Embassy Suites is a business traveler friendly hotel. Each room is an actual suite; roomy and comes with a separate bedroom and living room with sleeper sofa.

There are 2 Embassy Suites hotels in Las Vegas

#1 Embassy Suites Convention Center – 3600 Paradise Road, Las Vegas

All Embassy Suites hotel suites are equipped with:

• High-speed Internet access
• Two televisions with video games, cable and Pay-Per-View
• Wet bar area with refrigerator, microwave oven and coffee maker
• Two telephones each with its own line and voicemail

#2 Embassy Suites Las Vegas – 4315 Swenson Street, Las Vegas

• Two flat-screen televisions
• Well-designed work spaces with ergonomic chairs
• Microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker
• MP3 player/clock radios

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The El Cortez Hotel & Casino is a small downtown Las Vegas Hotel a block from the Fremont Street Experience and Las Vegas Boulevard.

Their marketing slogan has been “Where locals come to play” since the El Cortez has attracted Las Vegas residents weary of the large casinos geared towards gouging tourists with high prices.

Slot machines, table games and a horse race and sports book occupy one floor of the casino’s main pavilion. Low minimums and lots of old timer Vegas characters are the highlights of the El Cortez’s casino.

It is one of the oldest casino hotels in Las Vegas having continuously operated at the same Fremont Street location since 1941. The El Cortez still has its original 1940s facade and often photographed neon sign.

The El Cortez Hotel rooms are small  and, according to Fodor’s “cell-like.”

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Circus Circus Las Vegas is a circus-themed 3,774 room hotel and casino located on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip. It was the first and still remains the most family and child friendly Las Vegas hotel.

Owned and operated by MGM Mirage the Circus Circus features free circus acts throughout the day. Circus Circus Las Vegas is the largest permanent big top circus in the world.

The Circus Circus Hotel has the only RV park on the Strip providing additional accommodations in the 399 space park which is operated by Kampgrounds of America.

Make sure you check out the old fashioned style carnival midway with old-time fair games like: dime toss, milk can and bushel basket toss. Arrive early to see the high-wire walkers, jugglers and other performers give free performances in the midway.

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Caesars Palace, is a Roman themed luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is correctly written without an apostrophe and with “ae” rather than as it is often incorrectly spelled: Ceaser’s Palace.

Caesars Palace was the first hotel in Vegas to create hotel rooms that were actual destinations in themselves, a trend that has continued with each strip hotel trying to out due all the rest with each new renovation.

Caesar, Cleopatra, Michelangelo’s David and the centurion guard are all featured on  realistic Roman street scape and an outdoor plaza. You must check out the lavish “Garden of the Gods” Pool Oasis.

Caesars Palace Hotel in Las Vegas has 3,348 rooms in five towers: Augustus, Centurion, Roman, Palace, and the Forum.

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Bellagio Las Vegas is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip. It is owned by MGM Mirage and was built on the site of the old landmark Dunes hotel.

Inspired by the Lake Como resort of Bellagio in Italy, the Bellagio is famous for its elegant luxury. IT features an 8-acre lake between the building and the Strip, which houses the Fountains of Bellagio, which are a large musical dancing water fountain.

Inside Bellagio Las Vegas they feature Dale Chihuly’s Fiori di Como, of over 2,000 hand-blown glass flowers, and Bellagio is home to Cirque du Soleil’s aquatic production of “O.”

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The Barbary Coast Hotel & Casino was located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada. With only 196 rooms, it was one of the smaller properties on the Strip and was one of the few establishments on the Strip to offer the feeling of the old wild west style Las Vegas.

The Barbary Coast was sold to Harrah’s in 2007 and renamed to Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall and Saloon.

This was the perfect hotel for “low rollers” meaning cheap drinks and a great central location with table minimums in the casino lower than elsewhere on the strip at the big high style hotel casinos.

The Barbary Coast was on Fodor’s Las Vegas “Also Recommended” list.

