Marriott Las Vegas Grand Chateau

[Docklander]

We have a 3 bed at MGC too and love it. I agree with others who've mentioned that the pool is reasonably pointless (just too small) but the MGC makes up for that in a lot of ways.

- Although not directly on the strip a lot of prime locations are very walkable
- After a day/evening walking through smokey, crowded casinos it's nice to come back to a smoke-free, non-casino environment..it helps you re-charge for the next day
- Some of the views from the higher floors are really good (check out the views from the roof as well).
- If you have a kitchen you can actually save quite a bit of money by not having to eat out 3 times a day. Having dinner out is great but it can get pricey if you add daily breakfast and lunch into a 7 night stay.

On the negative side:

- We've already mentioned the pool
- I'm not a big fan of the valet parking (I'm quite capable of parking my own car but I understand why they do it).
- If you're new to Vegas you may not feel like you're immersing yourself in the full "Vegas Experience" as this isn't a resort in the traditional Vegas sense.

 

[CashEddie]

Just wanted to provide an update on the Grand Chataeu upcoming construction. We just received an email notice about our upcoming stay at Grand Chateau and it included the following updated notice about construction:

Important Notice
The resort will be under construction with an estimated completion date of 2016. Construction hours are from 4:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday - Saturday. Although noise, dust, debris and views of construction will be prevalent and somewhat severe at times, the amenities and facilities of our completed tower will be fully operational. Features and amenities are proposed and are subject to change without notice.

Again, this maybe more smoke and mirrors but it is different from the standard message that pops up on the vacation club site and gives more details of the days and hours construction will occur. I will be there in a few weeks so I will be able to confir, first hand with pictures, if this is really going down.

 

[dougp26364]

I'm thinking that actual construction of the third tower is about to begin. I'm glad because the resort can really use that second pool. It still won't be a fabulous resort style pool enjoyed by many Marroitt resorts but it's got to be better than the tiny rooftop pool currently at the resort. Having a pool bar would be a nice addition as well.

 

[Steve A]

We will be there the first week in April. Assuming that the construction will have begun is there a location we should request that will take us as far away from the construction as possible?

 

[dougp26364]

We will be there the first week in April. Assuming that the construction will have begun is there a location we should request that will take us as far away from the construction as possible?

The construction will be for tower 3, which is closest to tower 2. I would think tower 1 will get you as far away as possible.

 

[Quimby4]

Short of starting a new thread, I'll ask my questions here and hope for answers...

1) Valet Parking - is that the only option? no self park? does it cost or just tip? Is it secure? I have a 3rd row seat that the thieves like to steal.

2) Walking Distance - I have looked at the maps but really can't tell which casino was the closest? And what is across the street Miracle Mile Shops or something? Is that like a Fashion Show Mall? Can we walk to Mandalay?

3) Room Request- I have 4 rooms booked in a few weeks, 3 one bedrooms and 1 two bedroom. I requested high floors and roll aways for all...Doesn't mention a charge for roll aways. What about a mid-week tidy?

4) Which grocery store is good near by, sort of off the strip? We have cars and will pack most food with us but will inevitably forget something or need more Baileys or wine

What else do I need to know about Grand Chateau?

 

[dougp26364]

We have a 3 bed at MGC too and love it. I agree with others who've mentioned that the pool is reasonably pointless (just too small) but the MGC makes up for that in a lot of ways.

- Although not directly on the strip a lot of prime locations are very walkable
- After a day/evening walking through smokey, crowded casinos it's nice to come back to a smoke-free, non-casino environment..it helps you re-charge for the next day
- Some of the views from the higher floors are really good (check out the views from the roof as well).
- If you have a kitchen you can actually save quite a bit of money by not having to eat out 3 times a day. Having dinner out is great but it can get pricey if you add daily breakfast and lunch into a 7 night stay.

On the negative side:

- We've already mentioned the pool
- I'm not a big fan of the valet parking (I'm quite capable of parking my own car but I understand why they do it).
- If you're new to Vegas you may not feel like you're immersing yourself in the full "Vegas Experience" as this isn't a resort in the traditional Vegas sense.

I sometimes hlelp co-workers out with timeshare vacations but, in Vegas, if they've never been, I usually recommend they stay in a hotel. Especially if it's their first time. There's nothing like coming down from your room and seeing the casino as the elevator doors open. Depending on what resort you're in, there's almost always some sort of interesting pool scene.

 

[dougp26364]

Short of starting a new thread, I'll ask my questions here and hope for answers...

1) Valet Parking - is that the only option? no self park? does it cost or just tip? Is it secure? I have a 3rd row seat that the thieves like to steal.

