Vegas 1st time - Student

Hi,
I am a 25 year old student and I am traveling alone.
At the moment I am trying to find the best price/value room.
I found a few coupon codes and that is what I got so far.

In Vegas: 10/02/14 - 10/05/14

(Prices are total - including taxes and fees.)

NYNY: $560 - 2 Free Admissions to our screamtastic Roller Coaster and a $50 drink credit!

Vdara: $578 -

"Two Nights in a Deluxe Suite
• Complimentary View Upgrade
• Two – VIP Passes to HAZE Nightclub (Thursday – Saturday Only) – Subject to restrictions
• Two - 2 for 1 Cocktail Certificate for The Deuce Lounge
• Two – 2 for 1 Cocktail Certificate for Gold Boutique Nightclub and Lounge
• Two – 2 for 1 Cocktail Certificate for Bar Vdara"

One night I probably have to stay at another room as the offer above is just valid for two nights...

MGM Grand: $640 - 20% off + 20$ dining credit each day

Luxor: $417

Flamingo: $348
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I like the VIP passes for the HAZE club even if I don't know if it's a good one and the price is a bit high for my budget.
Also I wont stay long in the rooms. I do not need a quiet environment! So what would you think?

Thanks

 

I would look at Smartervegas.com for coupon codes. $50 in drink credit will get you about 4 drinks. Are you looking for a bed and a shower or a 4 diamond room? Are you willing to taxi to a nightclub or does it need to be at your hotel?? Lots of things to think about and consider.

 

When I hear student I hear Flamingo! Vdara and Aria will have much nicer rooms but if rooms are less of a factor than price you to Flamingo. Those drink credits they are offering? at $12 a drink, they do not go as far as the $2-300 you are saving at Flamingo. If MGM was in the same ball park as Flamingo I would say go there but since it is way higher, I think you go Flamingo my friend. And where Haze is concerned, it's not that big of a deal anymore or hard to get in to.

Before I leave I will say...if room is a factor, then perhaps Aria. I would put forth that those are the most comfy beds in Vegas!!!!

 

And remember, MGM, ARIA etc will have $25 a day Resort tax every day. That adds up fast, especially on a tight budget. Not sure what Flamingo resort tax will be but it is less than $25.

 

If this is your 1st trip and budget is a concern.....save your $$ for things you find that you want to do.....Flamingo is older but has a prime location to walk to so many other nice / fun places. And the pool should still be open for your dates and theirs is one of the bests. Good luck and have fun!

 

lots of things to consider, but I agree - save your hotel money and use it elsewhere. might even check out the Quad for the weekend. it's prob south of $350.
something must be happening that weekend - the prices you quote seem a bit high.

 

At those prices I wouldn't consider anything but the Flamingo. It's central, it's nicer than the Luxor, and probably at least on a similar level to NYNY I'd say. But you're saving $300. No brainer IMO.

 

...or, you could stay at Westgate (LVH) for $180 for all 3-nights... (per Expedia).
Take the monorail south to pretty much anywhere on the Strip you want to be. There's a very-convenient monorail station right there at the hotel.

 

the mgm offer doesnt look too bad in comparison to the other ones.
topcard's LVH find sounds good.
i dont like the CET properties other then ph, caesars and cromwell.

 

Hey, thanks for all your help.
Seems like Flamingo would be the way to go. Maybe with a $20 sandwich...
Still if anybody got some good ideas please share them
Maybe another way of getting some good coupons instead of retailmenot.com or smartervegas.com / mycheapvegas.com

 

I'd suggest Bally's. Best location + low prices (comparing to Paris and Flamingo) = best value.

Skip Luxor, MGM and NY-NY. They are old and far away from the central.

 

For a first timer they gotta stay on the strip!

I also agree with jammer, check into Ballys. I think it's way better than Flamingo and smells much much better.

 

I agree! Skip anything on the south end of the strip. That end of the strip is now old and boring.
On a budget: Ballys, Flamingo, Harrahs and The Quad are great choices.

 

Flamingo is the best bet for a student on a budget. Prime factors being location and pool.

If you want to spend a few more bucks, Mirage is a nice step up for younger folks. Lots of young people there and once again it's got prime location. MGM would make my list except I don't like it's location. I like the mid/North Strip because you can go from place to place quickly.

 

I would say Flamingo. Casino open to the strip and the Linq right beside it. Ball's is nice but with the construction out front not as accessible

 

As much as I hate to recommend Flamingo, because it's a tad sketchy, out of that list, it'll probably work best for your trip! Great location. You can walk to Drais' which is probably the hottest nightclub in town.. I would spring for a GO room if it's not much more.. those are much better..

It's a busy weekend in Vegas, so it's very expensive. MGM hotels are hosting a huge country music festival (outside across from Luxor), so you'd probably have better luck at non-MGM properties.

 

Well, all I can say is thanks a lot for your recommendations.
I will probably stick to the FAB rooms as GO rooms are starting at $100 more each day.
How about the Sandwich trick? Maybe a $20 or $50 Dollar sandwich will give me an upgrade?
I do not know how good the chances are of getting an upgrade at Flamingos.

 

An additional option to consider, on a budget. TI has a rate for your dates of travel that totals $441.66. However, you can knock that down, most likely, by going with another special or by simply signing up for MyTI Guestbook - easy to find on the website. Once you sign up for the guestbook they will push you a better rate code than is on the websites. TI does not have the huge pool scene like Flamingo but it is respectable. Great location too.

 

$20 sandwich will almost always work at flamingos as long as they aren't full. Got a GO room for $20 when I stayed there.

 

Just wanted to let you know that I will stay at Flamingo. Room is booked. Thanks a lot for your help!