Suggested Hotels for Diva Las Vegas 2010(Last updated November 29, 2009)
The following hotels are suggested for DLV 2010 attendees:
(in alphabetical order)
These suggestions are made for those who want to know where our people have stayed and reported good service, and where to stay if they want to be near other DLV people. For those who will not have a vehicle, ride sharing (carpooling), at the riders' own risk, will be coordinated for those staying in our suggested hotels. A few notes on each hotel, including each hotel's official web site and (when available) a link to the CheapoVegas review of that hotel ...
This is the first year we've used Harrah's as one of our suggested hotels, although we've had people stay there off and on over the years. Harrah's is a very large midscale casino-hotel located in the heart of the Center Strip, just north of the Imperial Palace, another of our suggested hotels. The "Flavors" buffet is excellent and a DLV favorite! The adjoining Carnaval Court offers attractions and entertainment day and night.
Web site: Harrah's web site
Imperial Palace is a large midscale casino-hotel in the Center Strip area. Big advantage to the IP is location-location-location. The IP has been used by DLV people each year since 1997 with absolutely no reported incidents. The IP offers motel-style "Capri" rooms in addition to tower rooms, and these may be preferable for those who are a bit shy of walking through a crowded hotel lobby.
Web site: www.imperialpalace.com
Hint: Imperial Palace desk personnel have been known to adjust rates on the spot at check-in if better rates are available. Ask!
The Paris is a very large upscale hotel-casino located just south of the "Four Corners" Flamingo-Strip intersection. The Paris is the first major Strip hotel to actively invite GLBT business (note that they have included the T). The Paris is very nice, but not cheap! It also tends to be crowded, particularly on the weekends. Countless shops and eateries grace the property. The Eiffel Tower is a major attraction and offers a spectacular view of the Strip! One caveat: Although the Paris promises that their staff will be TG-friendly, this is a very large casino-hotel and tends to be crowded at times.
Web site: Main Paris web site
Request: Even though Paris avows to be GLBT-friendly, we ask that you follow restroom guidelines closely if you choose to use public restrooms on this property. Please help set a positive example of the TG community.
The Sahara is one of the classic legacy Las Vegas casino-hotels which has been home-away-from-home to DLV people continuously since 1999. Very good rates are often available at the Sahara, if booked well in advance. Ever since 2000, the Sahara has held the largest group of our attendees of any hotel in the area.
Web site: www.saharavegas.com
Hint: Reservations agents will often quote an additional $10 (or so) for "deluxe" or recently-remodeled rooms in the newer Tangiers tower or the Alexandria Tower. If you reserve a regular room, you have a significant chance of being given one of these "deluxe" rooms at check-in even though you will be paying the lower rate. |
