las Vegas this past November I stopped at the Guggenheim Hermitage. The original Guggenheim...
Pros: Las Vegas is a wild place to visit. Cons: You will walk blisters on your feet.
Big. Bright. Boisterous. Las Vegas should be diagnosed as ADHD. There is so much going on at once that it’s hard to focus and to remember where you were headed and what you planned to do. That’s OK though. It’s all about the journey, and if ...
Pros: Great place for people watching; some free shows Cons: LOTS of people! SMUT
I am normally a person who dresses comfortably. Shorts, t-shirts and sandals are my usual uniform. We had eaten earlier that night at the Seafood Buffet at the Rio and I wanted to look like a lady, instead of just "someone." Wrong night to wear...
Pros: Beautiful Scenery Cons: People handing out flyers
On our trip to Las Vegas we stayed at the Treasure Island, which is located on the west side of the strip, north of most of the casinos. We did not rent a car, we decided on taking a cab.
Pros: Eye Candy Popping Out ! Delightful Sin filled fun Cons: The flyers being passed out on the street for Escort Scam I mean services..
Ok, I have to write this, only because I am sick of clueless people. I go to Las Vegas and always run into someone who just doesn't have one clue. I know there isn't a real standard on how to act on the Strip. But, can't you at least try to keep up with...
Pros: It's Sin City in all its lit up glory. Cons: It takes a lot longer to walk than it appears to.
I just got back from my first trip to Sin City, a.k.a Las Vegas. When one says Las Vegas, usually one means the infamous Strip that stretches 8 miles from the Stratosphere on the far end, to the Luxor and Mandalay Bay on the airport end (the end with the ...
From 6/6/06 to 6/09/06, we stayed in a new and fantastic Las Vegas full of architecture and sights you won't find anywhere else. This review focuses on some ways we saved money and some recommended places to spend those savings. Sorry, no gambling tips ...
Pros: Free Cons: You'll be elbow to elbow in people
Last Year
Last year everywhere around the world celebrated the year 2000 with great enthusiasm. Alas, the celebration at “The Entertainment Capital of the World” was somewhat of a disappointment. Television crews showed fireworks...
Pros: Fun, flashy, unique. Lots to gawk at. Cons: Seems cynically designed to fleece tourists, which is sorta offputting. Beware the pouncing salesmen.
Puttering around the Vegas Strip was interesting experience for my husband and I. We enjoyed it, even though there were some things we were were put off by. The Strip (Las Vegas Boulevard) is Vegas's main drag, and its main (well, pretty much ...
Pros: Amazing shows and attractions, breath-taking casinos and hotels. Cons: Garish, too easy to overdo, a few (largely avoidable) risks.
Dear Mom and Dad,
I slept in a pyramid last night and had breakfast in Camelot this morning. I slipped across the street to see Elvis Presley perform. Then it was off to ancient Rome for an afternoon of shopping. I’m going to Paris for dinner...
Pros: Great place to visit!! Put the Strip high on your list of places to go!! Cons: Can become very crowded at times. But that's the joy of it all!!
WHY THE STRIP? The Strip is actually named Las Vegas Boulevard, but you wouldn't think so. How it got its name of the Strip, I do not know. I just know that it's the main attraction of beautiful elegant Las Vegas! You might even think that it's ...
Pros: Whether you are poor or rich, you can find something to do Cons: More fun if you are rich
I try to visit Las Vegas 3-4 times per year, or as my bank account permits. My fiance and I are trying to get it out of our systems before we have 3 or 4 kids in tow. Although there are kids all over the place there, I find it more fun for adults and...
If you have read many of my reviews, you will know that we have spent a lot of time in Las Vegas. I am amazed each time that we go back how the Las Vegas Strip has changed. It seems that at every turn there is another Hotel to visit.
Pros: The smoke and mirrors have to be seen at least once in a lifetime... Cons: Not suitable for certain audiences...
Well, it all begins on the highway. You've jumped into this great caravan of trucks and cars going in the same direction, one road leading to Rome. As you look around, you thank God for air conditioning and wondering what would be the fate of a poor fool...
Pros: Fast paced, exciting, almost too much to do in a week. Cons: Some sleazy areas.
A Little Background
The first time I went to Las Vegas was a number of years ago. About twenty to be exact. At that time, it was truly like a "mirage" coming out of the desert. When we were about to land, we could see nothing at all but...
Pros: The "New" Strip is close to all the action. Cons: Lots of traffic, annoying leaflet distributors
There are so many things I wished I'd researched before I came to Vegas. I'll try to give you my top 10 list of tips for having fun while staying on The Strip that I learned the hard way:
Tip 1: Make sure you are actually staying in a hotel in...
Pros: Free! Free! Free! Cons: Takes up room in your wallet better suited to money
When you go to Las Vegas on vacation, most people find that they leave with their wallets a bit lighter than when they arrived. I am the exception to the rule and have always left Las Vegas with a much heavier wallet. I have no special gambling ...
Pros: Lots to do, great restaurants, and great nightlife Cons: The temperature can get very hot in the summer months
I have been to Vegas twice in the past two years and I can't wait to go back again. I'm the type of person who doesn't like to visit the same place more than once, because there are other places I want to visit, but Vegas is the exception to the rule. ...
Pros: Good Music, Sound System, and Laser Show Cons: The Lines To Get In Could Be Long
I discovered utopia in a most unlikely place…Sin City. Club Utopia, that is. It might not be every one’s idea of utopia, but it very well could be...for the twentysomething crowd who can’t get enough of trance and other types of electronic...