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Large tasteful rooms with great views and priced at less than you would expect. Has a separate sports betting room attached to the main casino if you like to wager on sporting events.

Common areas can still feel a little bit dated, but the rooms have been upgrade to include all the expected conveniences: couches, big TVs, marble in the bath and Wi-Fi.

Overall this is an underrated “diamond in the rough” that is right on center strip in Vegas. If you value being able to go just about everywhere by foot and don’t need to impress others or yourself with your fancy taste in hotels, then the Bally’s may be the perfect Las Vegas hotel for you.

Bally’s Las Vegas is on Fodor’s Las Vegas “Highly Recommended” list.

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The Wynn Las Vegas represents a new direction in Las Vegas Hotels. Luxury without pretense. Meaning no gaudy copies of world wonders, no flaming fountains or mega light shows: it’s understated luxury.

So what did Steve Wynn spend $2.6 billion dollars (the most ever spent on hotel) on? The kind of amenities that attract wealthy visitors. World class shopping and boutiques: Dior, Chanel, Gauthier. He imported a world class line up of all star chefs to create magic in the Wynn’s 18 restaurants.

Add to that a Ferrari dealership, an exclusive championship golf course and a poolside casino and a spa that has every imaginable beauty treatment and you see that Wynn’s Las Vegas is designed to provide the jet setter vacation of your dreams.

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Silly name aside, if you’re an aspiring 007 and looking for a Las Vegas hotel to fit the style of an underworld spy, THEhotel may be just right. Cutting edge features include: floor to ceiling windows, big screen plasma TVs, real wooden desks, plush luxurious carpeting and wet bars that will give you wet dreams.

…the most comfortable beds we’ve ever tried…it all adds up to the perfect bachelor pad.

Fodor’s Las Vegas Guide

If Prada were a hotel, it would look like THEhotel… Everything here is sophisticated and chic, all blacks, tans, woods and mid-century modern sharp lines.

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THEhotel is connected to the rest of the Mandalay Bay. THEhotel does not have it’s own casino, but it is connected to one that you can access without going outdoors.

Every room is a real suite, including a second bathroom. Don’t let the TV in the bathroom scare you!

Insider tip: request a remove above the 5th floor to take advantage of the massive windows in each suite.

Rated as a “Fodor’s Choice” Hotel in Vegas.

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Alexis Park Hotel In Las Vegas is a premiere all suites resort. The Alexis does not have a casino but is still only a mile from “the strip.” It has the benefit of being close enough to get all the fun you want in Vegas, but still be quite enough for those that value getting a bit of sleep at night.

Kid and pet friendly, the Alexis Resort is a family vacation alternative to the typical adult stereotype Vegas holiday. With 3 swimming pools and exotic courtyard gardens you’ll be treated to tropical luxury whether vacationing with family, having a corporate event or planning your wedding.

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The Alexis Resort is located one mile from the Las Vegas strip and 2 miles from the convention center. It is across the street from the Hard Rock Hotel. Highlights: Meeting and Banquet Facilities Spa, Salon & Fitness Center Weddings Non-gaming Resort Pet friendly Compare Alexis Park Resort ratings >> Cost: $65 – $300 Rooms: 495 Spa: Yes Restaurants: 2 Lounge: Yes Pools: 3 Casino: No Shopping: Gift Shop Other: Meeting Rooms, Weddings Location: off strip Health Club: Yes

