Insider Guide to Las Vegas

Machine Room Above Traction (MRA)
These are the guest elevators at Bally’s in Las Vegas, Nevada. Owned by Harrah’s Entertainment. The security level is low. The brand is Otis, all Machine Room Above Traction. The lobby is filled with an entertainment casino & the hotel towers. The fixtures are innovation square shaped. North tower has a confused floor numbering from 54-73, or 4-13 in general.
Elevator Specifications:
Manufacture: Otis
Type: MRA Traction
Capacity: 4000 LBS
Floors Served: 1-16
Year of commission: 1991
Distance used: 250 feet (76 meters)
Speed of elevators: 510 FPM (2.5 m/s)
Level of Security: Low
Key Features:
Directional chime: Yes
Directional indicator: Yes
Voice announcement: No
Floor chime: Yes
Floor indicator: Yes
Stop/Run switch: No
Emergency phone: Yes

Duration : 0:2:24

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Machine Room Above Traction (MRA)
These are the guest elevators at Bally’s in Las Vegas, Nevada. Owned by Harrah’s Entertainment. The security level is low. The brand is Otis, all Machine Room Above Traction. The lobby is filled with an entertainment casino & the hotel towers. The fixtures are innovation square shaped. North tower has a confused floor numbering from 54-73, or 4-13 in general.
Elevator Specifications:
Manufacture: Otis
Type: MRA Traction
Capacity: 4000 LBS
Floors Served: 1-3, 64-73
Year of commission: 1991
Distance used: 250 feet (76 meters)
Speed of elevators: 520 FPM (2.6 m/s)
Level of Security: Low
Key Features:
Directional chime: Yes
Directional indicator: Yes
Voice announcement: No
Floor chime: Yes
Floor indicator: Yes
Stop/Run switch: No
Emergency phone: Yes

Duration : 0:3:42

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The full review can be found here:

http://www.vegastripping.com/features/feature.php?feature_id=191&page=1

Part one of two in the tour of a 5829 square foot Encore Las Vegas Duplex Apartment Sutie, room 2401.

Duration : 0:10:12

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The full review can be found here:

http://www.vegastripping.com/features/feature.php?feature_id=191&page=1

Part two of two in the tour of a 5829 square foot Encore Las Vegas Duplex Apartment Suite, room 2401.

Duration : 0:6:9

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This video shows that the security level in Excalibur hotel in Las Vegas is high as the guest elevators in both of the towers are guarded twenty four hours, and the signs on the security console show “Your Security is very important to us. Please show your room key.” Note: There is a thirteenth floor in this building and shadywood79. See elevator video for details
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4U4eThbCUc
I might do this (depends if security allow this) as every time I walk to Costco there are security consoles too but you need to show membership card upon entering the warehouse store. I will be in Las Vegas from August 4-8 doing lots of Las Vegas elevators. Stay tuned for Las Vegas elevator videos.
To shadywood79: I will make videos for you.

Duration : 0:0:5

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Bands and celebrities like Phoenix, Local Natives, Baron Vaughn, and Margaret Cho talk about their favorite places to stay in Las Vegas! Book your trip today at http://www.VisitLasVegas.com!

Duration : 0:1:30

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Justin Cole (cousin of Aaron Auxier aka Ritz) guest stars on Sin City 90210 as he shares interesting information about the tragic fire at MGM Grand Hotel & Casino in 1980. This video was shot as a school project for Justin’s college fire class in Los Angeles, California.

The fire at the MGM Grand Hotel & Casino stands as the worst disaster in Nevada’s history and plays quite an important role on the current Las Vegas Strip high-rise market (including condo, condotel, timeshare, hotel, and casino). This is because the disaster was so devastating, Nevada soon became home to some of the world’s strictest fire codes (which has impacted construction costs ever since).

In another words, locals, as well as tourists, should be grateful for today’s modern properties such as Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, Veer Towers, Caesar’s Palace, Paris, New York New York, Mandarin Oriental, Treasure Island, Luxor, Wynn, Encore, and many more.

Duration : 0:5:58

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A gigantic replica of the Great Sphinx stands in front of the 30-story dark pyramid of the Luxor Las Vegas Hotel and Casino, inviting guests into the Egyptian-themed resort, complete with swaying palms, statues of Ramses and a mock obelisk. Accessible by the Vegas monorail, the Luxor is at the south end of The Strip near the Las Vegas Convention Center. With its flashing beam of light on the apex and a towering atrium inside, the pyramid is a favorite among vacationing families, though the vast casino, nightly entertainment and gourmet dining guarantee adults a quintessential Las Vegas vacation.

Dramatically lit statues, towering pillars and polished wood furniture adorn the marble lobby. Pyramid guest accommodations are accessed by inclinators (elevators that ascend on an angle because of the building’s shape) and have slanted picture windows that look out onto The Strip. The hotels Egyptian theme is subtler in the guest rooms, which are decorated with comfortable, contemporary furnishings, though scattered touches such as hieroglyphic artwork or black lacquer inlay evoke the exotic vibe. Rooms and Las Vegas suites range from about 400 square feet to over 1000 square feet, the most luxurious of which offers marble soaking tubs, separate sitting areas and wet bars.

Las Vegas specialty restaurants like Fusia Luxor, offering Asian cuisine, and T & T, which serves Mexican food, are popular among families. Guests with a discerning palate enjoy award-winning Chef KC Fazel’s Tender Steak and Seafood Restaurant, and those seeking a unique dining and entertainment experience will enjoy the CatHouse, which blends a European bordello ambience and provocative entertainment with a multi-cuisine menu created by celebrity chef Kerry Simon.

The Luxor property is made up of several areas that house dining, entertainment and activity facilities. The Casino level boasts not only extensive gaming, but also has several restaurants, nightclubs and a five-acre pool complex complete with cabanas, swaying palms and poolside drink service. Vast and decadent, Lax is the celebrity-frequented dance club that feels red hot, while Liquidity is the sleek and modern high-concept lounge that has interactive aquatic video projections for a cool effect. Aurora bar and Flight gaming lounge are also on the Casino Level. The more family-friendly Atrium Level is home to a food court, an IMAX theater and traveling attractions and shows.

Nurture, the Spa at Luxor, harnesses the healing power of the earth with treatments and facilities inspired by nature. Nourishing facials, massages and treatments here include the Hyalunia Papaya Mango Facial, Chocolate Champagne Anti-aging Facial and Hot Stones Massage. Guests can relax in the eucalyptus steam room, dry sauna or whirlpool. The adjacent fitness center has all manner of circuit, cardio and strength training equipment. There are nearly 30 Las Vegas shops and boutiques of all descriptions on site, and in true Vegas form, the Luxor has a tasteful and classic wedding chapel.

Duration : 0:2:50

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Las Vegas Helicopter Flight -night-

Duration : 0:2:3

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Recorded December 25, 2006.

Las Vegas was my first stop on the way to Australia. This video was recorded on Christmas Day 2006. I walk along Las Vegas Boulevard during the day and night recorded the sights and sounds of the city and the season. The video concludes with a holiday version of the Bellagio dancing waters fountain show.

From: http://timvp.com

Duration : 0:10:59

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