Pros: Wide Selection, Large Portions, Moderate Prices Cons: Those Large Portions! Always A Wait
In Caesar's Forum Shops there are many places to dine, most pricey. The Cheesecake Factory gets my nod for best bang for the buck. It's family friendly, moderately priced and the food, especially the dessert, is simply wonderful.
Located in the rear...
Pros: fun, unique shopping Cons: pricey for the most part
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
The new Aladdin just opened its doors last week, and I, having resided in Las Vegas for twenty two years, thought it my duty to go check it out for the purpose of posting a review of it to...
Pros: One of the wonders of Las Vegas, Free Admission Cons: Pricey, Long Long Walk, Avoid Weekends
Las Vegas, that sprawling amoeba that threatens to consume Clark County, has plenty of shopping, from strip malls to big Malls to Outlet Stores. If you find yourself center strip (Las Vegas Blvd and Flamingo, one of the busiest intersections in a...
Pros: A night of laughter and thinking, you won't find that with the German tiger lovers! Cons: some may find Penn's blasphemy offensive, but that's their problem
On the Vegas Strip, there exists this blueish-green casino called the MGM Grand which hosts the best damn theatre show you’ll ever see. After you make your way past the blackjack tables and old ladies at the slot machines, you’ll find the Hollywood...
I HIT THE JACKPOT. This town knows how to rock. I've been over 30 times and I'll give you a list of must spots that will make you want to thank the Epinionator. I will make your trip...
I lived there. I worked there. I loved it and I hated it, but one thing is for sure, I sure had a good time as should anyone who visits Las Vegas. Want the Reader's Digest version...
Pros: So Much to Do! Awesome Restaurants and Shows Cons: People Passing Out Magazines, Stinky Smoke, The 110 Degree Heat
This past weekend I basically walked my feet off but I had a great time doing it. I managed to see several attractions on the Strip but everything was made 95 times better with a rental car. My tips, buy water at a Long's or something and carry it around...
I've been patiently waiting for the newest addition to the Las Vegas Strip - the hotly anticipated ALADDIN HOTEL - to be added. I cannot hold back anymore!
I ventured to this destination back in the first week of May of 2001. It was an...
Pros: Inexpensive, entertaining, yummy buffets Cons: Can be overwhelming if you don't like bright lights, kind of shady at times
If you're like me and aren't crazy about gambling, then Las Vegas is still the place for you. I expected Las Vegas to be just a bunch of cheezy casinos filled with scantily clad waitresses and high rollers. That it does have, but Las Vegas is also a...
When you first enter the strip (especially at night) the first thing to hit you are all the neon lights. It's so beautiful at night, no street lights needed here. There are casinos on both sides of the strip. There is a casino for everyone no matter...
Pros: Gambling,buffets,golf inexpensive vacation Cons: Hot
Review Topic: Practical Information
Las Vegas is one of my favorite getaways along with Palm Springs during summer if you can handle the heat you can save a ton of money. Not only on Hotels but golfing as well.
Pros: robes for guests, great pool area Cons: somber atmosphere, expensive
Bellagio
This Italian-themed casino is somewhere between beautiful and gaudy, depending on what part you are looking at and how many drinks you've had. We went there for Thanksgiving, which was quite a switch from football and pumpkin pie at...
Pros: Glamorous, Fun, Exciting, Tasty Food, Good Weather, Great Shopping Cons: Expensive and Fattening
I have never in my life been in such awe of anything man made. Sure there are tall building in big cities, but those pale in comparison to the thought and visual detail of the hotels and casinos in Las Vegas. It's a true feast for all the senses. It's a...
Pros: Deliciously prepared food. Efficient and helpful wait staff. beautiful restaurant Cons: Expensive. No doggie bags for leftovers (some may not like it).
Wonderful! Delicious! Superb! Three words that can describe the dining experience we had while dining at La Rotisserie in the Paris Hotel.
We went to the Paris Hotel in January 2001. We had a reservation for 5:30pm...right after they...
Pros: Each LV resort participated. Cons: A longer show.
I spent the New Year at the base of Sunrise Mountain a high elevation with the view being interfered by anything and recorded this event that promised to be a record setter. From that vantage point the strip is awesome. The Fireworks go off every year at...
Pros: FUN ! something different for variety Cons: you can't win any money here
When in Las Vegas and you are looking for something maybe a little different, something where you have no hope of winning any money, go visit GAMEWORKS !
This is located towards the MGM Grand.
Gameworks is a place with GAMES! video games and...
Well, I arrived back from a three-day weekend in Las Vegas three days ago, and my body is still crying for sleep. I went to Vegas on a whim with eight of my former college roommates. Half of us wanted an island escape, and the other half wanted to...
Pros: Fat Elvis impersonators and nude 19 year-old girls gyrating on poles Cons: Surly teens with mullets and pimply faces
Road Trip
The call came Wednesday evening at exactly 6:38pm, just as the first good joke from the Simpsons rerun was setting up the punchline. It was Oso. He said "We're leaving this Friday on the 7:50pm flight from LAX" then he hung...
Pros: Something for Everyone Cons: Watch out for your wallet
I have been to Vegas about a dozen times in my life...and that is saying alot. <In my defense, I will admit the first 10 times, I was under the age of 15. So I was limited on what I could have done>.