Alexis Park Resort Users’ Reviews, Feedback and Summary
Rating: 6 / 10	Actual Feedback: “I had been apprehensive due to mixed reviews of the Alexis! plenty free parking for my rental car was close enough to play and basically feel like I was living at the Hard Rock Casino no problem with neighboring airplane landings I stayed three nights, needing no maid service until I left had a fridge with freezer Bought what I needed from nearby Walgreen’s. ALL hotel personnel were professional! Air conditioning was good and the bed was comfy. If one irritation and I can do without TELEVISION, only a few channels available but no big deal: I didn’t come to Vegas to watch TV!“ One of the Alexis Park Las Vegas Reviews on TripAdvisor ratings “My stay was extremely enjoyable. I had been camping in tents for over two weeks, so it was a great relief to actually have a bed, but I wasn’t expecting a full suite with a double bed, a living room area and a bathroom with a hot tub! There are 3 outdoor swimming pools, and a good souvenir store, as well as restaurants. The only problem with the hotel is it’s too far to walk from the Strip (especially at night), so you’ll need to get a tax which goes for around $10-12. Overall, I was very satisfied with the accommodations, I’d definitely recommend it to anyone.“ Alexis Park Las Vegas Review by TripAdvisor forum “We stayed at the Alexis resort because a friend recommended it. I was very pleased with our the place. Don’t be fooled by the outside of the hotel. The rooms are clean and top notch! Non-smoking means non-smoking! Our room was large and airy with two large screen TVs. The bed was very comfortable. This is the best of Vegas worlds: convenient to the strip for having fun, and a quiet place to rest.“ Excerpt of Alexis Park Las Vegas Review from TripAdvisor Our Research on Alexis Park In Las Vegas Suggests: It may look like a motel with a bad faux finish the outside, but recent consumer reviews suggest the interiors and service are top notch. Limitations: You’ll need to catch a cab to get to the strip, especially at night. No Casino on site (may also been seen as a benefit). Verdict: If you like the idea of being in Vegas and still getting some sleep at night (meaning you don’t have to be right on the strip), then you can probably get a bit more bang for your buck by staying at the Alexis. More Reviews & Ratings for Alexis Park Resort >>
Details
Location:	Alexis Park Resort Hotel 375 E. Harmon Ave. Las Vegas, NV 8916 Company Website: AlexisPark.com
Amenities:	Safe-Deposit Box – At front desk Swimming pool – outdoor Conference room(s) Spa Tub Bar/lounge Business center Hair salon Luggage storage Concierge services Poolside bar Small pets only Wheelchair accessible Event catering Dry cleaning service – Daily Massages available Internet public area – wireless – Fees Apply Live entertainment Picnic area Parking (valet) – Complimentary In/Out Barbecue grill(s) Self parking – Complimentary In/Out Security guard Children stay free – 12 Years and Under Pets allowed – 2 Pets Maximum
Price Range:	$ – $$
Casino:	No
Misc:	Pet friendly, child friendly.
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This video is an advertisement put out by the Alexis Resort Hotel. It is pretty much what you’d expect putting everything in a positive light, but it does give you a good look around so you can get a sense of the hotel and grounds. Alexis Park Resort >>

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In 1956 the Fremont Hotel was the first high rise in downtown Las Vegas. Wayne Newton got his start in this Vegas classic’s original showroom.

The rooms in the Fremont are larger and nicer than you would probably expect, given the discount pricing.

The Fremont Hotel And Casino demonstrates their attitude and environmental awareness by only changing linens every second day.

The other notable feature of the Las Vegas Freemont is that it is right next to the Freemont Street Experience, which is an all day street party right outside your door. Great if you like the action, but if you’re planning on going to bed before midnight or like peace and quiet (why would you go to Vegas?) then the Fremont Hotel Las Vegas might not be the best choice for your travels.

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The Fremont Hotel & Casino is right next to the Fremont Street Experience in downtown Las Vegas, NV. The Las Vegas convention center is less than 1/2 mile away and the Las Vegas strip is about 6 miles away. Highlights: Hotel Built – 1953 Hotel Renovated – 2006 Restaurant On-site More Details for Fremont Hotel And Casino >> Cost: $59 and up Rooms: 447 Spa: no Restaurants: 2 Lounge: no Pools: yes* Casino: yes Shopping: Other: Location: Downtown Health Club: no *guests have access to the pool at the nearby California Hotel.

