Some stats from the National Geographic special regarding power consumption at some of the Las Vegas hot spots:
Mandalay Bay Resort Hotel and Casino:
$1.7-2.0 million per month power bill
Uses enough A/C for 5000 homes
7000 employees
The Mandalay Bay also has the countries largest ballroom, which seats over 6000 people.
The LUXOR spotlight shines like an amazing beacon into the sky above Las Vegas, and on into space. It is visible from outer space. The electric bill for the "sky beam"? $125,000 per year.
Surfing in the Mandalay Bay wave pool, which holds about 1.5 million gallons of water. The electrically powered wave machine uses turbine pumps that can shoot out over 100,000 gallons per minute into chambers. Releasing the water in the chambers creates the waves.
Friday, January 4, 2008
Tuesday, January 1, 2008
Bellagio Las Vegas
The Bellagio is one of Las Vegas premier hotel casinos and probably ranks about equal in qaulity with the Wynn even though the Wynn was designed to be fancier and tends to be more expensive. I think the new Palazzo may be even nicer but I have not been there yet or read reviews.
Luxury Hotels
Cirque Du Soleil
Bellagio Nightlife
Bellagio Weddings
Amenities at Bellagio
Restaurants of the Bellagio
Spa Services at Bellagio Las Vegas
The Bellagio Casino and Gaming
The Bellagio is a favorite hotel for many Las Vegas regulars, combining as it does a central strip location, a glamourous and tasteful european decor, and Las Vegas' most beautiful free attraction the Bellagio Fountains, which put on a super show every half hour. Don't miss the fountains of the Bellagio regardless of where you stay - this is really a spectacular syphony of music and water. Great "seats" are always free and always good - just stand anywhere.
I'd recommend being down at the fountains rather than far away, and although it's tempting to watch them from high above across the street at the Paris Las Vegas I think it's much more spectacular up close.
Luxury Hotels
Cirque Du Soleil
Bellagio Nightlife
Bellagio Weddings
Amenities at Bellagio
Restaurants of the Bellagio
Spa Services at Bellagio Las Vegas
The Bellagio Casino and Gaming
The Bellagio is a favorite hotel for many Las Vegas regulars, combining as it does a central strip location, a glamourous and tasteful european decor, and Las Vegas' most beautiful free attraction the Bellagio Fountains, which put on a super show every half hour. Don't miss the fountains of the Bellagio regardless of where you stay - this is really a spectacular syphony of music and water. Great "seats" are always free and always good - just stand anywhere.
I'd recommend being down at the fountains rather than far away, and although it's tempting to watch them from high above across the street at the Paris Las Vegas I think it's much more spectacular up close.
Sunday, December 30, 2007
CES Las Vegas. From Kevin Costner to Donny Deutsch to Bill Gates
CES Las Vegas is coming up next week and I'll be there covering the world's top tech event. CES takes over Las Vegas for CES and it is remarkable how expensive the motels are during the event. Rooms that would be $100 can go for $400, though usually it looks like the rates about about two to three times the midweek and one to two times weekend rates.
I think Donny Deutsch will be at CES for his "Road to CES" series on his show "The Big Idea"
Kevin Costner will be performing with his band for the CEA awards show, but I'm more exited to see Mary J Blige at Paris Las Vegas for the Monster Retailer party.
And of course Bill Gates will be talking on Sunday about the future of technology.
Clearly, CES is going to be hopping in Las Vegas.
I think Donny Deutsch will be at CES for his "Road to CES" series on his show "The Big Idea"
Kevin Costner will be performing with his band for the CEA awards show, but I'm more exited to see Mary J Blige at Paris Las Vegas for the Monster Retailer party.
And of course Bill Gates will be talking on Sunday about the future of technology.
Clearly, CES is going to be hopping in Las Vegas.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Harrah's is more than just Harrah's
The Harrah's Hotel Corporation runs several major hotels in Las Vegas including Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, and the Rio, home to what many locals say is the best buffet in Las Vegas (and that is saying a lot - Buffets in Las Vegas are generally spectacular, though at about $24 for the Rio Buffet you'll want to stuff yourself silly to make sure you get your money's worth.
Here are the hotels in the Harrah's Las Vegas Empire:
Caesars Palace Check Caesars Deals
Harrah's Las Vegas (budget priced Harrah Deals
Paris Las Vegas Paris Deals
Rio (all suites - often low priced though check for rates) Rio Deals
Flamingo Las Vegas (low priced, good room deals) Flamingo Deals
Bally's Las Vegas Bally's Deals
Imperial Palace (great rates, but be careful on Harrah's side rooms which are *LOUD!* until about 1:30am. Usually they'll move you to a better room if you ask. Palace Deals
At the Flamingo don't miss the Bodies exhibit (unless you are really squeamish). The plasticized full body anatomically exploded human specimens offer an amazing glimpse into human biology.
