Pet Friendly Casinos in LV

Pet Friendly Casinos in Las Vegas

• Vdara-non gaming hotel located in the Strip.  Located between Monte Carlo and Bellagio.  

They welcome dogs up to 70lbs, or two dogs with a combined weight of 70lbs. There is an additional $50 per night fee per reservation along with $75 per stay non-refundable cleaning fee.
http://www.vdara.com/amenities/dogfriendly.aspx?utm_campaign=Vdara-Facebook&utm_source=Social&utm_medium=SocialFlow

• Caesar's Brand-Harrahs, Flamingo, Quad, Ballys, Rio, Planet Hollywood, and Paris has "PetStay" program.  

Guests participating in the PetStay program are greeted by several canine-friendly in-room amenities including a mat, food and water dishes, disposable waste bags and dog treats.
http://www.caesars.com/petstaylasvegas/

NBA Summer League is in Vegas till 7/22

NBA Summer League is in Vegas till 7/22.

Las Vegas Summer League begins at 1 p.m. PT on Friday and runs until July 22.  Single Day Pass $25.

 Las Vegas Summer League is a loosely organized, guard-dominated, defense-optional series of scrimmages between NBA teams with rosters made up mostly of rookies, second-year players, undrafted players and players who are currently plying their trade overseas. It’s simultaneously a showcase for high draft picks entering their rookie seasons and an extended tryout for fringe NBA players who are hoping to fill out a roster on a minimum deal.

Twenty-one NBA teams and a D-League Select team will compete. The NBA teams are the Blazers, Bobcats, Bucks, Bulls, Cavaliers, Clippers, Grizzlies, Hawks, Heat, Kings, Knicks, Lakers, Mavericks, Nuggets, Pelicans, Raptors, Spurs, Suns, Timberwolves, Warriors and Wizards.

The nine teams not present — the Celtics, Jazz, Magic, Nets, Pacers, Pistons, Rockets, Sixers and Thunder — all competed in this week’s scaled-down Orlando Summer League.

Link http://nba.si.com/2013/07/11/nba-las-vegas-summer-league-otto-porter-ben-mclemore/

Ticket info http://www.unlvtickets.com/eventInfo/spe/397/nba-summer-league/

"Warhol Out of West" Art Exhibit at Bellagio Fine Gallery till Jan 2, 2014.

"Warhol Out of West" Art Exhibit at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art till Jan 2, 2014.

Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art organized in partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum in Pittsburgh, this exhibition focuses on Warhol’s depiction of all things Western. “Warhol Out West” will showcase 59 of the iconic artist’s works including paintings, sculptures, photographs, screen prints and wallpaper.

• Gallery Hours
  10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  Last admission at 7:30 p.m.

Tickets

• Admission
  

  General Admission:		$16
  *Nevada residents:		$13
  *Seniors 65 and older:		$13
  *Students, Teachers, Military:		$11
  Children ages 12 and under		FREE
  *Must present valid ID Link http://www.bellagio.com/attractions/ticket-and-info.aspx

My Top 5 Buffets

My Top 5 Buffets.  Thanks to Las Vegas Advisors!

1. Caesars Bacchanal-features more than 500 items prepared by master chefs
Meals:

Breakfast		Price	Club-Member Price
Mon-Fri	7 am to 11 am	$25.99	$24.99
Lunch
Mon-Fri	11 am to 3 pm	$32.99	$31.99
Brunch
Sat & Sun - Champagne Brunch	7 am to 3 pm	$41.99	$40.99
Saint Hilare Champagne Served.
Dinner
Fri & Sat - Weekend Dinner	3 pm to 10 pm	$50.99	$49.99
Sun-Thurs	3 pm to 10 pm	$45.99	$44.99

2. M Resort-FREE Beer, Wine, Espresso, Cappuccino
Meals:

Breakfast
Mon-Fri	8 am to 10:30 am	$10.99
Lunch
Mon-Fri	10:30 am to 2:30 pm	$15.99
Brunch
Sat & Sun - Seafood Brunch	9 am to 2:30 pm	$39.99
Dinner
Fri-Sun - Seafood Dinner	2:30 pm to 9 pm	$39.99
Mon-Thurs	4 pm to 9 pm	$23.99

3.  Aria-11 designated food stations focused on their international guests.  Choice of unlimited Bloody Mary, Carta Nevada sparkling wine, Bellini, Heineken, Dos Equis or Stella Artois for the low, low, low price of $12.99.
Meals:

Breakfast
Mon-Fri	7 am to 11 am	$18.99
Lunch
Mon-Fri	11 am to 3:30 pm	$22.99
Brunch
Sat & Sun	7 am to 3:30 pm	$29.99
Dinner
Fri-Sun - Gourmet Dinner	3:30 pm to 10 pm	$39.99
Mon-Thurs	3:30 pm to 10 pm	$33.99

4. Bellagio-Serve Cavier during Gourmet Dinners.  Choice of unlimited Bloody Mary, Carta Nevada sparkling wine, Bellini, Heineken, Dos Equis or Stella Artois for the low, low, low price of $12.99.
Meals:

Breakfast
Mon-Fri	7 am to 11 am	$17.99
Lunch
Mon-Fri	11 am to 3:30 pm	$20.99
Brunch
Sat & Sun - Champagne Brunch	7 am to 3:30 pm	$35.99
Freixenet Champagne Served.
Dinner
Fri & Sat - Gourmet Dinner	3:30 pm to 10 pm	$37.99
Sun-Thurs	3:30 pm to 10 pm	$31.99

5.  Cosmopolitan Wicked Spoon-Weekday Brunch comes with one complimentary glass or Champagne, Blood Mary, or Mimosa.

Meals:

