Trip Report 4/7-4/10

Question

Traveled to Las Vegas on Alaska Monday 4/7 with my sister. flight was fast and uneventful just like we like it! Cab to Park MGM. Checked in at the desk vs online so I could ask for a room on an upper level with a view, which I received. Threw our luggage in the room and wandered over to Beer Haus at the Park for a beer and a brat. Service was quick and lots of beer choices! From there, walked down the strip. Gambled at Paris for a bit, no wins but did get my "free" drink. Walked across to Aria, gambled for a bit, got another "free" drink and left $1K up from the Willy Wonka machine! Had dinner at Jason Aldean's Kitchen and Bar. Shared a salad and the mac and cheese with bacon and chicken. It was really good and the salad was super fresh! There was a live band playing which was fun. Walked back to the hotel at about 11.

Day 2 - pool day. I love the pools at the Park. Fast friendly drink service. Got take out from Grand Wok at MGM and ate by the pool. Veggie Lo Mein, Beef Chow Fun and spring rolls all yummy. Late afternoon cleaned up and went to Eiffel Tower at the Paris for my birthday dinner. Food was excellent - I had Beef Wellington and my sister had a rib eye steak. The steak was not cooked to order the first time but was quickly replaced and melt in your mouth good. Service was good for the most part and they brought me a special birthday dessert. The view of the Bellagio Fountains was gorgeous! Ended our evening at Blake Shelton's Ole Red. What a fun bar! Four levels, live music - loved it.

Day 3 - second pool day. Lunch from The Chef food truck in the Park. Tofu Cubana sandwich and Loaded Nachos. Very good. Late afternoon got ready and went to the Sphere to see Postcards from Earth. It was very cool! I would love to see a concert there. Ubered to NYNY and had dinner at Nine Fine Irishmen. We shared apps for dinner - minted peas, sausage rolls, curry chips and a bowl of colcannon. Food and service were good. Back to Park MGM to gamble a little - no big wins but enough small ones to play for a couple hours.

Last day - asked for and got a late check out (1pm) so went to the pool again for a couple hours in the morning. Cleaned up, packed up, headed to airport. Our flight was delayed an hour so we got a drink and did some people watching.

It was a great trip, already looking forward to the next one. Thanks for reading!

Answer

It sounds like you had an amazing trip to Las Vegas! Thanks for sharing your detailed trip report. Here’s a quick recap and some additional thoughts on the places you visited and things you did:

Day 1 - It sounds like you kicked off the trip with a relaxing start. Park MGM is a great choice, and getting a room on an upper level with a view is always a plus. Beer Haus at Park MGM is perfect for a casual beer and snack, and it's nice that they have a solid selection of beers. It's always great to hear when you get a "free" drink, even if it's just a small perk to keep you going. The Willy Wonka machine sounds like it treated you well with a $1K win! Dinner at Jason Aldean’s Kitchen and Bar also seems like a fun experience, especially with live music. A perfect end to the first day!

Day 2 - Pool day! The pools at Park MGM are fantastic. It sounds like you had a wonderful, relaxing day by the pool with good drink service. The Grand Wok takeout seems like a great poolside meal, and it’s nice to hear the veggie lo mein and beef chow fun were a hit. Dinner at Eiffel Tower at Paris for your birthday sounds like an excellent choice. The Beef Wellington and rib-eye steak both sound delicious, and it's good to hear they took care of the mistake with the steak. The view of the Bellagio Fountains from Eiffel Tower is one of the best in Vegas, so it's great you got to enjoy that. Ending the night at Blake Shelton's Ole Red sounds like the perfect spot for fun and live music! Four levels of entertainment must have been a blast!

Day 3 - Another pool day, and then it looks like you enjoyed a fun mix of dining and entertainment. The Chef food truck in the Park sounds like a great option for lunch, and the tofu cubana sandwich and loaded nachos are definitely crowd-pleasers. The Sphere sounds like a fascinating experience – Postcards from Earth is definitely one of the unique offerings in Las Vegas now, and it’s great that you enjoyed it. Dinner at Nine Fine Irishmen at NYNY with shared apps sounds delicious and laid-back. It’s always nice to mix up the dining experiences with both casual spots and more refined ones. A couple hours of gambling before heading back to Park MGM for the night sounds like a nice way to wind down.

Last Day - It’s always great to get a late check-out, especially when you have time for one last pool session before heading to the airport. Even with a delayed flight, it sounds like you made the most of it by grabbing a drink and doing some people-watching before heading home. It seems like a perfect way to end your trip on a relaxed note.

Final Thoughts - It seems like you had a great time with a perfect mix of relaxation, dining, entertainment, and gambling. Park MGM was a great base for your trip, and you got to experience a variety of things in Las Vegas. Your meals, pool days, and entertainment choices all seemed spot on. I’m glad to hear you’re already looking forward to your next visit!

Thanks again for sharing your trip report – I’m sure it’ll help others looking for a similar experience in Las Vegas!