Best mid-strip, mid-tier hotels for non-gamblers?

My parents and brother are ending a Grand Canyon vacation with two nights in Las Vegas. They mainly want to experience the glitz and are not interested in gambling.

My father is an ex-smoker and the smell of smoke really bothers him. So, looking for a hotel which is better ventilated or doesn%26#39;t force everyone through the casino area to get to their room (if there is such a hotel - lol!)

Would prefer a room rate under $200. Considering Paris, Treasure Island, Mirage. Venetian would be my recommendation if the rates are at all likely to get into that range.

They are mobile but my mother%26#39;s knee occasionally acts up after much walking so proximity to monorail stop would be good and also not a huge, sprawling hotel.

Thanks for the help!

Best mid-strip, mid-tier hotels for non-gamblers?

Are you sure about the monorail? the stops are a LONG way from anything - MUCH walking is needed. For someone with mobility issues it would be the last transportation option I would suggest.

Your mom can rent a scooter if needed, or can use a wheelchair for a few hours at most places, simply stop by the bell desk and ask.

Best mid-strip, mid-tier hotels for non-gamblers?

I would have to agree that the monorail would be a bad option for someone with mobility issues. The monorail is located BEHIND the properties located on the east side of Las Vegas Blvd, which makes a walk to TI or Mirage even longer as they sit on the west side of the street. Factor in the price of 2 all day passes for the monorail at $24 or a one trip pass for 2 at $12 and it doesn%26#39;t really justify the walk. You could take a few cab rides for that.

While I%26#39;m not a big fan of HET properties, Paris is probably the best choice for the hotels you have listed. It has a good central location which would allow them to see quite a bit without having to stray too far. Venetian is a beautiful hotel but sits a bit farther away from other attractions. Both would be good options and depending on the day of the week they plan to stay could easily be done for under $200 a night.

While I%26#39;m sure there are other hotels that you can get to the rooms without walking through the casino, the only one I can remember is Luxor. It%26#39;s actually the only hotel I have stayed at that didn%26#39;t require me to drag my luggage through the casino to check in and get to my room.

If you%26#39;re interested and not familiar with fat wallet, they list most of the hotel specials and promos in town. You may find something in there that falls into the price range you seek.

www.fatwallet.com/forums/travel-deals/704925

The monorail is not what you think. Its at the very back of the casinos which means walking all the way through to get on. I find it easier to just walk down the strip.

A great hotel where the rooms/elevators are close to the main entrance is Treasure Island. Smaller hotel/casino. Air quality has always been good too. You can walk across the skywalk to Venetain, take the skywalk to the mall, and take the free tram that runs between Mirage and IT.

Vegas is all about lots of walking.

Of the three listed, probably Paris. It think the layout would be better for them and it has a reputation of being less smokey. I don%26#39;t know how Mirage is laid out but I wouldn%26#39;t rule it out. TI is okay, just not a place I would send my folks, too. They are pushing to attract a younger crowd - I don%26#39;t know if its working but some of the things they have done turn off older people.

If they can handle exposure to smoke for a few minutes, Bill%26#39;s would be better for someone with mobility issues. The casino is small so even though you have to walk through the smoke, it would be the shortest from room to the street.

I don%26#39;t always recommend a car rental for first timers (assuming here) but in this case, it may be worth it. If they find a good rate, it will be cheaper than a cab and easier on the body than trying to get to the monorail.

I have been doing some research on the Monte Carlo and have read that it is a quieter hotel. An older crowd. Not as smokey as alot of the others and that you do not have to go through the casino to access the elevators.

Maybe you should consider Bill%26#39;s? It%26#39;s located right in the centre of the Strip, next to the Flamingo and opposite the Bellagio, and right by two pedestrian crossing bridges. Perhaps more importantly it%26#39;s very small by Strip standards - if you enter via the side entrance the elevators are right there, so you don%26#39;t have a long trek through a smokey casino to get to your room.

The rooms are a good size and very clean. The bathrooms are small though.

Dining options are limited, but this isn%26#39;t really an issue considering what else is in the immediate vicinity.

If all your family want is a clean, secure base in a convenient location while you explore Vegas Bill%26#39;s is worth considering. If they want to be pampered in luxury during your stay, perhaps it%26#39;s not so suitable.

Thanks for the replies. I didn%26#39;t realize that the monorail was that inconvenient (seems to defeat the purpose?). I think I am leaning towards Paris.

Just another thought: Signature at MGM.

I don%26#39;t know when they are going, so you would have to check rates online. but it%26#39;s a non-smoking property. and if your family is coming from teh grand canyon it sounds like they%26#39;ll have a car? Signature has a separate check-in area, with valet parking, and then your folks can take the car to go to a particular part of the strip for the day and check out the glitz.

I%26#39;m not sure if the Jr Suite%26#39;s couch is pull out. if not, then you%26#39;re looking at a one-bedroom suite probably. depending on when you%26#39;re going this may or may not be within the budget range.

Thanks for the suggestion. My family is ending a Caravan tour at the Las Vegas airport so they won%26#39;t have a car. Also, they are not comfortable driving in unknown territory so I highly doubt they will rent a car. I think they will have to use cabs a bit to cut down on the walking and take enough rest stops. Although a good suggestion, my mother would absolutely balk at the thought of using an ECV or wheelchair - she%26#39;s fine with walking in general but she did have knee trouble during our Disneyland trip last June.