How old are your kids? In August I would imagine a great pool would be high on your list of amenities! The lazy river pool at the Worldmark gets good reviews. If your kids are younger you might like being away from the Strip. Do you plan to rent a car & see some of the sights in addition to the Strip? If so, you might want to go see the Hoover Dam & Red Rock Canyon. Both are nearby.Hi going for a few nights with my family of 5 , three kids
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I am also trying to decide between HGVC at Flamingo and the Elara. WE have stopped at the Flamingo twice before and love the position. HOwever the rooms are a little tired and I am being lured the the look of the rooms at the Elara. WE will be 4 adults any comments/advice would be appreciated. We do want to be able to walk to centre strip i.e. Caesars, Bellagio etc. Thanks
The location of Flamingo at the Linq is unbeatable. Location-wise, better than Elara. With that said, we're staying at Elara for the first time in May after like 4 or so stays at Flamingo. The Elara property is certainly superior to Flamingo. So, for this trip we'll trade off the better location for the better facility. After some stalking and changing we were able to get one of the premium studios (two of us) on the high floors, so that should be cool.
So, it's really about whether location or facilities matter more, I think. And the Elara location is not really that far in the end.
Cheers.
Hi brp
Thanks for the reply. It sounds like you have the same idea as me, I love the position of the Flamigo but Elara looks stunning and doesnt seem that further away. I would be interested to know you thoughts once you have been. Have a great trip.
I like Elara because it has a large great pool and it is attached to a shopping mall. Second choice is the one on the strip. Really though you can't go wrong with either of these two.
My order of preference would be Elara then Flamingo.
I chose the strip over Flamingo because for me the Flamingo was loaded with 21-25 year olds at the pool and getting a bit rowdy with the music blasting the last time I stayed there. That is ok if for spring break, but not really appropriate with a family.
Thanks coronacarsI like Elara because it has a large great pool and it is attached to a shopping mall. Second choice is the one on the strip. Really though you can't go wrong with either of these two.
I like Elera for one reason, I don't have to go outside unless I want to go outside. There's an ABC store and Walgreens in the Miracle Mile Shops, plenty of restaurants in all price ranges, gambling and shopping. Now we DO get off property but, if I don't want to, I don't have to. If I need Tylenol I can go to ABC or Walgreens. If I want a beer I have a lot of choices. Dinner? No problem. It's all right there without worry about walking outside. Oh, and the rooms are nice too.
ABC is a convenience store or, if you will, small "convenient" grocery store. They usually have decent prices and a wide variety of items but, they're not a full service convenience store with tons of produce or a meat counter for fresh meat. Walgreens is a drug store or dispensary but also offers many of the same items you'll find at a convenience store. Neither are as cheap as going to the grocery but both are reasonably priced and useful, especially for those on shorter holidays or vacations. You'll have to drive off strip for a full service supermarket or grocery store. We usually use Von's on East Tropicana but there's also a grocery about 5 miles south (might be further, I haven't been there in a few years) on Las Vegas blv. I think it's a Food For Less brand.
ABC stores are based out of Hawaii. The stores in Vegas might be their only mainland stores. Here's a link to their web site http://www.abcstores.com/
And a link to walgreens but, the Walgreens stores on the Vegas strip tend to be larger and are more like a convenience store than a pharmacy. https://www.walgreens.com/?ext=gooB...eens&sst=6cfd42d7-e745-4fc9-8044-6b64f7cba1d9
Yelp has a lot of pictures of the ABC stores https://www.yelp.com/biz/abc-stores-las-vegas-17
Thanks jeepinjoel.We stayed at the Elara in February.
Loved the location and the access to the Miracle Mile shops that people have mentioned. Shops and restaurants, as well as a show-house. DO USE the concierge, he was a great resource, and we bought show tickets direct from him. The onsite Starbucks was very handy! The PEOPLE who work in the Elara were amazing! Amazing, from the cleaners to the security, we didn't have a single negative encounter with any staff.
We dragged our kids to:
- The Bellagio, to see the Worlds Largest Chocolate Fountain, the The Dale Chihuly glass sculptures in the main entrance, and of course the dancing fountain show out front on the strip. the best view for fountain show is meant to be in the Eiffel Tower at Paris. I waited to long to book and it was sold out. There is also an amazing gelato shop inside. Hopefully the Bellagio Conservatory & Botanical Garden will be open, it's amazing.
- Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay was amazing. In the middle of the Mojave Desert is a saltwater aquarium... twice the size as our in Seattle, (which sits right next to the Puget Sound... which is saltwater.)
- The Fremont Street Experience for zip-lining; be aware, The Fremont Street Experience might not suitable for everyone. Some very strange (but harmless?) people. Our teenagers enjoyed it.
- go to the concierge, and ask if they have coupons for the Pampas Churrascaria Brazilian Grille. Amazing, but don't go if you aren't hungry, are in a hurry, or vegetarian. It's right in the Miracle Mile shops.
Thanks jeepinjoel.