What did everyone think of Vegas (the city)?

[diamondsnake]

As far as the city it self goes, what did you think?

I was extremely uncomfortable being so hot and dry. I didn't like the desert air at all. I've never drank so much water in my life! And the climate really did a number on my skin. I still can't believe how moisturized Stevie's skin felt considering she lives in the desert.

I did love the actual city though (not the climate!) I thought it was insane that all the stores stayed open until three in the morning. Just the fact that you could go shopping at Gucci at midnight was kind of cool. And the food was fantastic. Cheesecake factory after the concert was great. Just thinking of their food is making my mouth water right now. The buffets were great. I can't believe I ate a buffet at midnight! So unhealthy, but so yummy! Did anyone else do the Paris buffet? It was fabulous! The cheeses alone were to die for.

I thought Vegas would be much more seedy then it was. It seemed more like a fantasy world then anything else. ALmost like Disney World, except it was real life.

I thought it was cool how they had escalators that brought you to the other side of the street so you wouldn't get run over.

One thing that was annoying was those guys that were passing out those stripper cards. Every single time we walked down the strip someone was shoving a half naked lady in my face. Those cards were all over the street!

All in all I liked Vegas but I don't know how those people can stand that dry air. I guess you get used to it. I would have liked it to be much cooler, but that is just me.

What did everyone else think of Vegas (not factoring in Stevie)?

[strandinthewind]

I have been there many many times, but not in the last 18 or so years. The Bellagio was fantastic. Our rooms were very nice as was the staff. But, even there, the seediness took hold. I saw three people in the hallway going at it sexually on the way to my room - actually, now that I think about it - had I not been so drunk Seriously, they were making out. Also, our minibars automatically charged you if you removed ANYTHING and just looked at it and put it back. Can you IMAGINE how much money they fradulantly make off of that. I mean I looked at the ehternet cable they were selling in my room and each time I did, it charged me $10.95 for a total of like five charges on my bill. AND - they do not tell you anything about this auto scan system - anything AT ALL or anywhere. That is just sleazy.

[CreepingDeath]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

I have been there many many times, but not in the last 18 or so years. The Bellagio was fantastic. Our rooms were very nice as was the staff. But, even there, the seediness took hold. I saw three people in the hallway going at it sexually on the way to my room - actually, now that I think about it - had I not been so drunk Seriously, they were making out. Also, our minibars automatically charged you if you removed ANYTHING and just looked at it and put it back. Can you IMAGINE how much money they fradulantly make off of that. I mean I looked at the ehternet cable they were selling in my room and each time I did, it charged me $10.95 for a total of like five charges on my bill. AND - they do not tell you anything about this auto scan system - anything AT ALL or anywhere. That is just sleazy.

I work at The Bellagio (in Circo) and those minibars are a total scam. People complain daily about it.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

I work at The Bellagio (in Circo) and those minibars are a total scam. People complain daily about it.

Hey, we ate there Friday night. It was delish.

[GypsySorcerer]

Overall, I enjoyed Vegas. There's a variety of choices for food, which I love. I got a little tired of the stripper cards and that woman's ass on the Bally's sign. So much of it was a blur, though.....We tried to cram so much into three days. We whizzed around New York, New York, MGM, and Treasure Island just to get a glimpse. We never made it down to The Mirage or Mandalay Bay. If I were to go again, I'd want to better plan the trip. We spent too much time wandering and trying to find stuff.

[CreepingDeath]

Originally Posted by GypsySorcerer

Hey, we ate there Friday night. It was delish.

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I've had enough of their food to last a life time though.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

I work at The Bellagio (in Circo) and those minibars are a total scam. People complain daily about it.

Ya know I think I knew that and forgot it. I sooooooo would have come to see you We were on the 25gth floor and faced the lake/fountains, which were STUNNING!!!!!!!

Yea the mini bar thing is BS - AND as you wait over an hour in line to check out (they cleverly have about FOUR check out people) - they cleverly have thus well dressed beautiful person asking if you want to check out without seeing your bill, which many do. We found over $100 in errors on our bills, mostly the mini bar charges. Imagine how many conventions go there and a big company pays for 100+ rooms and never even notices the extra $$$$$ fraudulantly on there. I mean I knew about it because this is not the only hotel to do this. But, for them not to mention anything to you about it EVER or ANYWHERE is just CRAP. Then, the room service guy told me point blank that his tip was not on the room service charge and he did not know what the delivery charge was, which in most hotels is his tip and it is like 20%, though I forgot what it was at The Bellagio. But, despite all that crap, it is a BEAUTIFUL hotel

ON EDIT - when you question the mini bar charge on the bill that you waited at least 1/2 hour in line to see amdist the clever temptation of just signing and leaving, they sort of look at you like "are you serious" and then back down but have to fill out these pink slips to note the error, which takes them like 20 minutes AND - they cannot itemize the instantly scanned items, so if you used the mini bar AT ALL, you have to remember whst you used. It was a total rip off and I am thinking about reporting them, as if that would do any good in Vegas

