Barony Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 Wife and I are looking at a little get away this winter to Vegas. We've never been there and I'm not entirely sure why we are going there, but that's another issue. She wants to check it out. Looking for some hotel suggestions/areas to stay that are off strip but within walking distance of the strip (1/2-1 mile away). Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJuice1980 Posted November 27, 2013 Share Posted November 27, 2013 You want to be on the strip. If you don't want to pay the strip $'s then I would suggest going down the strip. Classic hotel with decent fares is the Riviera. However I got a huge deal once staying at the Monte Carlo, not the classiest place but its pretty much right in the heart of things. Not everything is as pricey as the Bellagio, Luxor, Paris, Wynn, etc. You should be able to find a deal at a decent spot on the strip. I'd look to go later in the season, if you go in like January expect daytime highs in the 60's only. Not really a "warm" winter get-a-way if you ask me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Wettschreck Posted November 28, 2013 Share Posted November 28, 2013 About 10 years ago is when I was there. I actually liked Downtown a lot more than the strip. It seemed more old skool Vegas to me. Not as flashy as the strip tho.Freemont street experience is cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
straydog Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 + 1 on downtown,I like staying at the golden nugget and taking a taxi to the strip for one of the days out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IceHawk Posted November 30, 2013 Share Posted November 30, 2013 +2 Golden nugget Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrJuice1980 Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 Fremont St is cool. That's about it downtown. Everything is on the strip. You'll be taking a cab or bus to the strip a lot if you stay downtown. The shows, the shopping, the food, the main attractions are all on the strip. Your wife probably wants to do some shopping and people watching. Strip is it. Shops at the Venetian, lions at MGM, dolphins at mirage, margaritaville, espn zone, etc etc etc. Guys this is his first time and it's his wife that wants to go. Do you think she'd have more fun downtown? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrklean Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 If you are going to go during the off season and during the week check out groupon and living social you can find some killer deals for hotels on the strip. Cab rides can be killers out there so i would plan the hotel for where you will spend most of your time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAMAN Posted December 1, 2013 Share Posted December 1, 2013 I always stay at MGM, being an Mlife member I get emails weekly from each of their hotels in Vegas for room rates starting at $30 a night. I suggest you go to Mlife(dot)com and sign up, they will start sending you offers almost immediately. I like Fremont, but it gets old quick. Half a day there and you've seen everything. I usually take a walk to a different casino(or 4 ) on the strip daily and see new things every time. Never stayed or been to a hotel off the strip but you will be doing more than enough walking while on the strip, do you really want to have to walk an extra mile or two a day just coming and going from the hotel? And who knows what kind of streets and alleys you'll be walking through to get to and from the strip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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