Going to Vegas Next Week--Where Should We Stay to Avoid the Spring Break Scene?

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<p>I know–it’s a stupid time to go if we want to avoid the party scene. But we live in Seattle and we need some sunshine. I looked at various weather forecasts on the West Coast for next week and Vegas was the only place where it is going to be hot and sunny and where we could afford the last minute ticket prices. </p>

<p>So, I need to make hotel reservations. This is for my college freshman daughter and I. We just want to sit by a nice pool, read, soak up some sun and eat out a few times. Budget is limited to around $150/night.</p>

<p>We’ll go to the strip a couple of times, but don’t mind driving 15 minutes or so. What properties or areas can you recommend? </p>

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<p>I’d stay in Phoenix.</p>

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<p>My H and I have been to Vegas (from Seattle) this exact time of year. You will only run into the college partiers if you go to the clubs-there is so much more going on in Vegas that drunken college kids. But be aware that this is still considered winter by their standards so some pools will still be closed for the season. We stayed at the Cosmopolitan and it was mostly older adults rather than 20 somethings (but not senior citizens) and it was very nice. It is a friend’s favorite place to stay and she ONLY travels with other 40 somethings. Avoid Circus Circus or you’ll be overrun with screaming kids. The TI is somewhere in the middle-SOME kids but not too many, SOME party animals but not too many, and middle-level place to stay. Good buffet too. The higher end places like Wynn and Bellagio will have fewer drunk college kids because they are more expensive-the cheaper ones on the far north or far south will have more.</p>

<p>We discovered the Hash House A Go Go at the newly renovated Rio, right in the heart of the strip for amazing comfort food in enormous portions that you and D can share, for the same price as a regular meal in any average family style restaurant. Bellagio and Flamingo have good buffets, and the Wynn is supposed to be to die for. Many of the hotels offer free attractions-the “volcano” at Mirage, the fountains at Bellagio, the flamingos and fish at the Flamingo, etc. You can fill lots of time viewing these, not to mention walking through the huge hotels and just people watch.Have fun!</p>

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<p>My recent research: the Trump property and Four Seasons seem to be the quiet ones in LV, but they are about double your budget… :(</p>

<p>I suggest searching Tripadvisor for threads on “quiet Las Vegas hotel”. There should be multiple hits. </p>

<p>Have fun and get some natural vitamin D! :)</p>

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<p>Also add mandarin oriental to the above list of quiet hotels, though it is probably above budget.</p>

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<p>Oh and maybe the JW Marriott Resort Las Vegas. It is 15 minutes from the strip and it should offer a quiet retreat away from the city.</p>

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<p>Wynn Tower Suites are quiet–but probably above budget too. What about something away from the strip?</p>

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<p>Oh, and see if booking.com can help. I have found amazing deals through them. AAA, if you’re a member also has good prices.</p>

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<p>Thanks All. </p>

<p>Bromfield2–yes, I was originally asking about something away from the strip. </p>

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<p>How about Lake Las Vegas hotels…a bit away from strip…</p>

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<p>Scubasue: My husband goes to a professional conference in Las Vegas almost every spring. I often tag along (to get away from the New England winter) and will take day trips or hang out at the pool while H is doing his convention stuff. We stay at the Four Seasons or at the Wynn Tower Suites. One year, I did a small group hiking trip to the Red Rocks outside of the city and on the way there, the guide stopped at the Red Rock Resort/Spa to pick up two women going on the hiking trip. The resort was outside of the city. The two women liked resort/spa activities and spoke highly of the facilities. Here’s a link. It might be what you’re looking for.
<a href=“https://redrock.sclv.com”>https://redrock.sclv.com</a> </p>