First time going to the BCA team event in Las Vegas. Traveling Tuesday - Sunday leaving from Nashville. What kind of travel deals, tips for hotels, eating places, suggestions etc. do you use or prefer ?
Stay at the venue if you might be playing long days. It's way easier to just walk back to your room. Blocked room prices are OK, especially if you share a room.First time going to the BCA team event in Las Vegas. Traveling Tuesday - Sunday leaving from Nashville. What kind of travel deals, tips for hotels, eating places, suggestions etc. do you use or prefer ?
First time going to the BCA team event in Las Vegas. Traveling Tuesday - Sunday leaving from Nashville. What kind of travel deals, tips for hotels, eating places, suggestions etc. do you use or prefer ?
My only advice is to ask about resort fees when shopping hotels. These can be an additional $40 per night (or higher) to the posted price.
I believe Rio does not employ this ripoff tactic.
Yea i saw them while shopping. ThanksMy only advice is to ask about resort fees when shopping hotels. These can be an additional $40 per night (or higher) to the posted price.
I believe Rio does not employ this ripoff tactic.
Off of the strip, the parking is free.
Rio resort fee
Resort Fee at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino. 3700 W Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas NV, 89103. Guests at this hotel may be required to pay the following mandatory fees: Deposit: $50.00 per day. Resort fee: $34.01 per room, per night.
The fees are killing them.
First time going to the BCA team event in Las Vegas. Traveling Tuesday - Sunday leaving from Nashville. What kind of travel deals, tips for hotels, eating places, suggestions etc. do you use or prefer ?
John,
Along with all the other caveats mentioned by other posters, be aware you can not bring outside food and drink into the tournament area. The convention areas are rented out to a private company who places "guards" at all entrances to the playing area. The ban includes coffee etc. purchased from Starbuck's about 200 feet up the corridor from the playing area. Be prepared for "Vegas" prices on all food and drinks purchased within the event area.
The resort fee at The Rio is waved for BCAPL / USAPL players with a code. By staying at The Rio with the code, the organizers also get a "rebate" on each room booked. Not sure if the "rebate" helps lower player costs or is an additional profit center.
The Gold Coast across Wynn Rd does have lower prices across the board. If you are into Chinese food, please try Ping Pang Pong. Don't expect Americanized food. More traditional. Regardless, it's great!
The Rio is over a MILE from the Strip. Take the Caesar's shuttle if possible. It will be over 100 degrees every day and in the 80's at night. Don't walk unless you're really into it and bring lots of water. Finally, it's Vegas. Pay attention to your surroundings. If you go downtown, stay on Fremont Street and off the side streets. Besides living there part of the year, I've been to the BCA's for twenty five years (or so)! Won't see you there this year though. Didn't qualify.
Lyn
Forgot the most important thing. HAVE FUN!!!
Thanks Lyn. Read many of your posts here over the years. I'm 62 and never been out there so better to ask....lol I'll be there for the teams only. Are any of the Mini's worth playing?
I think most places if you book through the group rate (say block of rooms for league), they do not charge the resort fees. But those are a pain, "fees" are the new way or raising prices without raising prices, just adding a * to your price LOL
John,
Along with all the other caveats mentioned by other posters, be aware you can not bring outside food and drink into the tournament area. The convention areas are rented out to a private company who places "guards" at all entrances to the playing area. The ban includes coffee etc. purchased from Starbuck's about 200 feet up the corridor from the playing area. Be prepared for "Vegas" prices on all food and drinks purchased within the event area.
The resort fee at The Rio is waved for BCAPL / USAPL players with a code. By staying at The Rio with the code, the organizers also get a "rebate" on each room booked. Not sure if the "rebate" helps lower player costs or is an additional profit center.
The Gold Coast across Wynn Rd does have lower prices across the board. If you are into Chinese food, please try Ping Pang Pong. Don't expect Americanized food. More traditional. Regardless, it's great!
The Rio is over a MILE from the Strip. Take the Caesar's shuttle if possible. It will be over 100 degrees every day and in the 80's at night. Don't walk unless you're really into it and bring lots of water. Finally, it's Vegas. Pay attention to your surroundings. If you go downtown, stay on Fremont Street and off the side streets. Besides living there part of the year, I've been to the BCA's for twenty five years (or so)! Won't see you there this year though. Didn't qualify.
Lyn
Forgot the most important thing. HAVE FUN!!!
Just about every hotel in Vegas now charges a "resort fee." It can be a hidden charge so it's better to ask how much it is when making your reservation. All the strip hotels are now charging for parking ($12-15 a day) as well. So, you can get a good room rate during the week (Sunday-Thursday), as low as $40-50 a night, but after you add in the extra charges and 12% tax you will be paying more like $90-100 a night. Forget it about on the weekend (Friday and Saturday)! $150-250 is average for major hotels, and they still tack on all the extra charges. Vegas has become a huge gouge now. The days of the good deal are almost all over.
Now a word to the wise. Check on airbnb. You will find much better deals ($50-75 a night) there as long as you have a car to get around. You can also find some good deals on rental cars if you check online. You might have to take uber or lyft from the airport to pick it up. Even better, you can find (also online) condos for rent at prices in the $75-90 price range (all days). Now you are staying in a one or two bedroom fully furnished unit that is much nicer than any hotel and you have a pool (great in the Summer), no resort fee and no parking fees! :wink:
Yes, Lynn is right. The Gold Coast across the street does have a food court with several choices. About $10 a meal there across the board. If you have a car, there is a great Sonic drive-in right down the street from the Rio and many other choices nearby on Spring Mountain (I like Church's Chicken). The best deals on food at the Rio are next to the sports book; a good deli and an Asian food place. The Hash House in the hallway on the way to the tourney is the NUTS! Great breakfast with huge servings, enough for two meals (Moderately priced but well worth it). Only bad part is they close early, like at 1 PM. Why I don't know. Something to do with the terms of their lease. The burger joint (All American Grill) next to the crap tables is okay too, but it's not cheap either.
Parking is still free in the huge Venetian garage last I knew. Says on their website that it still is.
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The Gold Coast across Wynn Rd does have lower prices across the board. If you are into Chinese food, please try Ping Pang Pong. Don't expect Americanized food. More traditional. Regardless, it's great!
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