roger v asked:
I have a vacation for free to the new hilton on the strip but I am starting to hear it is at the north part of the strip and close to nothing. I want to have fun, and not have to be a mile from a casino. When I booked my trip I booked a hotel and got it for free pretty much, it was way cheaper to book with hotel and airfare. I have the choice to stay at the plaza hotel or the new hilton on the strip. One is a suite, the other is a small one room hotel room. What should I do, or what do you think I should do, I am leaving in 2 days!!!!
Check priceline.com; I was able to rent a car for 10.00/day or check out hotels.com and take a virtual tour of where you want to stay…
Comment by Angel of Mercy — June 26, 2010 @ 3:53 pm
I have been to Vegas several times and cannot think of where the Plaza Hotel is. If it is on the main part of the Strip and you would rather go there, then do so. But there is a bus that runs up and down the Strip all day and night for $2.00, so it’s not as if you’ll be stranded if you are not on the main part of the Strip. Also, if you are farther north, you will be closer to Fremont Street, which is the older, historical part of Vegas. It also has hotels and casinos, but the flavor is a little different from the newer part, and they have a cool light show at night. Every time I have been to Fremont Street I have had a ball.
Regardless of where you end up staying, you will end up walking (or driving or riding) the length of the Strip if you want to see all of the sights, so it doesn’t matter all that much where your room is. You’re really only going to use it as somewhere to keep your clothes as crash for the few hours of sleep you will get. Have a great time!
Comment by Julia — June 26, 2010 @ 8:10 pm
the Plaza is in Downtown… about 10 miles from strip…
a smaller hotel… there are alot of things to do and see Fremont St Experience, other casinos, also cheap food.
the Hilton is north strip by the convention center and is connected to the monorail which travels to all the way to south strip. also trams and buses run all the time…
there are tons of things to do close by…
the Hilton would be the better choice
check out this website: for maps and lots of info
here is detailed list of Free shows and attractions…
Atlantis – Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Azure Underwater Show – Silverton Hotel Las Vegas
Bevertainment – Rio Suites Las Vegas
Big Elvis – Barbary Coast Hotel Las Vegas
CBS Television City – MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos – Kahunaville Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos – Harrah’s Hotel Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos – New York New York Las Vegas
Dueling Pianos – South Point Casino Las Vegas
Entertainers – Shops at Desert Passage Las Vegas
Exotic Bird Show – Hawaiian Marketplace Las Vegas
Exotic Bird Show & Tell – Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
Fashion Shows – Fashion Show Mall Las Vegas
Festival of Fountains – Caesars Palace Las Vegas
Flair Bartender Shows – various locations
Fountains of Bellagio – Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Free Circus Acts – Circus Circus Hotel Las Vegas
Free Open Air Concerts – Harrah’s Las Vegas
Free Open Air Concerts – The District at GVR
Fremont Street Concerts – Fremont Street Las Vegas
Fremont Experience Light Show – Fremont Street
Fremont Street Entertainers – Fremont Street Las Vegas
German Entertainment – Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas
Harbor Rainstorm – Desert Passage Mall Las Vegas
Hawaiian Performers – Hawaiian Marketplace Las Vegas
Karaoke – various locations
Light, Water & Sound Show – Bally’s Hotel Las Vegas
Living Performance Art – The District at GVR
Lounge Entertainment – various locations
Magic Shows – various locations
Medieval Acts – Excalibur Hotel Las Vegas
Show in the Sky Parade – Rio Hotel Las Vegas
Sirens of TI – Treasure Island Hotel Las Vegas
Street Performers – Grand Canal Shoppes Las Vegas
Sunset Stampede – Sam’s Town Las Vegas
Test America Preview Studios – 3 locations
Theatrical Productions – Talent Services International
Volcano Eruption – Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
9-11 Tribute – New York New York Hotel & Casino
Acting Classes – Talent Services International
Airport Runways Viewing Area – McCarran Airport
Antiques at Main Street Station – Las Vegas
Antique Malls – Arts District Las Vegas
Auto Museum – Imperial Palace Hotel Las Vegas
Auto Museum – St. Jude’s Ranch
Aquarium at Mandalay Bay – Mandalay Bay Las Vegas
Aviation History Museum – McCarran Airport Las Vegas
Barrick Natural History Museum – UNLV campus
Bellagio Botanical Gardens – Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Bellagio Hotel Lobby – Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Bonnie & Clyde Exhibit – Primm Valley Resort
Bull Rides – Gilley’s Las Vegas
Calico Basin Red Springs – Red Rock Canyon
Chocolate Factory Tour – Ethel M Chocolate Factory
Chocolate Fountain – Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas
Cigar Factory Tour – Don Pablo’s Cigar Company
Coffee Roastery Tour – Coffee Roasters of Las Vegas
Coral Reef Aquarium – Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
Country Dance Lessons – Gilley’s Las Vegas
Country Music Memorabilia – Toby Keith’s Bar & Grill
Custom Bikes by Orange County Choppers – Silverton
Crazy Girls Photo Op – Riviera Hotel & Casino
Dairy Tour – Anderson Dairy
Desert Demonstration Garden – Acacia Park
Desert Demonstration Garden – West Alta Drive