Pros: wonderful food and ambience Cons: VERY expensive for a bistro experience
Perhaps the best trend in Vegas these days is that famous restauranteurs from across the country are opening branches in hotels on the Strip. Olives, a trendy Boston eatery, has opened a clone at the Bellagio, which is most appropriate: it's clearly an...
Pros: Trams make everywhere on the strip easily accessible, fun shows outside Cons: Sometimes crowded, hot
The strip is the single best place to go if you like to walk around enjoying sights and sounds. Between volcanoes, lake fountain shows, pirate battles, a laser-lighted sphinx and Merlin the Magician, there is much to do and see on the strip. There's...
Pros: Has a little bit of everything Cons: It IS Sin City after all
Ah, Las Vegas, what a town it is. For my Spring Break this year, some friends and I decided to pay a visit to Sin City and see what it had to offer. Boy was I surprised at the liveliness and brightness of the town. As a first time visitor I was...
Pros: Great shows, good food, GREAT experience! Cons: More than I am accustomed to paying for a dinner
I recently took a trip to Las Vegas with my family, and I would like to share one of my experiences I loved while there. This was written as a separate review because I didn't want to put it all into one.
Pros: There is always something happening. Cons: Some of it isn't really worth watching.
I never really believed that Las Vegas existed. Show girls, free drinks, gambling, neon out the ears, big winnings... I just couldn't imagine it. Now that I have been there, I still can't believe it.
Pros: An absolutely wonder production Cons: Ticket prices are expensive
Mystere is a show that is put on by Cirque Du Soleil. This is located at the Treasure Island Hotel and Casino right on the strip. This show is an absolute must see! I had friends tell me how good this was and I finally got the chance to experience...
They don't call it the Strip for nothing but I have to tell you that the Las Vegas strip is a tremendous place to go for a vacation and it is not just for adults anymore ( although they can still have fun too ).
Pros: There's a lot to do besides gamble Cons: You could spend too much money if you do like to gamble
I am, by all means, not a gambling woman. I had to be convinced by a friend to take a trip to Las Vegas. Let me tell you, boy am I ever glad he convinced me. What fun!
The drive up there from Arizona was beautiful. We got to stop...
Based on a recent (and my first) trip to Las Vegas, I have created a Top Ten of my favorite hot spots of Vegas. Before I went to Las Vegas, I read a lot about the city and quite frankly, I became overwhelmed at all the possibilities. Maybe this list...
Pros: Lots of interesting things to do. Cons: EVERYONE wants your money.
The Las Vegas strip, one of the more interesting places to go. Certainly a place to see once in your life. Below are some important pros and cons to consider when planning a trip to Vegas.
Pros:
-You will never be bored. Unless you stay...
Pros: Exciting, and Plenty to do for Adults and Children Cons: Exhausting to catch it all
This trip started for me to go pick up my stepdaughter. Her mother was stationed in Las Vegas, and couldn't get the time off to return her home from her visitation.
I arrived at Las Vegas Airport about 11:00pm took a Limousine to my hotel,...
Pros: hotels and casinos are easily accessible by being next to each other; each one is unique and has something to do Cons: not every hotel/casino wants kids parading around
For years, Las Vegas has been hailed as the "Entertainment Capital of the World." Without a doubt, it is one of the most unique and attractive cities on the globe. Commonly known for gambling, big name entertainment acts, gambling, shopping,...
Pros: diverse, high quality, fresh, atmosphere :-) Cons: Like all buffets, there is sometimes a line
The newly-finished Paris Hotel in Las Vegas has leaped on to the new trend of upscale, expensive buffets. At $21.95, the Sunday Brunch is a far cry from the days of $5 all-you-can-eat cheap eats.
Pros: Exciting and beautiful to see. Cons: Expensive
Greetings to all that read this. This past weekend I had taken my first trip to Las Vegas. I work for Time Out NY magazine and used the guide they have given me which is highly recommended. Definately use Time Out Las Vegas guide because it really gave...
It would take you a lifetime, and a significant fortune, and a couple of extra kidneys probably, to eat in every restaurant in Las Vegas. It might be fun but you wouldn't have your lifetime left to do...
Pros: the free pre-show/ride lead-in, the setting Cons: The ride and the employees
While enjoying a fabulous dessert at the Cheesecake Factory in the Forum Shops of Caesars, we notice a commotion going on out in the main rotunda. Lucas, our tremendous bartender, informs us that that's the pre-show for the "Race for Atlantis" IMAX...
Pros: Lots of stuff to do. Cons: Harder to pick up hookers in bars.
I first moved to Las Vegas when I was about eight, so I'm as close to a native as you're likely to get. I've also seen the city radically change -- its population has grown four-fold since I was a chillun. Likewise, the Strip has radically...
Pros: Something for everyone and a lot of it's free. Cons: If you could make a living at gambling, it wouldn't be called gambling.
Gather ‘round, moms and dads with small kids for a tale of a family vacation in Vegas. I looked up reviews before we went for ideas on things to do and went there with a notebook so I could come home and write a review with the kind of information I had...
Pros: Great service, hotel is extremely nice, casino very nice. Cons: Costly for some.
About a week ago (summer) I had the joyful advantage of taking a trip to Las Vegas with a few friends. The strip, casinos, buffets, and attractions of various levels truly captured what I had envisioned Las Vegas to be.
Pros: Something for Everyone Cons: "Indecent Proposal" didn't happen to me
I went to Vegas for the first time a couple of months ago and it was more than I ever imagined. There is something for everyone, including a variety of family-oriented entertainment. A word to the wise, when looking for family entertainment, you're...
