free rooms at the Stardust? Or pay for The Orleans?

We are taking my father in law and our 2 children to Vegas this month. Our intent is to see the Grand Canyon, Hoover Dam, and Sedona, (we are going by way of LV because we have free flights for all of us).

I got rooms for our first night in LV at the Rio, for $49--I was very happy about that, and I planned on another night at The Orleans--for $40--the night before we return home. But, just to throw a wrench into things, my father in law called our local riverboat and was given comped rooms at the Stardust for 3 nights. They will comp our room, as well, if I agree to give up our other hotels. I%26#39;m not willing to give up the Rio, but maybe it would be worth it to switch to the Stardust for the last two nights.

I%26#39;m not really thrilled with the reviews on the Stardust, so somebody talk me into (or out of) this decision, please!

Thanks!

free rooms at the Stardust? Or pay for The Orleans?

My friend had an Air Force Reunion at Stardust and we moved from the Golden Nugget over the weekend to the Stardust on Monday. It was clean, comfortable and I would have no problem staying there again. The drink service at the slot machines was better than any where else that we went. I didn%26#39;t use the pool but from what I could see from my window it looked nice. We easily walked to the Wynn from there and to the Fashion Mall. There is a Starbucks right across the street. I%26#39;d say go for it. You have a lot planned and really won%26#39;t be in your room that much anyway. P.S. I like the Rio too. :)

free rooms at the Stardust? Or pay for The Orleans?

It may be worth the extra cash in hand to suck it up and stay at the Stardust. It could mean a nicer car rental or a special family dinner. I haven%26#39;t stayed at the Stardust but I thought the casino was pretty nice when I visited there.

I have stayed at the Rio and hopefully your kids will have a chance to visit the pool while you are there. They%26#39;ll get a kick out of the waterfall.

BTW, what casino is comping the rooms?

I always like the ring to the word ';free.'; Since you won%26#39;t be in the room that much there is no reason not to go to the Stardust. It is on the north end of the strip but within walking distance to the TI. From there you can take the free tram to the Mirage which would put you more towards the center of the strip. Use the money to go to a better restaurant for dinner.

Thank you both for your advice!

FIL is getting the rooms comped through the Para-dice Riverboat in Peoria--apparently they are owned by the same parent company that owns the Stardust. He got a coupon in the mail for the Stardust and thought he may as well call up the riverboat and ask what they could do for him in Vegas. He%26#39;s never been to LV before, but he does frequent the riverboat regularly.

Just goes to show you, it never hurts to ask!

Thanks again!

First of all, MAKE SURE the free rooms at Stardust are not in the two story motel buildings out back (if they are still standing). This is where a LOT of the FREE rooms used to be.

We stayed in one about ten years ago for about ten minutes and then bailed. Ask Vegasman about this. If your rooms are going to be in these buildings, DO NOT stay at Stardust.

It also depends on how old the kids are and what they will be doing while at the hotel/casino. If they are very young (under 4) and will just be in the rooms, I would take the free rooms at Stardust.

If they are old enough to go to the pool, arcade, bowling and movies, stay at Orleans. It has all of the above and Stardust does not cater to kids. It generally caters to mid and upper age ';Old Vegas'; types.