Yeah I figured there would be some added fees, as opposed to the Aussie Millions or ore... so tilting Will stick to cash then!

Any recommendations for vegetarian food options in or close to horseshoe/paris?

Definitely don't walk and compare your all in price with travel expenses and time spent. Plan to spend $30-40/day on uber plus tips and that might make staying on the strip worthwhile if its only a little bit more.

Check all the low end caesars. (Harrahs, linq, flamingo) and priceshop.

"Very" is a variable word. Early morning or evening on a cloudy day when it's 90 outside, it might seem close. It's on Koval iirc, a full city block away. At 2 pm when it's 105 outside, it won't seem very close at all.

Any place that can legit call itself a "hotel" is going to charge you resort fees, no matter how big of a dump it is, e.g. Rio or Circus Circus, or Gold Coast. Figure $30 to $50 per day. A "motel" will not, at least it shouldn't.

The days of free shuttles in Vegas is long gone, unfortunately.

Even a ninja can get stabbed going up against 3 scumbags with knives. Not to mention if they have Glocks. Not sure where you're from, but criminals in Vegas are none too kind. If you insist, at least have some sort of impact weapon and a blinding flashlight.

I think they killed that years ago. Regardless, that was when Rio was part of CET, now it's not.

I AM NOT ENCOURAGING IT BUT THESE ARE THE LAWS FOR FIREARM PROTECTION

(Spend $15 and just take an UBER )

Personal protection NEVADA firearms.
(Note various establishments like Casino's can and do BAN guns perfectly legally.)

Summarized

Possession
No state permit is required to possess a rifle, shotgun or handgun.

Carrying
It is unlawful to carry concealed upon the person a handgun or other firearm without a permit to carry. State law does not prohibit the open carrying of a firearm, but one should exercise caution when carrying a firearm in public.

https://www.therange702.com/blog/gui...vada-gun-laws/
https://www.nraila.org/gun-laws/state-gun-laws/nevada/

So first we arm the elementary school teachers and then we arm the poker players?

I stayed 4 nights at the Tuscany last year. Not really a bargain - they claim it's a housekeeping suite but only has a sink and a small refrigerator, Room was okay and exercise facility was good. Also not really that close. I ended up driving my rental to the Horseshoe and then paying the $29 or so parking fee,

Just got an offer for the Rio at $49 per night and waiver of the resort fees. Free parking too, Not sure if that rate includes weekends.. That metro bus schedule is looking better and better

Thx for the responses, but definitely did not mean to derail the thread by the whole walking thingy (was more so responding to the other thread linked...)...

How/where did you get this offer!?!

I messaged Rio about public transportation/ways to get to Paris Hotel, so awaiting on their response...

Ride share prices fluctuate a great deal depending on time of day and demand. I would count on $10-$15 plus tip each way. Frankly, the last couple times I went to Vegas ride share was not nearly the bargain it used to be compared to cabs. And catching a cab is typically more convenient, depending again on time of day.

Either way, don’t forget the traffic **** show that could be a daily occurrence on the LVB/Famingo intersection. Check the traffic in your phone before you choose a destination. Horseshoe is most direct, but at times it might even be faster to get dropped off at the side entrance of Bellagio and walk across the pedestrian bridge to Horseshoe (through the grand bazaar area) or to Paris (side entrance behind CVS).

Alternate transportation… 3-day bus passes cost $20. Going up and down the street is reasonably convenient, but I’m not sure about going from Rio to the strip. And again, traffic could be an issue at times.

If you find staying away from let’s say Harahs or Flamingo saves you $60-75/ day, it might be worthwhile to do so. But honestly, if you will only save in the neighborhood of $30-$40, it may not be worth the extra hassle. I remember numerous times when I stayed on the strip and the WSOP was at the Rio, I would get back to my room at least 30 minutes later than I would have otherwise. All those extra minutes add up in lost sleep or time to do other things.

I remember about 12 years ago I went on a travel booking site to check hotel rates in Vegas. I sorted by cheapest and number one was the old youth hostel I stayed in in the 90’s. Price per night… $7. Plus a $3 resort fee.

I didn’t look into what the resort fee got you. Maybe an extra cockroach trap? Higher quality rubber sheets? An adventurous poker player on a budget ought to give it a try and report back here.

Thx for the detailed answer friend I guestimate that it saves me in the vicinity of $50 daily, which is significant, me thinks. And the bus seems quite convenient with the live app as to not waste any time waiting uselessly for it to arrive ; it also took a mere 5 minutes to get from the Rio to Paris Hotel (granted it was in the evening at 10:13pm though), so not too shabby! The time wasted will be -EV as far as I am concerned, as I will not be playing any online poker on this trip, so it is not as if I will be losing equity by compressing/focussing on my breathing on the bus...

Ok. Good luck. You will obviously learn what works and what doesn’t for any future trips.

How/where did you get this offer!?!

I stayed at the Rio one year and have a rewards card. They email me offers occasionally. Don't recall ever getting one that waived fees. Doesn't say weekdays only. This offer says it is valid only for me. Here is some fine print -

"No minimum length of stay and a maximum of 14 days. Blackout dates may apply. Valid now through August 31, 2024. Management reserves all rights."

You could always call 1 800 play rio and ask if they will give it to you. FWIW I didn't give them any action other than $20 or so of VP

Gotcha, thx!

Yeah, for sure, if I do come back (I really prefer international MTT stops, for traveling purposes). That being said, the Transit app is elite af and will make (not) waiting for the bus a thing of yesteryears