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About Kenneth Deardorff
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Can answer questions on lodging, best restaurants, best odds in a particular casino, best casinos for your personality/lifestyle. Cannot answer Hi-Roller questions as I am the average spender.

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Visit Vegas 4-5 times per year the last 15 years. Have stayed in almost every hotel/casino.

   

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Questions Answered By Expert  Kenneth Deardorff 
In Category  Las Vegas

SubjectDate Asked

Vegas Guy's Poker Trip12/1/2008
  Q: We have a group of 9-10 guys in their twenties and thirties taking a trip to Vegas in April of '09. ...
  A: Jacob, Affordable is a relative term obviously. There are cool suites at the Bellagio which has a ...
music9/28/2008
  Q: is there any place in vegas to hang that i can hear hard rock/metal ?
  A: Mark, Wasted Space at the Hard Rock hotel is the only one I'm sure of that has that music. Try ...
New Years Eve....9/9/2008
  Q: me and 2 (possibly 3) friends will be coming to Vegas for New Years eve, we will be there from the ...
  A: Liam, Most rooms of larger size do have at the very least sofas. Now, the smaller rooms may not, ...
21st birthday in vegas6/26/2008
  Q: i live in Florida and i am going to Vegas for my 21st birthday. there are about 9-12 of us going but ...
  A: Shaina, Here's my top 3 for 21-35 yr olds. Jet-Mirage Light-Bellagio Rum Jungle-Mandalay Bay Jet ...
budget6/9/2008
  Q: I will be in Vegas on july 8th - the 11th. It will be my wife and I. I'm traveling over there with ...
  A: Rick, Simple answer..yes. Now, since I don't know exactly what you like to do or how much/little ...
vegas6/3/2008
  Q: My 5 friends and I are headed to vegas this fall. I need a 2 bedroom suite in the heart of the ...
  A: Lisa, Mandalay Bay and Rio have 2 bedroom suites. Now, RIO is off the strip a bit but has great ...
Casino help6/3/2008
  Q: Kenneth, I'm going to LV in a couple of weeks, and have not been there in over a decade! I love ...
  A: Binti, Playing in the a.m. has it's advantages as far as finding a $5 table..lol. Good luck ...
nightlife and tours5/30/2008
  Q: WHICH CLUBS ARE BEST FOR BEING OVER 40. AND WHERE DO YOU GET DISCOUNTS FOR SHOWS AND DINNER. MANY ...
  A: Sara, Honestly, I've seen 40+ at ALL clubs. But try either Studio54 or VooDoo. These are ones you ...
Las Vegas Hotels5/2/2008
  Q: My husband and I, along with two friends, are planning our first trip to Las Vegas. We want to stay ...
  A: Christi, Here's MY personal take on rooms. When I'm in mine, I'm either sleeping or using the ...
Husbands 30th Birthday in Vegas w/friends (guys & gals)...NO idea where to start5/2/2008
  Q: My husband is turning 30 the first weekend in August, and I want to bring him to Vegas (for the ...
  A: Samantha, Your question lends itself to a LONG response. So I'd like to do this, let you in on some ...
Vegas Nightlife5/1/2008
  Q: 4 friends and I from Canada are going to be in Vegas from May 22 - May 26 which is Memorial Day ...
  A: Wyatt, YES, It's going to be crowded. Thousands of peoples from Los Angeles flood the place on long ...
21st birthday3/23/2008
  Q: Im taking my Son and friends to Vegas for his 21st birthday in May 08. We are staying at the ...
  A: Sandra, Here's what I can tell you. ALL Clubs rent out their party rooms but are sometimes pricey. ...
Flowers/champagne3/17/2008
  Q: I was trying to help out a friend of mine who is getting married on Easter Sun. at the Luxor... We ...
  A: Taunya, I have a better suggestion for you...just tell the concierge that there is a wedding in the ...
Planning first trip to Las Vegas3/6/2008
  Q: I'm planning a trip to Vegas October 10-13. What points of interest do you suggest as first timers ...
  A: Lara, For first-timers I recommend Hoover Dam. Even if you aren't big into engineering, you'll be ...
motels in vegas2/24/2008
  Q: How cheap are the motel near the strip I am on the poverty plan I am comming in by bus from Northern ...
