We're down in Vegas 70ish days a year, and we typically stay at either the Hilton Grand Vacations on Las Vegas Blvd (check the address, there are three separate HGVs) or the Marriott Grand Chateau (only one with that name). Both are usually pretty good with having a government rate available (or a military discount rate if you're not on orders). They both have suites with full kitchens for that rate, and you don't get gouged with an exorbitant resort fee (they do have fees, they just aren't that steep). I've had better luck going directly through the Hilton/Marriott websites then trying search engines. I've also noticed that the SLS usually has cheap rooms, it's a nice place, just out of the way at the north end of the strip, and it seems like they're discounting rooms to get more traffic. For you, it'll work because the monorail runs directly from SLS to the convention center (10 minute ride).
MGM also has a military only status (lifetime MLIFE Pearl, which gets you 15% off lodging, discounted food/drink, shows, free parking, and some additional perks I can't remember). Unfortunately, you have to register in person at a players card desk (I think it's the same for Caesars), so it won't help you for a lodging discount this time.
Most large hotels have shuttle service (the ones I mentioned certainly do). If not, I'll second the Uber/Lyft suggestion.
You shouldn't need wheels, it's pretty easy to get from the convention center to the rest of the strip. As mentioned earlier, there's a monorail station directly in front of the convention center that runs from MGM Grand up to SLS.
MGM also has a military only status (lifetime MLIFE Pearl, which gets you 15% off lodging, discounted food/drink, shows, free parking, and some additional perks I can't remember). Unfortunately, you have to register in person at a players card desk (I think it's the same for Caesars), so it won't help you for a lodging discount this time.
Most large hotels have shuttle service (the ones I mentioned certainly do). If not, I'll second the Uber/Lyft suggestion.
You shouldn't need wheels, it's pretty easy to get from the convention center to the rest of the strip. As mentioned earlier, there's a monorail station directly in front of the convention center that runs from MGM Grand up to SLS.
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