Pros: Superb Show-The Blue Man Group Cons: Smoke filled rooms
I just returned today from a four day business and leisure trip to Vegas. Stayed at the MGM Grand courtesy of my company. Had an OK time there. I had not been to Las Vegas in years and on the first day I was there, I called my wife who had stayed behind...
Pros: The opulent life par excellence Cons: Intellectuals, moralists, stay away
Tonight was a Las Vegas celebration typical of what the big hotel casinos have to offer. Free champagne, birthday cake and fifteen minutes of spectacular fireworks exploding high above the golf course of the Desert Inn Resort and Casino as it celebrated...
Pros: Have fun, take a break from gambling, see the strip, and bring the kids Cons: Not everything is free, but it will cost
less than gambling
I have recently heard Las Vegas referred to as "Disneyworld with gambling" since all the renovation has taken place. Thus, I was hopeful that maybe we could find something to do during the day, as nights were devoted to shows, food, and gambling.
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Pros: Great Shows, Arcades, Games, and Environment Cons: Everything is centered around gambling
I recently joined my parents on a trip to Vegas. I expected to spend a lot of time sitting in my hotel room while everyone else was gambling. Fortunately, this was only half true. While there were occasions where I would be forced to stay in the...
Pros: Huge, Very nice Cons: Still crowded with people
This casino was the world's largest hotel, casino, and theme park. I was very impressed. At this casino, I could go gambling while my kids go to the theme park. This was such a relief. Their was also a mini-mall with lots of little stores to go into. My...
The "Strip", or Las Vegas Blvd, is a wide roadway in Las Vegas lined with large hotels/casinos. The Strip essentiall runs from the Mandalay Bay at the south end to the Stratosphere (space needle) at the north end. Overall this is probably a...
Pros: Such a large variety of things to do Cons: Lots of people and can be crowded with conventions
Las Vegas is well known for it's gambling, but there is so much to do there. It makes for a great family vacation as well as the gambling capital of the world. There are lots of free things to do as well. My top list of things to see on the strip that...
Pros: Friendly service, immaculate accomodations Cons: Price is higher than most
Last December my husband and I got married in Las Vegas and spent our honeymoon at The Mirage. I have never stayed at a more luxurious hotel in my life!
From the huge volcano out front, to the aquarium that runs the full length of the hotel...
Pros: Entertainment mecca Cons: They don't call it sin city for nothin'
The Strip,A grotesquely beautiful representation of wealth addiction run amok. While It is definitely worth a trip to go see this electrical wonderland,It can be a disturbing place. This place is BIG So If you want to see all the sights...
Pros: Very Pretty Chapel, Affordable Packages Cons: Receptions are expensive
When I was looking for a place to get married in Las Vegas I went to almost every single wedding chapel on the strip. I went to the ones in and out of the hotels. I finally found one that was sure to make my day special. We chose the Canterbury...
Pros: Excellent service, beautiful hotel Cons: None really
We had the opportunity to escape into fantasyland for 7 days - the summer of 1998. I remember it like it was yesterday. This doesn't happen too often for us!! :) We stayed at The Mirage. We've been to Vegas numerous times before and always like to stay...
Pros: casinos, clubs, beautiful sites, you name it it's in Vegas Cons: if you get carried away can be very expense and hotel are hassle
I went to Vegas and had the time of my life. Vegas is non-stop action and fun. It is the only place in the US that you can walk around with $500 and not be afraid of getting robbed. It's so big that we only covered 1/4 only of the strip. We ate at the...
Pros: Overwhelming Cons: A few guys on corners handing out pornography
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
I just went on one of the best family trips I ever went on... bet you didn't know that Vegas is a good FAMILY vacation spot! You don't have to gamble to have fun in Vegas!
Pros: Eye-popping sights and seductive sounds Cons: Pamphlet-pushers
The "Strip"...ALL OF IT! It is candy for the eyes and music to the ears. From the moment we get to "Sin City" to the minute we ruefully say "goodbye" for another year, we are treated to the explosion of glitter and glamor of...
Pros: Magnificent resort, center of strip Cons: Everything tends to be pricey, and the gondolas are cheesy.
It seems Vegas continues to build more and more theme styled resorts. Not all of them hit the mark in my book. Some might be fun or cool to stay or visit once but after that it gets old. Well, the Venetian most definitely hits the mark and I consider it...
Pros: Fabulous Entertainment Cons: Nothing Nothing Nothing!!
The Danny Gans show is one of the must-see shows in Las Vegas. He is currently performing at Paris, but we saw him last year when he was still performing at the Rio.
Danny Gans is by far the best impressionist I've ever seen. "The Man of...
Pros: fun for everyone Cons: must be careful on the streets
Two summers ago my family and I went on a great vacation to California. On the trip, we spent 2 nights on the Strip in Las Vegas. The Strip is a great place to go as a family. There are stores there that everyone in the family would enjoy. And lots...
Pros: Bright lights! You're right in the middle of things! Cons: There are perverted men on the corners handing out mags with pix of naked ladies.
If you ever go to Las Vegas go up the Eiffel Tower (in the Paris hotel/casino), at night. You can see everything! All of the neon lights, people walking around, loud music, EVERYTHING! And while you're in that end of town, stop by New York, New...
Pros: You can really win, free drinks Cons: all elec. games are rigged!!! They know more about you than you think
Wanna couple hints about vegas casinos? After living there for two years, and taking classes with people that worked in casinos, here's a couple hints for you to remember.
First and foremost--all electronic games are RIGGED!!! You know those...