2) Walking Distance - I have looked at the maps but really can't tell which casino was the closest? And what is across the street Miracle Mile Shops or something? Is that like a Fashion Show Mall? Can we walk to Mandalay?

3) Room Request- I have 4 rooms booked in a few weeks, 3 one bedrooms and 1 two bedroom. I requested high floors and roll aways for all...Doesn't mention a charge for roll aways. What about a mid-week tidy?

4) Which grocery store is good near by, sort of off the strip? We have cars and will pack most food with us but will inevitably forget something or need more Baileys or wine

What else do I need to know about Grand Chateau?

1. Yes, valet is the only option. I think they had planned on opening up self parking when towers 3 and 4 were completed (more parking area), but we all know where we're at on that subject.

2. The Planet Hollywood Resort/Casino and Miracle Mile shops are closest (directly across on Harmon). Fashion Show Mall is quite a bit further north up by the Venetian. Voth are similar but Fashion Show Mall is more of a regular Mall while Miracle Mile is a shopping center that's very much part of a resort/casino. Not a lot of difference other than one is more themed than the other. Mandalay Bay would be a pretty long walk IMHO. You can walk south to Excalibur and there use to be a free monorail that would go from Excalibur to Luxor and terminate at Mandalay Bay. We've made that walk/monorail trip many times in the past.

3. There is no mid-week tidy at Marriott resorts that I'm aware of. They will do it for a fee. I've never had it done so I'm not certain of the cost. High floors are almost always preferable as far as I'm concerned.

4. I believe there's an Albertsons on Flamingo and there's another one that we usually go to on Tropicana but, I can't recall the name right now. There's also another cut rate grocery store further south (a couple of miles past Mandalay Bay) on LV Blv but, again I can't pull the name out of my head.

 

[CashEddie]

Short of starting a new thread, I'll ask my questions here and hope for answers...

1) Valet Parking - is that the only option? no self park? does it cost or just tip? Is it secure? I have a 3rd row seat that the thieves like to steal.

Valet parking is the norm in Vegas and its free at all the hotels and casinos. I was concerned about it my first trip to Vegas but now I have come to appreciate it as a nice perk. Its interesting to read posts about people having concerns or don't like it but I guess its a personal preference.

If you plan to stay mainly on the strip, you really dont need a car. We are getting one because we will be going to places like Red Rock and Valley of Fire and we are taking the kids but if it was just me and the wife and just doing the strip, we wouldn't need it.

 

[Karen G]

There's also another cut rate grocery store further south (a couple of miles past Mandalay Bay) on LV Blv but, again I can't pull the name out of my head.

That might be Food4Less. There's a Whole Foods in Town Square just south of Mandalay Bay. If you go further south on LV Blvd. to Silverado Ranch (South Point casino is on the southwest corner of that intersection) and go left, after a few blocks you'll come to a Walmart Neighborhood Market. A little further you'll come to Smith's, which is like Kroger.

 

[dougp26364]

Valet parking is the norm in Vegas and its free at all the hotels and casinos. I was concerned about it my first trip to Vegas but now I have come to appreciate it as a nice perk. Its interesting to read posts about people having concerns or don't like it but I guess its a personal preference.

If you plan to stay mainly on the strip, you really dont need a car. We are getting one because we will be going to places like Red Rock and Valley of Fire and we are taking the kids but if it was just me and the wife and just doing the strip, we wouldn't need it.

All the resort/casino's offer a choice of valet or self park. Valet isn't mandatory.

Most of the time, I don't mind valet. But if I'm only coming back to the resort for a short time, then it's a PIA to have them park the car, then have to wait while they retrieve it.

 

[dougp26364]

That might be Food4Less. There's a Whole Foods in Town Square just south of Mandalay Bay. If you go further south on LV Blvd. to Silverado Ranch (South Point casino is on the southwest corner of that intersection) and go left, after a few blocks you'll come to a Walmart Neighborhood Market. A little further you'll come to Smith's, which is like Kroger.

Food for Less is the one I was thinking about on S. LV Blv. Von's is the other one on Tropicana that we frequent.

 

[kjd]

Not surprised about the Grand Chateau thinking about starting construction on tower 3. The CEO of MGM Grand was recently on one of the business channels saying that the tourist business in Las Vegas (not the town) was starting to come back. He said that the City Center development was alive and that the Aria Hotel was averaging over 80% occupancy.

Las Vegas has a way of re-inventing itself over time. With the excellent location of the Grand Chateau being in the South end of the strip the future looks good.

 

[KarenP]

Not surprised about the Grand Chateau thinking about starting construction on tower 3. The CEO of MGM Grand was recently on one of the business channels saying that the tourist business in Las Vegas (not the town) was starting to come back. He said that the City Center development was alive and that the Aria Hotel was averaging over 80% occupancy.

