Should I stay at New York-New York or The Mirage in Las Vegas?
April 30th, 2010
My family is going to Vegas and we are in a dilemma over which hotel to stay at. Both are on opposite ends of the strip and each have their pros and cons for us. It’s difficult to decide. From your experiences, which is the better hotel in terms of rooms, location, attractions, and just overall as a hotel? Help would be greatly appreciated.
These two are the hotels that we chose as candidates to stay at.
NYNY is the newer of the two properties. It is on the busiest corner in Vegas. So much to do right there on that corner and close to it. I would choose NYNY. But no matter which one you choose it will be great. Flip a coin.
May 1st, 2010 at 12:30 am
Both are great hotels. If you have kids… I think New York-New York would be best. New York-New York has a lot of cool shops plus a roller coaster!
The Mirage is fancy, but looks great! I have never been in it though…
I would say with younger kids- New York-New York
no kids- Mirage
Im not saying the Mirage is not kid friendly, but New York-New York in funner.
There are cool things on both ends of the strip, but its hard to walk if it’s too hot!!
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May 1st, 2010 at 12:57 am
Well, Tony… if your family is going in the next 2 or 3 weeks, it will be incredibly hot! I’m sure they are both nice hotels. Your major concern would be better placed on which has the better air condioning. If they both work equally well, then…just pick one. The Mirage seems like it would be a destination choice and likely my pick. My guess is that you won’t be hanging out at the hotel 24 hours a day; so, either one should suit your purpose.
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May 1st, 2010 at 1:38 am
NYNY is the newer of the two properties. It is on the busiest corner in Vegas. So much to do right there on that corner and close to it. I would choose NYNY. But no matter which one you choose it will be great. Flip a coin.
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http://www.myvegasbuddy.com
May 1st, 2010 at 1:46 am
I liked NYNY better than Mirage. Loved the NYNY casino and ambiance.
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May 1st, 2010 at 1:53 am
I would pick Mirage. Rooms are much nicer, good restaurants, and its right in the middle of the strip.
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May 1st, 2010 at 2:31 am
My favorite part of the strip is near the MIrage. I hate the other end with NY NY and MGM Grand.
Stay at Mirage and eat at Carnigie Deli! YUM
Best buffet is next door at Treasure Island. Accross the street is Harrah’s which has the free shuttle to Rio. On the other side of Treasure Island is a mall that has some great shops and restaurants.
Also on the other side of the road is Wynn, Venetian and the Palazzo. All AWESOME hotels!
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May 1st, 2010 at 2:57 am
Both properties are about equal in terms of atmosphere and quality so I think your decision should focus on location and the room itself. I read a lot of guest reviews at tripadvisor.com during late May and early June when I was planning my 18th trip to Las Vegas, and one comment that comes up repeatedly for Mirage is that the rooms are small, even the suites. The least expensive suite Mirage offers is exactly the same size as their basic room except that it has an extra bathroom. Since you said "family" I’m guessing you mean more than two people… and even though you may not spend much time in the room, you don’t want to feel like sardines squished together in there.
So first I’d determine whether Mirage or NY NY offers the best room size and configuration to match the number of people you have.
Then consider whether you want to be at the south end or north end of the strip. The NY NY area has a somewhat more festive and crowded atmosphere, I call it the "south stripolopolis" because Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur, NY NY, Tropicana and MGM are all interconnected with tunnels and pedestrian bridges. This allows easy walking access to six megaresorts, and they’re all casual touristy properties.
Compared to the north end of the strip where at Mirage you’d be across the street from the super upscale Venetian – Palazzo – Wynn – Encore complex. It feels a bit less touristy in that area – these are elegant properties that don’t have silly gimmicks like a sphinx or Statue of Liberty or medieval castle. Just south of Mirage is Caesars with the huge Forum Shops mall; north of Mirage is Treasure Island and then the huge Fashion Show mall.
So both areas have plenty of attractions in close walking distance.
Once you get past Encore then you’re at the extreme north end of the strip, which has become desolate since Stardust, Westward Ho and Frontier were demolished. All that’s left is Sahara, Riviera, Circus Circus and Slots A Fun.
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http://hubpages.com/hub/New-York-New-York-Las-Vegas
http://hubpages.com/hub/Mirage-Las-Vegas
http://www.urbanphotos.net/las_vegas_strip.htm
May 1st, 2010 at 3:43 am
I’d say Mirage ’cause of their location and their pool.
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