[NewMomTX]

We are booking a family trip to Las Vegas this fall and will spend three nights there. Here are a few questions. Any suggestions are very much appreciated!

(1) How long does it take a taxi to go from the airport (LAS) to the strip? How much is the estimated cost? Is it legal to carry a toddler without a car seat in a taxi in Las Vegas?

(2) We are planning to stay on the strip. Any recommendations on hotel selection with a 2.5 years old kid? Our budget is up to $150 per night per room.

(3) Is October a peak season or down season in Las Vegas? Do 4-star or 5-star hotels on the strip usually give promotion price in October?

(4) What is the best way of transportation on the strip? With a toddler, it is not practical to walk too much.

Thank you very much in advance!

[BellevueWa]

Depends on how far down the strip. Going from the airport to the middle of the strip should be about 14 dollars.

For a family with children,you can stay at a rat hole like the Circus Circus or something nice like the MGM. I prefer the MGM

october is kinda a busy month. promotions? plenty to be had now. I get emails all the time form MGM.

Now the car seat thing I'm not sure. i never used one in a taxi with my kids. it to you.

Bring a stoller. everything on the strip looks close,but in reality its a lot farther.

[Golfinnova]

Originally Posted by NewMomTX

We are booking a family trip to Las Vegas this fall and will spend three nights there. Here are a few questions. Any suggestions are very much appreciated!

(1) How long does it take a taxi to go from the airport (LAS) to the strip? How much is the estimated cost? Is it legal to carry a toddler without a car seat in a taxi in Las Vegas?

(2) We are planning to stay on the strip. Any recommendations on hotel selection with a 2.5 years old kid? Our budget is up to $150 per night per room.

(3) Is October a peak season or down season in Las Vegas? Do 4-star or 5-star hotels on the strip usually give promotion price in October?

(4) What is the best way of transportation on the strip? With a toddler, it is not practical to walk too much.

Thank you very much in advance!

1. Usually about 20 minutes; however, with the construction all around the area, it may be longer. Cost will be between $12-15 each way. When we came out here with our twins, we rented a limo and they would just use their seat belts. It's possible that you may need a booster seat, I just can't say for sure.

2. We mostly stayed at Planet Hollywood when it was still the Aladdin. We would get rooms that overlooked the fountains at Bellagio and in this economy there is no reason why you can't get a room well under that budgeted price. You could go as extreme as Wynn/Encore, but PH or Monte Carlo are good choices.

3. Down at the beginning of the month, picks up closer to the end as Halloween draws near. In this economy, you can get anywhere it just depends where on the strip you want to stay. Should be able to get good promotions anywhere, but they will not be as fruitful at the end of the month.

4. Walking is the best way as the monorail is not practical due to it's poor layout. You could possibly rent a car and get a room for under the $150 budget. Other than that walking is the best, one word of caution and this may have changed in the last few years. If you have a stroller and want to stay at either Wynn or Encore, call ahead and ask what their stroller policy is currently. Years ago there was a stampede at Wynn's grand opening and the result was that strollers were not permitted inside the building.

[cedar_bluff_tree_farm]

Originally Posted by NewMomTX

(1) How long does it take a taxi to go from the airport (LAS) to the strip? How much is the estimated cost? Is it legal to carry a toddler without a car seat in a taxi in Las Vegas?

Two suggestions:

1) I'd price out taking a shuttle rather than a taxi from the airport. For my wife and I, it was cheaper and less hassle than a taxi. I haven't priced with a 2.5 year old so I don't know for you. (Our cost was $12 each way for the two of us)

2) Are you flexible on dates? If so, I'd strongly recommend departing on a Saturday evening. We did Thursday through Saturday last June and will be doing it again this October. We save a ton of money but not renting a hotel room Sat night, save money by not flying out on Sunday, and the airport is nearly empty Sat. night. It'd be much less stressful with a 2.5 year old.

We are staying at Paris Las vegas for $230 for 2 nights (Thursday and Friday). I thought that was a good deal. My parents stay at Motel 6 when in Las Vegas and they think that's a good deal. I guess each to his own.

[JohnG72]

Enjoy the sight of your child checking out all the "business cards" strewn about by the porn slappers on LV BL!

IE, don't bring kids to Vegas.

[Buzz123]

If you could leave the kid with someone you trust you and the kid will be a lot happier. The baby won't enjoy Las Vegas, and you won't either with the baby in tow.

