Long time lurker finally getting a chance to visit Red Rocks. My wife and I are trying to find a good, relatively cheap hotel for three days in late March, preferrably with a kitchenette. We're not too into the Strip, etc., but could put up with some urbanity if necessary. I think I've found the relevant previous threads, but perhaps not. Bonnie Springs OK? Not OK? Please unleash the opinions and whatever else you are holding; we are braced. Thanks people.

Brian Hansen aka dogalot

How could it be that I'm the only one who thinks you're funny Gigette? I saw your post last night and still no replies? I think that's hysterical!

Ok, Bonnie Springs. I've eaten there many times and never had any problems with my "hoses" so to speak. But rumor has it there might be something funny with the Bonnie Burgers.

As for the accommodations.... same crew who had to retreat from Triassic Sands due to a gurgley hose (c/o Bonnie Burger) claim they found a sock in their bed sheets once.....it was not theirs.

That said, they stay there all the time. Convenient, that's for sure.

Look into a vacation rental, that might be an option for you too.

Good luck!

Susan

All seriousness aside... I think the entire human population should spend at least one night at Bonnie Springs in their lifetime; it builds character.

Susan, you are welcome in my home or workplaces anytime.
I will tell you my better stories. ; )

Thanks Gigette and Susan. I thought Gigette's reply was pretty funny too, though I am starting to consider other accomodations.

Brian

Shoot. I've been laughing at Gidg's eclectic sense of humor for a couple of years now. Keep it up funny girl.

A stay at Bonnie Springs Motel builds character. Kinda like an extended acid trip. Everyone should experience it at least once in their lifetime. Besides, it's cheap accommodations. Go for it!

Consider Palace Station, which is one of the cheaper places (sometimes $20), is off-strip, and not is far away. Also, the cheaper rooms (base, not tower) do not require you to go through the casino to reach your car... which can be convieniently parked right outside your motel-6 like room.

Good Gods Gigi,

I couldn't stop giggling all day.... But I don't remember giving you permission to use my picture.

Brian, if at one point (before the jokes, and others experiences) you were seriously considering Bonnie Springs, here's the good news; it's super close to Red Rock, has beautiful views of the mountains, and is cheap. Like Anita mentioned, get a little crazy, and go for it! Tire yourself out climbing all day, then you'll be too exhausted to notice the "details" back at Bonnie. I've been there many times during the day, and even stayed overnight there twice in the past just for my own amusement, and I survived it. My partners, and I sometimes hit the BS restaurant after climbing; for more adventure, and laughs.

FYI: When I eat at the Bonnie Springs restaurant I only order deep fried foods, like fries, where I know it has had the least amount of hand handling. Their coffee was cold, and tasted like piss. Bring your own double shot cans.

If you don't feel like driving into Vegas for grub; the town of Blue Diamond is close by to BS has a cool little market to get provisions, or you can hit the commercial 24 hour gas station, and convenience store at the intersection of highway 159, and 160.

The strange thing about all this is that Tracy, Susan, Lee, Anita, and Tony have all made me giggle, and laugh at one time or another. We'll all keep it up! You guys are great! : )

Here's a picture I took of our buddies, Anna, and Leisha after our experience at the Bonnie Springs Restaurant fairly recently. We stopped there after our Bridge Mountain hike. Note the typical BS props in the wagon. You can leave laughing too. ; )

Again, thanks Gigette, and to everyone else who offered advice. We're getting a little old for an "extended acid trip," so we are evaluating other options. We'll have a look at the BSM on day one and perhaps change our minds (though, I have to say, hearing of a previous occupant's errant sock in the bed clothes is unsettling).

Safe climbing, Brian

Brian, maybe?

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/vac/551260740.html

http://lasvegas.craigslist.org/vac/551117131.html

or check out www.vrbo.com - if the prices are too steep, ask the owners if they'll take XX instead.

Bonnie Springs is convenient but with the new(er) freeways it's pretty easy to get around now.

~Susan

I stayed with some clients in a suite there one for a few days and it wasn't bad. There were a few minor inconveniences. The shower doors were a hassle, the coffee maker didn't work, and everything in the back of the fridge kept freezing. But it was ok and it seemed very clean. I have definitely stayed in worse places! I don't know what they paid but don't think it was a bunch.

It is very close to the rocks; we could see them from the parking lot. If you are climbing all day then it is easy to avoid the zoo. Just don't eat at the restaurant.

The place is a total tourist trap, but what Vegas hotel isn't?

HTH