Fremont Hotel In Las Vegas Users’ Reviews, Feedback and Summary
Rating: 8 / 10	Actual Feedback: “For those, like me, who pay for their own travel expenses and want a clean, safe, reasonable hotel room then the Fremont Hotel In Las Vegas is a good bet. The room we were given was next to “the Fremont experience” light and sound show side for the hotel. We asked for another room (I was concerned about the noise from the show) the front desk said the light show finished at midnight but they still gave us a new room.” Partial Vegas Fremont Hotel review by Steve on Trip Advisor “When I booked my room I got a great rate. A week later, the rate had dropped, I emailed and they matched the new rate. Check-in was friendly, painless and fast. The room was small but adequate and so was the bathroom. It was all clean, and the bed was soft and comfortable. The old-fashioned air conditioner cooled the room just right. There was a wall safe too small for most laptops, an iron and ironing board, a hair drier, but no coffee maker. You’d never call Fremont Hotel Casino a luxury hotel, but it’s adequate in every way and a great value.” Fremont Street Hotel Las Vegas review by FTA on Google travel “Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend? absolutely! I recommend this hotel for: Young singles, A romantic getaway, Older travelers I do not recommend this hotel for: People with disabilities, Great pool scene, Families with young children, Families with teenagers I selected this hotel as a top choice for: Gambling / Casinos, Shopping, Concerts / Music festival” Fremont Hotel In Las Vegas review on TripAdvisor forum Our Research on the Fremont Hotel & Casino Las Vegas Suggests: As long as you realize what you are getting (not a premier luxury Vegas resort) is a basic place to sleep in downtown Las Vegas away from the strip, then there shouldn’t be any disappointments with the Fremont. Limitations: no frills, for example you must use the pool at the California Hotel nearby. Verdict: The Fremont Hotel Las Vegas is a great place for low cost, non strip accommodation. If you’re on a budget, or an experienced Vegas visitor who doesn’t need to be in the center of the action to have a great time. More reviews and pricing for Fremont Hotel And Casino >>
Hotel Details
Location:	Fremont Hotel And Casino Las Vegas 200 Fremont St Las Vegas, NV 89101 Company Website: FREMONTCASINO.COM
Amenities:	Cribs Currency Exchange Hotel Parking – Complimentary Luggage Storage Rollaway Bed Children Stay Free – 12 Years and Under ATM/Banking Restaurant(s) Parking (valet) Security guard Gift shop or newsstand Coffee shop or cafe Elevator/lift Meeting room (small groups) Garden Safe-deposit box – At Front Desk Casino
Price Range:	$ (low cost)
Casino:	Casino, pool access at nearby California Hotel.
Misc:	Next to the Las Vegas Freemont Street Experience. An ongoing street party with constant live entertainment.
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Fremont Street Hotel Las Vegas Video
This video will show you briefly the inside of a typical room at the Fremont hotel, and then a tour of the famous Fremont St. Experience with all its glamour and entertainment. “we enjoyed Las Vegas’ Fremont Street, it was just outside our hotel. The big screen (the largest in the world) was over our head and was spread till three blocks, and its still growing. There was an amazing artist making spray paintings, and artists like him and even better were so common there” Fremont Hotel Las Vegas NV

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The Luxor Hotel And Casino shows off with a 30 story high pyramid, 2 – 22 story high hotel towers that are trimmed in bronze and a replica of the Egyptian Sphinx.

From the top of the pyramid shines the world’s most powerful light xenon beam, which is visible night from 250 miles away and from outer space. In other words, it’s typical Vegas, baby!

Dining at the Luxor Hotel Casino In Las Vegas includes champagne at the Company American bistro, and Grande coffees at any of the three Starbucks locations. The Luxor Hotel  also includes gaming action at the 120,000-square-foot round casino.

Luxor Hotel And Casino Las Vegas includes 4 outdoor pools that are surrounded by canopied beds and poolside cabanas. Pamper yourself at Nurture, the spa and health club.

Popular Spa Treatments:

• Teeth Whitening
• Warm Buttered Stone Massage
• Citrus Marine Detox

Located On The Far South End Of The Strip In Las Vegas, NV. The art deco-themed Luxor Hotel and Casino is connected to Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino and stands next to Excalibur Hotel Casino.

