Hotwire Hotel: Las Vegas 4 or 5* July 25 - 27

[spinner3]

Hey there,

Heading fora weekend in Vegas and surprised at the high rates for 7/25 - 7/27. I haven't done any bidding because I'm not exactly sure I'm sold on the Trump (in the 5 star range) and don't want the Westin.

I was hoping to keep it at $100 a night, but could go up for the right place.

Ideally, we want a nice pool as we are not big gamblers. Also, we'd like to be right on the strip, preferably close to Caesars (but that's not a deal breaker). The last time we were there we had to stay off the strip, so this time we really want the full experience.

Checking Hotwire there is a 4* for $89 which I'm guessing is the Westin.

I've checked individual websites and am not finding any great deals (although I can get a rate through a conference (doll collectors) for about $127 at Ballys).

Any suggestions?

We'd really love Mandalay, Bellagio, Venetian but those are well over $200. If I could get something there for approx $150 I'd do that too.

Any suggestions? Any deals I'm missing? Why is it so high that weekend?

Thanks! I'll be sure to use your links.

[thereuare]

How about the Monte Carlo for $153/nite... there is some construction going on next door (as there is everywhere in Vegas these days) but they do have an excellent pool area.

Would that work for your needs?