  A: Fern, On the strip there is nothing I would call "cheap" but of the strip hotels the ...
$5 tables2/24/2008
  Q: I haven't been to vegas in 5 years and heard it is going the way of $10 and $15 table games like ...
  A: Butch, It is hard to find 5$ tables now but not impossible!!!!!! A lot depends on the time of day ...
Memorial Day Weekend 20081/23/2008
  Q: My buddy is planning his bachelor party for Las Vegas for Memorial Weekend 2008. Its probably going ...
  A: Daniel, I'll tell you this, it depends on the "type" of suite you want. Here's what I mean: RIO-Nice ...
Free Parking1/13/2008
  Q: I'm stopping at the MGM Grand the first week in Feb & am looking at renting a car for the week, but ...
  A: Vicky, I would only hire a car if you are leaving the strip often. The strip buses are cheap and ...
Free Parking1/6/2008
  Q: I'm stopping at the MGM Grand the first week in Feb & am looking at renting a car for the week, but ...
  A: Vicky, I don't know if this will help but here's what I can tell you. The MGM doesn't have parking ...
Feb. trip to vegas1/4/2008
  Q: I would like to know where to gamble slots for average kind of spending, not too much but enough to ...
  A: Phil. The deal with slots is this. You will find numerous denomination machines wherever you go. ...
Flamingo1/3/2008
  Q: We need two rooms (on the strip) Feb 3-7, 2008. Flamingo is offering a good rate but I am a bit ...
  A: Mike, I have had no problem with the Flamingo. I've stayed twice and no issues came about. Look at ...
Las Vegas New Year with 3 year old kid12/2/2007
  Q: We are planning to celebrate new year at vegas with our 3 yrs old kid. Can you advice if it will be ...
  A: Lucy, Honestly...I would not bring children to Vegas at New Years. With free booze and parties ...
FIRST TIME LAS VEGAS11/18/2007
  Q: I WILL GO TO LAS VEGAS FOR THE FIRST TIME WITH MY WIFE MID JANUARY 2008. WE ARE NOT BIG SPENDERS AND ...
  A: Eli, this is a tough one to answer because I don't know your likes/dislikes with regards to ...
Memorial Day Vegas11/14/2007
  Q: I'm coming to Vegas (from Virginia) for the first time, 5/21/08 to 5/25/08, with about 7 other ...
  A: Amy, Actually, I know someone who stayed there and they gave it a good review overall. Now granted ...
My daughter's 21st Birthday10/13/2007
  Q: I am bringing my daughter and niece to Las Vegas in December to celebrate her 21st birthday. We ...
  A: Karen, The Wynn is very upscale so if they like the upper-class feel it's a great place to be. ...
Hotel10/7/2007
  Q: My friend and I are bringing our girlfriends down to vegas and we want to find a two bedroom ...
  A: Mike, A two-bedroom separate bath would qualify as a suite at the very least out there. That ...
Do Casinos Here print there Own Money8/27/2007
  Q: My question is, Do the Las Vegas Casinos Have the Ability of Printing there Own Money and If so or ...
  A: If you mean actual U.S. Currency the answer is no. Treasury dept. only. They DO make their own ...
30th birthday8/23/2007
  Q: I'm spending my 30th in Vegas with about 8 to 10 friends. We don't make a lot of money, but I'm ...
  A: http://nightlife.wedoitallvegas.com/LasVegasSearchNightlife/Las-Vegas-Search-Music-Style.html The ...
clubs8/7/2007
  Q: I am traveling to Vegas on Aug. 20th to Aug 24. I was wondering what clubs would be the best to ...
  A: During the week they are still usually crowded. Now, obviously on the weekends the Los Angeles crowd ...
I want an amazing 21st birthday!7/16/2007
  Q: Hey! I want to go to Vegas for my 21st in august. I've never been. It will be a group of guys and ...
  A: Talia, WOW, you don't make it easy do you? ;-) I'll give you a list of the "livelier" places to ...
My 21st Birthday and Rollercon all in one!7/11/2007
  Q: OK..so here's the deal. I will be in Vegas from August 6th - 12th. From the 6th to the 9th is my ...
