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The wife and I are going to hit Vegas (again) after 13 years to have another honeymoon. Obviously the place has changed since 2011. What's the best place to be?
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Hey MSG Livingston!
I have lived in the Vegas area for quite a few years now. Here are our favorites and probably the best places to stay.

3. Red Rock Casino - Great location off the strip. It's in the more affluent area of Vegas (Summerlin). There's tons of good food at better prices around there. There's probably the best hospital in the valley there (hopefully you'll never need it). The slots here are probably the most tight.
2. Green Valley Ranch Casino and Spa - The slots are loose here while the tables are a bit high. They have one of the best Pizza places in the US. Pizza Rock has won numerous awards in Italy for the best pizza. That should say something. The BBQ is ok but the beer selection is probably second to none here. They have a full service spa and it's ok but, a little pricey. Negative though it's SUPER smokey and you catch a contact high at the roulette table from so many people smoking weed. Besides that, it's a great place.
1. The M Casino and Resort - This place is 100% our favorite and definitely a locals casino. It's NEVER packed. It's still on the blvd but all the way at the Henderson end (in the good area). The M has it all. They have a spa, a phenomenal pool, they're the sponsor hotel for the LV Raiders, and their food is top notch. Make reservations at Marinellis for some good Italian bistro-styled food and a good steak at Anthony's another night. There's also a piano bar, live music most every night at the other bar in the slots area. There's a shuttle, for the tour, to the Raiders training buildings and field (it's damn near behind the hotel). There are tons of videos on YT about this hotel and it's our suggestion. Not sure I'd bring kids though. It's not too kid friendly (which is definitely a +++ for us as ours are all grown).

On a side note, some of the absolute best and cheap food in the Vegas area is at the Village Pubs around the area. They're never busy, open 24/7 they have phenomenal daily specials at $9.99 (like primerib on Sat... What?!). Plus, there's 4 locations less than 5 miles away. Oh yeah Costco is about 3 miles down the street if that. So if you wanna do food and necessities on the cheap, you got that too.
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Oh I had meant the Costco is 3 miles from the M Casino and the Village Pubs are too.
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Oh and besides Aria, the M is the least smokey. Although MGM Grand, Caesars, and a couple others are non-smoking now but, they're on the strip.
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I've Lived In Vegas, Permanently, Since Around 1996 Or So.
But To Come For A Visit, Many Things Need To Be Considered,
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Many Reasons ~ Slots Pay More Frequently ~ Larger Pay-Outs For Same Games ~
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If you are going to shows and want to be close on the strip, my wife and I always stay at the Park MGM or the upscale top 4 floors Nomad Hotel, If I get compted rooms ot a substantial discount. MGM is military friendly with discounts and you automatically qualify for their Pearl level members card. What I like about the Park MGM is it is a small boutique hotel, completely smoke free, not a huge casino so you don’t have to walk for miles through a noisy, smokey casino to get to the elevators. Has some very nice onsite restaurants, Eataly is in it which is a really nice Italian market environment with fresh made fare of all kinds. The Dolby Live theater is connected so if you are seeing a concert there , no leaving the hotel. It is right next to TMobile arena so just a short walk across a quad to get there. Aliegent stadium is just on the other side of the freeway so a short walk. Right next to NYNY and across the street from MGM grand. If you want to stay on strip, this is our go to place. Highly recommend.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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VERY Pricey ~ As Are Most Strip Hotels.
Especially From Friday - Sunday.
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TSgt Mark Avant
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
True, but I am retired so I try to avoid the weekends, but there are good rates during the summer even on weekends, relatively speaking. I know I couldn’t afford them when I was an A1C.
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
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EXCELLENT IDEA ~~ During The Summer Months And Week-Ends Throughout The Year,
AVOID VEGAS !! And When I Was STILL An A1C, In 1965, With About 3 Years Time In Grade, Including Overseas Pay, Isolated Hardship Duty Pay, And Some OTHER STUFF,
I Was Knocking Down $173.00 Per MONTH. ~~ The Really BIG Bucks .(:-)>
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TSgt Mark Avant
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A1C Medrick "Rick" DeVaney
Living high on the hog.
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