72-hr sale at South Point, good through Dec 2011

[Geek Goddess]

The email says it starts January 4, at 9 a.m. It's for $35 per night midweek, $60 per night weekends.

[Jeff Wagg]

These deals are great! Take advantage!

[AdMan]

Woo hoo!

Thanks for the heads up. :)

I got the email but had missed reading it too carefully.

[nowoo]

Bump!

I'll be reserving my room tomorrow. Can't wait until July.

[BrianEngler]

Sale started at 9AM PST today. The prices are good, but they do vary with time-of-year and don't appear to be $35 weekday/$60 weekend as advertised except for select dates. For TAM timeframe, for example: Tuesday July 12 is $45, Wednesday July 13 is $50; Thursday July 14 is $55; Friday & Saturday July 15 & 16 are $95 each; and Sunday July 17 is $55. Still a bargain, so I went ahead and reserved for planned Tuesday arrival. If anyone finds any lower rates for TAM, I'd be very interested in hearing about it, since these can be canceled.

[BrianEngler]

Sale rates are[/URL] here, by the way: [URL]http://www.southpointcasino.com/72hour-eday111.php (http://www.southpointcasino.com/72hour-eday111.php)

[AdMan]

Prices are OK but still a tad higher ($10 more total for five nights) than when I booked in November.

I'll keep an eye out for future sales. :)

[Horatius]

Just booked the room, and my flight is (mostly) paid for via my Visa card points, so it looks like I'm there again this year!

[Jeff Wagg]

BTW, if you book a room and the price goes down, you CAN cancel the old one and book a new one.

I really love SouthPoint.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I really love SouthPoint.

I do too, but the Del-Mar lounge really could upgrade their beer selection. :mad:

[ricklesgibson]

Booked. Yes, higher price than last year, so keep an eye out for a lower price.

Scrut is correct. But I think the trick is to bring your own beer rather than drink the limited selection. Maybe just pay a modest corkage fee and go to town on craft ale.

[Horatius]

You could join the Poker Tournament, and enjoy a good selection of Hokulele's beer.

[Geek Goddess]

ARRGGHHH

I forgot to book myself :(

[The Central Scrutinizer]

ARRGGHHH

I forgot to book myself :(

Me too! :mad:

I'm sure there will be other sales. :)

[Fitter]

ARRGGHHH

I forgot to book myself :(

Bah, you'll probably be working that weekend anyway.

[SkepticScott]

I'm sure there will be other sales. :)I'm sure there will too. Just check Southpoint's website every so often.

[Patricio Elicer]

I booked 5 nights, Wed through Mon, for $395 tax included. Not as cheap as I expected, by last year's standards. I will keep an eye for other sales anyway.

[Geek Goddess]

Bah, you'll probably be working that weekend anyway.


:P

I am going to TAM, regardless.

[MLynn]

i do too, but the del-mar lounge really could upgrade their beer selection. :mad:
byo? ;)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

byo? ;)

Against the law, at least in most states. Maybe Nevada is different, but I doubt it.

[Cethis]

It looks like there are BOYB establishments in Las Vegas, but the South Point isn't one of them.

[hcmom]

I don't guess I remember for sure, but I feel like lots of people BTOB to the Del Mar lounge.

[ricklesgibson]

Against the law, at least in most states. Maybe Nevada is different, but I doubt it.

It might be the case that since one would be the guest of the hotel, and that consuming alcohol on the premises is allowed (and only modestly encouraged), that the legal prohibition for drinking beer not bought from the bar but on the premises would be slight, if any.

Fundamentally, what's the difference between slugging one down at a room party vs. downstairs? It's all on the same property and publicly accessible. If its a serious concern, I recommend asking the hotel for its policy.

[UNLoVedRebel]

You can stay at my house for free........












































...if you're pretty.

[UNLoVedRebel]

Against the law, at least in most states. Maybe Nevada is different, but I doubt it.Not sure about against the law, but certainly frowned upon. If you bring your own drink to the bar, the bartender will kick you out because that seat could be filled by someone who wants to buy a drink from her (and play video poker if it's a gaming bar) and thus tip her out. If you cost the bartender money, you'll be kicked out real quick. Not bar etiquette to BYOB. Don't do it.

[Tamazon]

Just FYI.

I know this is concern at generally every hotel but I know for sure that the South Point has bed bugs.

Ew.

[Cleon]

Just FYI.

I know this is concern at generally every hotel but I know for sure that the South Point has bed bugs.

Ew.

Well, that bites.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Just FYI.

I know this is concern at generally every hotel but I know for sure that the South Point has bed bugs.

Ew.

Is that your new pet name for me? :)

[Dicon]

Just FYI.

I know this is concern at generally every hotel but I know for sure that the South Point has bed bugs.

Ew.


That's why I sleep in the elevators.

[Allecher]

If they get bed bugs in the Del-mar lounge then that's a major problem.

[Tamazon]

Is that your new pet name for me? :)

I thought we agreed on snuggle bug.

