Between Yosemite & Palm Springs | What to see, where to stay

[Mark Sedenquist]

Question: City to stay in. Las Vegas? Henderson?

There are so many lodging options available in Las Vegas, anyone with any budget can find something. I could give specific recommendations if I knew your preferred budget.

But WRT to Henderson versus Las Vegas -- it all depends. Most of the hotels in "Las Vegas" are not in the city of Las Vegas. For instance the only Strip hotel that is in Las Vegas is the Strat. All of the famous hotels are in unincorporated Clark County.

Off-strip properties have some great deals. So, what is your budget range?

Mark

[Mr. Cookie]

There are so many lodging options available in Las Vegas, anyone with any budget can find something. I could give specific recommendations if I knew your preferred budget.

But WRT to Henderson versus Las Vegas -- it all depends. Most of the hotels in "Las Vegas" are not in the city of Las Vegas. For instance the only Strip hotel that is in Las Vegas is the Strat. All of the famous hotels are in unincorporated Clark County.

Off-strip properties have some great deals. So, what is your budget range?

Mark

Hi Mark, at booking.com I always search for a score of 8 or more and take in consideration the location, breakfast and the score of the place.

The bookings I've made are between 120 € and 225 € a night for two persons.

I'm not there yet in this stretch of the trip, first I want to close the itinerary and the cities where we're going to sleep. That's why I'm asking if we should stay near Vegas, Henderson or another town.

[Mark Sedenquist]

I'm not there yet in this stretch of the trip, first I want to close the itinerary and the cities where we're going to sleep. That's why I'm asking if we should stay near Vegas, Henderson or another town.

Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, are essentially seamless to the average visitor. It's all one geographic city location. There are about 3.2 million residents here.

Given that range, i would recommend the Southpoint Hotel -- cost is about 106 €. in mid-April. The rooms are very nice, great location. It's off the Strip, but lovely.

Closer to the Strip, but still off -- my recommendation is The Tuscany Hotel -- About the same, maybe a tad more expensive

On the Strip, I have many favorites. But perhaps the best deal would the Paris Hotel. Rates are always better midweek.

There are nice places in Henderson, but I don't see the attraction.

Mark

[BillyGr]

Given that range, i would recommend the Southpoint Hotel -- cost is about 106 €. in mid-April. The rooms are very nice, great location. It's off the Strip, but lovely.
Mark

Hmm, in their entertainment they have a Sinatra experience, but not a Jerry Lewis experience? ;)

[Mark Sedenquist]

Hmm, in their entertainment they have a Sinatra experience, but not a Jerry Lewis experience? ;)

Billy, the Southpoint is very "old school" in its approach. Check out the showroom in this photo!

Quite often there are performances from groups that got their start in the 1960's!

It is also the home of an inside equestrian center which is busy with events throughout the year.

Mark

[BillyGr]

Billy, the Southpoint is very "old school" in its approach. Check out the showroom in this photo!

Quite often there are performances from groups that got their start in the 1960's!

It is also the home of an inside equestrian center which is busy with events throughout the year.

Mark

That was, of course, a joke being that Jerry held the last few years of his telethon from that hotel (before he left MDA and then they cut back and discontinued the event).

[Mark Sedenquist]

that Jerry held the last few years of his telethon from that hotel.

I never knew that. So, learned something new today.

Mark

[targer]

I'd focus on either the Arizona/Nevada route (Jerome, maybe a quick Vegas drive-by) or a more California-centric route, skipping Vegas entirely. If you choose the Arizona route, you'll likely need to sacrifice Benton Hot Springs to make the timing work. Four days is just not enough for everything you've listed. Prioritize! Maybe choose between Jerome and Benton Hot Springs, or even skip both to have more time in other places.