# Tell me about Vegas **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [January 14, 2009, 7:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299 "2009-01-14T19:18:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![Nzinga\_Seated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 9:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/21 "2009-01-14T21:49:09Z")
I loved Vegas. Loved it so much. Loved the Luxor (where I stayed), loved the Bellagio even more, (where I wish I stayed), loved the shows, the food, the lights, the fountains. Everything. ---
**Author:** ![Nzinga\_Seated](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/b5ac83/32.png) [@Nzinga\_Seated](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Nzinga_Seated)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 9:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/22 "2009-01-14T21:51:18Z")
> [@Nzinga\_Seated](#): > > I loved Vegas. Loved it so much. Loved the Luxor (where I stayed), loved the Bellagio even more, (where I wish I stayed), loved the shows, the food, the lights, the fountains. Everything. ETA: I wouldn’t go again though. It was fun because I was with someone with money to burn. I have no idea why I quoted myself when I meant to edit myself, but I don’t know how to fix it. ---
**Author:** ![Sateryn76](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 9:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/23 "2009-01-14T21:53:33Z")
> [@Ultraviolet](#): > > I generally agree with the “don’t eat at the Imperial Palace” advice, however, they do have a little burger place tucked in by the sports betting room that has surprisingly really good and cheap burgers. The Burger Palace. Every time we go to Vegas, even with the 5 star dining available, this is the one meal we \*always \*plan to have. 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Sateryn76](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/a88e4f/32.png) [@Sateryn76](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sateryn76)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 9:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/24 "2009-01-14T21:57:11Z")
> [@Doctor\_Who](#): > > Quick recommendation: Stay at the MGM Signature. Privately-owned condos - just behind the MGM. Nice, clean, awesome. Get a deal through Vacation Rentals By Owner: [www.vrbo.com](http://www.vrbo.com) There are other good ones in Vegas - The Jockey Club (not the fanciest, but right on the middle of the Strip) and Marriott’s Grand Chateau is just off the Strip. Further out there’s the Tahiti, some other Marriott properties, lots of good ones. We are budget travelers as well, so we now always stay at a condo, go to the grocery, and save a ton of money by eating in. Plus, more space, multiple rooms, etc. I’m a “vacation ownership” gal (best decision we ever made - we own at Tahiti just down Tropicana way). ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 10:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/25 "2009-01-14T22:26:49Z")
anyone remember what the Imperial Palace burger place is called? When I go in March I won’t have as much money as I did when I went the first time, and food is what I am worried about the most when it comes to money…so I am all for cheap and good…plus I friggen love cheeseburgers ---
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 10:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/26 "2009-01-14T22:37:21Z")
Post #23😃 The Burger Palace. Of course, the #1 Cheap Eats place to go in Vegas is Slots-a-Fun, for their $.99 half-pound hot dog and two dollar Heineken. Or head to Casino Royale for dollar Michelob. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [January 14, 2009, 11:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/27 "2009-01-14T23:30:38Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Or head to Casino Royale for dollar Michelob. And the $2/$3 limit 100x Odds Craps tables (or at least that was what they had last time I was there). ---
**Author:** ![Sir\_T-Cups](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ed655f/32.png) [@Sir\_T-Cups](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sir_T-Cups)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 12:17am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/28 "2009-01-15T00:17:25Z")
> [@silenus](#): > > Post #23😃 > > The Burger Palace. > > Of course, the #1 Cheap Eats place to go in Vegas is Slots-a-Fun, for their $.99 half-pound hot dog and two dollar Heineken. Or head to Casino Royale for dollar Michelob. In my defense…I didn’t know if you were saying something like “oh yeah, that burger place”, or the title of “That Burger Place”. (Yeah the caps gave me a hint, but I wanted to make sure) ---
