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I've done a search and couldn't find the info. Sorry if this has already been answered.

1. Is tower 1 or tower 2 considered the "North" Tower?

2. Assuming a 3BR on a high floor, which tower has the better view?

3. Which 3BR tower is more likely to get the most noise from the construction expected to begin on Tower 3 in March 2012?
 

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Tower 1 is North of Tower 2. I've stayed in both and I like the view in Tower 2 a little better because you can also see the airport out of one of the bedroom windows. Tower 2 is the newer one. I don't know about construction noise with Tower 3. One of the problems when Tower 2 was built was that they sometimes used the elevators. It was also a little noisey in Tower 1. All in all, I thought they did pretty well in keeping things nice during construction.

There were also complaints in Tower 1 about noise from the Planet Hollywood tower when it was under construction. There will probably be more problems when they build in front of MGC someday. Parts of that area of the Strip are primed for redevelopment at any time. LV is constantly changing even in a recession.
 

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I've done a search and couldn't find the info. Sorry if this has already been answered.

1. Is tower 1 or tower 2 considered the "North" Tower?

2. Assuming a 3BR on a high floor, which tower has the better view?

3. Which 3BR tower is more likely to get the most noise from the construction expected to begin on Tower 3 in March 2012?

Despite the pop-up on the MGC site, I do not think you will have a new-construction noise problem, becasue I doubt there WILL be new construction, at least by Marriot. The only places that are forging ahead are those who were obligated to do so - like Oceana Palms. There might be some paving, site-stabilization and clean up - but no whole new towers going up. I would *love* to find I have to eat my words, since I own there - but with all the things that Marriott has on its plate right now, I think that new constriction at MGC is a lower priority. If other corporations are building in their front and back yard, all the more reason to sit tight.
 

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Despite the pop-up on the MGC site, I do not think you will have a new-construction noise problem, becasue I doubt there WILL be new construction, at least by Marriot. The only places that are forging ahead are those who were obligated to do so - like Oceana Palms. There might be some paving, site-stabilization and clean up - but no whole new towers going up. I would *love* to find I have to eat my words, since I own there - but with all the things that Marriott has on its plate right now, I think that new constriction at MGC is a lower priority. If other corporations are building in their front and back yard, all the more reason to sit tight.

I totally agree that "seeing is believing", but I will add that we just returned from the Grand Chateau. While there, we attended the Owner's Forum and were told by an MGC representative that the plan is to move forward with the new construction. She said the project has been put out for bids and construction should begin in the spring or shortly thereafter. We will see....
 

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I totally agree that "seeing is believing", but I will add that we just returned from the Grand Chateau. While there, we attended the Owner's Forum and were told by an MGC representative that the plan is to move forward with the new construction. She said the project has been put out for bids and construction should begin in the spring or shortly thereafter. We will see....

. . .and I plan on being declared the next Queen of Poland. Loyal retainers have told me it is possible, and that they have submitted my application, and bids are out for my crown. Again - we shall wait and see . .

Mamianka
 

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I totally agree that "seeing is believing", but I will add that we just returned from the Grand Chateau. While there, we attended the Owner's Forum and were told by an MGC representative that the plan is to move forward with the new construction. She said the project has been put out for bids and construction should begin in the spring or shortly thereafter. We will see....

Same impression here. Marriott has "approved" the expansion. I asked if the financing has been put in place and she said yes. Apparently they feel that LV is starting to come back. Based on what I read recently international visitor traffic is up significantly.
 

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I totally agree that "seeing is believing", but I will add that we just returned from the Grand Chateau. While there, we attended the Owner's Forum and were told by an MGC representative that the plan is to move forward with the new construction. She said the project has been put out for bids and construction should begin in the spring or shortly thereafter. We will see....

Due to the state of our local economy, I'd like to see this happen.

Due do the state of our economy, I can't see this happening anytime soon.

Even if they were considering it, I would think that the news about HGVC taking over TS sales at the Planet Hollywood down the street would make them reconsider.
 
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Same impression here. Marriott has "approved" the expansion. I asked if the financing has been put in place and she said yes. Apparently they feel that LV is starting to come back. Based on what I read recently international visitor traffic is up significantly.


I haven't seen any construction permits pulled.
 

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*If you go to Marriott.com and try to reserve Grand Chateau, a message will popup:

Renovation Information – Third tower construction starts March 2012. Noise, dust, debris and views of construction will be prevalent and somewhat severe at times. Completion date 2014.


*the 3 bedrooms are located at end of each tower, and if you take a look at a floor plan, I think you will only be able to see sideways and the opposite side of the strip.
 

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*If you go to Marriott.com and try to reserve Grand Chateau, a message will popup:

Renovation Information – Third tower construction starts March 2012. Noise, dust, debris and views of construction will be prevalent and somewhat severe at times. Completion date 2014.


*the 3 bedrooms are located at end of each tower, and if you take a look at a floor plan, I think you will only be able to see sideways and the opposite side of the strip.

This isn't neccesarily a new message with the exception that the date keeps changing.

Like others and as a MGC owner, when they break ground is when I'll believe it. Just because they say they're going to do something doesn't mean they're actually going to do it.
 

