Hi everyone! This is Phil with the 12/21/2003 hotel ads from the L.A. Times Sunday Calendar section. They include listings for Las Vegas, Jean, Primm, and Laughlin.

*** New hotel ads this week: Edgewater (Laughlin)

*** Former ads expiring this week: Circus Circus

All the ads quote rates for Sunday thru Thursday occupancy. All say "subject to availability" and specify that convention periods, weekends, holidays, etc. may be higher. You know the drill. I'm only quoting ads that specify a price (though I added a section at the bottom for non-price ads), and will give the phone number and any "perks" mentioned in the ads.

Also, the given price is PER ROOM (not per person) based on 1 or 2 adults sharing a room. Many ads state that an "adult" means 21 years of age and older. If you are under 21, check with the hotel to see if you are eligible for the quoted rates. And, of course, you must add tax to all the rates.

I'll also include the ad(s) from previous editions of the Times Calendar section if their expiration dates are still active. I'll list the last date each hotel's ad appeared in the Times. The first ads you see listed each week will be the ones from the current Calendar section.

All dates are quoted in "U.S" format: mm/dd/yy

You do NOT have to live in the Los Angeles area to take advantage of these deals. When you call for a room reservation, simply tell the reservationist that you want the rate quoted in the Calendar section of the Sunday Los Angeles Times. You can be calling from anywhere in the world...

So, onward...

The following ads are for Las Vegas

Plaza (1-888-760-9399) Last ad appeared 12/21/03 $30 per night weekdays thru 1/22/04 (sold out 12/24, 12/25, 1/30, 1/31) $50 per night Fri. & Sat. 1/2/2004 and 1/3/2004 (previous ads quoted $270 for the following New Years package: includes room for 3 nights tickets to New Year's Eve Ball) (note: must present copy of the ad at check-in)

Sahara (1-888-707-7223) Last ad appeared 12/14/03 $34.95 (no specified expiration date) extra $4 of surcharges per night may apply

Imperial Palace (1-800-634-6441) Last ad appeared 12/14/03 $34 thru 1/29/04 (previous ads quoted $49, no specified expiration date)

Flamingo (1-888-549-6381) Last ad appeared 12/14/03 $45 (no specified expiration date) book for any night in December and receive: two free cocktails or four free draft beers 2 for 1 admission to Second City Comedy Troupe 2 for 1 Paradise Garden lunch buffet $10 off bottle of wine at Pink Granger with dinner available on limited dates, call for availability

Las Vegas Hilton (1-800-710-7711) Last ad appeared 12/7/03 $69 per night for the "New Generation" package: includes 2 free tickets to Star Trek: The Experience 2 free meals at Quark's Bar & Restaurant 10% off Star Trek retail shops 2 free cocktails in the SpaceQuest casino 2-night minimum, ask for "PVNEWG3" offer no specified expiration date, call for available dates) also $39 per night (no specied expiration date) (previous ads quoted the following package: (previous ads quoted the following package: $399 for the following New Year's Eve package: includes room on 12/30 & 12/31 2 tickets to New Year's Eve Bash (food, drinks, live music) 2 tickets to fireworks display with champagne 2 tickets to New Years day brunch ask for "PVNYE01" offer) (previous ads quoted the following package: $54 per night for the "Feast on Fun" package": includes 2 for 1 show tickets 2 for 1 dinner buffets 2 free cocktails $10 in table games promotional chips 2-night minimum, ask for "PVFOFN3" offer call for available dates)

Bally's (1-800-799-0222) Last ad appeared 12/7/03 $55 per night includes 2 for 1 Jubilee! tickets $50 in dining certificates 2 for 1 spa admissions discount book (over $1000 value) 2-night minimum, call for availability ask for "Vintage Vegas" package, offer code "PBVINV3"

Orleans (1-800-675-3267) Last ad appeared 11/23/03 $30 per night includes 2 for 1 dinner buffet 2 for 1 breakfast buffet funbook valued at $200 50% discount on showroom tickets day pass to Orleans spa valid 12/21 - 12/23; 1/4/04 - 1/6/04 may need to mention code: "LAT1109" may need to have photo copy of ad on arrival

Aladdin (1-877-333-9474) Last ad appeared 11/16/03 $59 (no specified expiration date)

TI (Treasure Island) (1-800-288-7206) Last ad appeared 11/9/03 $158 "Sirens" package (no specified expiration date) includes upgraded Tower Deluxe room for two nights (room has battle view of the "Sirens of TI" show) commemorative Sirens poster "Sirens Sip" welcome cocktail 20 percent discount in the Siren's Apparel and Lingerie store

Golden Nugget (1-800-846-5336) Last ad appeared 11/9/03 $40 - $89 (varies according to date) "Best Room" package includes room for two nights $25 hotel credit (good at any restaurant, showroom, lounge or spa) no specified expiration date also $139 "Best Suite" package (no specified expiration date) includes chocolate truffle turndown service one spa pass per person per day complimentary cocktail per person per day

Stratosphere (1-888-236-0278) Last ad appeared 11/2/03 $52.76 (no specified expiration date) includes 2 for 1 Tower admissions 2 free "Viva Las Vegas" tickets or 2 for 1 "American Superstars" tickets 2-night minimum, ask for "Strato-Show" package Sunday thru Wednesday arrivals only also $50 (no specified expiration date) includes 2 for 1 Tower admissions 2 for 1 High Roller Coaster tickets 2 for 1 Big Shot Thrill Ride tickets $2 off ride action photo 2 for 1 re-ride passes 2-night minimum, ask for "Xtreme Rides" package Sunday thru Wednesday arrivals only