Pros: Lots to do and see - all for reasonable prices Cons: You can get caught up in gambling and spend too much!
My husband and I love Las Vegas. I have been both in April '99 and December '99. I have stayed in Paris, Mirage, the Luxor, NYNY, and the Bellagio. I can't say enough great things about Las Vegas Strip. On Las Vegas Blvd. you have your choice of cheesy...
Pros: beautiful, glamorous, tons to do Cons: not a good place to try to walk everywhere
My fiancee, a friend and I went to Las Vegas for 3 days in February. We stayed in a horrible hotel right off of the Strip (see San Remo reviews). Despite the problems with our hotel, I loved the rest of the Strip.
Pros: Waterparks, live entertainment, malls, famous attractions Cons: The heat, if you go in the summer!
When you think of Las Vegas the first thing you probably think about is casino's, shows, hey even Sigfried and Roy; but when you're not even 21 yet, these things don't mean much to you. That's the category I fall into, I'm not yet 21 so a vacation to...
Pros: So much to do and see and enjoy - diversity Cons: Crowded and hot
Traveled to the Stunning Strip in April, May and last August - really a wow and everchanging. Thanks to Steve Wynn the Strip is a study in contrasts - the lights, the glitz, the neon of old mixed with the video, the elegance, grace and class of the...
Pros: Great Food and a Great Staff at the Mirage.Nice People! Cons: Extreme Heat in the Middle of July
The Mirage is the best place to stay in Las Vegas. My wife and I enjoyed it last summer of July 1999. We stayed for one week.
Once you stay there, you will never be able to stay at the other hotels.
There is a live volcano at night in front of...
Pros: I love Vegas and Buffets Cons: Always crowded
I have stayed at the Mirage twice. The first time it was perfect, the second time someone who used my credit card to pay for our hotel room used it to purchase an expensive watch and tried to have dental work done. The Mirage never even offered any...
My fiance and I went to Vegas for the first time in April of 1996 and we had a wonderful time. We enjoyed it so much we returned in 98 to marry. Despite Vegas history we decided to take our three children with us so they could participate in our...
Pros: Action, lots of things to do, great hotel casinos Cons: Lots of traffic, foot and car
Here's a list of tips when visiting the Las Vegas Strip....
1. Wear VERY comfortable shoes. Distances seem shorter on the strip than they really are. The Strip bus tends to be crowded so it's best to grab some local tourist magazines, which...
Pros: Beautifull Resort that exhibits class and a high level of detail. Cons: End of the Strip. Somewhat far on foot to main attractions.
Without a doubt Mandalay Bay sets the standard in upscale Resorts on the Strip. I consider myself a Vegas junkie. I go anywhere from 6-10 times a year. I've stayed at most of the major upscale resorts that are on the Strip. I've often thought about...
Pros: Sign up for each hotels SLOT CLUB for cheap rooms and perks!!! Cons: Read fine print for anything that you sign up for that charges a fee!!!
I discovered after my first trip to Las Vegas how to get discount vacation packages. When you visit each casino, I went to the ones mainly on the strip as I was not impressed with downtown at all (unless you are up for being bothered by people trying to...
Pros: Unique. Energetic. Funny. Intelligent. Not your mother's Las Vegas show. Cons: Not your mother's Las Vegas show. If avant-garde isn't your style, try Siegfried and Roy.
I should've known when the usher handed us strips of tissue
paper as we sat down. This wasn't going to be your usual Las
Vegas show.
Pros: On the Strip, high class all the way Cons: A little costly but worth it!
Without a doubt, the Venetian Hotel is very high class. I was fortunate enough to be able to stay there during a business trip. For those who are planning on attending a convention at the Sands, the Venetian is the best place to stay as the casino and...
Pros: unique, good weather, fun for gamers Cons: expensive, dirty, pushy people
The abundant artisan spring water discovered at Las Vegas shortened the Spanish Trail to Los Angeles, eased rigors for Spanish traders and hastened the rush west for California gold. Between 1830 and 1848, the name "Vegas," as shown on maps of...
Vegas, wow what a great little town. It's hotels are huge and it's gambling machines are fun. I recommend you take a trip to this town for fun, relaxation, and excitement. It has everything you would want to enjoy, from every show and great hotels you...
Pros: Never a dull moment; great for kids, cheap food! Cons: Can spend lots of money; long lines for food and checking in at hotels.
I have been to Vegas three times in two years and love every minute of it. I could go back three more times and STILL not do everything there is to do.
The first time was a spur of the moment trip from Phoenix, AZ. I went there with a friend...
I have been to Las Vegas, and particularly, the strip on several occasions at different times of the year. What I enjoy most is playing poker. Poker is a superior game because there is no "house edge". All players have equal opportunity and...
Pros: Many difference sites Cons: Too many to choose from
Las Vegas is a city of many faces. It is still the same old strip, with the gambling and the things that go with that. There is also another side. It truly is becoming a family place. There are places to stay, things to do and places to eat that you...
I have been to Vegas numerous times, and in my experiences, it is one of the most fun places on earth. It has everything from around the world, all one one or two streets.
Let's start with the Venetian. The suite I stayed in was the nicest...
Pros: Excellent shows on the strip Cons: Some are quite pricey, some have 'manual' seating which is VERY slow
We have seen the following 8 shows on the Strip:
1. Blue Man Group (Luxor) $80-90
This was truly an amazing audio visual experience.
We even bought the CD after the show for $20.
Great fun for all ages.
