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Grandview at Las Vegas

riverdees05

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We are going with an ower of Grandview at Las Vegas. What building and floor should I ask them to request? It is an RCI exchange back into their home resort. They don't have a lot of experences with timesharing, so I thought I would check and make a recommendation to them. We will be going the first full week of March, 2011. Any suggestions on places to see, eat and do? Has anyone done the Skywalk over the Grand Canyon? I heard a lot of negatives early on, is it still that way?
 
I can't speak as to the Grandview, but as far as what to see and do, and where to eat..wow, what's your taste? Have to narrow it down, there's something for everyone! Below this post are some restaurant, buffet and show reviews..
 
You'll be next door to the South Point casino. There are some pretty good places to eat there.
 
eats next door at southpoint

also owners at grandview.
if you stay up late enough, the midnight specials next door at the south point restaurant are an awesome deal!
 
I just made a RCI exchange into the Grandview for a week in February. This will be my third time at the Grandview. I like its location and the way the 2 bedroom units are set-up (2 identical 1 bedroom units). This trip we are planning to stay a night at one of the Death Valley resorts and do a little sight-seeing and hiking. Last trip to Vegas, just a couple of months ago, we spent two nights in Utah visiting Bryce Canyon and Zion National Parks. Vegas is a great jump-off location to several nearby National Parks.
Tom
 
I strongly agree with Pit about eating at South Point. I have eaten at their prime rib, steak, Italian, and Mexican restaurants and can recommend them all. Reasonably priced and very good food. Also, the M Hotel (about 3 miles South of GV) has, IMO, the best buffet in Vegas.
 
If you like clam chowder, the oyster bar at South Point has both Manhattan (Red) and New England (white) as well as oysters, excellent fish and chips, calamari, etc. I'm not big on Don Vito's (Italian Restaurant), but then I was used to homemade Italian.

If you want "fast and easy" food, in front of the Outlet Mall at Las Vegas and Warm Springs, there is a Chipolte Grill (fresh Mex, includes "bowls" which are burritos without the tortilla, or salads which is a bowl with lettuce instead of beans and rice). There is also a Raising Cane's. All they serve is chicken fingers with house made sauce, coleslaw, fries, and Texas toast, plus beverages. Sounds like not much, but my oh my, what chicken and dipping sauce!

We also have In and Out if you have a yen for them (although none right near South Point...closest one is off I-15 at Eastern from where you will be). There is a PT's Pub on Silverado which has typical tavern food.

I went to the M Buffet recently, and I gotta tell you, its expensive. Lunch is a better deal, but even that is pricey, $14.99 plus tax $16.04 I think it was) EACH. They've cut back some foods. There is still a variety, but if I didn't get periodic 2 for 1's I wouldn't go. Their Seafood Brunch/Seafood Dinner, which runs from 4 PM Friday through dinnertime Sunday is $29.99 each. And the crab is generally overcooked. If you want good crab, you'd be better off at Green Valley Ranch, which is about $20-24. They have a special for much less in Decfember ($11.99 with Boarding Pass Card), but at that price no crab legs.

If you like Chinese Buffet, our favorite one is Buffet de Asia on Eastern Avenue a little less than a block south of Silverado.

Fern
 
Fern Modena said:
We also have In and Out if you have a yen for them (although none right near South Point...closest one is off I-15 at Eastern from where you will be).
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There actually is a closer one according to In-and-Out's website. It's at 3882 BLUE DIAMOND RD. LAS VEGAS, NV 89139.
 
Fern and Karen, I can see that you local residents just don't cook. Here I was mistakenly thinking I should be happy the Grandview TS we reserved for late Feb/early March has a kitchen. From the recommendations, it won't get used. Maybe a little fruit, cereal and coffee in the morning :).

Now to get the local edition of 'Where The Locals Graze in Las Vegas This Week' for when we'll be there. Or call you guys for the latest recommends.

Looking forward to the outing. We'll have been home from Hawaii for about a month, Paula has a concert the evening before we leave and it's time to get away.

Jim Ricks
 
Passepartout said:
Fern and Karen, I can see that you local residents just don't cook. Here I was mistakenly thinking I should be happy the Grandview TS we reserved for late Feb/early March has a kitchen. From the recommendations, it won't get used. Maybe a little fruit, cereal and coffee in the morning :).
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That's about right. It's sad, but true--now that I have the best kitchen I've ever had, I find that I don't cook much at all.
 
That's the other side of I-15. I *told you* I don't cross 15 if I can avoid it :) I guess that one is somewhere in Blue Diamond Crossings. I was there maybe two months ago, but I didn't see it. Course I wasn't looking for it.

