Las Vegas?

[mikesmom]

Just when I thought I'd never need anything but the Disney Collection, I have to go to a trade show in January in Vegas.

I though we had someplace we could trade to in Vegas but I can't find it on the members website. Am I mis-remembering? Or did we have it and it went away?

I know there are pleanty of cheap accomodations to be had in Las Vegas, but frankly we go to this show every year and it's grueling. I want to stay someplace where we can really relax and be comfortable when we're not actually working the show floor. I'm not a gambler, and I know from experience that we'll we too whipped to go out looking for entertainment. Actually, I'll probably be typing up notes from the show before I forget them!

Anyone have any info ?

 

[CarolMN]

As far as I know, the only Las Vegas options are part of the World Passport Collection (via Interval International). Most, if not all of these options will require a 7 night stay.

According to the 2001-2002 Member Guidebook (page 136-137), the properties available in Las Vegas are:

Club de Soleil
The Jockey Club
Monarch Grand Vacations - Cancun Resort
Polo Towers

I've never stayed at any of these resorts. I do not believe any of them are on the strip. Perhaps if you do an internet search, you can get more info on the resorts. TUG should have some info on them as well.

HTH a little.

 

[WDWguru]

Vegas is our second home away from home - lol! IMHO, don't bother using precious points to trade for a sub-par property in Vegas. Even during conventions you can get great rates (we usually get comped, but still get postcards from the hotels with deals) - and the strip hotels are all fabulous (well, I'd stay away from the far north end). Unless you're going for Comdex or CES, you should be able to find something reasonable.

 

[Carl]

Polo Towers is on the strip, next to MGM Grand. But, don't forget you will also have to pay a $75 administration fee if you use a hotel outside of the Disney Collection.

 

[Lisa P.]

Mikesmom, I don't see an email or PM option to contact you so I'm posting this here. If you'd be interested in a direct exchange for DVC points, with an owner of another timeshare resort, please email me. You may save DVC points this way and pay no exchange fee either.

You haven't mentioned your specific dates nor the size villa you would need. Examples of possibilities I can see at the moment:

Via RCI, there is currently availability at The Carriage House which is an RID RCI resort # 1837 for a 1BR, sleeps 4, January 3 (full week).

Fairfield currently has pretty open availability for their owners throughout January (studio to 3BR) at their new Fairfield Las Vegas at Grand Desert which is a Gold Crown RCI resort # 6052. Nightly or weekly stays are possible.

Both of these places are located about two long blocks (1/4 mi.) off the strip, fairly near MGM & Harrahs. The Fairfield has a shuttle to Harrah's until 10 PM.

We own with Fairfield and so do many others on TUG. Some of us prefer to do direct exchanges, some prefer to rent out time, similar to the way DVCers might on the Rent/Trade forum here. Please email me privately if this interests you, to discuss details.

Lisa P.
potter@a-o.com

 

[madcoco]

If we can be of any help in your Vegas planning please feel free to PM or E-mail.

 

[CaptainMidnight]

I had the same thought myself, but I just had a colleague get a rate of $45 per night at one of the hotels in the middle of the strip, Flamingo I believe. Hotel rates are too good to use up points.

 

[mikesmom]

The $45 sounds great, but have you actually STAYED in one of those rooms? I'm sure they follow the "only going to be in the room briefly to sleep, so it doesn't matter" school of thought, but I was hoping for a little more comfort.

My experience on 3 trips to Vegas for conferences is that the rooms are cramped, lighting for work purposes is rotten, you are forced to cross a room full of noisy slot machines to even check in, the much touted buffets have all the charm of a junior high cafeteria with noise level and tables crammed close by and the check in lines are a nightmare. I once stood in a line at the Hilton for 1 hour and 30 minutes to check in only to be told that they had overbooked and I had to find another hotel!

I was hoping (dreaming?) that a DVC trade would be more of a resort experience with a little better level of comfort and a little less of the chaos right in your face. The trade show I need to go to is pretty much 8 hours on your feet working - time spent sourcing items for clientele, negotiating with suppliers, and arranging for shipments back to my office. Once you leave for the day you are pretty much wiped out, head aching and much needing some rest and quiet time. Also need to be able to work some in the room.

You can probably tell I'm the only person in the Western world who doesn't enjoy Las Vegas. LOL, but I'm hping to make the most of it by finding a better option for accomodations.

 

[Carl]

in the Grand Tower. Nothing second rate about that. Now it was a direct marketing deal. I mean we got the offer direct from MGM Mirage Resorts - I believe due to the fact we are slot club members. This is a tip for those who go to Vegas regularly - join the slot clubs, so they will mail you offers like this.

 

[CarolA]

Two suggestions. One is the Aladdin. You check in on a seperate floor from the casino and my room was huge. (Had a great bathtub for a hot relaxing bath!) The other is Westgate Villas. They aren't far and the villa was very nice. I got a one BR off of Hotel Kingdom.Com for a great rate once. Hilton also has a vacation club just behind the Flamingo Hilton that is suppose to be very nice (once again no casino to walk thru).

 

[jenelope]

I stayed in the Cancun resort last November. A friend has a timeshare there. We stayed in a one bedroom suite that was really nice and comfortable. There was a jetted, double tub and a double vanity in the master bathroom, and an additional bath with shower in the living room. The sofa in the living room was a sleeper and there is a pull out privacy screen. The kitchen is in an alcove and includes a full set of appliances (including an oven) and cookware. The dining table is a nice size and seats four. There was also a very large balcony. The best part of Cancun is the pool. They have a large model of an Aztec pyramid in the middle of the pool area that includes two waterslides and an elevator. Underneath the pyramid is an area with a spa and locker rooms. The smaller pool behind the pyramid is heated, the larger pool is not. There are several spas tucked into various corners of the area, usually surrounded by hammocks and deck chairs. When we were there, they did not have a liquor license yet, but I can vouch for the virgin strawberry margaritas. The restaurant is more like a small bar and grill. Some of my friends had breakfast there and said it was very good. The hotel is located on Las Vegas boulevard and is about five minutes to the Luxor in moderate traffic. It's very convenient to the airport, but I never noticed any disruptive air traffic.

If you are determined to use your points at a timeshare and it's available, I would definitely recommend Cancun as an excellent choice. I really enjoyed my visit.

 

[DebbieB]

I got a $59 per night rate at Treasure Island 2 or 3 years ago (weeknights), through their website. It was not a shabby room - it was a great room about half way up the tower over the pirate battle. I simply requested it at check-in and got it. A coworker recently got great rates at Excalibur and Ballys through their website.

The problem with Las Vegas rates is that when there is a big convention or show in town, the rates go sky high. I've been there 4 or 5 times and always try to find a week with no big groups.

 

[littlestar]

Hi.

My husband went to Las Vegas a month ago for a trade show and he stayed at the Embassy Suites on Paradise Road. He said it was very nice. No casino in the lobby. Nice and quiet after being at the convention center all day (real close to the convention center also).

I think they have some pretty good rates also. His suite was nice. Separate living room, two tvs, desk to work at, etc. Free hot breakfast in the morning.

 

[Pixie Power!]

I love vegas, i got married there last year.
My top tip is to go onto each strip hotel web site and 'sign' their guest books. Then they send you all the offers via email, and these offers are just great. its well worth it.

Emma