paramont@shaw.ca wrote:
> My family is visiting Vegas in late April, staying at Excalibur. The
> pool experience is important to my daughters and a large consideration
> when booking. Excalibur pool is under renovations, but the website
> clearly stated that guests could use the Luxor pools just by showing
> their room keys. I even checked the Luxor site to confirm this before
> booking. This morning I went to the Luxor site and here is a new
> message:
>
> <quote>
> Pool
> The pools at the Luxor are currently under renovation. However we do
> have one pool open for guest use. The hours of operation are 9am-6pm
> daily. Our poolside staff is ready to assist you with everything you
> need. For cabana reservations please call ...
> <end quote>
>
> Wow - all guests from 2 large hotels in 1 pool where usually 5 or more
> pools are open!!?? I know late April isn't exactly high pool season
> but come on, guys. I guess we'd better hope that the Excalibur pool
> opens earlier than scheduled (yeah, right that'll happen).
>
I know a lot of people have already weighed in on this and I probably
should drop it but I would definitely book elsewhere. I like to hang
out by the pool too but the thought of getting ready to go the pool and
then having to walk over to another property bringing along book, sun
screen, etc, just leaves me depressed.