Boutique hotels in vegas

[KenRose]

Ok, question for those here as I like boutique hotels too. I'm currently booked for 3 nights in Feb at Wynn but for about $50 more a night could stay at Mandarin Oriental. Or should I consider Cosmopolitan?

 

[ChicagoRon]

I haven't been there yet, but sight unseen, I would assume you are better off at the other two unless you are a Marriott Rewards member and can get a rocking platinum upgrade and/or stay on points.

 

[zippyh]

Originally Posted by KenRose

Ok, question for those here as I like boutique hotels too. I'm currently booked for 3 nights in Feb at Wynn but for about $50 more a night could stay at Mandarin Oriental. Or should I consider Cosmopolitan?

Are you factoring in the $20 resort fee at the Wynn too? If not, for $30 more I'd stay at the MO no question.

Warning: MO charges $30/nt for valet which is insane in LAS.

 

[ChicagoRon]

Originally Posted by zippyh

Are you factoring in the $20 resort fee at the Wynn too? If not, for $30 more I'd stay at the MO no question. Warning: MO charges $30/nt for valet which is insane in LAS.
So really the Wynn is $60 less, not $50 less

 

[KenRose]

hi guys, yea I was factoring in the resort fee at Wynn and I'm not driving so no valet. MO is $45 more per night, I'm leaning that direction but I'm a little worried that the hotel might be a bit boring.

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

So really the Wynn is $60 less, not $50 less

 

[ChicagoRon]

Originally Posted by KenRose

hi guys, yea I was factoring in the resort fee at Wynn and I'm not driving so no valet. MO is $45 more per night, I'm leaning that direction but I'm a little worried that the hotel might be a bit boring.
Well - the great thing about LAS is that you are never more than a few steps from exciting... boring is the hot commodity.

 

[KenRose]

sorry man, what's LAS?

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

Well - the great thing about LAS is that you are never more than a few steps from exciting... boring is the hot commodity.

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by KenRose

hi guys, yea I was factoring in the resort fee at Wynn and I'm not driving so no valet. MO is $45 more per night, I'm leaning that direction but I'm a little worried that the hotel might be a bit boring.

MO is basically a *** shot distance away from Aria and Cosmopolitan, which are the two newest places on the strip and probably the least tacky. I wouldn't quite say it's boring, and can give you a certain level of tranquility that probably no where else can offer. It is definitely going to be my place to stay next time I go.

I mean, I go to Vegas for 4 or so days to get like 10 really great meals at a wide variety of great restaurants. And I get a lot of work done and can see Boxing/MMA or a good comedian if they're in town. Also I can shoot lots of guns.

 

[zippyh]

Originally Posted by ChicagoRon

So really the Wynn is $60 less, not $50 less

If you're at the MO, you can self park or use the Aria valet.

 

[KenRose]

thanks bud. Can you recommend some restaurants for me?

Originally Posted by SField

MO is basically a *** shot distance away from Aria and Cosmopolitan, which are the two newest places on the strip and probably the least tacky. I wouldn't quite say it's boring, and can give you a certain level of tranquility that probably no where else can offer. It is definitely going to be my place to stay next time I go.

I mean, I go to Vegas for 4 or so days to get like 10 really great meals at a wide variety of great restaurants. And I get a lot of work done and can see Boxing/MMA or a good comedian if they're in town. Also I can shoot lots of guns.

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by KenRose

thanks bud. Can you recommend some restaurants for me?

What kind of food do you like?

 

[KenRose]

I really appreciate nice restaurants. I go to NY a lot and try and eat at new spots or micelin starred restaurants. I just came back from LA and ate at Animal s well as Osteria Mozza. In LV I've be at l'atelier, craftsteak, cut, ect; but I'm not too familiar with teh citycenter restaurants.

Originally Posted by SField

What kind of food do you like?

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by KenRose

I really appreciate nice restaurants. I go to NY a lot and try and eat at new spots or micelin starred restaurants. I just came back from LA and ate at Animal s well as Osteria Mozza. In LV I've be at l'atelier, craftsteak, cut, ect; but I'm not too familiar with teh citycenter restaurants.

I wouldn't bother with Craftsteak or Cut... they're just generic steak houses.

L'Atelier is excellent as is Joel Robuchon. For a really spectacular meal I'd go to Guy Savoy at Caesar's, Alex at the Wynn, Bouchon at Venetian, Milos, Aria has a bunch of Julian Serrano places... there's really a ton of choices.

 

[KenRose]

I wanted to go to Alex but I think it's closed now. it will be for sue when I get there in Feb.

Originally Posted by SField

I wouldn't bother with Craftsteak or Cut... they're just generic steak houses.

L'Atelier is excellent as is Joel Robuchon. For a really spectacular meal I'd go to Guy Savoy at Caesar's, Alex at the Wynn, Bouchon at Venetian, Milos, Aria has a bunch of Julian Serrano places... there's really a ton of choices.

 

[SField]

Originally Posted by KenRose

I wanted to go to Alex but I think it's closed now. it will be for sue when I get there in Feb.

I think most places will be open again in Feb. Restaurants tend to close just after the new year for a couple of weeks.