Bonnie Springs Motel
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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. |
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Brian Hansen wrote:OK? Not OK? Please unleash the opinions and whatever else you are holding; we are braced.Employee parking area behind motel. Handyman, cook, and petting zoo animal handler. Full of plea, and flea bargains. 24/7 entertainment with audience participation highly encouraged. |
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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! |
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All seriousness aside... I think the entire human population should spend at least one night at Bonnie Springs in their lifetime; it builds character. |
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Thanks Gigette and Susan. I thought Gigette's reply was pretty funny too, though I am starting to consider other accomodations. |
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Shoot. I've been laughing at Gidg's eclectic sense of humor for a couple of years now. Keep it up funny girl. |
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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! |
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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. |
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Good Gods Gigi, |
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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. |
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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). |
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Brian, maybe? |
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Gigette Miller wrote: Employee parking area behind motel. Handyman, cook, and petting zoo animal handler. Full of plea, and flea bargains. 24/7 entertainment with audience participation highly encouraged.Damn! So that's what happened to my car. A Renault R12. That was my first vehicle. I remember pulling up to pick up a friend once. He looked at the car and said: "WTF! I can't tell the front from the back." |
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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. |