ESPN Zone Art Collection – New York-New York Hotel
First Fridays – Arts District, Downtown Las Vegas
Fountains at Caesars Palace – Caesars Palace
Gaming Lessons – Various locations
Gondolas – Venetian Hotel Las Vegas
Guitar Museum – Ed Roman Guitars Las Vegas
Fishing Demonstrations – Bass Pro Shops Las Vegas
Harley Memorabilia – Harley-Davidson Cafe Las Vegas
Henderson Bird Viewing Preserve – Henderson
Hootie & the Blowfish Memorabilia – Silverton Hotel
Hoover Dam – Boulder City, Nevada
Lake Las Vegas Trolley – Lake Las Vegas
Lake Las Vegas Water Taxi – Lake Las Vegas
Lake Mead Railroad Tunnel Trail
Lake Mead Visitor Center
Largest Gold Nugget – Golden Nugget Hotel Las Vegas
Las Vegas Info & Free Email – LVCVA Visitor Center
Lion Habitat – MGM Grand Hotel Las Vegas
M & M’s World Academy – Las Vegas
Movie Memorabilia – Planet Hollywood Las Vegas
Museum of the American Cocktail – Commander’s Palace
Music Industry Memorabilia – Rainbow Bar & Grill
Mystic Falls Park – Sam’s Town Hotel Las Vegas
NASCAR Memorabilia – Sahara Hotel Las Vegas
Neon Museum – Las Vegas
Nevada Test Site Tour
N. Las Vegas Airport Viewing Deck
Picture with a Showgirl – Harrah’s Hotel Las Vegas
Pinball Hall of Fame – Las Vegas
Red Rock Visitor Center – Red Rock Canyon
Rock Memorabilia – Hard Rock Cafe Las Vegas
Rock Memorabilia – Hard Rock Casino Las Vegas
Searchlight Heritage Museum
Skydiving Demonstration – Flyaway Indoor Skydiving
Solar Power Research Facility – UNLV Solar Site
Sports Car Museum & Showroom – LV Speedway
Sports Hall of Fame – Las Vegas Club Hotel
Trolley Ride – The District at Green Valley Ranch
Tropical Rain Forest – Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
UNLV Desert Gardens – UNLV campus
Welcome to Las Vegas Sign – Las Vegas Boulevard
Wetlands Park – Las Vegas
White Tiger Habitat – Mirage Hotel Las Vegas
Wildlife Habitat – Flamingo Hotel Las Vegas
Wireless Internet Hotspots – various locations
Wine Tasting and Tour – Pahrump Valley Vineyards
World’s Brightest Light Beam – Luxor Las Vegas
Yucca Mountain Science Center
Comment by marshall m — June 29, 2010 @ 7:26 pm
The Hilton Grand Vacations club is the only Hilton on the strip and yes, it’s a distance off to the top casinos but not too far from the Sahara and Circus Circus.
Here’s a Map of the Strip:,+Las+Vegas,+Nevada,+USA&sa=X&oi=map&ct=title
There’ll be a necessity for Taxi or Bus transportation – or use the monorail, if you are visiting for gambling. However, if you received a great deal – why not just make the best of it? The Hilton doesn’t sound all that bad – there isn’t a Casino in it, but the amenities sound great. I’m sure you’ll be happy there.
If you really want to be near a casino – Call Harrah’s and see what kind of deal they have right now – use your “well I have a room but might consider the move if the deal is right” card. Don’t let them see you sweat!!
Check with Priceline, although it’s a bit late, you’ll probably do best direct to the hotels themselves. Luxor usually has some pretty good deals, as does the Excalibur. (I’m really trying to think of the least expensive ones out there.)
Here’s a little tip to help you out, when you come to Las Vegas and If you gamble, and gamble you will, based on your question. Please sign up for the Casino Club Card – and use it to your advantage to swing your room deal.
Comment by Asia — June 30, 2010 @ 1:09 pm
Stay at at the Hilton. The monorail is right behind it. That will take you as far down the strip as you need to go. You can buy a multi-day pass and save money. The better(cheaper) casino’s are up around the Hilton anyway. Try the Sahara or Stratosphere. They have $3 blackjack tables. You can’t find anything less than $10 farther south. This hotel will be fine. Don’t worry about the location. It is just fine.
Comment by nurserachet_0000 — July 1, 2010 @ 4:19 am
Just definately stay at the Hilton and just use the monorail. It’s cheap, easy, fast, it’s all you need. I’d never stay downtown, I won’t even go down there again….too many bums and cheap junk there for me.
Comment by Mr. Z — July 3, 2010 @ 3:18 am
The Hilton is not “new”, they probably just said that to advertise their recent renovations. It IS a very good hotel and I’ve stayed there several times. It is way at the north end of the Strip, but has a monorail station so you can get all the way down the Strip with multiple stops. Or, the Strip trolley leaves every 15 minutes from the Hilton (in back) and stops at all major casinos.
The Plaza, which I’ve also stayed at several times, is very different. It’s Downtown, which is a few (not 10 as someone said) miles farther north. It isn’t in the same league with the Hilton; it’s old and a little shabby, but an excellent value. It’s on the famous Fremont Street, which has the advantage of being walkable and cozy. But you have to get back to the Strip by way of the Deuce bus or taxi. All the great sightseeing is on the Strip, and Downtown is more for people on a budget. Or who, like me, have seen everything on the Strip already.
links to info on the monorail and trolley:
Comment by galaxiquestar — July 5, 2010 @ 11:14 pm
Most people don’t know taht there are TWO Hilton Hotel in Vegas!!!
One is the old one (was the INTERNATIONAL HOTEL in the 60′s) (2 blocks from the Strip) which the monorail stops.
The one you actually have a freebee is the HILTON VACATION RESORTS, which is part time share condos, and is basically accross the Sahara Hotel (end of the Strip). Opened only a couple yrs., so it is brand new.
The Plaza is Downtown.
Comment by japou — July 8, 2010 @ 2:33 pm