BEST show...
Las Vegas is the most prettiest at nighttime with all the beautiful lights. It's a great place to go site seeing at night. Great during the day too, get to see all the statues, building, etc... I have been there once and it has sure left an impression...
Las Vegas is a great place to travel, whether you like to gable or not. I would recommend that you go to Vegas and stay on the strip because it is a fun experience for the whole family. But never spend more than 200 dollars a night because you will...
Pros: The lights! The shows! Fremont St! Cons: None! We enjoyed everything!
My wife just got back from Vegas. We were there five days and stayed at the Flamingo (see my review). (Oct 2005). The Strip was just AMAZING. We enjoyed every bit of it. If you're planning on a trip to Vegas, I would recommend staying in the ...
Pros: Absolutely beautiful, clean, definitely worth the trip Cons: You should bring mega-bucks in order to fully enjoy it all
When a friend invited me to go to Las Vegas with her I agreed but wasn't too excited. It had never interested me before. But I was very surprised to find the city so pretty and so clean! I'm from New Orleans and tourists and locals both just trash...
Pros: interesting, exciting, lots to see and do Cons: expensive, some parts are trashy, crowded
my husband, his friend, and I went to Vegas for the first time about 2 months ago, so it was a new experience for all of us. we stayed at the Mirage, my husband and I bumped our standard room up to a deluxe for an additional 50 bucks a night. his ...
Pros: It's big, big, big and bright! Cons: People handing out flyers for pornography
Here are some of my thoughts on Vegas, some of the things I have observed while there on a brief three night, three day trip with my friends:
1. People of ethnic background tend to hold most of the lowest ranks on the totem pole.
2. No matter...
Pros: Fantastic food, service, and champagne Cons: Okay, I gained a few pounds!
Review Topic: Restaurants
Lots of buffets are available in Las Vegas. There are the all-you-can-eat ones your practically have to choke down for $5.95. Then there are the buffets that actually have good food like at the Rio....
Pros: Very entertaining, lots to look at Cons: Too many kids!!!
This spring, I took my first trip to Las Vegas. I couldn't wait to visit "sin city." However, I was a little surprised to find out that sin city was more like kid city. Everywhere I turned, I saw kids and baby strollers. Every dinner I had, we were...
I have been to Vegas twice. I know this does not make me an expert, but as a novice, I have truly fallen for this town. The strip, in my opinion, having traveled downtown to check it out, is the place to be.
There are several free attractions to...
Pros: MGM GRAND, MONTE CARLO BUFFET, RICK THOMAS MAGIC SHOW, STRATOSPHERE RIDES.
Cons: LANCE BURTON, LANCE BURTON, LANCE BURTON, TREASURE ISLAND BUFFET, 3D RIDES AT VENETIAN
Took the family on a much needed vacation (I just returned from Iraq in AUG) from 23 NOV – 28 NOV 03. I purchased the tickets online through Expedia. It was me, my wife, and my children ages 16, 14, 11. The oldest being a girl. As I ...
Pros: Reasonably prices at $45-$50 per ticket Cons: Lame show and bad set
This review is pertaining specifically to the Lance Burton show at the Monte Carlo casino in Las Vegas. We went to the show on 8/29/2000 and were really disappointed.
From the start of the show we knew this wasn't for us. We've been to a lot...
Pros: lots to see, it always changing Cons: people handing out flyers and the heat
The lights....the size of the hotels....the people...and the heat. I did go to Vegas in August so I guess I have no right to complain about the 105 degree weather, but I can suggest that when you do go make sure it is between October-March. Also if...
Pros: Great rooms for the off-peak prices, fun sites - one of those you gotta see it at least once places Cons: Not a great place for families with young kids or for the non-gambler and/or smoker
My husband and I were passing through Las Vegas on our way to my Mom's in Southern California. Normally, we avoid Vegas at all costs because of the crowds. However, my job involves researching unique byways in the US, and the Vegas Strip was recently...
Pros: Best Show in Vegas Cons: Ticket prices are high, but well worth your money
My last trip I finally got around to seeing some shows. My favorite was Cirque du Soliele's Mystere. This is located at Treasure Island. I had heard so many people rave on this show that I finally had to go myself. I sat in total amazement. There is...
Pros: Lots of things for kids to enjoy Cons: Can add up if you take in too much extras.
Our family just got back from LV for Christmas vacation. Why did we do it.
Well we wanted a place open and active yet it is a great time to go to LV since the crowds are way down. Cabbies complain of being on the low end of wages that week....
My husband and I "escaped" from the kids for five days in August and stayed at Mandalay Bay. It was my first time in Las Vegas and the third visit for my husband who had previously been there for business.
Pros: Lavish City, fun w/out gambling Cons: don't go in summer
I'm a sometime poker player, and as I got a little better I started taking trips to Vegas. Not to actually play poker (I'm a home player, I just can't get a grip on the casino-play), but more to revel in a city that has managed to survive and thrive on,...
Pros: Beautiful property, great food, excellent show Cons: None whatsoever
We recently stayed at the Bellagio for 4 nights and had the BEST time of our lives. The hotel is first class all the way and the casino is by far the nicest in Las Vegas.
There were no complaints about the hotel what so ever. Check-in was a...
Pros: Not someplace you see everyday Cons: Tacky, tacky, tacky!
What an interesting little town this place is! Dolly Parton once said "It costs me tons of money to make me look this trashy" and I think the same can be said of Vegas. Let's face it...Most of us, and I mean 99%, don't go to Vegas for the family...
