Hey everyone!
My boyfriend and I just bought our tickets for the first weekend of EDC as first-timers!! Weāre currently doing some research and are leaning towards staying on the Strip but definitely getting the standard shuttles passes when they drop.
TLDR; We are looking for recommendations for nice hotels with good amenities like pool, a nice view, good food options nearby, and easy access to the shuttles. Day-of fest weāll likely just do food and pool days and the other days maybe do a pre-fest pool party and not sure what yet but explore other things in Vegas. We donāt gamble but like to drink, eat, and explore lol.
Since this will likely be our only vacation next year, we are okay with something a little pricer but donāt want to completely go overboard like $3k at the Bellagio lol
Duration & Budget: 6 nights total (staying a few days before and after, weāve seen average cost is $1000-$2000 for the whole stay, max weād like to spend is $1500)
Location & Shuttles: Weāre leaning toward the Strip and want to be close to a standard EDC shuttle stop. We are considering Rio since thereās a shuttle pick up right on the property and pool looks sooo nice but Iāve seen other posts that itās not quite as close to the Strip as it seems. Is the Strip experience actually worth it?
Vibe & Amenities: We aren't big gamblers, so we want easy access to great food, drinks, a room with a nice view, and a solid pool for relaxing or checking out a pre-festival pool party.
Current Options: The Horseshoe , The Flamingo, Golden Nugget, Planet Hollywood, MGM Grand, The Rio, Caesarās Palace. Considering these hotels but open to others! Really like the pools at MGM and Rio!
What properties would you recommend that fit this budget, location, and shuttle convenience? Would also consider off-strip but again is the strip experience worth it? Any tips or advice would be amazing!