My Vegas review; The Venetian and Spamalot, oh and southwest

twinkle.tink · Jun 30th, 2008, 12:37 PM

Well the Venetian was nice (I posted pics earlier), but I would not stay there again. Although the room was very large, and had a step down living room...it was still just 1 room, not a true suite. Their pools were not very good and didn't have any umbrellas or shade. The walls were pretty thin and I can't tell you how many times I was woken up by slamming doors.

For me the best hotel is still "The Hotel" at Mandalay bay. It is, depending on the current specials being run, about the same price. Their suites, are actual suites with a seperate living room and bedroom and have 2 bathrooms. Their pools are way better. Some people don't care for the Mandalay since it is way at the end of the strip, but to me it so hot, really it is just easier to take a cab anyway.

Spamalot: I didn't think it was that good. I thought it was just me, since I am not a huge Monty Python fan, but DH was dissappointed too and he loves Monty Python.

We flew Southwest, which we almost never do...I just don't like the whole cattle car feel...plus we usually fly US Airways to Vegas since the have direct with first class....but the flight times with SW worked perfectly....so we gave them another shot. I was pleasently surprised! The whole new number system is fabulous! Plus both crews were great! Good job SW!

kbell · Jun 30th, 2008, 01:36 PM

Good to know... I always wanted to try the Venetian but I can't even stand the casino there because of that perfumey smell. I stopped in once to place a
sports bet but I had to leave immediately - hope the rooms didn't have the smell pumped into them!

I like SWs new numbering system too. It makes things a lot easier & less stressful.

Jill · Jun 30th, 2008, 07:53 PM

I just flew SW last weekend for the first time....Tay and I were crying laughing when the flight crew kept SINGING to us all on the intercom..LOL..They were super nice and a really great crew

SuLi · Jul 1st, 2008, 09:10 AM

It's funny that you've posted this because I am going to Vegas for my bachelorette party in about two weeks! And, we're staying at the Venetian and flying SW!

I'm hoping that my Venetian stay is okay...we got a really great deal on the suite for 4 days and three nights.

Melanie · Jul 1st, 2008, 11:38 AM

I flew SW the last time I went to Vegas and I had a wonderful experience (except I hate the cattle car experience, too!). I am flying out there again in August and we booked with SW again

oriolesfan22 · Jul 2nd, 2008, 06:49 PM

I like the new Southwest boarding system too. I used to hate flying them for that very reason. And we stayed at the Venetian, and we loved it. The rooms were not perfume -y at all. I know what you mean about the casino smelling that way. One of our flight attendants introduced the male flight attendants as her husband and boyfriend, and passed time by dropping cocktail napkins on the heads of sleeping passengers. It was good, light hearted fun.

DamierLover · Jul 3rd, 2008, 12:06 AM

Interesting review. Thanks for taking the time to write. Maybe I'll give SW some thought now.

louis loves fendi 818 · Jul 3rd, 2008, 12:18 AM

I also don't have anything bad to saw about SW

Zophie · Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:53 AM

When I went to Vegas recently I flew SW. The worst part to me was the flights were all so crowded that I was really uncomfortable. I stayed at the Flamingo. I'd rather sleep in a cardboard box in the street than stay at the Flamingo ever again.

pat222 · Jul 4th, 2008, 08:51 PM

We fly Southwest alot. Always entertaining and extremely nice crews.

Saich2 · Jul 5th, 2008, 03:08 AM

Thanks Tink for the review of this hotel, I was thinking of staying their on my next Vegas trip now not to sure......