Here are the hotels in the Harrah's Las Vegas Empire:
Caesars Palace Check Caesars Deals
Harrah's Las Vegas (budget priced Harrah Deals
Paris Las Vegas Paris Deals
Rio (all suites - often low priced though check for rates) Rio Deals
Flamingo Las Vegas (low priced, good room deals) Flamingo Deals
Bally's Las Vegas Bally's Deals
Imperial Palace (great rates, but be careful on Harrah's side rooms which are *LOUD!* until about 1:30am. Usually they'll move you to a better room if you ask. Palace Deals
At the Flamingo don't miss the Bodies exhibit (unless you are really squeamish). The plasticized full body anatomically exploded human specimens offer an amazing glimpse into human biology.
Monday, December 24, 2007
Plaza Hotel, Downtown Las Vegas
This is a shot of the Plaza Hotel at the end of Fremont Street from under the Freemont Street Experience Canopy - a spectacular light show that runs nightly from dark until about midnight.
Downtown Las Vegas is a very different experience from the more trafficked Las Vegas Strip hotels. Downtown the hotels are not the mega-resorts, rather they offer far more modest surroundings and casinos. The advantage is generally much cheaper rates for rooms that are usually fine, and the intrigue of the original Las Vegas venue which is an area of several square blocks bordered on one end by the Plaza Hotel. Unlike the strip, you can visit several casinos in a short time here but don't expect the same level of glamour.
Downtown Las Vegas is a very different experience from the more trafficked Las Vegas Strip hotels. Downtown the hotels are not the mega-resorts, rather they offer far more modest surroundings and casinos. The advantage is generally much cheaper rates for rooms that are usually fine, and the intrigue of the original Las Vegas venue which is an area of several square blocks bordered on one end by the Plaza Hotel. Unlike the strip, you can visit several casinos in a short time here but don't expect the same level of glamour.
Las Vegas Hilton
The Las Vegas Hilton is a nice hotel, but does not offer the splendor of the Bellagio, Wynn, or new Palazzo. Notable for the off-strip location right next to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the Star Trek Experience attraction - a high immersion interactive space adventure , and Barry Manilow's regular performances.
When booking the Hilton pay close attention to offers from hotel consolidators who often have rooms at less than the Hilton Website.
When booking the Hilton pay close attention to offers from hotel consolidators who often have rooms at less than the Hilton Website.
Friday, December 14, 2007
Palazzo Las Vegas
Opening December 28th, the Palazzo Las Vegas promises yet another world class luxury hotel on the Las Vegas Strip. The Pallazzo will offer all luxury and better suites. Very high quality rooms. The prices appear to be in the ballpark of the Wynn or Bellagio although as we've noted before pricing in Las Vegas is highly variable.
Room Amenities:
17” LCD in the bath, 32” in the living room, and 32” in the bedroom
Remote control Roman shades and curtains
Oversized terry cloth bath sheets
DVD player and CD/clock radio alarm
Wireless dual-line telephones and wireless Internet connection (coming soon)
Palazzo Luxury-1 King Bed
TOTAL: $279.00
Pallazzo Bella-2 Queen Beds
TOTAL: $309.00
Palazzo Luxury View Suite-1 King Bed
TOTAL: $319.00
Palazzo Bella View Suite-2 Queen Beds
TOTAL: $349.00
Palazzo Concierge Luxury Suite-1 King Bed
TOTAL: $479.00
Palazzo Concierge Bella Suite-2 Queen Beds
TOTAL: $479.00
Palazzo Concierge Luxury View Suite-1 King Bed
TOTAL: $519.00
Palazzo Concierge Bella View Suite-2 Queen Beds
TOTAL: $519.00
The Pallazzo website is working too hard to be glamorous and therefore is not informative enough, but clearly this hotel promises another excellent Las Vegas experience.
Room Amenities:
17” LCD in the bath, 32” in the living room, and 32” in the bedroom
Remote control Roman shades and curtains
Oversized terry cloth bath sheets
DVD player and CD/clock radio alarm
Wireless dual-line telephones and wireless Internet connection (coming soon)
Palazzo Luxury-1 King Bed
TOTAL: $279.00
Pallazzo Bella-2 Queen Beds
TOTAL: $309.00
Palazzo Luxury View Suite-1 King Bed
TOTAL: $319.00
Palazzo Bella View Suite-2 Queen Beds
TOTAL: $349.00
Palazzo Concierge Luxury Suite-1 King Bed
TOTAL: $479.00
Palazzo Concierge Bella Suite-2 Queen Beds
TOTAL: $479.00
Palazzo Concierge Luxury View Suite-1 King Bed
TOTAL: $519.00
Palazzo Concierge Bella View Suite-2 Queen Beds
TOTAL: $519.00
The Pallazzo website is working too hard to be glamorous and therefore is not informative enough, but clearly this hotel promises another excellent Las Vegas experience.
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