Las Vegas has a way of re-inventing itself over time. With the excellent location of the Grand Chateau being in the South end of the strip the future looks good.

When we were there over Thanksgiving the strip was PACKED every day and I had trouble walking through the crowds! The casinos were all pretty full, too.

 

[Quimby4]

Thanks for all the tips, I thought I would share this
4 free tickets to Nathan Burton...price is right for me.

http://www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtoncomedymagic.html

 

[Whirl]

Room request and construction

I am trying to sort this all out. Sorry I read a few threads, but I am still unclear what to request.

We have a studio ( I think). We used DC bonus points to reserve; The Marriott reservation says "Guest Room, King"...

Before the "construction warning" we wanted to get the best Strip view, if possible. Now I am not sure.

Is there an optimal view to request to be away from construction AND have a nice Strip view?

If not feasible to have both and I opt for Strip View and I do not worry about construction, then what should I request?

My husband and I are going in a few weeks on our first trip without the kids!

Thanks for breaking it down for me.

 

[Karen G]

we wanted to get the best Strip view, if possible.

Here's a Strip view from an upper floor--I can't remember what floor we were on. You won't be looking up the Strip but looking straight ahead to City Center.

 

[LAX Mom]

Request high floor, facing the strip.
Construction has been delayed (no surprise!!) so that shouldn't be a problem.

 

[Whirl]

Thanks!

So, what you are saying is.... and I will have to type sloowwwwly to get this right....
If I want to be high and and get a good strip view....I should request a High Floor, Strip view!

Brilliant! I don't know why I was trying to make it complicated.

Seriously, Thanks!

 

[LAX Mom]

So, what you are saying is.... and I will have to type sloowwwwly to get this right....
If I want to be high and and get a good strip view....I should request a High Floor, Strip view!

Brilliant! I don't know why I was trying to make it complicated.

Seriously, Thanks!

I've had six weeks at the Grand Chateau in the past 6 months (new grandson born in Las Vegas last Sept!!!!!!). Every time I've called ahead and asked for "high floor, facing the strip". I've been pleased with our units every time.

Good luck! You'll have a great time there.

 

[momeason]

Thanks for all the tips, I thought I would share this
4 free tickets to Nathan Burton...price is right for me.

http://www.vegas4locals.com/couponnathanburtoncomedymagic.html

We saw him in September.I was disappointed. Pretty lame show. I guess you get what you pay for.

 

[Steve A]

Saw two shows this week both discounted: Absinthe, which is raunchy without be especially sexy, and La Reve, which is breathtaking.

 

[momeason]

Will be there on April 15 for a week!

 

[Steve A]

Very, very crowded this week. Look at restaurants.com for some discounts.

A few very small negative comments. The carpeting in the MGC badly needs cleaning at least on the 24th floor. Lots of ground in dirt as you enter your unit. It's easy to see because of the light color of the carpeting by the doors. Bad design choice. The registration/foyer area has been redecorated. Lots of day glow colors. Another bad design choice depending on you preferences? How to use the Swedish washing machine remains a mystery. As in previous visits we had to call down to get directions on how to open the door of the machine. The dishwasher is the smallest I have ever seen. The plastic bags they use for recycling are so thin that you cannot pick them up if there is anything with any weight is in them. They disintegrate. A couple in the elevator reported that they had to move from their unit on the 37th floor because of the live band across the street at the Planet Hollywood, which they said seemed to go all night.

Over the next year there is going to be some new shows. Elvis is ending as is the Phantom of the Opera. Cirque is bringing their Michael Jackson show to LV in 2013. Highly recommend La Reve.

One week of vacation is never enough so we will be in Aruba for two weeks in June and July.

And BTW, received 15,000 MR points for attending the DC presentation. Since we have four weeks, and the price is going up, we decided to join.

 

[Topher]

Just back from Las Vegas

Was in a three bedroom. Really nice. This 3 bedroom (view does not include airport) is a mirror image of the other tower and a little smaller room than the 3 bedrooms that have the airport view. Sorry I don't recall my room number or tower wing.

Received 25,000 points for attending the sales presentation. Set it up through the concierge a week before we arrived.

Visited a large number of casinos. Best buffet we ate at = Bellagio dinner. Best buffet for the money ($16 at lunch including beer and wine) = M. Arrive at 3:30 and you can get the dinner items at 4pm at no extra cost.

Saw "KA" --- it was awesome. Very different. We got 30% on same day tickets at the box office simply by asking for "single" seats. Better price and than the discount ticket places offer and we had some seat selection. So we didn't sit next to each other. Had GREAT seats near each other and saved over $70!