Fern

Karen G said:
There actually is a closer one according to In-and-Out's website. It's at 3882 BLUE DIAMOND RD. LAS VEGAS, NV 89139.
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I do cook. And not just microwave, regardless of what people think. But I go out a fair bit, too, I suppose. And I'll go a fur piece for good BBQ (I mentioned Memphis BBQ in another note, don't forget that if you love BBQ).

Feel free to call me (I'm in the book) or email before hand. I'd be glad to show you one of our taverns, Memphis, or China Buffet. Or visit with you over coffee, etc. if you have time.

I just remembered, did anybody mention that Baja Miguel's at South Point has lunch specials for under $10. which include a free Margarita? :) And most of the year (although not in December cuz of the Rodeo Cowboys) on Friday night all drinks are $2. if you order them in one of the bars. You could get seriously stiff, but since you are right next door, you don't have to drive.

Fern

Passepartout said:
Fern and Karen, I can see that you local residents just don't cook. Here I was mistakenly thinking I should be happy the Grandview TS we reserved for late Feb/early March has a kitchen. From the recommendations, it won't get used. Maybe a little fruit, cereal and coffee in the morning :).

Now to get the local edition of 'Where The Locals Graze in Las Vegas This Week' for when we'll be there. Or call you guys for the latest recommends.

Looking forward to the outing. We'll have been home from Hawaii for about a month, Paula has a concert the evening before we leave and it's time to get away.

Jim Ricks
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Fern Modena said:
That's the other side of I-15. I *told you* I don't cross 15 if I can avoid it :)
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I remembered that very thought when I found the new In-and-Out on Blue Diamond!:D
 
Fern Modena said:
Feel free to call me (I'm in the book) or email before hand. I'd be glad to show you one of our taverns, Memphis, or China Buffet. Or visit with you over coffee, etc. if you have time.

Fern
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Thanks for the invite. I'll be sure to touch base with you. We both love dry-rubbed 'Q, so Memphis will be on the short list. Breaking bread, an adult beverage, or even having coffee with you will be a highlight of the trip.

Jim
 
I am a owner at Grandview as well. We have been to the bowling lanes and the movie theatre at South Point they are a great retreat from the strip.
We rented a car the best way to get around for sure if you are okay driving in traffic. Every main hotel on the strip has free parking and if you wanna just drop your car off at the front with the valet (free!!) :clap: Make sure to tip well if good service. Red rock canyon is cool place to go see as well just west of the city on Flamingo/Tropicana?? Not sure but great none the less. Have fun. Mike
 
MikeandPatty said:
Red rock canyon is cool place to go see as well just west of the city on Flamingo/Tropicana?? Not sure but great none the less. Have fun. Mike
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Take Charleston west if you're further north on the Strip. You can take Blue Diamond is you're further south, like at the Grandview!
 
The South Point restaurants get our vote too. Primarily Prime Rib is one of our favorites, as well as the Coffee Shop/Restaurant on the main casino level.

If you play the slots, sign up for their slot club. The points you accumulate can be used at the restaurants. Just give them your card when you pay the bill and they will deduct whatever you have accumulated. We've done that in the Coffee Shop, I assume the other restaurants will do the same thing. We're not big gamblers but we usually manage to accumulate enough points for a significant discount on a meal and sometimes a completely free one.
 
Yes, you can use your accumulated points to pay for restaurant meals at any full service restaurant on the property (don't know about the ice cream or coffee stands at the front of the property). You can also buy items in the gift shop, including alcohol. In addition you can use the points to pay for Bingo cards. The points on your card can also be used as credit in slot machines.

Points are worth $3. per 1000 when you cash them out generally, although from time to time they are worth more. Right now (December 1-24) you only have to use 50% of the points you normally would for things. And on major holidays you earn double or triple or more points.

You can use points for partial payment in restaurants, although other venues require either all points or all cash.
 
I would love to meet for lunch then.
 
I'll come with my almost neighbor, Karen :) I don't think she realizes it, but even though I'm South of her, I'm actually on her way if she goes the "least traffic way," which is how I go most places.

Are we doing buffet, coffee shop/Chinese, or Baja Miguels? Doesn't matter to me.

Fern

riverdees05 said:
Anyone want to meet for Lunch at South Point on March 5th?
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Fern Modena said:
I don't think she realizes it, but even though I'm South of her, I'm actually on her way if she goes the "least traffic way," which is how I go most places.
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Yes, we go that way a lot, too. It's great to miss all the traffic on Eastern.

Any of the restaurants are fine with me, too.
 
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