Jun 30th, 2008, 12:37 PM	#1
twinkle.tink I have a secret :) Joined: Sep 2006 Location: Just call me Tink ;) Posts: 16,021	My Vegas review; The Venetian and Spamalot, oh and southwest Well the Venetian was nice (I posted pics earlier), but I would not stay there again. Although the room was very large, and had a step down living room...it was still just 1 room, not a true suite. Their pools were not very good and didn't have any umbrellas or shade. The walls were pretty thin and I can't tell you how many times I was woken up by slamming doors. For me the best hotel is still "The Hotel" at Mandalay bay. It is, depending on the current specials being run, about the same price. Their suites, are actual suites with a seperate living room and bedroom and have 2 bathrooms. Their pools are way better. Some people don't care for the Mandalay since it is way at the end of the strip, but to me it so hot, really it is just easier to take a cab anyway. Spamalot: I didn't think it was that good. I thought it was just me, since I am not a huge Monty Python fan, but DH was dissappointed too and he loves Monty Python. We flew Southwest, which we almost never do...I just don't like the whole cattle car feel...plus we usually fly US Airways to Vegas since the have direct with first class....but the flight times with SW worked perfectly....so we gave them another shot. I was pleasently surprised! The whole new number system is fabulous! Plus both crews were great! Good job SW! __________________ Baby Emily is almost here Last edited by twinkle.tink; Jun 30th, 2008 at 12:46 PM.

Jun 30th, 2008, 01:36 PM	#2
kbell Member Joined: Aug 2007 Location: MA Posts: 1,936	Good to know... I always wanted to try the Venetian but I can't even stand the casino there because of that perfumey smell. I stopped in once to place a sports bet but I had to leave immediately - hope the rooms didn't have the smell pumped into them! I like SWs new numbering system too. It makes things a lot easier & less stressful. __________________ Is it football season yet? All out ban in progress

Jul 1st, 2008, 09:10 AM	#4
SuLi Member Joined: Nov 2005 Location: Washington DC Metro area Posts: 6,418	It's funny that you've posted this because I am going to Vegas for my bachelorette party in about two weeks! And, we're staying at the Venetian and flying SW! I'm hoping that my Venetian stay is okay...we got a really great deal on the suite for 4 days and three nights. __________________ Getting married on October 2, 2008!

Jul 3rd, 2008, 12:18 AM	#8
louis loves fendi 818 ~Avantay Garday~! Joined: Aug 2006 Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota Posts: 5,067	I also don't have anything bad to saw about SW __________________ Quickly developing an unhealthy obsession with Hermès ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ and Latté Art 由三个方法我们也许学会智慧: 首先, 由反射, 是最高尚的

Jul 3rd, 2008, 01:53 AM	#9
Zophie I <3 my Maltese! Joined: Feb 2007 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 6,927	When I went to Vegas recently I flew SW. The worst part to me was the flights were all so crowded that I was really uncomfortable. I stayed at the Flamingo. I'd rather sleep in a cardboard box in the street than stay at the Flamingo ever again. __________________

Jun 30th, 2008, 07:53 PM	#3
Jill Joined: Feb 2006 Posts: 23,985	I just flew SW last weekend for the first time....Tay and I were crying laughing when the flight crew kept SINGING to us all on the intercom..LOL..They were super nice and a really great crew

Jul 1st, 2008, 11:38 AM	#5
Melanie Compulsive Shopper! Joined: Sep 2006 Location: CT Posts: 914	I flew SW the last time I went to Vegas and I had a wonderful experience (except I hate the cattle car experience, too!). I am flying out there again in August and we booked with SW again

Jul 2nd, 2008, 06:49 PM	#6
oriolesfan22 Member Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 510	I like the new Southwest boarding system too. I used to hate flying them for that very reason. And we stayed at the Venetian, and we loved it. The rooms were not perfume -y at all. I know what you mean about the casino smelling that way. One of our flight attendants introduced the male flight attendants as her husband and boyfriend, and passed time by dropping cocktail napkins on the heads of sleeping passengers. It was good, light hearted fun.

Jul 3rd, 2008, 12:06 AM	#7
DamierLover Member Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,011	Interesting review. Thanks for taking the time to write. Maybe I'll give SW some thought now.

Jul 4th, 2008, 08:51 PM	#10
pat222 Member Joined: Feb 2006 Location: Pacific Northwest Posts: 756	We fly Southwest alot. Always entertaining and extremely nice crews.

Jul 5th, 2008, 03:08 AM	#11
Saich2 Member Joined: Sep 2006 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,920	Thanks Tink for the review of this hotel, I was thinking of staying their on my next Vegas trip now not to sure......