I spent a few days in Las Vegas with my parents last week - I know I keep reading about how everyone is canceling their meetings and conferences, and how Vegas is suffering tremendously from the current economic climate. But hey, the place was crowded. Seriously packed for a midweek trip.
We stayed at the Bellagio, which I haven't stayed at for a few years. Here's a tip for those of you going to Vegas... book the cheapest room that you can at a very nice hotel. And then when you check in, make some vague indication of interest in an upgrade. You will get a really nice suite for WAY less than the rack rate. This is a strategy I've employed for my last few stays and I'm quite convinced of its effectiveness.
So we ended up in a penthouse suite in the new Spa Tower at the Bellagio. The best thing about the new building? You don't have to walk through the casino to get to the guest elevators. I used to hate that about their old tower. And the new building is right next to the Conservatory, which is my favorite part of the Bellagio.
Every time we left the room, instead of the classic Vegas mix of stale air and cigarettes, we smelled daffodils and hyacinths instead. Much more pleasant. The conservatory was decked out for spring, with gorgeous beds of tulips in bright colors, and a little greenhouse with live butterflies inside. And giant watering cans shooting arcs of water all over the place (hey, it's Vegas!)
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