Pros: Too much too do in so little time!! Cons: Too crowded
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
Wow, has Las Vegas changed. I went with my boyfriend and my family for the Millenium and it was breath taking. We stood in front of the Bellagio Casino/Hotel and watched the craziness go...
Pros: Great Hotels; Beautiful city Cons: Kid attractions close early
I went to Las Vegas when I was in the ninth grade. So obviously, my parents decided to drag the kids around for a little gambling fun. Actually, Las Vegas has become more and more family oriented over the years.
Planing a trip to Vegas? I will share my thoughts good and bad about the Mandalay Bay. First let me say it is a beautiful hotel, the pools and the grounds are well kept.The inside of the hotel is fantastic.That is where the good ends and the bad begins....
Pros: Location, service and hospitality, food Cons: long walk to room
I have stayed at the Flamingo Hilton twice and I will definately stay there on my next visit. You can't beat the location;you are right in the middle of the strip. Take a left or a right and you can visit most of the major casinos and hotels in...
Pros: My hometown, 24-7, cheap food!!! Cons: It'll break ya...
Review Topic: Overview
I lived there for thirteen years, and although I moved away from the Sin City, I have to say it never gets boring. Anytime you can drive down the Las Vegas Blvd. is one you will remember. As for the...
What in the world can you say of Las Vegas? Some buddies and myself started to make an annual Vegas run every summer and haven't regretted it once. Each trip we try to go out and see a little bit more then we did the previous visit, but with the...
My husband and I spent part of our honeymoon at NYNY. We had a large group of family and friends stay at the hotel too. I was very disappointed with the customer service. At check in, my husband asked for a special room since it was our...
Pros: The stratosphere tower thrill rides Cons: shady areas of the strip
I recently spent a few nights on the Las Vegas Strip. I have few words of advice to anyone planning a trip to the strip. If you plan to spend a couple of late nights wandering from casnio to casino, take a little caution. I thought staying on the strip...
Pros: many shows; some free Cons: expensive hotels on Strip
Probably the most dazzling city in the U.S., Las Vegas is a must visit for beginning travellers just to know how it feels. The experience is incredible, not to mention only the city, but the landscape around it as well. Although, if you are planning to...
Pros: Good crowd after midnight Cons: Its a theme club in a new york
Review Topic: Sights & Attractions
It was in my hotel, so I went. And from a quick look around it seemed to be the only thing to do on a Tuesday night. So yes, even though I live in New York and am seeped in the Studio 54...
Pros: Lights, Glitter and Action! Cons: Bugsy, but is that so wrong?
If you don't like cities, don't go to Las Vegas. If you do like cities, there is no reason not to go to Las Vegas. I'm the type of person who likes cities but doesn't care for crowds, but on The Strip the lights are too blinding to see crowds and I know...
Pros: fun factor: 100 Cons: can be a little too fun
There is really no review that can do this DisneyLand For Adults justice. From the moment you arrive about 20 minutes outside of the city limits the lights from the Strip hotels and casinos fills the horizon, and you know that you are in for...
Pros: You can do everything that you want as long as you are of age. Cons: You can never stay long enough.
I went to Las Vegas for the first time ever in May 1999. It was a birthday present to myself and my mother thought that I would have a nice time. Her and I decided to go. I just want everyone to know that I had a great time!!! It was not my mother's...
Having been to Las Vegas several times (my Aunt lives there), I have begun to find favorite spots. One I never miss when I go, is the Stage Coach Deli in the forum shops in Caesar's.
Circus Circus is a casino that you can take the whole family to.
They have a theme park with rides for the kids (and adults too).
Inside they have free circus acts going on every hour that you can watch. Near the circus acts are a ton of those...
Pros: inexpensive, very entertaining Cons: hot in August! Lots of walking
My husband and I went to Las Vegas when I was six months pregnant with out second child (anticipating this would be our last getaway for a while!) My expectation of "The Strip" was one hotel after another, each beckoning me to come inside a...
Pros: Q-tips in the bathroom Cons: Terrible customer service
My husband and I were in Vegas to visit family and attend a wedding. We stayed at the Regent in Summerlin (were most pleased) and thought it would be fun to book our last night at Mandalay Bay to enjoy their sandy beach pool, wave maker, and lazy river...
Pros: Very pedestrian friendly!! Cons: They are much too liberal with smokers. The smokers make the place stink!!!!!!
I stayed in the San Remo, but was able to see and do a lot on foot. I rented a car but didn't need it very often. In some cases it was easier to walk. The 'free' monorail system and the pedestrian walkways make it feasible to not bother with a vehicle...
Pros: Lot of action, easy to get around Cons: Traffic
On my Las Vegas trip, I stayed in the Imperial Palace, which is located roughly in the middle of the Strip. If you don't have a mode of transportation, try to stay somewhere in the middle of the Strip, but even if you are at one of the hotels on the...
Pros: It is so fun you won't believe yourself. Cons: If you don't like walking this is not for you.
Las Vegas strip is a holiday that everyone has to experience at least once in there life. There is so much to do and so much too see that a week hardly seems like enough. If you are a gambler than this is the holiday you will love the casinos are...
Pros: Can this be any better? Cons: Very crowded at times
Last april I took a trip to Vegas with the family, it was the best thing that we did in a long time. We stayed at the Monte Carlo, and what a nice atomosphere it was. Friendly people everywhere, a choice of over 7 restaurants just in the lobby! Then I...
