Las Vegas Room Budget:
Everyone making room reservations whether it is your first time or your tenth time, should have a budget for the selected hotel or casino. Make sure you don’t go overboard on your Las Vegas room reservations budget in a way that you will not be able to attend places (clubs, shows, buffets, etc) that you had previously planned on attending. Don’t count yourself out of being able to afford a room at a nice Hotel/Casino. A motel in Las Vegas can run anywhere from $50 a night to $100+ a night. Whereas, I’ve booked nice clean rooms in multiple Hotel/Casinos on the strip for less than that.
Save Money on Room Reservations:
How can you save money on room reservations? You can save money by making your room reservation a month or two in advance. This is the same as any other events. The sooner you make your reservation the more you will save.Timing is everything with room reservations on the Las Vegas Strip. You will not save money making room reservations a week before attending Las Vegas. Look for deals online can also save you money. If you are already a member of any “rewards” program in any casino, do log into your account online and check availability using that reward member id. If you don’t want to make an account online, you can simply call the casino directly. You’d be surprised as to the price difference of being a non-member vs. member!! EVEN IF YOU DIDN’T GAMBLE and have a reward card call anyways. Rewards card holders almost always get a better discount. On another note: if you are calling in directly to the Casino of choice, try to shoot the bs to the person on the phone they have the power to lower your rates or even comp your rooms.
Picking the Right Hotel and Casino:
First off, motels and hotels off the strip are just places that I do not recommend staying at unless you have no choice (There almost is always a alternative). I previously stayed at many of these motels/hotels off the strip and it was an experience I do not ever want to try again.
Motels cost almost the same by the end of your trip in Las Vegas. The amount of money you may spend on all those taxi drivers become ridiculous after some time. If you drove yourself, the gas and the headache of navigating through all the traffic is just not worth it. The difference may only be $10-$20 for just a regular room with 2 beds.
Hotels off the strip almost always do not contain any Casino games or multiple restaurants if any. This can turn into a very inconvenient stay for you in a short period of time. Your in Las Vegas to relax and you most likely want to be pampered as much as possible. The only ones places that can really do this is the more mainstream Casinos located on the Las Vegas Strip.
You want to make sure that you choose a Casino that in your budget. Make sure you know what type of people (young, old, very old, LOUD) are going to be staying there. For example, if you like young and beautiful looking people, stay at the Palms. If you like the more older people who just seem to like gambling stay at Harrahs. If you enjoy people of all ages who just enjoy sight seeing and shopping, I recommend Caesars palace. This can make a huge difference in the Casino that you plan on staying at. Everyone is there to be happy and enjoy not to be bored and depressed in a sense.
Finally, make sure to enjoy your trip!
Filed under Do's and Don'ts, Dos, Hotels, Reservations 
If you’ve never been to Las Vegas (Sin City), then you should know that there are actual rules and laws to be follow while you’re in Sin City. For you veterans, this will be a refresher course. However, remember to keep an open mind: you might just learn something new, because Vegas is forever changing. HAVE FUN!
Take Notes of anything you may want to remember:
Before you arrive…
Do bring money when you come.
Do bring money when you come. “CASH IS KING” in Las Vegas! If you are on a budget, you can survive with just $300-$400 as long as you spend wisely. When I talk about budgeting this means you will just be catching all the “free” shows and missing out on all the other great shows. Please keep in mind that the free shows are not all that bad at all.
Don’t expect to find the same old Las Vegas that you see in old movies portraying Vegas.
Vegas is forever changing. Within the past 10 years or so there have been many locations demolished to make room for new hotels and casinos.
Do plan to get a few great bargains.
For you bargain hunters, there are many old establishments still hanging in there. When I say old establishments, I am talking about downtown Las Vegas and other Hotels/Casinos not located near the main strip. The old establishments of Las Vegas are constantly trying to compete with the dancing fountains of the Bellagio and the spit-fire volcanoes. So how are they still making it? Through the deep discounted dining experiences they offer visitors. In Vegas, you can still find a T-bone steak for $4.95. (You just have to know where to look.)
Don’t come to Vegas during peak times.
Yes, everyone wants to get away during the weekend. But if you’re planning on a weekend trip to Vegas, be ready to spend some extra money. Traveling to Vegas in the middle of the week, Christmas and when conventions are on hiatus, is a great way to enjoy the city without the crowds or the expense. Another great time to visit Vegas, if you can stand the heat, is during the mid-summer, when it’s too hot for most visitors.
Do come to Vegas during peak times.
Yes, come to Las Vegas during peak weekends or holidays if your out to just be surrounded by a lot of positive spirited people. If your like the average party goer then traveling to Las Vegas during peak weekends would be ideal so long as you plan in advance. You can find more details on tips for planning in advance for peak weekends HERE.
Don’t expect to get the most out of your Vegas vacation if you haven’t planned in advance.
Las Vegas is a large city with a lot to choose from — casinos, spas, restaurants, shows. It can be overwhelming. To avoid delays once you arrive in Vegas, plan ahead. Map out where you want to go, see and do while in Sin City. Don’t waste one minute. Once you land, hit the ground running.
Do play the slots
Do find out about the slots available in Las Vegas casinos, as these are the most popular casino games by far and likewise, online slots are a big favourite in online casinos too, and can help you understand how to play the games before your visit.
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