Luckily, I wasn't the one who made the discovery.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

I thought we agreed on snuggle bug.

That works!

Luckily, I wasn't the one who made the discovery.

Someone got them last TAM? Or did you read about this elsewhere?

[Fitter]

that works!



Someone got them last tam? Or did you read about this elsewhere?

tam 7

[The Central Scrutinizer]

tam 7

Pish posh. That's almost 2 TAMs ago! They're probably all dead by now.

[Tamazon]

Pish posh. That's almost 2 TAMs ago! They're probably all dead by now.

Yes, It was someone at TAM7.

They don't die if they have blood to feast on and make baby bed bugs.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Yes, It was someone at TAM7.

Anyone I know? I offer free bed inspections, for the right client. :)

They don't die if they have blood to feast on and make baby bed bugs.

Luckily I don't have any blood.

[bumlet5]

Anyone I know? I offer free bed inspections, for the right client. :)

Or for the right price?

[phyz]

Yes, It was someone at TAM7.


If you get bed bugs at TAM, you're spending too much time in bed. I never even know if the TV works until I express check out.

[AdMan]

Just got a new email:

After Presidents Day Sale
72-Hour Online Room Sale
Rates from $35 midweek/ $60 weekend
Sale Begins Tuesday, February 22 at 9:00am on SouthPointCasino.com

(No mention if bed bugs thrown in for free.)

[Geek Goddess]

New one! Booking on Feb 22~

[AdMan]

72-hour sale underway.

Here (http://www.southpointcasino.com/72hour-eday211.php) are the rates.

IIRC, July rates look pretty close to what they had during the last sale.

[Dumb All Over]

I booked today under the After President's Day Sale pricing. $330.40 including taxes for four nights.

Could be better, could be worse. Meh.

[The Mutha]

Woot! Made my reservation. Saved $135 with the sale. :D

Can't wait to go to Vegas. Now to wait until Registration opens so I can figure out what night to take The Dolly to Cirque du Soleil for her birthday...

[Dicon]

Good rates, but still can't beat what I locked in two sales ago.

It did, however, inspire me to go ahead and book our flight so I can cross that off the list. I'll hold off on booking the car, as that's one thing that tends to get a LOT cheaper as the date gets closer.

Now if only they'd turn on TAM registration...

[phyz]

Booked for 7/12-7/19. Arrive early; stay late. It's TAM in Vegas--somehow it always works out.

[nowoo]

Reminder: The latest room sale at South Point is happening right now:

http://www.southpointcasino.com/72hour-eday211.php

[phyz]

Looks like they're onto TAM. Sale rates are +$20 of non-TAM day sale rates.

[ricklesgibson]

I saved $5!

[WillyWonka]

I also got a room for $330 for 4 nights. I've got the flight, the room, all I need is the registration...

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Booked

[phyz]

I saved $5!

Looks like someone earned'mself a Happy Meal!

[xenxabar]

All booked. 8 nights for $526.40, not bad.

[bumlet5]

I also got a room for $330 for 4 nights. I've got the flight, the room, all I need is the registration...

It seems it's about time for that to happen, if past years are any indication.

[SkepticScott]

Booked! It averages to $74 per night. If our TAM group rate is better, I'll cancel and rebook.

Looks like they're onto TAM. Sale rates are +$20 of non-TAM day sale rates.I noticed that too. :(

[hcmom]

I booked today under the After President's Day Sale pricing. $330.40 including taxes for four nights.

Could be better, could be worse. Meh.

You'll be at TAM this year?

YAY!!

[bumlet5]

Booked. Not as great of a deal as I got last year, but that's probably because they upped the price over the weekend.

[Dumb All Over]

You'll be at TAM this year?

YAY!!
Have I mentioned lately that Mom is my favorite?:)

[The Central Scrutinizer]

Booked. Not as great of a deal as I got last year, but that's probably because they upped the price over the weekend.

Looks like they've figured out that they've got a captive audience. 1000 attendees who will be staying there, almost exclusively. Raise the rates, but not so much that folks stay on the strip instead.

[bumlet5]

Looks like they've figured out that they've got a captive audience. 1000 attendees who will be staying there, almost exclusively. Raise the rates, but not so much that folks stay on the strip instead.

That, and I'm going to guess that skeptics don't gamble as much as other groups.

Although we drink pretty well.

[phyz]

That, and I'm going to guess that skeptics don't gamble as much as other groups.

Although we drink pretty well.

Oh crap; I'm 0 for 2. Sorry, everybody!

I do think the meh "sale" rate during TAM reflects traffic for those dates generated by previous sales. My fault for sleeping through those.

[FledgelingSkeptic]

Booked! Got six nights coming in the 12th. Since our son lives in Washington state, we're driving over so we'll be able to take a couple people out with us instead of hideously expensive taxi rides.

Now all that's left is to buy tickets!

[SkepticScott]

If you want cheap transport and don't mind walking and much longer travel times, there's a bus stop on the NE corner of the Las Vegas Boulevard / Silverado Ranch Bouldevard intersection. That takes you to the South Strip Transfer Terminal. I used that a lot before TAM7. IIRC, a 24-hour bus pass was $7, which included the Deuce buses which go up and down the strip.

