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Hey that's sound advice! I am going to bring these to the wife for a quick discussion. I will update you as to what our decisions are! Thanks again for all your help!

Unfortunately, our timing only enables us to arrive on Saturday. We had a bunch of credits from Air Canada and there are restrictions on these credits so our times are set in stone. I think we could be open to switching hotels IF they are not too far from each other, but of course the ideal situation would be to not have to move around too much. If she weren't pregnant, this definitely wouldn't have been a issue. What were you thinking?

Hahaha... here I was thinking... those ones I had looked at above were a decent location... Much to learn here... young grasshopper... I'm open to suggestions and any help! Want to make the most of this small trip before parenthood kicks in!

Just out of curiosity, what would qualify the right property for a first time visitor?

As this is my first time in Vegas I was hoping to experience a hotel on the Strip. We are working with a tighter budget (kid on the way and the wife really wanted to go to Vegas for our baby-moon... I know... not exactly what Vegas is known for... but as they say... happy wife... happy life) so I would say our budget is around $90-130 USD/night before fees/taxes. I wanted something clean and indicative of the lush Vegas experience. And as my wife IS pregnant, we also don't want to be that far off the strip as that is where we will most likely be spending our time! Let me know if there's anything else I can provide!

Yikes. I didn't realize I didn't close that thread from so long ago. My apologies as we were actually in a bit of a rush at that time as we had a medical emergency with a friend we had to tend to in NYC. Although my response may not be what other readers would be looking for, I tried to add my 2 cents in with the hotel we finally did settle on. (The Kitano).

My apologies for the delay in my response. As I had said previously in the thread, we were in NYC for a bit of an emergency and quickly realized we had to relocated to a closer hotel to our friend. Given the lack of time in that moment, we booked with the Hotel Kitano instead. If it's worth anything at all, I found the stay at the Kitano to be EXCELLENT and comes highly recommended. The staff is incredibly attentive and the rooms were EXTREMELY clean. The location was convenient for us as it was a hop and a skip away from Grand Central also.

Can you please help decipher these hotels? First time in Vegas so I'm not sure which is a good place to stay anyway. 1 Room, 2 Adults. Any help would be appreciated!!! 4* Boutique Hotel in North Strip - Grand Canal Shoppes Area $96/night Amenities: Free parking, Free Internet, Resort, Boutique hotel, Casino, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services 4* Casino Hotel in East Strip UNLV area $104/night Amenities: Free parking, Free Internet, Casino, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking 4.5* Boutique North Strip - Grand Canal $119/night Amenities: Free Internet, Pet friendly, Boutique hotel, Casino, Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Spa services, Accessible bathroom, Roll-in shower 4* Resort in Center Strip Eiffel Tower Area $127/night Amenities: Free parking, Resort, Casino, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Internet access, Golf nearby, Spa services, Accessible for visually impaired, Accessible for hearing impaired, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking, Roll-in shower 4* Condo East Strip - UNLV area $106 Amenities: Free parking, Pet friendly, Indoor pool(s), Smoke-free rooms, Fitness center, Pool(s), Restaurant(s), Business center, Self-service laundry, Internet access, Spa services, Kitchenette, Accessible path of travel, In-room accessibility, Accessible bathroom, Accessible parking

Wow you guys are AWESOME at this! I see the ESB 4 star for $111. Either the Carlton/Roger will do. I see the one 4 star for MTC for $113. Being a $2/night difference I was looking to compare the amenities to the list you guys have, but it's so hard! Any idea for these amenities? Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. Business Center Guests have access to business equipment and services; an additional charge may apply. High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signage Accessible for the deaf TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock Accessible path of travel <amenity names only please... not descriptions> In-room accessibility Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings Accessible bathroom Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet Handicapped parking <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Roll-in shower Bathroom has a roll-in shower

Hrrrm.. the only listing I see for $109 is a 3-star listing with the following amenities: Free Internet <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Smoke Free Rooms Guest rooms at this hotel are always smoke-free. Fitness Center Guests have access to exercise equipment; an additional charge may apply. Restaurant(s) Property offers at least one restaurant on the premises; hours and days of operation may vary. High-Speed Internet Access Guestrooms are equipped with high-speed Internet access; an extra charge may apply. Accessible for the blind Braille or raised signage Accessible for the deaf TTY for telephone, visual or flashing fire alarm and vibrating alarm clock Accessible path of travel <amenity names only please... not descriptions> In-room accessibility Accessible path from the room entrance to the window, the bed and the bathroom; accessible hardware and minimal resistance to open the door; accessible temperature controls and window coverings Accessible bathroom Raised toilet, hand-held shower and grab bars at the tub and toilet Handicapped parking <amenity names only please... not descriptions> Roll-in shower Bathroom has a roll-in shower Is this the one you are talking about that should be the Carlton?

Oh! Where's the Carlton located?

Ooo.... you're right about the Times Square hotel. My only caveat on any hotel we have is that it has to be nice and clean. This is a bit of an "emergency" we are attending to in NYC so if possible I was looking for quality on a budget. I am probably hoping to spend no more than $110/night. My ideal location would've been in the SoHo or Tribecca area. Last time I was in NYC for a real vacation I stayed at the likes of the Smyth Hotel in Tribecca and it was GORGEOUS. Anything along those lines are more my style! Any help is of course greatly appreciated! Thanks!

I've checked my messages and clicked on both links. Sorry for the edit on the post, but my gf wants me to check the Times Square one as well as the SoHo one. Thanks for your help!

Please help ID the following: (choosing between the two) 4-star Downtown SoHo - Financial District Hotel Staying Feb 17 - Feb 19 $108/night ($205 other sites) Amenities: Fitness Center Business Center Laundry Facilities (self-service) High Speed Internet Access OR 3.5-Star Times Square Theatre Area District Staying Feb 17 - Feb 19 $96/night ($145 other sites) Amenities: Free Internet Smoke Free Rooms Fitness Center Restaurant(s) Business Center High Speed Internet Access In Room Accessibility Wheel Chair Accessible Accessible Bathroom Roll In Shower Thanks so much!