**Author:** ![SylverOne](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c0e974/32.png) [@SylverOne](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SylverOne)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 12:19am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/29 "2009-01-15T00:19:48Z")
> [@Ultraviolet](#): > > I generally agree with the “don’t eat at the Imperial Palace” advice, however, they do have a little burger place tucked in by the sports betting room that has surprisingly really good and cheap burgers. Ha! I came in here to recommend the same place. Cheesy circus decor, great steak sandwich. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![ralph124c](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/8797f3/32.png) [@ralph124c](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ralph124c)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 1:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/30 "2009-01-15T01:13:59Z")
I agree with the previous comments-spend MOST of your money on food. Aside from that, one casino is much like the other-I never saw any point in marching around, because they are all basically the same. The Circus Circus used to have a great stea house inside, and the Tropicana had a Arnegntine Steakhouse tha was wonderful. The most expensive place I ever ate at was the “Spanish Steps”-at Caeser’s Palace-not worth it. ---
**Author:** ![Scuba\_Ben](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/278dde/32.png) [@Scuba\_Ben](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Scuba_Ben)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/31 "2009-01-15T02:28:34Z")
> [@Sir\_T-Cups](#): > > I don’t know how “fishy” you are…but another cool thing that I loved was the Aquarium inside of the Mandalay Bay. It wasn’t too expensive, plus it was larger than I expected, and had more than just your typical Coral Reef stuff. I loved the Mandalay Bay aquarium when I was in Vegas for Vegas Dope 2007; **BrattiAtti** and her sister were hard pressed to drag me out of the shark tank. I have heard that the steak house in Luxor is top-notch. Especially if you can dine there on the house’s money, which my informant was doing. ---
**Author:** ![freckafree](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/freckafree/32/3050_2.png) [@freckafree](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/freckafree)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 2:43am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/32 "2009-01-15T02:43:01Z")
**Zsofia** , since you are a dog and cat person, I recommend Gregory Popovich’s Comedy Pet Theater. (I hope someone doesn’t come along and tell me he abuses his animals.) It is charming and funny and sometimes amazing. If you do rent a car… 1. Red Rock Canyon 2. Mount Charleston 3. Valley of Fire ---
**Author:** ![Moirai](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/96bed5/32.png) [@Moirai](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Moirai)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 3:22am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/33 "2009-01-15T03:22:59Z")
We are driving out to Vegas tomorrow. Times are tough and great deals are everywhere. We are staying at the Wynn for $109 per night (thank you, Hotwire). We’re going to see a show, do some shopping, eat too much, get a lap dance and blow a whole bunch of money at the tables. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 6:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/34 "2009-01-15T18:11:25Z")
> [@Dung\_Beetle](#): > > This is **DMark** ’s site, chock full of good info: [dmarkslasvegas.com](http://dmarkslasvegas.com). Thanks **Dung Beetle** and **Silenus** for mentioning my site! Sorry I am late to this party…busy with classes and just found it. However, everyone has given you great advice, so it looks like you got the info you were looking for! And **EJsGirl** , getting a room at the Wynn for $109 is a fantastic deal! I tell people on my site that spending a lot for a room is kind of silly, but when you get a chance to stay at one of the top hotels for about $100 a night, well, that would be silly to pass up! **Zsofia** , the hotels you mentioned are not all that great, so if you have the extra hundred dollars, I would probably go for the MGM Grand, but again, most people only go to their rooms when they are too tired to keep their eyes open, so it really doesn’t make all that much difference. If it is not too late, check with a few other top hotels to see what prices you can get…the economy has hit bad here too, so there are some great deals for rooms in high-end hotels you might otherwise never have had a chance to get otherwise. As others mentioned, renting a car is not that important (unless you stay at Palace Station which is a major schlep from the Strip…don’t stay there unless you DO get a car!). And yes, you will walk more in Vegas than anywhere in your life, so remember those really, really comfortable shoes! Many people start wandering early in the day and walk, and walk and walk…and then cleverly take a taxi or bus home later in the day. The good news is that with all that walking, you can rationalize eating like a madperson at one of the really good buffets. Let me know if you have any more specific questions…lots of good shows to see, but be sure to book in advance if you absolutely want to see any of the “hot” shows like LOVE or “O” or LeReve, et. They sometimes sell out weeks in advance. Have fun! Currently the weather is perfect…about 70 by day but a bit nippy at 40 by night. Not exactly pool weather, but just right for those long walks down the Strip - and don’t forget a jacket and a sweater! ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 6:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/35 "2009-01-15T18:38:41Z")
