Las Vegas Hotel Review Travel Tip #3: Hotel Reservations
Las Vegas hotel room rates vary a lot depending on which reservation site is providing the quote. I have found Las Vegas hotel rates to vary as much as $100 for the same room depending on the site used.
When I figured this out a while ago, I was stunned just a little. So much for being the educated consumer. Our recommendation is to click on at least 3 of the reservation links we provide in this site. Just look around for them in the articles or on the side of the page. Eventually I will do some reviews of different reservation sites. Compare prices and pick the least expensive.
So our tip is: Save up to $100 per night by comparing prices. Imagine paying $375/night, when you could get the same room for $275/night! Getting out the old calculator that's up to $700 more of shows, restaurants and poker on a one week stay.
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Las Vegas Hotel Review Travel Tip #2: Parking
If you rent a car in Las Vegas, valet park, do not self-park. The parking is free, but tip the valet $2-$5, and you will save a lot of time and long-distance walking.
In Las Vegas, the most popular tourist activity after casinos is hotel-hopping. All the major Las Vegas hotels have parking garages. However, the hotels are soooo huge that typically there is a looong walk from the free parking to the casino or attractions in the hotel. After 1 or 2 of these long walks most people are ready for a nap and no more dancing.
The alternative is valet parking. Most of the hotels have this down to a highly efficient art. Typically drop your car at the valet, at or near the front entrance. Then when you are done, go back with your claim check, and your car appears usually in under 5 minutes. Tip the valet parker, and are on your way without being worn out unnecessarily. Save your energy for dancing, gaming, eating and the shows!
