Question of the Day - 19 September 2018

Does the room have a balcony?

Have you had good luck at the property?

Is there a charge for early check-in and/or late check-out?

I always stay at the same property.

1) Add to the question of casino or not - are there are variety of games and a good selection of VP with good pay tables
2) Are the dealers and servers friendly - let's face it, some casinos are just not friendly
3) Do I feel secure both in the casino and on my way to the parking garage?

Thanks!

Is the room close to the strip. I don’t like wasting a lot of time walking to and from the strip!  

Is there a resort fee?

I look for special promotions the hotel may offer when booking, particularly during slower seasons.  Free buffets, 2 for 1 drink coupons, etc. These can add a LOT of value to the reservation. 

Example: This summer I booked the Luxor on a promotion, for a winter trip.

Very good room rates plus TWO breakfast or lunch buffets PER NIGHT.  Triple-checked with Luxor and buffets are good for ANY MGM HOTEL with a breakfast or lunch buffet, Aria, Billagio, etc. and there is NO UP-CHARGE.  That was the deciding factor when I booked the room.  

Will definitely NOT use it every day but if we use it only twice in 5 days, it is worth about over $100. Helps offset the parking and resort fees.

Are there rooms with Spa Baths? We like to have a soak in a spa bath whilst changing from day clothes to evening clothes

We have always been comped at B**d Properties at least up to now (I will be there next week with 2 - 3 day comps back to back with a friend). They also give us each a $10. meal comp. I hope they don't change this. They are all good places and we get this offer quarterly so I believe we could go once a month if we wanted to. We have a great time two or three times a year. I MUST have coffee in the morning even if I have to pay for a coffee in the room. So far we never have. We have always been treated very well at these properties and we love staying there, and have been very loyal to them over at least 18 years We don't eat a lot so we use LVA buffet coupons for almost all meals. We get just what we want without feeling we have to eat a huge meal because we paid a fortune for it. Life is good-may it stay that way! :)  

Is a frig available and is it free.

Have I stayed there before and had a good or bad experience?  What about room service hours, menu and quality?  Is the room noisy because of the night club next door?  What are the room furnishings and view for just relaxing, eating/drinking or using wifi when spending time in the room?  What is the purpose of the trip...business or pleasure?

First, I find it amazing that so many of the comments are actually answers included in your preview. That being said, as far as amenities, I'd like to add, is wi-fi included or available (whether it is part of a resort fee, an extra charge, or a free amenity)

....I just want a luxurious hotel that makes me feel coddled. The heck w/ the cost.  (The place that does this best is Bellagio, IMO.)  If I want the cheapest rate, it's a lot more work to check your offers, compare websites, etc. So, it all depends on how I'm feeling at the time I'm booking.

Our 3 criteria:
1. NOT on the strip
2. Must have good VP pay tables
3. Then price of room + resort fee

Location,amenities,Smoker-friendly? Free is always best.

Is in-room computer use complimentary?  Can my points be used if not?

I guess this comes under the room amenities item already suggested.  But it is a specific issue if my non-gambling husband is along, as he entertains himself catching up online while I gamble.  If it isn't free, and if points can't be used for it, I need to know, though I still might pay it, depending.

Will I have a nice view from the room?

I think most people who stay on the Strip hope for a Strip view, at least on the first visit.  Some don't care.  I still want a nice view after all these years, no garage or AC ducts.  I pretty much know where I'll have a room with a view without begging/tipping, etc., so those places get my business. 

Do the hotel have a high trip advisor rating? 

I need a refrigerator,a few choices for fast food,decent gaming odds and pay tables,LOCATION,room safe,reasonable resort fee,good beers,decent points for my play.

Do you only stay in comped rooms?

I don't get around as well as I used to.  Quality of gaming and comps are my highest priorities, but I prefer a smaller hotel that requires less walking.

Is it a party-all-the-time sort of place, or a quiet oasis away from the chaos Las Vegas is famous for?

Comped nights that exclude resort fees and free Parking. Also, that we enjoy playing there!

If $25.00 BJ is 6-5 then it is an automatic reject.  In summer, it is important to have a nice pool area.