Luxor Hotel Las Vegas NV Users’ Reviews, Feedback and Summary
Rating: 6.7 / 10	Actual Feedback: “The Luxor used to be THE place, but clearly the MGM group are letting the Luxor Hotel slip a bit while they invest in other properties. I stayed in the pyramid and the room was nice, no issues. The shower was awesome, tons of pressure and room for two people. I got a spa package and that was great – went every day. They have a men’s only side with hot tub with a water fall, then a cold water plunge that you have to try, and also a sauna and steam room. Go early in the morning because paying once gets you in for the whole day. The pool was disappointing. It opened at 9 and closed at 5, so those attending a business conference like me could not get to use the pool at all. The inside of the hotel seem neglected and are shabby. I guess it was good for the price and considering the package, but if you want a pool and a nice property, this is not for you.” Partial Luxor Hotel Review from Oct 2008 on Trip Advisor “We loved the Luxor! Rates to stay were great, def worth the money. Great looking hotel, and in a great location right at beginning/end of strip! We got upgraded to a tower room even though had booked a pyramid room! The room was very quiet and huge – so was the bathroom, with both shower and a bath. Loved the Pool at the Luxor Hotel – plenty of sun beds available, a young crowd each day which was excellent, we could connect with people. The Buffet was good, so much selection and tasted great. The casino was fantastic always – such a great vibe. Would I go back to the Luxor Hotel? Definitely!” One of the many Luxor Hotel Reviews from Oct 2008 on TripAdvisor forum “tower rooms are quieter… We liked the location of the Luxor – it is at the end of the strip but ideal for visiting the Excalibur (fun cheap gambling), the New York, Mandalay Bay and MGM Hotels & Casinos. The shops at the Luxor are mostly rubbish, and the dining options are not up to par of the other casino hotels (in terms of price, the New York has far superior dining). Overall, the Luxor is OK for weekday breaks – it is cheap Sunday to Thursday, but very overpriced on the weekends.” Portion of Luxor Hotel Review found on the web Our Research on the Luxor Hotel Casino Las Vegas NV Suggests: A great location, with unique visuals and an interesting atmosphere. Guests that want perfect attention to detail in every aspect of their stay, can be disappointed. Limitations: Constant construction A little past its prime Verdict: If you’re not too obsessed with everything being perfect, and you want a premium hotel (and you hunt for a deal) and still like to stay on the strip, the Luxor may be right for you. More Reviews for the Luxor Las Vegas >>
Details
Location:	Luxor Las Vegas 3900 Las Vegas Blvd, S South Strip Las Vegas, NV 89119 Company Website: Luxor.com Operated by MGM Mirage Hotels
Amenities:	ATM/Banking Dry Cleaning Service Business Center Wheelchair Accessible Bar/Lounge Arcade/game room Elevator/Lift Meeting Room (small groups) – 20,000 Square feet Gift Shop or Newsstand Parking (valet) – Complimentary Full-Service Health Spa Swimming pool – outdoor Security guard Casino Garden Laundry facilities Nightclub Fitness equipment Patio Shopping on site Restaurant Safe-deposit box – At Front Desk Coffee shop or cafe – Starbucks Concierge desk – Limited Hours Internet public area – high-speed – Kiosks/Fees Apply Children stay free – 12 Years and Under
Price Range:	$ – $$$$
Casino:	Yes, huge round room can be disorienting. Not too noisy (nice) and decent breathable air (also nice). Minimums of $15 on weekends and as low as $5 on weekdays
Misc:	The Luxor Hotel In Las Vegas supports the Bags to Go program: “Serving as an agent for participating airlines, Bags To Go will operate off-airport check-in locations to process customers away from the airport environment.”
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The Luxor Hotel Las Vegas Map & Video
This video is brief tour of the interior of the Luxor Hotel And Casino In Las Vegas This video is a tour of a nice room inside the pyramid and features interior views of the lobby of the hotel and views of the Las Vegas skyline from the Luxor Hotel. Scenes of the Luxor Casino, restaurant and shopping. Visit the Luxor Las Vegas >>

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A CEO of a company who is an acquaintance of mine used the above phrase to describe the weather in Washington, DC, in the summertime, and many would apply it to Vegas.

