Newbie needs help planning girls birthday trip

Would love to hear from some Vegas Veterans about recommendations for hotels, clubs, restaurants for my upcoming BIG BIRTHDAY in August 2009. FYI, we are four ladies primarily in our 40s. Interested in a nice hotel that is in a great location and has a great pool. Price range needs to be under $200/night for all of us. We may be in our 40s, but we love to party and tend to hang out with people of all ages. We want to check out some of the bigger nightclubs, but need a place where there is a nice mix of age groups. Would appreciate any advice!!!

Newbie needs help planning girls birthday trip

What dates are you going? Weekend or weekdays? That would probably make a big difference in prices for hotels. I would check www.smartervegas.com and see what promo codes are available for your dates.

Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and of course the Venetian and Wynn all have fabulous pools but I would check prices and narrow a huge list down that way. Plus, you may want to go to a spa. If so that may also make a difference in where you want to stay.

Newbie needs help planning girls birthday trip

I always like Mirage during the Summer. The pool is great. You have a good mix of single, groups, and couples of all age ranges. Jet is a great night club on the property.

We will be there 4 nights from Friday thru Monday night.

Thanks for the suggestions on hotels. I am watching rates closely hoping to get a suite for the price of a room. Love the look of the rooms at the Venetian, but right now there are no promo codes for August avail. The Signature looks good, but am concerned about the distance from the center of the action.

We will be going to at least one spa-most likely the one at Caesar%26#39;s Palace.

What are your dates of travel??? Are all four of you wanting to share a room or do you want to book 2 rooms of 2 in each. I can%26#39;t imagine 4 women trying to get ready to go out at the same time all in one room.

It is too early for promotional rates/specials to be out just yet, they don%26#39;t usually come out until 2-3 months before your travel dates. I%26#39;d say mid to late May would be when you might start seeing deals for August dates.

Sunday through Thursday stays are quite a bit cheaper than Friday-Sat night stays in Vegas.

Gabby-We will be there Aug 7th and check out on the 11th. You hit the nail on the head about 4 women trying to get ready at once. MGM Grand e-mailed a great offer where I could afford to get two connecting rooms, but I was a little leary of the MGM because I have read that there will be alot of kids especially in the pool area. We love kids, but we are leaving ours at home!!!