  A: OK, here we go. The best nightclubs consistently are:JET (Mirage), PURE (Caesars Palace) or a good ...
smoking7/5/2007
  Q: what are the smoking rules on smoking at restaurants bars gaming and general attatude. ...
  A: Ray, There is smoking allowed in all casions. It's not really a problem because they are so ...
Imperial Hotel6/6/2007
  Q: I am taking my first trip to Vegas in a week and was wondering about the Imperial hotel because that ...
  A: Pat, IP is one of the regulars of the strip. You'll find a good variety there, though the casino is ...
Of course, the 21st birthday.5/5/2007
  Q: Unlike most of the 21 year olds, I'm going to Vegas for a nice vacation, and my mother is coming ...
  A: Sorry this reply took so long, I was having trouble logging-in! 1-Stylish nightclub attire only. ...
Quality Budget Hotel near the Mandalay Bay3/6/2007
  Q: i'm on a budget trip, but for work reasons I must stay as close as possible to the Mandalay Bay ...
  A: If you want to stay on the strip: The closest "budget" hotels to Mandalay are The Tropicana or maybe ...
family trip2/19/2007
  Q: We are spending April 9-12 in Vegas w/our 15 & 17 children. Any suggestions on what to do? My 15 ...
  A: Ok, they are NOT shoppers (can't blame them ;-) So, if they like history take the Hoover Dam tour. ...
follow up to 5 places to stay in LV?1/18/2007
  Q: Ken, First and foremost thanks a lot for very detailed and clear answer. If you don't mind, a few ...
  A: First-Stick with MGM..they have a great nightclub there too! 54 The seafood buffet is WELL worth it. ...
5 places to stay in LV?1/17/2007
  Q: I will be visitng LV togehter with my brother just 1 day/1 night February 25 (Sunday). Neither of us ...
  A: Alexei, Luxor has a "spa" that's available 24 hours a day. It's where you can get a massage or mud ...
Vegas question12/12/2006
  Q: In spring I'll be taking my girlfriend to Vegas, but I don't know where to stay. We'll be staying ...
  A: Bill, There are a few choices for around 100 a night. Best bets are Excalibur, Harrah's, Flamingo. ...
Brother's 21st Birthday11/24/2006
  Q: I am taking my brother and a few friends to Las Vegas for his 21st birthday and I want it to be a ...
  A: I'll give you a few hotels that have cool clubs right in them. Try: RIO MGM Mandalay Bay Now, these ...
Best time to visit Vegas11/1/2006
  Q: My husband and I are joining another married couple for a long weekend in Vegas. When is the best ...
  A: It's tough to say when the 'best' time is to visit, but I prefer summer so you can use the pools. ...
recon for family/getaway for me!10/15/2006
  Q: Ken, it's only me (40ish female) going to vegas to recon the area for potential RV vacations with ...
  A: Susan, Any of the hotels will give you quiet space..you'd be surprised how good of a job they do ...
SUPER BOWL PARTY10/13/2006
  Q: MY HUSBAND AND I ARE TRYING TO FIND A HOTEL IN VEGAS FOR THE WEEKEND OF FEB. 3 THRU FEB. 5. BUT ITS ...
  A: Denise, most of the big hotels don't host any kind of Super Bowl "party" any more because of certain ...
40th b-day girl's getaway10/5/2006
  Q: Around 9 girlfriends and I are celebrating our 40th b-days in LV Summer of 07. We will likely stay ...
  A: Gina, sounds like a wild time.. Here's what I recommend. Even though not all of you gamble, the ...
sports betting9/24/2006
  Q: Ken - thanks so much. One more thing.....since we are novice sports betters, will the window people ...
  A: They will answer your questions , yes. There are also little sheets/books all around about how to ...
Advice on Hotels9/2/2006
  Q: My company is participating in the AAPEX Show (Sands Expo) in Oct end. I will be visiting - ...
  A: I've been to Vegas MANY times and have only gone once or twice without a hotel in mind. I don't ...
what to do8/23/2006
  Q: I'm a Los Angeles resident who visits Las Vegas about once a year. I always manage to blow about 3 ...
  A: James, I guess it all depends on what you like, but I'll list a few of the things I have done ...
Extended Stay Suites in Las Vegas6/27/2006
  Q: I'm planning on staying in Las Vegas for approx. 5 weeks (maybe more if all goes well). I'm ...