[SuzeQuze]

I did eat at the Paris buffet and the made-to-order crepes were to DIE for! My mouth is watering thinking about that! Yes, the cheeses were outstanding, the whole buffet was top notch, even the coffee was delicious. And Cheesecake, I had excellent chicken marsala there and a fabulous chocolate martini with sugar and cocoa around the rim! Let's see, what else did I eat? Oh yeah, an omelet at Caeser's in the cafe as well as these totally decadent dark chocolate desserts. One was a chocolate cup filled with pudding-like custard and topped with glazed fresh strawberries, YUM. And one a dark chocolate cup filled with chocolate mousse, mouthgasm! Holy cow. And then Califiornia rolls and a spicy rice noodle dish at Chinois. The Cali rolls had real crabmeat in them and were seriously the best I've ever had. Everythign was delicious. Can you tell I love food? Mmm.

[macfanken]

I like Las Vegas, although I can't stand being there more than two or three days. I thought the weather was nice... I was actually cold the first day I was there. I left on Thurdsay, I think it got hot after I left.

[GypsySorcerer]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

I'm glad you enjoyed it.

I've had enough of their food to last a life time though.

The apple tart dessert sent me into waves of ecstasy.

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by macfanken

I like Las Vegas, although I can't stand being there more than two or three days. I thought the weather was nice... I was actually cold the first day I was there. I left on Thurdsay, I think it got hot after I left.

Well, HELLO - you live in the moist and cool Seattle where hot is like 80 degrees

[CreepingDeath]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Ya know I think I knew that and forgot it. I sooooooo would have come to see you We were on the 25gth floor and faced the lake/fountains, which were STUNNING!!!!!!!

Yea the mini bar thing is BS - AND as you wait over an hour in line to check out (they cleverly have about FOUR check out people) - they cleverly have thus well dressed beautiful person asking if you want to check out without seeing your bill, which many do. We found over $100 in errors on our bills, mostly the mini bar charges. Imagine how many conventions go there and a big company pays for 100+ rooms and never even notices the extra $$$$$ fraudulantly on there. I mean I knew about it because this is not the only hotel to do this. But, for them not to mention anything to you about it EVER or ANYWHERE is just CRAP. Then, the room service guy told me point blank that his tip was not on the room service charge and he did not know what the delivery charge was, which in most hotels is his tip and it is like 20%, though I forgot what it was at The Bellagio. But, despite all that crap, it is a BEAUTIFUL hotel

I would've loved if you came by, Jason.

You know I actually think I saw you at Sat. night's show, but I felt like you would think I was a total weirdo stalker if I came up to you.

I was in Orch. 5 GG, and I think you were in Orch. 6 like the third row (probably closer).

[strandinthewind]

Originally Posted by CreepingDeath

I would've loved if you came by, Jason.

You know I actually think I saw you at Sat. night's show, but I felt like you would think I was a total weirdo stalker if I came up to you.

I was in Orch. 5 GG, and I think you were in Orch. 6 like the third row (probably closer).

That was us!!!!!

I was in a brown stretchy shirt with a dark blue color and cuffs. I am 6'4" with FABULOUS black hair, which looked VERY FAB. that night AND - me and my hair would have loved to have met you. BTW - the night before - we had your seats, which I thought were great!!!!! I kind of have to have the aisle because of the my tallness or it really is a bummer for EVERYONE behind me

[diamondsnake]

Originally Posted by SuzeQuze

I did eat at the Paris buffet and the made-to-order crepes were to DIE for! My mouth is watering thinking about that! Yes, the cheeses were outstanding, the whole buffet was top notch, even the coffee was delicious. And Cheesecake, I had excellent chicken marsala there and a fabulous chocolate martini with sugar and cocoa around the rim! Let's see, what else did I eat? Oh yeah, an omelet at Caeser's in the cafe as well as these totally decadent dark chocolate desserts. One was a chocolate cup filled with pudding-like custard and topped with glazed fresh strawberries, YUM. And one a dark chocolate cup filled with chocolate mousse, mouthgasm! Holy cow. And then Califiornia rolls and a spicy rice noodle dish at Chinois. The Cali rolls had real crabmeat in them and were seriously the best I've ever had. Everythign was delicious. Can you tell I love food? Mmm.

I love food too much for words but I had some sort of flu bug last week. I really wanted to order this lobster ravioli at New York, New York but was afraid I would get sick for the Stevie show. Maybe I'll go back to Vegas so I can order that pasta? It sounded to die for!

My favorite part of the Paris buffet was the jumbo shrimp cocktail!!! Yummy!!!

[macfanken]

Originally Posted by strandinthewind

Well, HELLO - you live in the moist and cool Seattle where hot is like 80 degrees

True, anything above 80 degrees and people here start complaining.