My review is just about roller coasters and a few other things to do and see. I love Las Vegas! And on my favorite things do in Vegas is ride the roller coasters. They have some great coasters on the strip as well as some other things I like to do ...
i am not a big fan of artsy performances or circus acts. but mystere at treasure island combines both in a mystical and enchanting way. it is circus with an attitude, fast paced humorous at times, ominous at others. the costumes are fanciful renditions...
Pros: This town is 24/7, you'll never get bored. Cons: Not exactly a place you want to go if you're offended by nudity.
So much to see, so many things to do. Las Vegas is the only place where walking down a street is entertainment enough. You see the landmarks, the hotels, the casinos –all of it is great. There is something happening every where you turn. I’ve ...
Pros: Awesome entertainment, food, shopping, and relaxation. Cons: Crowded and crazy...all of the time!
Las Vegas is officially our favorite vacation destination. A great deal of that love for Sin City is the adventures we find on the Strip. I went to Vegas for the fourth time last summer and we had an absolute blast. The Vegas strip is like no other ...
Pros: too many to list Cons: a little costly ($75)-but well worth it
This is Jennifer, the Cirque-obsessed former-usher returning from yet another Cirque Experience. I have seen other Cirque Productions (Dralion, O, Quidam) numerous times, and fell in love with each. But I hadn't been moved so strongly since the first...
Pros: There is so much to do. Cons: People who pass out porn magazines on the strip.
The strip is really fun there are so many things to do. They have a lot of casino's that are really nice. For parents who want to gamble most of the bigger casino's have arcades for the kids. I really like circus circus because they have both an arcade ...
Pros: so much to do concentrated in a few blocks Cons: so many people doing all that stuff
The Strip (or Las Vegas Boulevard more literally) is the home to so many 'bests' - most hotel rooms in the world - largest hotel in the world - that you definitely know you are in America - no matter how few of the casino/hotel properties actually have...
Pros: Many luxury hotels and shops Cons: very expensive and depressing if you don't gamble
I think everyone should go to Las Vegas at least once in their life. So, now, I've been there and I never want to go again. You could not afford to buy anything in the shops in the fancy hotels, so there goes shopping.
(Although I did find a...
Pros: I Got To Play Wealthy, Without Spending Money Cons: A Person Could Get Used To This, And Lose a Lot of Marbles!
Last week, I returned from Las Vegas, having met my brother there. My brother had been invited, as a high roller, to participate in a Black Jack Tournament at the Paris/Bally's. I never had such a fantastic adventure in my life!
My husband took me to see this show for my birthday. It was the most spectacular thing I have ever seen. I have been telling people about this show ever since I got back from Vegas.
It is visually stunning. Even the opening of the show when...
The Las Vegas strip is one of the most exciting, fun places i've ever been. It is very strange looking coming in from a plane, because it is just a two mile long strip of fancy hotels in the middle of the dessert, with nothing else really near it. Once...
I love Las Vegas, and I don't even gamble that much. My grandparents live in Las Vegas and they have for almost fifteen years. Vegas is a fun, exciting, lively place to go. I you want entertainment go to Vegas. Las Vegas is open 24 hours a day. You...
When visiting Las Vegas I recommend seeing Danny Gans. I saw Danny Gans when he was performing at the Rio. He is now performing at the Paris. He was entertaining to say the least. I couldn't believe how incredible his impressions truly were! He did...
Certainly going back (with a larger budget)... by mrsmashy ,Sep 17 '03
Pros: atmosphere, change-of-pace, incredible sights Cons: can be expensive, crowded, lots of walking
I was on such a shoe-string budget that I BUSSED down to Vegas (35-hour trip) and spent my nights at a Day's Inn a half-mile off the strip (more on that later)...
That said, I had the time of my life.
Hilites of my 3-day visit:
- architecture at Luxor
- beauty of Bellagio's and Mirage's gardens
- detailed themes at the Hilton and Treasure Island
- sheer magnitude of Caesar's Palace
- unbelievable food
Lowlites:
- wore out a pair of shoes
- developed blisters on my feet
- cheap motel off-the-strip = shower head at chest-level
- long bus-trip = wanting to harm roommates
- smut-peddlers who won't take no for an answer
The Strip is the Place to Be if You Are Young and Like to Party by zzz1324 ,May 05 '05
Pros: -Close to all of the action
-Nicer casinos
-Nicer Hotels
Cons: -Gambling is more expensive
-Don't expect that "Old Vegas" feel.
I have been to Vegas multiple times and have always had a great time. I have always stayed at various places on the main strip. It is definitely the place to be if you want to be around all the mega-casino's where the party goes on all night. I have visited the downtown area (which is worth visiting) However, there is more to see (and it is safer) to be on the strip at 5 in the morning when you stumble back to your hotel room.
Todd English's Olives: Fast Food Experience at Fine Dining Prices by kozmonaut ,Oct 17 '06
Pros: Don't have to visit Olives ever again. Cons: Service, food... in short, everything.
Visited Olives on Sunday. Being seated along the grate facing the Bellagio walkway really drove home the fact that Olives is nothing more than a stand in a glorified food court. Our water glasses were dirty and smelled of fish. The beef carpaccio took the form of a platter-sized mushy beef pizza. Absolutely revolting.
Then, a table of 9 was crammed into the corner next to us, already a very tight spot. Considering that we were expecting to lay down upwards of $400 for a dinner for 2, we asked that the quality of our dining experience be given some consideration. A host named Garret told us that we should close out our bill if we didn't like it. Exactly what we did.
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