^They said the room we had requested wasn't ready so they upgraded us. Oh and something about how something was messed up in the reservation??

We had requested a 2 queen sized beds for our 600 sqft room. Perhaps there's not many of those available so they upgraded to the next best thing? I'm not sure...but not complaining!! And maybe because we're girls and we had a nice young fellow checking us in..I'm not sure.

Good to know, thanks!
Hopefully I get as lucky as you with the upgrades.

It'll be my first time in Vegas! So excited!! Besides the buffets, are there any notable places (prob mid-range priced) to check out?

Only way to get the resort fees waived is if you gamble. I played blackjack for about 2 hours and they waived 2 resort fees for me.
You can get the most comps from playing slots though.

Bill's gambling hall's reso has pretty good steak across from caesars.

Vegas is all about parties, buffets and celebrity chef restaurants. You could check out the nearby outlet for some shopping but you can do that in LA or even Seattle.

Edit: Making a mental note to self for my trip next month, gonna hit up Earl of Sandwich & Carnegie Deli for some post-drinking eats ... I vaguely remember last time I was there, I was so drunk but I couldn't find a GOOD place to eat ... well didn't help that I was smashed... but I just rolled to the closest sandwich cafe I could find and it was not very good ... even while intoxicated...

another tip, go to tickets4tonight to buy restaurant vouchers. you can go to really fancy restaurants and get 50% off the meals. crazy deals!

Earl of Sandwich is a MUST, located inside Planet Hollywood
fucking delicious

I had it just before I was leaving. So cheap and is soooooo tasty!

I agree!

always wanted to try the Rio Buffet 2 of them Seafood one + regular buffet (I heard this one is hugh! can anyone confirm this) the thing is its off strip and I usually stay at MGM. I heard if you call Rio, they will sent a shuttle to pick you up, but I wonder if I'm just going there to eat buffet, would they still send shuttle to pick me up?

Driving from LA to Vegas tomorrow.. So pumped.. I'm going to try the 20 dollar sandwich trick at the vdara..might try $40 and see what happens

I thought it was just okay. Was cheap and convenient when I was staying at PH though!


There's a free shuttle from Bally's to Rio (and back every 15?) you could take if you want. Went to the regular buffet for dinner and it WAS huge lol

got invited to go Vegas end of August/beg of Sept same dates as last year... kinda wanna go but i wanna go down for my bday more instead... lmao. i love my white friends, but i really don't need to tan as much as they do and i prefer to go sightseeing/shop during the day....it sucks being the only Asian in the group with already tanned skin :okay:

and the rest that posted about earl of sandwich. One of THE best sandwiches of my life!!

Ham and swiss sammich! Their soups are pretty yums too. Had the broc and cheese...OOO!

http://distilleryimage1.s3.amazonaws...381b4856_7.jpg

I did the drive from LA to Vegas about 2.5 years ago.

Few tips:
- Depending on when you leave the highways can get pretty congested but if you are leaving on a regular weekday non-peak rush hour you should be fine.
- Have a GPS it help alot
- Make sure to have a full tank of gas as I don't recall there were too many gas stations once you are 1/2 hr our of LA. (Plus you would want to get to LV as fast as you can anyways
- There's an In-N-Out burger halfway to LV. Better load up on double cheeseburgers, chocolate shake and animal fries!

Oh yeah.
Also was in vegas 1 week ago and stayed at Vdara. The $20 trick kinda works but it depends on a lot of things.

We scored an upgrade for our room.
Slightly bigger deluxe room but on a very high floors with bellagio fountain view.

Those sandwhiches are awesome!!!

I had the turkey, swiss, bacon plus their sandwhich sauce. SOOOOO good

+++++++++++++++1 if you ever want a cheap and good sandwhich - head to Earls at Miracle Mile PH

You really haven't experienced Vegas until you've ordered the Carnegie Haul @ the Carnegie Deli inside Mirage

http://i.imgur.com/rV9AS.jpg

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Oh my fuck :sweetjesus::megusta:
I'd also recommend the beef encounter, it was the holy grail of roast beef for me.

Hash House A Go Go is worth checking out as well,
there's a location inside Imperial Palace on the strip

how do you guys do airport shuttle to/from? Any preferred shuttle services? how much?

Just got back from walking around... There is a constant lineup at the earl of sandwich... Bout to head down and get in line... Didn't do the 20 dollar sandwich trick... It's my gf's bday and the hotel is empty so we got the 48th floor with a fountain view.. Vdara is very nice, all the smoke from the casinos is making me feel like shit tho

Just taxi it to the strip. The money you save on the shuttle is spent waiting there.

They actually have shuttles that leave from a bunch of hotels on the strip that take you to Rio. I believe I took the shuttle from Bally's last time. Harrah's might also have one. Next time I want to try the Seafood Buffet too but it's kind of out of the way to shuttle all the way out there for dinner and back.

Correct me if I'm wrong but Vdara doesn't have a casino inside right?... if you are sick of walking through smoke-filled, stuffy casino's, try Aria or Cosmo, best ventilation system EVER, scented air makes the place smell like a hot chick's perfume, you won't even notice there's smokers :concentrate:

Damn, those pictures of Carnegio Deli and Earl of Sandwich ... :drool ... and they are open very late too right?... perfect after-party spot!... this idea is gonna be ingrained into my brain when I get there so even if I'm drunk I will have my body auto-set to crawl over to either one of these shops lol ...

No casino or smoking at the vdara.. It is sooo nice.. Highly recommend it. Earl of sandwich was delicious!