Post #95586 by christiki295 on Wed, Jun 9, 2004 8:39 PM

On 2004-06-04 20:31, Shipwreckjoey wrote:
I've haven't been there yet, but all my Hawaiian ohana love the California Hotel (12 Ogden Av, Las Vegas). It's promomoted as the hotel with "Aloha spirit & Tropical elegance". They are a three star hotal with four restaurants & three lounges...hey, what am I waitin' for?!?!

The California is located Downtown, whereas the other hotels are located on the strip. Only 2 1/2 miles apart, but the Strip is the latest (and has more Las Vegas tiki) whereas Downtown is the classic neon Vegas.

I recommend the Flamingo (on the strip). It is somewhat less expensive, has a nice palm tree lined pool area and, best of all, has a bird sanctuary.

It is also centrally located, across the street from the Bellagio and Ceasars and a short walk to the Venetian (a must! and home of Taboo Cove) and the Mirage & Treasure Island (free show - Sirens of TI and Kahunaville - a dance bar with a tiki influence).

Practically across the street in the other direction is Bally's where you can taxi to the MGM Grand and be close to Mandalay Bay, Luxor, etc.