Luxor (1-800-288-1000) Last ad appeared 8/10/03 $79 (no specified expiration date)

Paris (1-877-254-0818) Last ad appeared 7/27/03 $99 per night for the following package includes 2-for-1 Eiffel Tower tickets 15% off a spa service or product $50 in dining discounts coupon book two $25 match play coupons ask for "Passport to Paris" package, code PPASP3

Desert Paradise Resort (1-877-257-0030) Last ad appeared 3/9/02 (all suite hotel located minutes from the Strip) $79 (no specified expiration date) (ad from the Az. Republic, courtesy of Jim Blumer)

Boardwalk (1-800-6354581) Last ad appeared 11/10/02 $35 (no specified expiration date) ask for "L.A. Times Special" & receive a 2-for-1 breakfast buffet

The following hotels have burst ads but don't quote any prices, perks, or conditions. The ads say "call for best value" or some similar come-on.

Aladdin (1-877-333-9474)

Excalibur (1-877-807-5464)

Luxor (1-800-288-1000)

Mandalay Bay (1-877-632-7000)

Monte Carlo (1-800-822-8652)

Imperial Palace (1-800-634-6441)

MGM Grand (1-800-646-9470)

New York, New York (1-800-693-6763)

Boardwalk (1-800-635-4581)

Rio (1-888-PLAY-RIO)

Venetian (1-888-2-VENICE)

Regent Las Vegas (1-877-869-8777)

Green Valley Ranch (1-866-STAY-GVR)

The following ads are for Laughlin, Nevada

Riverside (1-866-228-2758) Last ad appeared 12/21/03 $21 thru 1/31/04 includes breakfast or lunch buffet (maximum two buffets per room per stay) also $34 thru 12/24/03 includes breakfast buffet for two U.S.S. Riverside cruise for two (maximum two buffets and cruises per room per stay) (ad from the Az. Republic, courtesy of Jim Blumer)

Colorado Belle (1-800-477-4837) Last ad appeared 12/21/03 $15 weekdays thru 12/29/03 $25 weekends thru 12/29/03 ask for "AZBestRate" offer also $99 "Golf Lovers" package thru 12/24/03 includes room for two nights 2 rounds of golf & cart rental free night stay this winter (valid 11/2/03 - 1/22/04) ask for "AZGG" offer also "Roughin' It" packages thru 1/10/04 $99 weekdays $194 weekends includes room for two nights 2 rounds of golf & cart rental free night stay this winter (valid thru 1/22/04) room upgrades available (ad from the Az. Republic, courtesy of Jim Blumer)

Edgewater (1-800-644-4837) Last ad appeared 12/21/03 $79.99 "SCORE Weekend" package includes room for two nights (1/16/04 & 1/17/04) 2 breakfast buffets 2 general admission tickets to 1/17 race free fun book double cash back (up to $25 - ONE Club members only) ask for "Race" offer also $79.99 "Superbowl Weekend" package includes room for two nights (1/30/04 & 1/31/04) 2 tickets to the Superbowl Party 2 T-shirts ask for "MBowl" offer (must be ONE Club member) also $69.99 "Weekend Seafood Dinner" package thru 4/14/04 includes room for 2 nights (Fri & Sat only) 2 seafood dinner buffets or $10 dining voucher $20 free play (instant cash at check-in) free fun book ask for "Seafood" offer (must be ONE Club member) also $39.99 "Midweek Steak & Shrimp Dinner" package thru 4/14/04 includes room for 3 nights (Sun - Thur) 2 buffets or $10 dining voucher $10 free play (instant cash at check-in) free fun book ask for "Steak" offer (must be ONE Club member) (ad from the Az. Republic, courtesy of Jim Blumer)

Flamingo (1-800-760-7332) Last ad appeared 12/14/03 $15 thru 1/15/04 ask for "PLAD154" offer also $21 per night "2-Night" package thru 1/15/04 includes 2 buffets ask for "PL2103" offer, 2-night minimum (ads courtesy of Jim Blumer)

Ramada Express (1-800-383-6190) Last ad appeared 12/7/03 $17 weekdays thru 12/24/03 $25 weekends thru 12/24/03 $49 jacuzzi room thru 12/24/03 ask for "Santa Special"

Harrah's (1-800-427-7247) Last ad appeared 12/7/03 $24 weekdays thru 1/31/04 $49 weekends thru 1/31/04 ask for "LANAZRDJ" offer 2-night minimum stay

Avi (1-800-284-2946) Last ad appeared 12/7/03 $59 "2-night Laughlin Getaway" thru 12/24/03 includes room for 2 nights (weekdays or weekends) 2 breakfast buffets 2 dinner buffets 2 Brenden Theater Concession coupons 4 free cocktails in the lounge

River Palms (1-800-835-7903) Last ad appeared 11/16/03 $19 weekdays thru 12/26/03 $35 weekends thru 12/26/03 includes free breakfast buffet for 2 (with Players Club Card) free night in December two-night minimum ask for "AZR116" promo

Happy hunting.

--Phil

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