It's funny how things happen to us. How we very often change rooms in hotels because we don't like what we are given. Well, this time it happened twice! Once at BA check-in and then again at Caesar's Palace. At Terminal 5, we were told that our airplane had changed to a smaller plane and so our seats had been changed from the middle (which we had paid to pre-book) to the rear of the plane. We were not happy about this and after some discussions, along came Reg, one of BA's deputy managers. He gave us access to the BA lounge at terminal 5 (free food and unlimited drink) and then he paved the way for us to be upgraded to Club class, which was really great since we had never been on flat bed seats when flying. Linda actually enjoyed the flight and I really relaxed whilst drinking lots more booze, eating lobster and watching my choice of film whilst lying semi-comotose (see picture).
We arrived in Las Vegas far less tired than we might otherwise have been, even though it was 3 a.m. according to our body clocks. At Caesar's Palace, we were given a room on the 5th floor with no view whatsoever and we found it almost impossible to understand how the lights worked. After a trip back down to reception, we were given a room on the 45th floor with a great view. Also, the new room was about twice the size of the initial room and, I estimate, could accomodate 8 king size beds (see picture).
The weather in Las Vegas, unusally, is raining and forecast to rain for the next few days. However, some retail therapy (see picture - but nothing serious as we haven't hit the shoe shops yet only Swarovski), a little gambling and shows by Bette Midler and Cirque du Soleil should keep us amused.
We arrived in Las Vegas far less tired than we might otherwise have been, even though it was 3 a.m. according to our body clocks. At Caesar's Palace, we were given a room on the 5th floor with no view whatsoever and we found it almost impossible to understand how the lights worked. After a trip back down to reception, we were given a room on the 45th floor with a great view. Also, the new room was about twice the size of the initial room and, I estimate, could accomodate 8 king size beds (see picture).
The weather in Las Vegas, unusally, is raining and forecast to rain for the next few days. However, some retail therapy (see picture - but nothing serious as we haven't hit the shoe shops yet only Swarovski), a little gambling and shows by Bette Midler and Cirque du Soleil should keep us amused.
Glad to see you made it - in style. Sorry there won't be any upgrade when you get to Blenheim. If you want to change your room here, it's the garage or the dog's kennel. Still we have 27C and no rain.....can't wait for the next installment. Debbie & Mark
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you had a few problems, but it seems to have been to your advantage in the end (can we come with you next time and try for an upgrade!!!!!)We would have loved a flat-bed seat on our trip, might have arrived looking and feeling a bit more "Human".
ReplyDeleteYou might be interested to know that to-day we have got snow again (apparently this time it is only "wet snow" - not sure what the difference is)
Hope you have a great time in the USA, and enjoy the Bet Midler concert, sure you will.
With regard to your accomodation in Blenheim, we can thoroughly recommend the dog kennel and the garage is very spacious!!
Take care, and look forward to hearing more.
Brenda and George.xxx
Black 13 please David and please do say hello to Mrs, Jones...erm... Midler for me.
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So...have we got a taste for buisness class now? Glad you arrived in style! Ignore the comments about the dog kennel - if you want an upgrade in Blenheim I recommend you swap rooms with Debbie & Mark, very spacious and access to the pool area. Enjoy Vegas. Sue & Kevin
ReplyDeleteAirlines and hotels will start sending warning emails out all over world, "Look out for Lucky Listons" champion upgraders. We are sure you will love Cirque du Soleil. Don't gamble all of your spending money away! Rita and Stephen
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