Vegas booking time...

hots

Clever boardsies, looking for advice, when should I be booking for a weekend in Vegas at the end of October? I've always gone by 6months in advance is best for flights?

Also, anyone got any experience with booking hotels through a 3rd party there? I've always gone direct with the hotels but I'm getting decent savings by going though lastminute packages compared to google flights + hotel site...

Lastly, anyone got any recommendations for nice room types? Not going outrageously expensive but looking at something high up with a fountain view I think. I've done Monte Carlo and Aria before and been impressed by both in different ways (MC value for money, Aria flash).

Greg81

Just remember about "Vegas Sandwich" when checking in. Worked really well last time when I was checking in in Venetian.

http://www.frontdesktip.com/faq/

hots

Greg81 wrote: »

Just remember about "Vegas Sandwich" when checking in. Worked really well last time when I was checking in in Venetian.

http://www.frontdesktip.com/faq/

Hmm I'll be booking a specific room type I think so wouldn't be able to rely on it!

I've read about it before and haven't had the balls to try it!

Greg81

hots wrote: »

Hmm I'll be booking a specific room type I think so wouldn't be able to rely on it!

I've read about it before and haven't had the balls to try it!

Try it. Treat is as a gamble. You will be in Vegas

You can gain a lot. It is not only a room update. Just ask politely (after concierge takes your money) if they have any complementary upgrades.

I got vouchers for a free drinks in the casino plus room upgrade to suit with access to pool.

hots

Greg81 wrote: »

Try it. Treat is as a gamble. You will be in Vegas

You can gain a lot. It is not only a room update. Just ask politely (after concierge takes your money) if they have any complementary upgrades.

I got vouchers for a free drinks in the casino plus room upgrade to suit with access to pool.

I might put on my big boy pants and give it a go this time. Concierge or just check-in desk?

Greg81

hots wrote: »

I might put on my big boy pants and give it a go this time. Concierge or just check-in desk?

Check-in desk.

begbysback

Not just in vegas, this pretty much the norm anywhere I've been in the us, though I've mostly seen Americans do it

kerry4sam

Thread moved to where it would be better suited.

Thanks,
kerry4sam

hots

kerry4sam wrote: »

Thread moved to where it would be better suited.

Thanks,
kerry4sam

Thanks, should have thought of that!

eeloe

Book everything with ebookers.

I’ve never paid more than €600 for a week all in.

hots

eeloe wrote: »

Book everything with ebookers.

I’ve never paid more than €600 for a week all in.

Really?! Staying in what sort of hotels?

furiousox

Cassidy Travel have good prices for Vegas.
5 nights at the end of October from 450pp.

https://www.cassidytravel.ie/american-holidays/las-vegas/holidays-to-las-vegas/

eeloe

hots wrote: »

Really?! Staying in what sort of hotels?

Mirage, MGM, Tropicana and Stratosphere.

MGM and Mirage were purely lucky when we got them for around 600 each, usually the trop or stratosphere tho.

Third_Echelon

Planet Hollywood was very nice too. Stayed there in August last year when my brother came over from Ireland (I live in San Francisco). We just booked via booking.com. They have some good deals on there for hotels... found them very good prices. PH is also in a great location for the strip. Very central!

hots

eeloe wrote: »

Mirage, MGM, Tropicana and Stratosphere.

MGM and Mirage were purely lucky when we got them for around 600 each, usually the trop or stratosphere tho.

Sounds incredible for the likes of the Mirage!