Finding Cheap Hotels In Las Vegas
Vegas resorts like The Venetian or The Bellagio Hotel are the end-all and be-all of luxury to some. They want the cushy pillow top beds with the feather down comforters and memory foam pillows. They want world-class restaurants just an elevator trip away, bars within stumbling distance and Vegas shows at their doorstep. They want the convenience of in-house spa services and state-of-the-art fitness centers. They may venture out onto the Las Vegas Strip once or twice, but they enjoy the all-in-one amenities of a luxury resort. For others, it’s all about the adventure and getting the most bang for their buck. Sleep will be rare and precious little time will be spent actually in their room, so cheap hotels will do.
First of all, if you’re not fussy about when you travel to Las Vegas, then you can find cheap deals at hotels that are otherwise very expensive, but they just happen to have vacancies. Weekdays are half the price of weekends. The two weeks before Christmas (after the December rodeo and before the 25th) are a steal. Also, January is a good travel time because most people are nursing New Year’s Eve hangovers and paying off Christmas bills. The middle of summer in July or August will offer lower rates too because some people just hate the heat, although the savvy traveler knows that every place is air conditioned on the Las Vegas strip! When you call a hotel, be sure to ask specifically if they have any specials going on. It’s one of those secret traveler hotel tips that could save you a ton; ask and ye shall receive!
If staying on the Las Vegas strip is important to you, then fear not, as there are some cheap hotels that have reduced prices simply because they’re a little bit older and have been snubbed in favor of immense behemoths like The Wynn or The Bellagio Hotel. It may be hard to believe, but that gigantic awesome-looking black pyramid, known as The Luxor, has hotel rates starting at $66. This deluxe resort property offers magnificent Egyptian-themed decor, as well as special-effects rides and gaming that will enthrall the kids. Another one for the kids is the giant princess castle named Excaliber, which has room rates starting at $52. Inside Excalibur Hotel and Casino, you’ll enjoy the Tournament of Kings dinner show with jousting and a great swimming area a manmade mountain, waterfalls, and two water slides. At www.hotelclub.net, you will find that Circus Circus has room rates starting as low as $37, and is a blast for kids with entertainment, rides and excitement everywhere! The rooms themselves, particularly in the newly renovated West tower, are thankfully not over-the-top circus themed and are actually nicer than Holiday Inn. For two reasonable adults who just want a clean, relatively comfortable place to sleep right on the Strip, then Harrah’s, the Monte Carlo, Aladdin, Bally’s, The Sahara and The Stratosphere are older but decent hotels that offer very basic rooms, but good value.
No matter what kind of traveler resides in your heart, you can find cheap hotels by shopping smart. A Las Vegas vacation can be surprisingly inexpensive and has long been touted as the home of 99-cent buffets, $99 weddings, 25-cent roulette and free entertainment. At www.visitlasvegas.com, you can find a number of current promotions on hotels. Just remember, the web savvy shopper doesn’t settle for the first offer. Once you find a hotel you like, do a web search for that name and see what you can find!