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Link to news

Anyone seen published news on phase 3 Marriott Grand Chateau, or at least heard new rumors? See the announcement dropped from the booking website about the March 2012 construction previously mentioning severe noise, etc.
 

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Anyone seen published news on phase 3 Marriott Grand Chateau, or at least heard new rumors? See the announcement dropped from the booking website about the March 2012 construction previously mentioning severe noise, etc.


Haven't heard nor seen anything and we're owners. As much as I hate to say it, I'll be surprised if they ever finish this project. Construction costs are to high and Marriott doesn't appear to need the inventory.

It's to bad because that one tiny pool really hurts the property IMHO. On the other hand, I don't ever have to worry about being put in a unit facing east since we own a 3 bedroom unit.
 

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Anyone seen published news on phase 3 Marriott Grand Chateau, or at least heard new rumors? See the announcement dropped from the booking website about the March 2012 construction previously mentioning severe noise, etc.

I will be at Grand Chateau on March 30 - April 6th so I will report if there is any construction going on.
 

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Anyone seen published news on phase 3 Marriott Grand Chateau, or at least heard new rumors? See the announcement dropped from the booking website about the March 2012 construction previously mentioning severe noise, etc.

I looked at the webpage last night and the announcement of construction begining in March is still there.
 

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We just returned from the Grand Chateau. The bellman that helped us take our bags to our room said construction is going to begin March or April. That comment was repeated by a couple other employees durning our stay.

We will see....
 

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Grand Chateau Suggestions

My daughters will be staying in a 1BR in mid-March and likely won't have a rental car. Does anyone have suggestions regarding grocery shopping in the area or things they should do while there? They will be on a budget as both are still in trying to get through college and will be on their own for expenses.:D
 

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My daughters will be staying in a 1BR in mid-March and likely won't have a rental car. Does anyone have suggestions regarding grocery shopping in the area or things they should do while there? They will be on a budget as both are still in trying to get through college and will be on their own for expenses.:D



Advise them to stay out of the casinos..... they'll liable to come out with a lot less than what they went in with.



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They provide a shuttle to shopping center and groceries. We did not use it, but I think it is the first four days starting Friday or Saturday. We were there in December and my favorites were the Bellagio Fountains and Red Rock Canyon. The canyon is about 30 minutes or less out of town, but I think there are tours. It is spectacular and they have great hiking trails and a wonderful visitors center.

Have not yet posted my TUG resort review, but there are great suggestions in those already posted.
 
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There is a daily (Saturday through Tuesday I think) shuttle to the grocery stores and also to Fashion Mall. Have them ask the folks at the concierge desk or the check in desk about the shuttle schedule. There is also a discount card available from the concierge desk that offers discounts at a few nearby restaurants. (For example, we went to Firefly, a Tapas restaurant, that offers 10% off total bill. We went for lunch....)

Hope they have a great time.
 

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In addition to the free shuttle, they might want to get familiar with the bus service that travels up and down the strip. There is an express bus that travels down to the old part of Las Vegas, and Fremont St., an interesting change of pace. There's a stop in front of Planet Hollywood casino, although the express would board down closer to Paris.

Another tip for them is to watch Groupon and Living Social for Las Vegas. From time to time you can find some discounts on shows or dining.

Mike
 

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Thanks for the suggestions. They are primarily looking forward to R&R, sun, and warm weather. Since my job involves statistics, I have taught them about 'probabilities' and their money will 'probably' end up in the casino's profits.

I think they would enjoy the red rock hiking, so may want to rent a car for 1-2 days to sightsea in the area.
 

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I would love to hear about what people think about staying here. We always stay at Ceasar's palace and I forget about this option. It is in walking distance to casinos, right? As Steven Wright says..everywhere is in walking distance if you have the time.
 

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I would love to hear about what people think about staying here. We always stay at Ceasar's palace and I forget about this option. It is in walking distance to casinos, right? As Steven Wright says..everywhere is in walking distance if you have the time.

Good location. Less than 1/2 block to Planet Hollywood, 1 block to Aria and Cosmopolitan. Just a bit more to MGM, NY, NY and Paris, Bellagio the other way.

Mike
 

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I would love to hear about what people think about staying here. We always stay at Ceasar's palace and I forget about this option. It is in walking distance to casinos, right? As Steven Wright says..everywhere is in walking distance if you have the time.

We own a 3 bedroom unit at MGC. Love the location but, it's a south location compared to Ceasers. Love the roof top bar and just sitting up there looking at the skyline in the open air or watching the planes come/go from the airport. Love the rooms compared to Vegas hotel rooms and, because we own a 3 bedroom unit, which is always on the end cap of each tower, we love the views from our room. I enjoy the fitness center but, it's a standard fitness center with nothing especially different from other Marriott's.

We I don't like is the smaller Marketplace Express and I hate the tiny pool/hot tub. Not that a swimming pool is of major importance to us but, I occasionaly enjoy swimming or soaking in a hot tub. At MGC, neither of these are really possible. I'm not overly fond of having to valet park the car. Sometimes I only want to drop by the resort for maybe an hour or two and I find it inconvenient to have to drop the car with the valet and then pick it up. The enterance area where cars come and go can get very congested and is not well thought out.
 
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