joto

DH and I are going to Las Vegas for a few days for 4th July. If anyone has any idea if and where there is any fireworks shows. We are also looking for a nice hotel, 3-5 star that any of you have been to within the last year , on or near the Strip, no flea pits, please. We aren't gamblers, but maybe have a few tries on the slots, and also looking for recommendations for shows and where to get tickets a bit cheaper. Thanks.

N1cky

We've stayed at the Paris a couple of times. The rooms are lovely, and it has always been spotless, if you get a strip view room, you will get a great view of the Bellagio fountains and the Eiffel Tower. I like the fact that you don't have to walk across the casino floor to get to the lobby or the rooms. It is also on the side of the strip with the monorail so you don't need to go outside in the crazy heat so much to get from one hotel to the other. It's also fairly central on the strip, so the distances to get from one hotel to another this can be a big factor in the heat and getting to a show when the traffic on the strip is heavy.

Holliver

There was a thread about this recently. Don't know about fireworks, but hope that link helps.

http://britishexpats.com/forum/showthread.php?t=791402

Jerseygirl

I'll be there in a couple of weeks...staying at The Bellagio. Much better to stay centre of The Strip IMO.

SanDiegogirl

Bellagio, Paris, Caesar's Tower rooms, Venetian, Wynn - all nice hotels.

Bellagio and Paris very central.

Jerseygirl

IMO the Wynn is too far out...as is the Mandalay Bay, Luxor. My choice is the Bellagio, Venetian, Ceasars and Paris...in that order. If I wasn't too bothered about the central location I would stay at The Wynn or 4 Seasons within the Mandalay Bay Hotel. I stay clear of the 'family' hotels...Excalibur, Treasure Island...I also prefer the newer hotels.

lisa67

toopie28

Bellagio OR Venetian.

Venetian are all suites - with great eating places.

Bellagio, more central - nice rooms - GREAT bakeries. OMG!

GeoffM

We found Harrah's to be moderate in quality and price, and is also central.

As for fireworks, might be a bit far out, but there are some hills/mountains you can drive to which give a good view. If you're interested I'll find out which spot.

Bink

Another +1 for the Bellagio.

markonline1

I would say the majority of the hotels on the strip would be classed as at least 3 star. Maybe the older ones at the north end of the strip, the Riviera, Circus Circus and the Statosphere maybe pushing it. The Excalibur and The Luxor have some of the best rates on the strip. With MGM, New York New York and Planet Hollywood a short walk away, they are in good locations at the south end of the strip. Plus there is a regular bus service that runs up and down the strip for tourists that is very good. The one time I stayed more central on the strip, at TI, I paid a little more for the room, but quite a bit more for the resort tax, something to maybe bear in mind.

Jerseygirl

IMO all the hotels you have mentioned have seen better days...thus the better rates.

Resort tax...good point ...to cover the amenities ie pool etc. I don't know whether there still is but there used to be a room/suite tax on top of the room rate. I believe there is also a daily fee in some hotels for wifi. All those extra fees really add up at the end of your stay.

ottotheboar

Agreed Circus Circus is well past it's peak, I have known people from the UK and the USA walk out as the rooms were so poor.
The only thing it has is the indoor amusement park.
Agree with others on here stay central the Paris gets my vote as we like the food.

Bink

On the shows, we went to La Reve as it was slightly cheaper than O - Fantastic!
Still not exactly cheap though...

markonline1

I wouldn't stay there, but the casino at Casino Royale is worth a visit to start your evenings festivities. It's er, very retro (polite way of saying dated), but for years they did $1 michelob's and frozen margarita's. that's not a happy hour deal, that's all day every day. I haven't been for a couple of years, so they might have put the price up a bit, but still a good place to start the evening in an old school casino with cheap booze, and right in the heart of the strip.