[The Central Scrutinizer]

If you want cheap transport and don't mind walking and much longer travel times, there's a bus stop on the NE corner of the Las Vegas Boulevard / Silverado Ranch Bouldevard intersection. That takes you to the South Strip Transfer Terminal. I used that a lot before TAM7. IIRC, a 24-hour bus pass was $7, which included the Deuce buses which go up and down the strip.

You may want to remind folks that they'll be standing in 2000 degree heat while they wait for the bus! :)

[SkepticScott]

You may want to remind folks that they'll be standing in 2000 degree heat while they wait for the bus! :)Bah! You quickly get used to it. Anyway, it's only 200°F in the shade. A hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and water are mandatory for walking in LV.

[skyhar8000]

I have booked a two-queen-bed room for Wed.-Sat. inclusive. Looking for three roomies to share the costs. I did book at the sale rate and will keep my eyes open to see if I can get a better rate between now and then. So if you would like to come aboard, your room will cost about $100 for the four nights, or $25 per night, and that isn't bad! I am 53 years old and a non-smoker. I am not a prude but expect my roomies to behave decently, not break the furniture, and stay reasonably clean and sober. Fine with me if you come and/or go at any hour of the day or night -- I haven't missed a TAM yet, and I know the nature of the beast -- but as long as you observe quiet while one or more of your other roommates is sleeping, we'll get along just fine. You may respond to steveb@e-z.net at any time and/or call me at 503-246-9520. This annual offer of mine usually fills up fast, just because the takers know they'll end up with safe, sane comrades and pay a very reasonable cost for the same. So let me know ASAP, and first come, first served, etc., and see you at TAM!!
Stephen Bauer, Portland, Oregon USA

[Faydra]

Have I mentioned lately that Mom is my favorite?:)

I thought I was your favorite! /cry

[Cethis]

If you want cheap transport and don't mind walking and much longer travel times, there's a bus stop on the NE corner of the Las Vegas Boulevard / Silverado Ranch Bouldevard intersection. That takes you to the South Strip Transfer Terminal. I used that a lot before TAM7. IIRC, a 24-hour bus pass was $7, which included the Deuce buses which go up and down the strip.

The South Point has shuttle service to The Strip, and this year it has more stops. It is more expensive than public transportation, but cheaper than a cab.

[SkepticScott]

The South Point has shuttle service to The StripShiny! I seem to recall SP canceled a free shuttle just before TAM7, and I'm glad they added it back.

[Hokulele]

I will be in Las Vegas this week and will have some free time. I can check in with the South Point and see if they currently have a shuttle schedule that will apply in July. I would also be happy to sleuth out answers to other questions anyone may have.

[Cethis]

Shiny! I seem to recall SP canceled a free shuttle just before TAM7, and I'm glad they added it back.

Last year, they had a shuttle to the strip, but it cost about $9 dollars.

[Dicon]

I would also be happy to sleuth out answers to other questions anyone may have.


Find out if they've put a stripper pole in the horse arena yet.

[Hokulele]

Find out if they've put a stripper pole in the horse arena yet.


Yes (http://www.halloweenball.com/11eventinfo.shtml).

[Dumb All Over]

I thought I was your favorite! /cry
Have I mentioned lately that that lady from Beaverton is my favorite?

[hcmom]

Have I mentioned lately that that lady from Beaverton is my favorite?

But... but...

sigh...

sob.

[Hokulele]

It looks like they will have the shuttle in July from the South Point to the Strip. When I checked it out this week, it ran about every 45 minutes, made multiple stops, and you could get a 1-day pass for $8. I assume this is per calendar day and not for a full 24 hours (like the bus passes), but didn't ask.

[AdMan]

Special TAM rates (https://gc.synxis.com/?Hotel=11548&shell=grp&arrive=07/10/11&group=AMA0710) are up.

It looks like they are slightly better than the last sale, IIRC.

[Dumb All Over]

Special TAM rates (https://gc.synxis.com/?Hotel=11548&shell=grp&arrive=07/10/11&group=AMA0710) are up.

It looks like they are slightly better than the last sale, IIRC.
Yes, it looks like they are about $50 better. (In my case, anyway.)

[xinit]

Find out if they've put a stripper pole in the horse arena yet.

Horse strippers?

[Dicon]

Horse strippers?


Yeah, but you throw carrots instead of dollars.

[bumlet5]

Yes, it looks like they are about $50 better. (In my case, anyway.)

Same here.

[AZAtheist]

I was able to add Wed to my existing reservation at the same bargain rate! Thank you Southpointe. Now I can make the Wed Del Mar meet.

[Horatius]

Yes, it looks like they are about $50 better. (In my case, anyway.)



Same here. They also let me modify my existing reservation by updating the "bonus code" to use the TAM code, instead of the Sale code used previously, so I didn't have to do the cancel and rebook routine.

TAM code: AMA0710