Well, it’s going to be hard enough to get the guys to spend money to see shows, so the more the hotel costs, the less likely I can drag them. My boyfriend has suddenly weirdly turned into a prude - I mentioned the big “Vegassy” shows like Jubilee, and he called it “a strip club” because the dancers are topless. I went to the Lido in Paris with my _mother_ and it didn’t make me uncomfortable. I told him that and he said my family is weird and sick. I suppose I’ll have to buy tickets and drag him, because I know he’d absolutely love it. See, I don’t mind spending money for stuff I think is worth it, but the guys are just a lot less willing - I’ve resigned myself to staying in a dump if that’s what it takes to get them to do ANYTHING with me that has a price tag. Unfortunately, the deal on the Luxor has disappeared, so it looks like the Imperial Palace may be what we have to do. I mean, how bad can it be? ---
**Author:** ![Dangerosa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/22d042/32.png) [@Dangerosa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dangerosa)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 6:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/36 "2009-01-15T18:52:46Z")
Most of the Cirque shows are family friendly and Penn and Teller is family friendly. Penn and Teller are a lot of fun. ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/37 "2009-01-15T19:00:26Z")
> [@Dangerosa](#): > > Most of the Cirque shows are family friendly and Penn and Teller is family friendly. Penn and Teller are a lot of fun. Oh, he can grow the hell up. Seriously, I don’t know where this is coming from and if I were a legitimate showgirl or dancer I’d kick him in the teeth. I suspect it may be a codeword for “I don’t want to spend a lot of money, so I don’t want to get excited about anything.” ---
**Author:** ![DMark](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e68b1a/32.png) [@DMark](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/DMark)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 7:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/38 "2009-01-15T19:00:32Z")
> [@Zsofia](#): > > …so it looks like the Imperial Palace may be what we have to do. I mean, how bad can it be? My aunt stayed there a couple of times, as well as one of my cousins, and they liked it a lot. I believe **Silenus** stays there often as well. It is not “grand” by any means, but the location is perhaps one of the best on the Strip…sort of smack dab in the middle of things. Stay there…you will be happy. Oh, and for the prude boyfriend, Jubilee! actually has a “tame” version of the same show in the afternoon where the showgirls do wear tops. It is for kids and great-grandmothers from Saudi Arabia, but I suppose a prude boyfriend would fit right in. ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 7:05pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/39 "2009-01-15T19:05:45Z")
> [@DMark](#): > > My aunt stayed there a couple of times, as well as one of my cousins, and they liked it a lot. I believe **Silenus** stays there often as well. It is not “grand” by any means, but the location is perhaps one of the best on the Strip…sort of smack dab in the middle of things. Stay there…you will be happy. > > Oh, and for the prude boyfriend, Jubilee! actually has a “tame” version of the same show in the afternoon where the showgirls do wear tops. It is for kids and great-grandmothers from Saudi Arabia, but I suppose a prude boyfriend would fit right in. “Okay, Grant and I are going to the titty show. We’re leaving you with the babysitter. Don’t stay up too late and no jumping on the bed.” ETA - this is nuts. Every few hours when I look around, the price goes up for all packages by about eight dollars. I have got to pull the trigger some time this afternoon before we can’t afford to go! ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299/40 "2009-01-15T19:21:47Z")
And is the, er, “motel-like structure behind main hotel” at the Imperial Palace as dismal as it sounds? Because I’m considering ponying up for an upgrade, paying for it myself, and just not mentioning it to the guys. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299.md?page=1) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tell-me-about-vegas/481299.md?page=3)