Las Vegas HELP! What Vegas hotel would u recommend for someone with kids???

[ranman1973]

Just came back from Vegas in November 2010. I would definitely stay away from Excalibur. The place is okay on a budget but if you can afford it, the MGM has a great pool and lazy river.

The other advantage of MGM is that it is easy to catch the monorail. This is a nice little perk if you end up on the other end of the strip and want a quick way to get back to your hotel. Even though the Excalibur is "just kitty corner" it is actually a long walk because of the shear size of the hotels.

 

[KKB]

This biggest disadvantage to MGM corner is the distance from everything else on the strip. We found the monorail to be inconvenient (LONG walk to/from strip) and expensive. Excalibur is NOT far from MGM--truly kiddy corner. Yes, resorts are typically BIG in Vegas--you will walk.
If you are truly wanting to wander the whole strip, go central. Flamingo is a great budget resort if you go during pool season. Have you checked Mirage's prices? It is much nicer w/ a great pool also--more of a high-mid level property.

 

[MelanieC]

Personally I wouldn't stay at the Excaliber. It used to be a great hotel, but the last time I was in the hotel it stunk like mold and was so outdated and worn looking.