Flew into Vegas Non stop from NH on SWA @ 0950. Retrieved baggage and went directly to hotel thinking too early for Check-in. Arrived at hotel by 1030am and went to Front desk to see about a room. Very nice Host named Lynn tried to find my Reservation but could not. I had booked thru Orbitz at the rate of $63 per night. Luckily i had taken toll-free Orbitz number and Res number . I called orbitz and after few minutes hold time i connected to the customer assistance. She was extremely helpful and called hotel and within few minutes my reservation was put in system. I recommend as does Harrahs if you book thru outside agency call a few days ahead to make sure your reservation has been put in system.
After this I went back to Lynn at front desk and she pulled up my reservation. I asked for an upgrade and she stated she had a few Suites available for $75 /nt ,But being on a Saturday, she would have to check with mgr. Came back and said that I could not upgrade today , but come back on Sunday at 9am when she gets there and she will do it then.
SO , she gave me a room on Sat in the carnaval tower. Very nice with inroom safe. Very clean. I stayed here 2 months ago and had room in Mardi Gras tower and the difference in rooms was amazing. Newer rooms in Carnaval tower, better view also. Went downstairs Sunday to go se Lynn ,BUT Checkin/Out line was EXTREMELYlong (Sun busiest day)and I decided my room was nice enough.
Slots were tight as usual but still had fun. Played poker tourney at Harrahs Sun AM and finished 4th nice money.
That evening took a helicopter tour of Strip at night. I recommend this as I found special of $99 for 2 and this was an amazing tour. If you have never been on a heli-ride ,I am deathly-scared of heights,but i found it did not bother me at all Beautiful lights and ride.
took a Cab to Fremont $18 and enjoyed light show at night. Golden Nugget casino,Binions all were fun casinos,But as previous reviews I personally prefer Strip to downtown.
On Tuesday did Price is Right Live @ Ballys and had a Blast. I was actually 1st name called to contestants row and I managed to get on stage with my bid of $1. Ended up winning 4 prizes. at end of show i was given cash option which being in Vegas I accepted. Altogether great deal for cost of ticket. Also saw Improv at Harrahs. Very funny comedians,Drink prices normal price. $9 for Long Island $3 for beer.
Love Harrahs and Location.Cannot beat place on strip.