Less than a week after we got back from the lovely Pacific Northwest we headed to Las Vegas on June 28th. Being that Saul and I are essentially homeless vagabonds this summer (no jobs, no cars, no house haha) we had to head over to Hertz to rent a car for our trip. Being the uber cheap and deal hungry person that I am, I was able to find a $14/day Ford Fiesta with the help of a promo code and our AAA card.
Off to Vegas we went. We had originally booked two nights (Sunday/Monday) at the Monte Carlo for something like 40 bucks a night. We also found a promo code for the stay that gave us $75 food and beverage credit the the Pub (think Yard House). However, our favorite thing to do in Vegas is weekend champagne buffet brunch and because we weren't due to arrive until Sunday we wouldn't be able to go to one.
We decided to see if we could find something cheap for Saturday night at the very last minute on Kayak. Lo and behold the Monte Carlo had a spa suite for $44. WTF we thought considering our $40 a night was just getting us a basic room on Sun. and Mon. We go to book and see that the projected tax is $115 and the deposit was $445(supposed to only be the cost of a one night stay). Even more confused at this point we kept looking further into it and realized that there was a malfunction in the system and the room was actually supposed to be $445 instead of the $44 Kayak was saying. We went ahead and booked the room anyway for $44 and said we'd deal with it once we got there.
So we make the 4.5 hour journey from LA to Vegas. We arrive to the Monte Carlo fingers crossed that we don't get charged way more than we had for a hotel room. Not only did they honor the price and room category, they UPGRADED us to their exclusive Hotel 32 (top floor, special key card access) into a one bedroom penthouse suite (goes for something like $2000 a night). Maybe Saul and I are super polite? Or maybe the guy checking us in could tell that we were homeless and wanted to do us a solid? Who knows but the room was incredible. We had private concierge, a lounge with free beverages/food, and an awesome red key card. The fun ended the next day when we were sent on our way back to the 12th floor and a basic room (boo). At least we had our $75 credit to the pub to drink away our sorrows..kidding.
One of the sinks in the bathroom with a TV in the mirror.
The bedroom
The living room
Crazy shower with changing LED light and about 5 shower heads not to mention in shower speakers.
Vegas is always a blast with my hubby. We got a groupon for a champagne brunch at the Spice Market Buffet at Planet Hollywood. All you can eat/drink is a fabulous combination. We had a lovely waiter who was so on top of his refill game (a bad champagne brunch waiter is really all it takes to ruin an otherwise great time).
Nom worthy.
We also got a living social coupon for 2 for 1 tickets to Zombie Burlesque at the V theater in Planet Hollywood. A combination of Zombie makeup, comedy, singing, dancing, contortionist, and (of course) burlesque. Fun stuff.
The rest of the trip consisted of gambling, watching the World Cup in various Sports Books and going to a horrendous 2 hour Time Share sales presentation only to get a free $50 gift card (not worth it).
I always get frustrated when I hear people say they don't like Vegas because they don't like _____. There's something in Vegas for everyone (our thing just so happens to be shows and boozy buffet brunches).
Gotta keep it classy with Barefoot wine ;)
Handsome hubby :)
Tip: there is the most mouth-watering Mexican food place in Barstow. Like I love Mexican food, I lived in San Diego not to mention LA, and this place is up there on the best Mexican food places I've ever had...ever. California Burrito comes with carne asada (duh), French fries, guacamole, sour cream and cheese.
Lola's Kitchen. You're welcome. :)
-C
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