Originally Posted by
sassycat
1. Would I fly into San Diego?
Yes, though flying into Orange County isn't all that much different.
2. How far is the casino from the airport?
I believe about 50 miles.
3. I guess a limo would pick us up - but if we decided to do a rental car instead - would they reimburse?
No limo because of the distance. They will give you $200 for a rental car. I'm not sure if they book the car for you, or just give you $200 in some other way. Ask your host about this.
4. If not - is there a rental car facility at the casino/resort?
Not a rental car facility at the casino. You would have to rent it at the airport.
5. What are some not miss things nearby? - we like hiking - views? etc.
Don't know the area that well, but there really isn't much around there (except a number of other casinos). The allure of the area is the (relative) proximity to Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego, but none are too close.
6. Have heard this an Indian casino - not really familiar with one. Does this mean that we will not get comp alcoholic drinks when playing? If so - can you charge to room or take off your TR points?
That's correct. However, I have not ordered alcohol while there, so I don't know how you do it.
7. Diamond Lounge -- Is it like Vegas or Tahoe where they only serve food from 4-6pm and then only wings etc.? Also can you get comp drinks (beer/wine etc) in the Diamond Lounge? -- Also what are the hours?
When I went in there at 6:30pm, there was no hot food except for some lousy egg rolls. I am not sure if the alcohol there is comped. I just used the soda machine and ate some fruit. Not sure of the hours food is served, but I think it's the whole time (just very limited).
8. Any special perks for 7 stars? --ie: At Tahoe- free ski lift tickets, New Orleans - comp horse/buggy ride - and heard of some places having 2 free buffets daily.
No. You 2 free buffet entries per day, and some discounts at the restaurants.
9. Do you get unlimited free media in your room?
No. You get $50 per day for all media, and you can't accumulate it. Remember that each device on the internet will be a separate $13 charge.
10. How is the buffet? -Love crab legs - do they have them each night or only on special nights?
Not very good. I just ate it twice. Only had it because it was free. Extremely mediocre.
11. Any insights on the other restaurants?
Alan can help with this.
12. Which tower is the best for room/suites?
Have only stayed in Garden Tower, which is the low-rise. The high rise is the Spa Tower. Supposedly Spa Tower is nicer but not as recently renovated. If you stay in the Garden Tower, ask for a room facing the pool, because the street can be noisy.
13. Looked at the CET website and see no concerts - Do they ever have musical concerts there?
Yes, but not very often.
14. Heard they have 3 pools there and hot tubs - As a seven star do I get unlimited access to the pool area?
Yes.
15--- Any other info would be so appreciated--
All Seven Stars get little 'gift bags'. Checkout is 1pm for Seven Stars, instead of 4pm in most other CET properties.