Brunch
Sat & Sun - Weekend Brunch	8 am to 3 pm	$33.00
Champagne Served.
Mon-Fri - Weekday Brunch	8 am to 2 pm	$24.00
Champagne Served.
Dinner
7 days	5 pm to 9 pm	$38.00

Resort Fees

Resort Fees includes Internet access, fitness center access, free boarding pass printing, and local phone calls.  Thanks to ResortFees.com

Strip	Resort Fees
Aria	$28
Ballys	$18
Bellagio	$25
Caesars	$28
Circus Circus	$9
Cosmpolitan	$25
Encore	$25 (non-suites)
Excalibur	$15
Flamingo	$18
Harrah's	$18
Hooters	$13
LVH Hilton	$18
Luxor	$20
Mandalay Bay	$25
Mgm Grand	$25
Mirage	$25
Monte Carlo	$22.40
New York New York	$18
Palazzo	$25
Paris	$20
Planet Hollywood	$20
Quad	$10
Rivera	$15
Stratosphere	$7.50
Treasure Island	$25
Tropicana	$20
Venetian	$25
Vdara	$25
Wynn	$25

To get best deals

To get best deals:

1)Sign up for their rewards.  They will email you their promotion deals or VIP deals

2) Sign up for their facebook pages.  They will post their promotion deals.

3) Look at VegasHotelSpecials.com (free) to look for codes.

4) Look at Travel Zoo or other travel sites.

Best time to Visit Vegas is Summer and December

Best time to Visit Vegas is Summer and December.

I agree it's very hot and crazy to go to Vegas during the summer time but the prices are cheaper than during the fall.  I did a search at Monte Carlo in July/August 2013.

See Monte Carlo rates in July/August 2013.  Temperatures reaches over 100 degrees.

Dec 2013 at Mgm Grand.  Its very cold in Vegas and the rates are cheaper than in Jan 2014.  Many of the casinos are decorated in holiday decorations.  Also, it's less crowded than during summer time.

See the rates at MGM Grand in Dec 2013.  It's very affordable.

Update Rooms are more common in Las Vegas

More and More Casinos have updated rooms in the last few years.  Pay little more for these rooms by including more in the resort fees.

Strip
MGM Grand-Grand Queen and Kings rooms were renovated rooms in 2012 w/ warm earth tones and contemporary designs.   Just pay little more for these rooms

Aria-All rooms are nice with high tech remote control to open curtains, lighting, and tv.  The decorating tones in the room are brownish (kinda dark). Opened in 2009

Vdara-All rooms are nice with dark decorating tones.  No double queen beds at all.  No smoke and walking distance to Aria and connected to Bellagio.  Opened in 2009

Bellagio-Bellagion Tower rooms are renovated in 2011.  It's more contemporary in design with bright colors.

Cosmopolitan-All rooms are nice with contemporary design.  Opened in 2010.

Caesar-Augustus, Forum, Octavius, Palace are nice and renovated with contemporary design and warm colors in 2010.  Just----Don't stay at Roman Tower (old rooms)

Palazzo-Some of the rooms are updated but other rooms need to be updated.  Overall the rooms bigger than Mgm or other casino rooms.  The rooms are 720 sq ft with open plan of living room and bedroom.  I think 6 or 7 people can sleep that room.  Opened in 2008.

Venetian-Valenzia Tower rooms are renovated recently.  Other towers are dated and need some work.  Opened in 2004

Wynn-rooms are 650 sq ft and opulent.  Opened in 2005.

Encore-all rooms are nice and opulent.  Opened in 2008.

Tropicana-Renovated Deluxe Rooms    New management started in 2011.

Luxor-East Tower are renovated in 2008 or 2009.  Opened in 1993.

Excalibur-Tower Two were renovated in 2009.  Opened in 1990.

Ballys-Jubliee Tower is new and opened in 2013.  The rooms are 450 sq ft with bright colors with chic living design.

Mirage-Rooms are renovated with brown hues in 2009.    Opened in 1989.

Harrahs-Madri Gras Tower are renovated with red hues. It was renovated in 2013. Opened in 1973.

Flamingo-GO rooms/Fab Deluxe rooms are renovated in 2009 with bright colors and ipod docking station.  Kinda modern.   Charge extra for these rooms.   Opened in 1946.

Circus Circus-West Tower was renovated in 2010.  It's more contemporary with taller beds and bright colors.  Pay more to stay at this tower.

Rio-Masterquade Tower is redesigned with Brazilian colors.  It was redesigned in 2013.  Opened in 1990.

 Stratosphere-Premiere Tower and Stratopshere Select rooms were renovated in 2011.

Where to stay? Strip or Downtown or Off Strip

Where to stay? Strip or Downtown or Off Strip

Depending on your budget, you can stay anywhere-off the strip or on the strip.  There are plenty of "Off strip hotels or casinos", such as Double Tree, Marriott, LV Casino, Hard Rock Casino, Artisan Casino Hotel or Palms Casino, etc.

Downtown (Fremont Experience) is revitalizing with new restaurants and bars along with various casinos: Plaza, El Cortez, The Cal, Golden Nugget, etc.  Great place to people watch.  They have music concerts in the middle of Fremont Experience depending on the months.  Price varies.  Best to get a reward cards to save more money.

Strip-has changed so much over the last few years.  More casinos are more high end and offer variety of four or five star restaurants and shows.  Best to get a reward cards to save more money. Ranging from Mandalay bay to Stratosphere.

Las Vegas Map

Vegas is constantly changing.  If you are staying on the strip, there are a sleuth of casinos from Mandalay Bay to Statrosphere.  This is one of the better online maps.  Thanks to LV1.com  http://lv1.com/las-vegas-strip-map/