  A: Marlene...here are my recommendations in order. 1-3655 Tropicana. It's close to a POPULAR ...
vegas first time3/21/2006
  Q: Kenneth, i am planning on visiting las vegas this year, i cant seem to find anyone who wants to make ...
  A: Marc. The only casinos that get a bit far off are the few towards the NORTH end of the strip. There ...
buffets3/11/2006
  Q: Where are the best buffets in las vegas to eat ? Breakfast, lunch, dinner, and seafood buffets, ...
  A: Bob, Breakfast-most underrated is at Monte Carlo. Good choice for the $$. The most expansive and ...
Las Vegas lodging and airfare1/7/2006
  Q: What's the best way to book a 3-day vacation to Las Vegas: book a package deal for the hotel and ...
  A: Pat, I almost always book separately. For me this is the easiest way since my hotels are sometimes ...
Las Veags12/19/2005
  Q: We are a family of four (Mom, Dad, Son 17, son 14) and we're spending a week in LV from 29th-5th Dec ...
  A: Fawaz, I've never spent a New Year's there, so THAT part I can't help with. As for family ...
Treasure Island Hotel and Casino12/7/2005
  Q: You say that you have been to several Casinos. Have you been to the TI? If so, how was your ...
  A: Tiffany, I had a very good experience at TI. My room was nice and the casino is definitely a ...
New Year's in Vegas12/6/2005
  Q: I'm coming with my mom and sister to Vegas and we have no idea what to do on New Year's Eve. Any ...
  A: Grace, Honestly, I haven't spent a New-Year's out there either. I'm not sure what she/you may ...
old hotel on the strip10/16/2005
  Q: i have been going crazy for the last few weeks ...help me! I just came back from vegas 3 weeks ago ...
  A: Vicky, There are 2 possibilities...there is the New Frontier, which was recently remodeled. Also ...
Vegas7/30/2005
  Q: Kenneth, We're planning a 3 or 4 day Vegas trip between Christmas and New Years. We are small ...
  A: Kirby, Try the Flamingo. They have reasonable rates and finding a game with 1-3$ or 2-4$ blinds is ...
Las Vegas Trip6/13/2005
  Q: I am planning a trip to Las Vegas in the near future. This will be my first time. I would like to ...
  A: Ellice, The Bellagio will definitely take a bite out of a budget, but it's all relative..your ...
Hotel in Vegas5/10/2005
  Q: I am going to Las Vegas at the end of June but I haven't reserved a room yet. I was looking on the ...
  A: Tanja, If you can find ANY strip hotel for 50-75 a night grab it, that's pretty good. Now, you can ...
Las Vegas Fine Dining4/2/2005
  Q: What are some of the best upscale restaurants in Las Vegas.
  A: Derek, I'm not a frequent visitor to upscale places, but I know these are very good..... ...
mirage hotel2/16/2005
  Q: I am going to the mirage hotel for the first time, any pointers in the gaming area.
  A: Tom, I'm not sure what you like to paly or for what $$, but I can tell you this. During the ...
vegas1/5/2005
  Q: My friends and I are planning coming to vegas in mid april and are leaning towards staying at the ...
  A: Andy, Luxor is a good place itself to hangout. They have a nightclub called RA that's right there(I ...
Kids & Bellagio's buffet7/23/2004
  Q: My husband and I would like to go the lunch buffet at the Bellagio but since they have a no kids ...
  A: WEll, I have never personally exp. that situation before, but I think the signs do say kids can be ...
Which Hotel3/17/2004
  Q: I am currently booked at Luxor, but was thinking to upgrade to one of the MGM Mirage hotels, as they ...
  A: Dave, The Mirage has always been a favorite of mine. I'm a 5$ table guy most of the time and ...
3 night vegas trip9/11/2003
  Q: staying at riviera hotel. good or bad? what else is there to do at the riviera and around there? ...
  A: Jason, The Riviera is nice, but it's not centered on the strip so it will be asmall walk to other ...
Parking Las Vegas Hotels6/15/2003
  Q: I want to rent a car on my trip to Vegas and I was wondering if parking at the big hotels like ...
  A: Grace, The current sales tax I believe is 7.25%. If you are a guest at the hotel---parking is ...

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