STATE OF NEVADA
DEPARTMENT OF BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
TAXICAB AUTHORITY
1785 E. Sahara Avenue, Suite 200
Las Vegas Nevada 89104
Telephone (702) 668-4000 • Fax (702) 668-4001
Nevada Taxi Cab Authority
Posted 2009-02-17
DID YOU KNOW???
• Las Vegas Taxi drivers cannot pick up passengers off of the street (flag or hailed ride).
• Taxi passengers can only be charged the amount shown on the taxi meter.
• Taxicab fares must be paid in U.S. currency.
• All taxicab companies are required to maintain a lost-and-found for items left in taxicabs.
• All passengers must wear a seat belt while in a taxicab.
• In calendar year 2008, Las Vegas taxicabs completed 25,056,135 trips.
• The maximum number of passengers permitted in a Las Vegas taxicab is five.
• Use of the I-215 tunnel from McCarran airport is NEVER the shortest route to ANY Las Vegas Strip hotel.
• Taxi drivers must obey the passenger’s directions as it relates to route taken.

• Baby seats are not required in Las Vegas taxicabs, but can be used if the passengers bring their own.

• Las Vegas taxi drivers are NEVER permitted to smoke if there are passengers in the taxicab.
• There are currently 16 taxicab companies in Las Vegas, operated by 9 different owner groups.
• The Nevada Taxicab Authority has been in existence since 1969.
• There are approximately 3,200 vehicles in the Las Vegas taxi fleet.
• Nevada law requires Las Vegas taxicabs to have air conditioning and heat.
• Taxicab passengers CANNOT be charged for the loading/unloading or transporting of their luggage.
• Tips or gratuities to taxi drivers in Las Vegas are optional and NOT required.
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• Nevada Taxicab Authority enforcement personnel are on duty 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year.
• When you enter a taxicab, the driver will start the taximeter (referred to as the “drop”) and an initial charge
of $3.30 will register. If a taxi ride originates at McCarran International Airport, an additional airport
surcharge of $1.80 per trip is added to the taximeter. After the initial “drop”, the taximeter will assess a fare
of $2.40 per mile ($.20 for each 1/12th of a mile traveled). If the taximeter senses that the taxicab is moving
less than 8-12 MPH, the taximeter will assess a charge of $.20 every 24 seconds ($30.00 per hour waiting
time). That is why the taximeter continues to accumulate charges even when the taxicab is not moving. Once
the taximeter senses that the taxicab is moving at a speed greater than 8-12 MPH the fare calculates on the
actual

[NewMomTX]

Many thanks to all of you for your reply and suggestions! We have booked the tickets arriving in LAX on Saturday 10/24. I wish I read Cedar_bluff_tree_farm and Golfinnova's posts earlier so that we could have booked tickets accordingly to get better hotel rates.

BellevueWa, regarding MGM, do you think the location is convenient enough to walk around? With a toddler, our plan is to bring him to Mirage to see Dolphin Habitat and Volcano, to Bellagio to see the fountain, to Venetian to see the canal shops... I'm just wondering how easy to get around if we stay at MGM. What is your opinion? Also, when you say MGM, you talk about MGM Grand or The Signature at MGM?

Golfinnova, regarding Planet Hollywood, actually my husband and I stayed at Aladdin many years ago when we were still dating. We loved the view as much as you did. My question is how's your overall experience in Planet Hollywood? Did they renovate the rooms when they purchased the building? How was the service?

Cedar_bluff_tree_farm, when you said $230 for 2 nights, did you mean $115 per night? If so, that was really a good deal! How was the service in Paris?

Buzz123, thank you for the information. We won't bring a car seat then.

Again, thank you all!

[cedar_bluff_tree_farm]

Originally Posted by NewMomTX

Cedar_bluff_tree_farm, when you said $230 for 2 nights, did you mean $115 per night? If so, that was really a good deal! How was the service in Paris?

Yes, we paid $115 per night for two nights (Thursday night and Friday night). The hotel is including 2 tickets to the top of the Eiffel Tower as part of the package. We're going in October, so I don't know how the stay will be just yet.

[airics]

remember that you cannot bring your child into the casino area... so if you intend to gamble, you will be seperating..... just like johng72 said, don't bring kids or babies here... you should have gone to disney...

[BUGBULLY]

Vegas actually has quite a few places for the children. If your child is like mine, she loves going to the strip. Just to drive down or walk she loves the lights. The dolphin habitat is great. We have been taking our daughter there for years and she has always loved it. Excalibur is another one to go to with their child friendly theme. Circus Circus is also a good one because of the circus acts they have, you do not have to go into the theme park, just go upstairs. The shops right next to the MGM are good, with the M & M World and Game Works.

Most parents who do not have people to watch their children make it work with the gambling part. Hubby and I go to Laughlin quite a bit. One will stay with my daughter and the other will gamble for a little then switch off. We spend less money that way.