Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 10, 2013 Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2013 On the advice of another forum member I just canceled my reservation at the mirage and rebooked across the steet at the flamingo for 1/2 the price..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febrifuge Posted February 10, 2013 Share Posted February 10, 2013 Man, I've been bad about getting on here lately; I booked a couple of weeks ago and meant to put up a message like this. I found a deal via otels.com, which is a clearinghouse that apparently is run out of Turkey (so that explains the currency exchange charge on my credit card bill), and got 4 nights for a price that's stupidly cheap compared to the Mirage's SEMPA rate. I think Kayak.com, Priceline.com, or the hotel's own site would give you something decent. The Flamingo is not so swanky anymore, and it has a shabby charm. The rooms are renovated though, and for as much time as I intend to spend there, I'm sure it'll be fine. It's also historic, and one of the few first-generation casinos still standing. Being across the street from the conference is nice, of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted February 10, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted February 10, 2013 and saved 500 bucks is nice too. looks like the flamingo has a nice buffet as well. I owe you a lot of etoh feb. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajnelson Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 I actually got the Mirage about $350 cheaper than the SEMPA rate with a promotion they sent me a while back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febrifuge Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 Bumping this thread, just in the interests of visibility. Make some calls, see if you can save some cash. I hope the Flamingo doesn't smell funny or anything... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator EMEDPA Posted March 1, 2013 Author Moderator Share Posted March 1, 2013 Bumping this thread, just in the interests of visibility. Make some calls, see if you can save some cash. I hope the Flamingo doesn't smell funny or anything... for 500 bucks less I can put up with a lot. when I go to the aapa conferences I stay at the nearest motel 6 and walk 2-3 blocks to save a few thousand dollars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
treejay Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 i believe the flamingo hotel is the subject of the movie "bugsy" with warren beatty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Febrifuge Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 Yes, that's true. The Flamingo was one of the first generation of casinos. Many of its peers have long since been demolished to make way for shinier, newer things. I played the five-dollar craps tables at the Sahara several years back, and it was the most fun I've had in my three or so trips to Vegas. It was like walking through a time warp. i believe the flamingo hotel is the subject of the movie "bugsy" with warren beatty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdumoch Posted March 2, 2013 Share Posted March 2, 2013 thanks god for vegas comps.. got the mirage for 29 bucks a night last minute haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatswain2PA Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 thanks god for vegas comps.. got the mirage for 29 bucks a night last minute haha How did you do that? I switched from Mirage to Flamingo and saved half, but would love to spend only $29 a night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cinntsp Posted March 3, 2013 Share Posted March 3, 2013 Priceline or jetsetter are the way to go. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fireguy Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 I booked at the Grand Chateau. Got a king Villa with kitchen and living room for $90/night, using Mariott Gov't employee discount. Its about 4 blocks away, close to hard rock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdumoch Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 B- I stay there 2-3 times per year so every now and again I get e-mails for $29 a night.. perfect timing as I was about to book full price when the email came through Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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