I disagree: I like the weather here quite a bit.

(If you want to know all about the climate in Vegas, here’s a book about it from the NOAA. It’s everything you need to know if you’re moving here, visiting here, or are just a weather geek as I sometimes am.)

Vegas actually has four distinct seasons, unlike say LA or Miami. One writer, wish I could remember who so I could attribute, wrote that those seasons were “fall/spring, summer, hot as hell, summer again.” Not too far off.

It’s true that it is a dry heat, but for the sake of full disclosure, I will add that when it’s 115, it just doesn’t freakin’ matter that it’s dry anymore.

But I’ll take it over Boston winters. It’s 77 degrees and sunny right now. Tough to beat that.

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I don’t mean to pick on Nevada, since I believe the driver’s license is useless in all 50 states given that it does not prove someone can drive well. It’s really just an ID card.

Newcomers to Vegas will immediately notice that drivers here are very aggresive, seemingly for no apparent reason – maybe competitive spirit. I’m from Boston which is famous for aggresive/crazy/inexplicable driving, so I know of what I speak.

But even big-city road warriors will be surprised at the sheer number of accidents listed in the evening radio traffic report. The announcers generally start just talking really fast, sounding like the disclaimer at the end of a used car ad or an auctioneer. “We’ve got an injury accident on the southbound I-15 at Sahara, a crash on the 215 at Warm Springs, and several crashes on the surface roads including Rainbow at Charleston, Lake Mead at Jones, Nellis at Las Vegas Blvd., Tropicana and Eastern, Hualapai at Sahara, Ann at 95 Craig at Rancho, DIatParadiseTwainatMarylandSunsetatPecosMLKatBonanzaflamingoat boulderhighway!!!

I kid, but seriously, it’s crazy out there. Defensive driving really is a necessity in Vegas. Be safe.

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I’m rooting for the Las Vegas Monorail to succeed because it’s clear that the central strip area of town is getting more and more congested. I’m hoping for its expansion as well. Anyone who has seen the phlanx of cabs jumping from the red light at the corner of Swenson and Tropicana looking like the start of a Nascar race knows that there have to be other transit options from McCarran if growth is to be accomodated.

Plus, seeing the monorail above while driving down Paradise Road is just cool. It’s sleek and modern-looking, and the fact that we’ll be the first city in America to use a monorail as public transit says something. It’s a symbol of forward thinking which Vegas deserves to be known for but isn’t. Seattle has a monorail, but it’s really a tourist ride more than an effective public transit option there.

However, the monorail has had its problems. It has been shut down in the past, sometimes for months at a time, because of mechanical problems – problems which can prove scary since the trains run 50 feet above the street and are fully automated. That is, they have no driver in the car.

Ridership has been falling, causing the private company that runs it to raise prices in order to make up lost revenue. That compounds a problem: It was too expensive to begin with. Originally $3 to ride (making it more expensive than a New York City subway ride), the price has been bumped up to $5 for a single ticket. Four friends who want to go from say, MGM Grand to the Convention Center could share a cab for less than the $18 it would cost for four tickets (you can buy two tickets for $9). Public transit should never cost more than a cab!

Locals can buy a ticket for $1, but that often proves more hassle than it’s worth. You can’t do it at a machine; instead you have to buy from one of the manned booths provided at some stations at some times. The last time I did this, the guy working in the booth behaved just like a unionized public transit employee from New York or Boston: He acted as though I were inconveniencing him. Then, once I got inside the station, a surly security officer demanded to see my ID to prove I was a local. If the guards don’t have better things to do than make sure I’m not screwing the company out of $4, one wonders if they’re needed at all.

