Trip started out great. Flew on AirTran. Great airline. We were lucky enough to upgrade to First Class for $80. Absolutely loved it. Rented a car from Dollar. LONG line as their computers were down. The new rental car facility is nice though.
Checked into the Platinum Hotel and Spa. Did not try the $20 trick as we didnt care about the view. We were only staying here 2 nights and then moving to the Mirage. Nice hotel. The room had a few minor kinks. The door between the bedroom and bathroom was not finished. No handle, not painted, did not even close all the way. Was suprised it was rented out that way. But minor. LOVED the bathroom. HUGE whirlpool tub. Beautiful full kitchen, stainless steel appliances. Stackable washer and dryer off the kitchen. Plasma tv in the living area. Balcony off the living room. Overall a very nice place to stay. Almost hated to check out. BUT...I had taken advantage of the Mirage tower suites rates.
Tried the $20 trick at check in at Mirage. The clerk was more than happy to take the tip but did not end up with an upgrade. She tried to convince us the tower suite was an upgrade even though thats what we booked. Oh well. I'll hold on to my 20 a little harder next time. Beautiful room. My only question is why do they screw up the view with the love advertising on the windows.
And this is where the trip goes downhill.
We were stopped at a red light and got rear ended by a drunk driver. Both husband and I were taken to the Hospital. Spent all night in the ER but got discharged. The drunk driver went to jail. Sigh. The rest of the trip was spent dealing with the rental car people and the guys insurance company. We were left without a car as dollar refused to give us another one. The Mirage did send a limo to pick us up from the hospital. Thought that was nice.
Trip home was fine. Lucky enough again to upgrade to first class on AirTran. Which was wonderful as we both were very sore from the accident.
Already thinking about next trip.........
Checked into the Platinum Hotel and Spa. Did not try the $20 trick as we didnt care about the view. We were only staying here 2 nights and then moving to the Mirage. Nice hotel. The room had a few minor kinks. The door between the bedroom and bathroom was not finished. No handle, not painted, did not even close all the way. Was suprised it was rented out that way. But minor. LOVED the bathroom. HUGE whirlpool tub. Beautiful full kitchen, stainless steel appliances. Stackable washer and dryer off the kitchen. Plasma tv in the living area. Balcony off the living room. Overall a very nice place to stay. Almost hated to check out. BUT...I had taken advantage of the Mirage tower suites rates.
Tried the $20 trick at check in at Mirage. The clerk was more than happy to take the tip but did not end up with an upgrade. She tried to convince us the tower suite was an upgrade even though thats what we booked. Oh well. I'll hold on to my 20 a little harder next time. Beautiful room. My only question is why do they screw up the view with the love advertising on the windows.
And this is where the trip goes downhill.
We were stopped at a red light and got rear ended by a drunk driver. Both husband and I were taken to the Hospital. Spent all night in the ER but got discharged. The drunk driver went to jail. Sigh. The rest of the trip was spent dealing with the rental car people and the guys insurance company. We were left without a car as dollar refused to give us another one. The Mirage did send a limo to pick us up from the hospital. Thought that was nice.Trip home was fine. Lucky enough again to upgrade to first class on AirTran. Which was wonderful as we both were very sore from the accident.
Already thinking about next trip.........
Glad that nobody was hurt and that the jerk face didn't get away with it! You will definitely need to return so that you can make up for the bad luck for this trip. Maybe Karma will be on your side next time and you'll win big!!! Did the accident make you think twice about renting a car in Vegas again? or do you always rent a car while in town?
