WALLET FRIENDLY: Time shares, condo hotels and home rentals reduce the cost of a visit to Las Vegas

By Beverly Beyette
LOS ANGELES TIMES
LAS VEGAS - When Las Vegas was in its infancy, high-end hotels practically gave away rooms to lure gamblers. Today, travelers can break the bank paying for a few nights’ lodging. But there are alternatives - condo hotels, time shares and vacation-home rentals.
Time shares are as plentiful as slot machines. Besides those already built, several more are under construction. When not occupied by owners, they’re usually available for short-term rental, as are units in condo hotels, another fast-growing segment of the market.

On a recent trip, I stayed at the Platinum, a new condo hotel not far from the Strip, and at Hilton Grand Vacations Club, a time share at the Strip’s north end. A suite - a small apartment really - at the Platinum was $195 a night midweek, including tax; a room with kitchenette at the Hilton averaged $191 a night for three nights including a weekend. [read story]
Don’t forget to check out Holiday’s selection of Las Vegas timeshares, available, as always, at 60% to 80% below retail prices.

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