If the monorail is to be operated like a private company (with a profit motive), then it has to attract customers, not repel them. There is a limited customer base for trips behind the eastern side of the strip, and the monorail should do what it can to keep those people.

Having been a business journalist, I understand that the management of the monorail’s operating company has many constituencies to consider. But all become moot in the absence of customers.

I’d like to see the monorail go to the airport, expand to serve the west side of the strip, and perhaps even go downtown. That is several years away, though, giving it time to hopefully tighten up the operation that it currently has.

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Everyone’s familiar with the saying “what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas.” I have a proposal for another: “let’s keep Vegas Vegas.” I don’t intend for this blog to become political in nature, but what politics I will discuss have to do with Vegas’s growth, and the influx of people from many places and cultures.

When people move to a new home, they bring their values with them. That’s unavoidable and certainly not a bad thing. However, Las Vegas has a “live and let live” attitude, and laws (or lack thereof) to back it up.

Will the multidudes who come from more conservative or religious cultures try to inhibit the somewhat libertine culture of Vegas – less availablity of alcohol, a more “family friendly” Vegas? Will those from a more liberal or, say, environmentalist environ want to stop folks here from smoking so much, driving so much, or eating so much at the buffets?

Let’s hope not. I came here not to change Vegas but to embrace it. Not everyone agrees: A majority of Nevada voters passed a controversial smoking ordinance last November. Many establishments are flouting the law. I say good. There has to be one place in America where adults can make their own decisions, and if not Vegas, where?

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Hello all!

Welcome to Home Turf Media’s latest city-based blog, Las Vegas is Home.

I’m Paul Geary and I’ll be blogging about anything and everything Las Vegas. While the blog will come from a resident’s perspective, tourism is obviously a main staple of Vegas’s economy and happenings that will interest visitors will be part of the landscape here. Anything and everything that impacts people in Vegas will be fair game (though we’ll keep it PG rated). While it may be true that what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas, what we talk about here will be available worldwide, to anybody who’s interested in coming here for the vacation of a lifetime, or to stay for a lifetime.

Like most people who live in the Vegas Valley, I’m from somewhere else: Boston. If you’ve taken our monorail, you’ve heard the stat that 150,000 people lived here in 1970, and that number is now nearly 2 million. In fact, more than half of the people serving in the Nevada Legislature were not born in Nevada.

I’ve lived in several cities in the northeast as well as California and Texas, and I’ve chosen Las Vegas as my home. It’s vibrance, culture, diversity, and dynamism rival that of America’s great cities. Las Vegas has become much more than a tourist town – a fact that would surprise the tourist who spends a week not veering from the Strip. (Of course, there’s enough to do on the Strip to keep one busy for at least a week.)

Please feel free to contact me with comments, opinions, and ideas about what you’d like to see covered here. Let’s make this interactive – more stuff from more people will make this blog as informative as it can be. I look forward to hearing from all the fans of Vegas as well as the rest of you!

Paul

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The Las Vegas Motor Speedway is going to be hustle and bustle this weekend with the UAW-DaimlerChrysler 400 slated for this Sunday, March 11th. It seems some people are questioning if it’s going to be a weekend like it was for the NBA Finals with 160,000 thousand race fans in town.

Several reports from that weekend focused not on the game itself but the chaotic atmosphere surrounding it — interminable flight delays at McCarran International Airport, standstill traffic on Las Vegas Boulevard, and a sense of lawlessness on parts of the city’s prime tourist area, The Strip. “Vegas screwed up,” wrote ESPN columnist Bill Simmons, who took the city to task for not putting enough police on the streets.

Columnist Jason Whitlock of AOL.com agreed, calling All-Star weekend “an unmitigated failure.” The Las Vegas Review-Journal reported 403 arrests over the long weekend, with 231 of those arrested coming from outside Southern Nevada, and 239 for prostitution-related crimes. And now here comes NASCAR, which according to the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority brought 94,875 people and a non-gaming economic impact of $129.3 million to town last year.

