I would be very surprised if Candlewood is $50/night ALL INCLUSIVE, every night of the week/month.

Also, just because you're used to paying more "back home" doesn't mean you should pay the same here. Otherwise, you're a country bumpkin and the locals will eat you alive (seriously). You should be paying market rates for Las Vegas, not where you're from. Econ 101, my friend.

Yes she does, and she is definitely a big reason why I headed here in the first place and why I have stayed here for extended periods of time over the past year.

Not sure what you classify as All Inclusive, but it is $49/night for a room. Obviously food and alcohol aren't included, so not sure what else you mean by All Inclusive. I know wired internet is included and so is work out equipment, and obviously room cleaning and towels etc...

He's just setting up straw men to attack at this point.

First he states he would be "very surprised" at Candlewood being $50/night "ALL INCLUSIVE" despite the fact that no one in the thread has ever claimed that Candlewood is all inclusive, and the actual amenities offered there have been specifically described.

Then he argues "just because you're used to paying more "back home" doesn't mean you should pay the same here" despite the fact that I never claimed any such thing, and was simply giving my opinion on why I did not find $50/night to be expensive. Then he throws in his condescending "Econ 101" remark while showing he doesn't actually understand elementary economics via his misuse of the term market rate.

I don't know why he decided to act like a douchebag but I am guessing he doesn't like that I disagreed with him about extended stay places, and Candlewood in particular. So he does this. Perhaps he just can't handle it when people disagree with him.





So he's never actually stayed at Candlewood or any extended stay place, but wow does he sure have some strong opinions and extensive knowledge of them.

Unlike him, I've actually stayed at extended stay places. Sometimes for months at a time, including a 2+ month visit in Jan-Mar earlier this year at the very Candlewood in Las Vegas we are discussing. No one needs to take my word for the rate or amenities, just go to their website and put in a stay of 30+ days, and you'll see the rate is about $50/night. They also list all the amenities on the website, which include everything that I've previously stated.

But I'm probably just a country bumpkin who doesn't understand Econ 101, so everyone should definitely listen to the guy who has never even stayed there.

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Geez, take it easy man - didn't think you'd get all bent out of shape over a Candlewood - do they pay you a commission or something??? Candlewood Fanboys ITT

I've made the move here, I've been exactly where everyone that posts about those extended stays has been. I'm just giving local knowledge on moving here by someone that did it all on their own.

Its the old, be a douche but when someone calls you on it say

"hey , why U being so defensive" routine

Woah...what's going on ITT. People are getting really upset over subjective opinions on places to stay.

From what I've seen...all the extended stays are pretty harshly marked-up from what you should be paying. This makes sense, since they are running a business after all. Las Vegas, as a whole, in the business of ridiculously over-pricing everything to extort the visiting tourists. Then they offer a bunch of house games to further skin their sheep. It's the name of the game over here (pun intended).

I think a fair rule of thumb would be: if you're planning on only spending 1-2 months over here, then sure, pay the 100% markup at an extended stay as it's worth the convenience factor. If you're planning on staying >2 months, then it's probably worth your while to dig a little deeper and rent something off the tourist-trap circuit.

I believe you guys are arguing from two sides of a fence, when either side could be beneficial to someone depending upon their situation/length of intended stay.

you need to make platimun and then resort fees are waived at all CET properties. 5,000 points gets the job done. Thats 50k in bets, or I think like 260 hours of poker. Resort fees or so neg EV. if you do 1k a week coin in for year you make it, but just barely. Theoretical would be like minus 1k for the year, so.................

For those looking for a simple, cheap place for a few months...there was one spot in particular I felt was worth mentioning. It's called Quail Ridge:

http://www.quailridgelvapts.com/
It's basically just an unfurnished, carpeted studio with its own private bathroom, then there's a door (that locks) going into a common area which has a shared kitchen. They call it a Quad.

They steam clean the carpet (and replace it if it doesn't clean well) and paint the unit every time a person moves out. Really cheap: $400/month with a 3 month minimum term. It's also very close to the strip (just over a mile away). You can lock up a place online before arriving to LV, but they go quick, limited availability.

Back in Vegas for a few months, thought I'd bump this thread to update the Candlewood info and share why I decided to stay there again.

Candlewood is now $57/night for 30+ day stays, so not as good as it was last year, now +$210/month. If you talk to the sales manager they'll knock a few bucks off. I checked in yesterday and am paying $55/night for a 30+ day stay. That's $1650/mon, with no taxes after the first 30 days. Taxes add another 12% for those first 30 days.

Not much is different at Candlewood from what I posted last time. They do now have free cookies in the lounge once a week like Staybridge does, but that's about the only difference.


As far as my decision process goes, I had already narrowed it down to Candlewood vs a 3 month lease at the Meridian, mostly based on my desire to be walking distance to the Bellagio. The cost was pretty much the same, maybe $200 difference for the estimated full period of my stay in Vegas.

Meridian's big pluses were far better internet access (dedicated link instead of the crappy shared access at Candlewood), and about half the distance to the Strip, being just east of Koval on Flamingo. Candlewood is on Paradise, just off Flamingo, a little over a block east. Meridian's small pluses were superior amenities and a slightly larger living area.

Candlewood's big pluses were not having to deal with a lease, security deposit, etc. Also having the flexibility to not be tied to one place for the full time I'm here, which is a huge benefit for me due to my lifestyle. Minor pluses were weekly housekeeping, being able to change rooms as desired, being able to pay with a rewards credit card, and rewards benefits via IHG loyalty club.

I ended up deciding to go with Candlewood mostly because of the flexibility to change properties or leave early. If I went with Meridian, I'd be on the hook for the entirety of the lease term no matter what. With Candlewood, I can take off in 30 days from now if I find a sweet sailing opportunity, which I intend to look for in March. Also Candlewood was a known-good option, having stayed here in Jan-Mar of 2014.

After 30 days in Candlewood, I may give Meridian a shot anyway for just a one month lease to see what it's like living there for future reference.


If anyone has any questions about Candlewood, feel free to ask and I'll answer if I can or try to find out the answer.