New Hotel on the Way – The D

Posted on April 25, 2012 by admin

The nice thing about this one is that it’ll have a little class, a little glamour, but not the big price tag of some higher-end hotels. Looks like this will be an option for those of us that want a mid-level Vegas experience:

The D Hotel, formerly Fitzgeralds, will open in Fall 2012. The name itself is a bet on a downtown resurgence (this is what the D stands for). This is one of the few openings in the downtown area in a long time, but efforts are being made to renovate the area and bring life back to a once-thriving section of Las Vegas. Learn more on the downtown revival here.

The best deal, however, is our Vegas iPhone App, which includes all the latest restaurants, shows, nightclubs, and more. Don’t forget to head to What to Wear in Vegas, Stories from Vegas, Where to Eat in Vegas, Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

More Great Cheap Vegas Food – Steaks

Posted on January 25, 2012 by admin

Just a quick list of places and prices for cheap steaks in Las Vegas:

Steak specials

$7.77: Gambler’s Special: Steak, three grilled shrimp, a choice of potato or broccoli and a salad. At Mr. Lucky’s 24/7 in the Hard Rock Hotel. It’s not on the menu — you’ll have to ask your server — and is available around the clock

$7.99: Porterhouse steak at Arizona Charlie’s Boulder Café.

$9.89: Steak and shrimp special includes 8 oz. New York steak, pan-fried shrimp, choice of soup or salad, choice of baked potato, mashed potato or rice, and garlic or French bread. Available at Jerry’s Famous Coffee Shop in Jerry’s Nugget Casino.

$9.99: 10-ounce steak at Ellis Island. Includes potato, bread, green beans and a beer.

$9.99: T-bone steak dinner and a beer at Terrible’s Bougainvillea Cafe. It’s not on the menu, so ask your server about this special. Available 24 hours.

Cheap Attraction – Fountains at the Bellagio

Posted on December 2, 2011 by admin

The fountains at the Bellagio are free, and we love checking them out:

Strategies for Cheap Meals in Vegas

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

Budgeting a cheap trip to Vegas will involve some creative workarounds to get cheap food, and we’ve got you taken care of for that. Some of these tips are common sense, but it doesn’t hurt to read them and save! Follow these tips the next time you’re planning a cheap Vegas vacation:

Budget Your Biggest Meal of the Day to be the Cheapest

You read that correctly; your biggest meal. This way, you’ll be able to budget and have a “splurge” meal at some point, because you saved money on your most expensive meal for a few days.

The Most Common Foods are the Cheapest

If you’re in an area with a lot of Mexican food, buy Mexican, for example. Competing restaurants will offer lower prices and generally give you more value for your money. Instead of eating only your favorite foods, eat what the locals eat, and go home with more money for other things.

Visit the Grocery Store

This may be blasphemy to those of you that want to eat out the whole time you’re on vacation, but there’s nothing wrong with saving a few bucks to make your nights out that much more special, is there? Check out the grocery store and you’ll be surprised how much is left in your pocket.

Be Social; Ask the Locals

It never hurts to find the right friendly-looking local to help you make a decision. Many times the locals know the best spots and can steer you to them.

Deal at the Rio

Posted on October 10, 2011 by admin

We’ve got a hot Vegas deal for those of you looking to do Vegas on a budget for a cheap Vegas hotel. One of the cheapest vegas hotel deals is the Rio, and you can get rooms as low as $49/night by following our page to it.

The Rio has a great seafood buffet that we enjoy every time we go out, and plenty of other great restaurants and attractions surrounding it, so it’s a highly enjoyable destination for your stay. Visit our page on them for more information, and while you’re at it, a cheap way to a ton of Vegas information is the Vegas iPhone App, which includes all the latest restaurants, shows, nightclubs, and more. Don’t forget to head to What to Wear in Vegas, Stories from Vegas, Where to Eat in Vegas, Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Le Village Buffet at Paris Las Vegas

Posted on October 7, 2011 by admin

Le Village buffet at Paris Las Vegas, dishing up cute French-style decor and Gallic favorites. Rounding out the list is Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood, for a variety of international fare including “Middle Eastern specialties (a rarity in Buffetland).” And the Garden Court Buffet at Main Street Station, which attracts a lot of locals, is praised for its value and lack of long lines. Talk about value: $7.99 for weekday lunch; $10.99 for weekday dinner. Those prices are for members of the players’ club, but as any Vegas regular knows, membership at any resort players’ club is free and gets you lots of perks.