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Movie tickets are not cheap these days. After you add in popcorn and soda, the cost soars through the roof. There are several places online to get free movie passes to special screenings. All the ones that we have gone to seem to be at Brenden Theater at The Palms. This is a great place to see movies. Just sign up below and you will get emails telling you where to get your free movie passes.

Las Vegas Movie Insider

Review Journal

Have fun and ask for extra butter!

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Here I am again with the celebrity gatherings as seen through the eyes of Norm Clarke. It was a busy weekend here in Las Vegas.

Joe Simpson, father of Ashlee and Jessica Simpson, celebrating his 49th birthday Sunday at Social House (Treasure Island). Also there: former United States Olympic gold-medal sprinter Maurice Greene.

Charles Barkley and Tiger Woods, partying at Light (Bellagio) on Sunday night. Barkley had the crowd raging when he climbed on the stage and worked the stripper pole with some ladies.

At ghostbar (Palms) on Sunday for the Mitchell and Ness party: Akon, Dave Chapelle, Darryl McDaniels of rap pioneer group Run DMC, Adam “Pac Man” Jones, Antonio Gates, Anthony Peeler, Felipe Lopez, Dikembe Mutombo, Ed Lover, Grand Master Kane and Monie Love… Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Penny Marshall, Ron Artest and “Sugar” Shane Mosley, dining at N9ne. … Busta Rhymes, Young Joc, LaDanian Tomilson, Deion Sanders, Shawn Marion, Gabrielle Union, Mosely, Floyd Mayweather Jr., Jermain Taylor, Kenyon Martin, Darryl McDaniels, “Girls Next Door” star Kendra Wilkinson and “Pac Man” Jones, at Diddy’s sold-out “Black Tie Affair” on Sunday at Rain nightclub (Palms).

At OPM (Forum Shops at Caesars) on Sunday for the annual Ballers Ball / Women Standing Tall / After School All Stars charity event: Hip-hop star Kanye West, Elaine Wynn, Miami Heat guard Gary Payton, R&B singers Akon, Ray J and Tyrese, Pittsburgh Steelers defender Joey Porter, rappers Ludacris, Yung Joc, E-40, Young Jeezy, Lil Flip, Lil Jon, Chamillionaire, Lil Wayne and the group Bone Thugs and Harmony, comedian Katt Williams, champion boxer Jermain Taylor, actress Kim Whitley, Los Angeles Clippers’ Doug Christie and Mad Mike of MTV show “Pimp My Ride.”

Wild child Nicole Richie, joining boyfriend/deejay Joel Madden of music group Good Charlotte at Revolution lounge (Mirage). Also in the house: rap stars 50 cent, with members of the G-Unit crew in tow, and Busta Rhymes.

On Saturday, ESPN analyst and former UNLV star Greg Anthony having dinner at BOA Steakhouse with former teammate Clinton Clausen, BOA exec. Also dining at BOA: Phoenix Suns star and UNLV product Shawn Marion, as well as Scott Padgett of the Memphis Grizzlies. Actor Mario Lopez and James Pickens Jr. at BOA on Sunday.

Ladainian Tomlinson, Shane Mosley, Bernard Hopkins and their wives and friends, along with three bodyguards, having a 1 a.m. dinner at N9ne Steakhouse (Palms)…Slam-dunk champion Gerald Green of the Boston Celtics, at N9ne Steakhouse (Palms) on Sunday, doing a photo shoot for ESPN The Magazine. Afterwards he went the N9ne kitchen and signed the “Shakedown Door” for Chef Barry Dakake, before the two had dinner together…Indianapolis Colts defensive end Dwight Freeney, celebrating his 27th birthday at N9ne with a dessert platter.

Actress Eva Longoria and San Antonio Spurs guard Tony Parker, dining at Spago (Caesars Forum Shops) on Sunday after the All-Star Game.

Comedian George Wallace, attending longtime Las Vegas showman Earl Turner’s final show at Palace Station on Sunday.

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