LVH: The FORMER Las Vegas Hilton

So this isn't anything new, but most, including myself, still refer to the LVH - Las Vegas Hotel - as the Las Vegas Hilton. I guess it's just easier because I know everyone knows what I'm talking about. In an effort to rebrand without changing its initials - I guess it works. Whether people say the right name or not, perhaps it doesn't matter. What I do know is that they have decided to continue the Locals Home Town Hot Spot specials which comes in handy if you are near the Strip and need some discounts.

It's, of course, free. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't even mention it. Sign up for the "new" player's card with the LVH name on it. When it was the Hilton, they would stick a Home Town Hot Spot sticker on your player's card. Even now, the website says that they have a sticker but in my most recent experiences, there was no sticker and you simply whipped out your card with your local ID and it was good.

What are the perks?

1. You receive 25% off room rates. NOW - be careful. I've booked both ways before. To book with the discount, you must call the hotel and they will transfer you to Casino Marketing to complete a reservation. Casino Marketing is open during certain hours as well. I will warn you though that many times, I've gotten a better rate simply booking on the LVH site booking calendar. When you ask Casino Marketing why that is, they say that 25% comes off of a non-special price and that sometimes even with the discount that you will still get a higher price through them. So make sure you check both places before booking. A discount doesn't always mean cheaper.

2. 25% off LVH restaurants including Benihana. The other restaurants, including the Sports Book Deli - it's all good. 25% off straight up. As with most discounts, you can't use it in conjunction with specials such as Happy Hours. For the buffet, the discount is applicable Sunday-Thursday - Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. It is also valid for Sunday Brunch.

3. 20% off select Spa services. I have never used their Spa so I can't say specifically which services are eligible for the discount.

4. A discount off of LVH retail stores. The percentage off depends on your card level. It ranges from 5-15% off.