Win a Free Trip to Vegas

Posted on October 6, 2011 by admin

Vegas on a budget? How about Vegas for free? Today, we want to let you know about a sweepstakes for a free trip to Las Vegas. Entering is as easy as scoring free drinks at the casino – all you need to do is promise not to over share your craziest adventures on the Strip! Head to the “Know the Code, Protect the Moment” (bit.ly/KnowTheCode) microsite to take the oath for your chance to win… but remember, “What Happens Here, Stays Here!”

More info about the sweepstakes can be found here. For all the latest Vegas events, get the Vegas iPhone App, which includes all the latest restaurants, shows, nightclubs, and more. Don’t forget to head to What to Wear in Vegas, Stories from Vegas, Where to Eat in Vegas, Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

The $20 Trick – Does it Work?

Posted on September 28, 2011 by admin

For those of you that haven’t heard of this, it works sometimes, and it doesn’t sometimes. Here’s Vegas on a Budget’s recommendation of what to do, followed by a disclaimer of sorts:

Walk in to the check-in desk of your hotel room, and if you have previously booked a standard room, this works even better. When you get to the front of the line, pull out your credit card, driver’s license, and a $20 bill. Set the $20 bill in the middle of the two cards and politely ask, “Are there any complimentary upgrades available?” The desk clerk may just offer a free upgrade! If it doesn’t work, no sweat, at least you tried. In most cases, the clerk will return your money; be prepared if they don’t. They have the ability to upgrade rooms at their discretion, so this is perfectly legal. We have heard of some places have tried to ban this, but hotels don’t give an official answer on it. Give it a shot!

If you’re the type that doesn’t do “tricks” like these, simply speaking with the hotel clerk about what you intend to do is also an acceptable practice. Chances are the room you’d have been upgraded to would sit empty anyway.

Don’t forget about version 1.1 of the Vegas iPhone App, which includes all the latest restaurants, shows, nightclubs, and more. At just $1.99, it will save you on 411 calls and pay for itself in a matter of minutes from its first use. Don’t forget to head to Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Circus Circus and Slots a Fun Host Monday Night Football

Posted on September 27, 2011 by admin

If you’re a football fan like most of America, you know the value of sitting and watching the game with an ice cold beer on Monday night. We found a good deal on both cheap beer and football at Slots-a-Fun. Watch the game at the Slots a Fun bar right next to Circus Circus and get a bucket of 4 domestic or imported beers for $10. Not bad at all considering some of the outrageous prices both on- and off-Strip.

Want more information on Circus Circus? Click here. Also, don’t forget to check out Slots-A-Fun itself while you’re there; it’s a great place to gamble for cheap and has a dollar menu of appetizers (more info HERE). Still not done looking for cheap Vegas outlets? Get version 1.1 of the Vegas iPhone App, which includes all the latest restaurants, shows, nightclubs, and more. Don’t forget to head to Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

Vegas on a Budget – Wynn Revamps Red Card Program

Posted on September 26, 2011 by admin

(from Wynn and Encore; for those of you looking for cheap Vegas deals, this will help!)

LAS VEGAS, Nevada — (PRESS RELEASE) — In an ongoing effort to reward the resort’s loyal guests, Wynn Las Vegas and Encore Resort will launch enhancements to the Red Card loyalty program. Red Card provides members extraordinary benefits for unmatched experiences exclusive to Wynn Resorts. Beginning Tues. Sept. 20, guests will be able to earn points, free credit and comps faster than before and redeem for services and amenities available at two world class resorts with the ease and usability of just one card.

Enhancements made to the existing Red Card program include:

How to earn a point:

Starting on Sept. 20, 2011 all points will be earned at the new rate.

Reel Slot Machine- for every $1.50 you play, you earn 1 point

Video Poker- for every $6 or $15 you play (depending on the poker game) you earn 1 point.

Use Red Card while gaming and earn comps for coveted fine dining or show reservations, cabanas at one of the resort’s magnificent pools, tee times at the exclusive Wynn Country Club, special rates on the resorts’ luxurious guest rooms and redeem your points for FREECREDIT that can be downloaded right at any slot machine. Reward yourself with Red Card and experience all that Wynn Las Vegas and Encore have to offer.

Guests of Wynn Resorts are already members as Red Card also serves as the guest room key. If not staying as a hotel guest, patrons can become a member by visiting the Red Card desk located on the casino floor or inquire at any table game and present a valid driver’s license or passport to obtain a Red Card.

For more great Vegas deals and hotels, get the Vegas iPhone App. It will point you to all of the best-priced hotels, attractions, and restaurants and rates them by price. Enjoy, and be sure to head to Vegas Hipster, find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter!

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