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| Submission date: 2007-10-01 - Date of Stay: August 2007 |
| Submitted by: Ivan - From: United Kingdom |
| Type of Traveller: Pleasure Seeker - Age Group: 41 - 50 |
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| A great hotel and holiday |
| This was my 1st visit to Las Vegas. And will not be the last.
I rushed into booking my Air tours (My travel) Virgin amongst others also provide accommodation at this hotel holiday at the “Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel and casino” which I later regretted due to some reviews that I saw on the internet.
How stupid I was thinking this.
The hotel is great for the money; in a nut shell all you do in a hotel room is sleep and wash.
The service in all departments was great
Fast check in
Our room was ready early 13:00
The room was big and clean,
The advertised mini bar is 2 bottles of water (if required)
We required a “roll out bed” for the teenager in our party it was in the room within 10 minutes of requesting. And there was no charge.
We had a problem with our in room air con unit maintenance was there within 10 minutes and when we got back after a day out a brand new replacement was in place.
All though the size of the casino is like a mouse hole compared to the big hotels this was not a problem to me (I am not a casino addict) every where you look in Vegas has a casino (if they could fit them into the toilets they would)
Pros about Best western Mardi Gras hotel and casino.
All staff was friendly and nothing was a problem
Large room,
Comfortable beds
Free coffee and maker,
Fridge,
Cheap in room safe $2 per day (£1 approx),
No hassle getting to your room (like the big hotels) this hotel has only 3 floors and 300 room’s approx,
Less traffic than on the strip.
Free mini bus to the strip on the hour. Also a service to the airport
Very ideal location if you have a car, with easy on site parking.
Drinks not too expensive in the bar free soft drink top ups with a meal.
Free local phone calls from in room. (See below for a great phone card deal)
Cons
NONE REALY BUT
Do not expect the Ritz, but as stated above I had no problem the comfort/cleanliness and the service was there what more do you want?
Stated as 1.5 miles from the strip again not a real problem as a free mini bus is provided. Or use the mono rail.
Other Valuable holiday information
Got a great phone card deal the my travel phone card $15 (£7.50 approx) gave me over 200 minuets to UK land lines via a toll free number.
Food is a plenty in Vegas. Started off with the Buffet at Circus Circus equivalent to about £7 per adult for evening meal incl soft drinks thought great not bad value until we found Arizona Charlie’s hotel and casino on the Boulder Highway 4 miles from the Mardi Gras a much better quality and Value at £4.50 per adult approx special days it was £6 when rib steak or steak and shrimp was an added choice but still astounding value.
Want to go on the helicopter over the Grand Canyon book early these fill up quick. This was an unforgettable experience.
Are you a thrill seeker go on the Stratosphere tower top rides the Xscream ride that puts you facing down to the ground was the most terrifying experience and thrill of my life.
Got a child not a problem plenty for them to see and do the lights and entertainment (free shows and attraction at the hotels in air conditioned comfort.
Blackpool in not a patch on Vegas. Kids can walk through the casinos but not loiter or watch.
We went in August and saw Temperatures high as 117 degrees.
Shopping – go to Wal-Mart They have plenty super centres around the area.(not on the strip though.
There are also 2 outlet centres one either end of the strip.
Do not miss The Freemont street experience this free spectacular is a must with the world largest LCD screen in the roof. This is every night. There are regular busses every few minutes.
Also look out for the free shows put on by the hotels like the fountains or loins (MGM Grand) etc.
Some hotels on the strip are linked together with either walk ways or even free tram/monorail links
A great holiday I would recommend.
BILSTON,
WEST MIDLANDS |
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