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Vegas Sphere from The PalazzoJust wanted to give Vegas a little appreciation. This was taken at sunrise from the Palazzo. I would highly suggest asking for a Sphere view from your room. It’s beautiful at night and pure entertainment on its own.
r/vegas · Oct 14
The Reserve or AriaPrice is essentially same the for base rooms. Anyone have an opinion or experience either way? I’ve heard that Park MGM is rather loud due to thin walls, does the Reserve have the same issues?
r/vegas · Oct 14
Which casinos have the best comps?I used to only go to the Venetian for many years. Now their comps are not great. Which other casinos have good comps nowadays?
r/vegas · Oct 13
Snack/Food Upgrade in Bellagio Platinum lounge… t that things like snack mixes for daytime and granola bars for "breakfast" weren't appropriate for this lounge (kudos to him!). It always seemed odd that the Cosmopolitan lounge had so much better offerings. The items are limited, but for breakfast this Acai chia cup was amazing
VegasMessageBoard · Oct 12
How is the Park MGM?… her trip in about 2 weeks. I’ve only stayed at MgM properties so far (NYNY and MGM Grand. Love NyNy, and MGM grand was cool for what it was but honestly felt very similar to NYNy. Right now I saw that Park MGM had the cheapest rate out of NyNy and MGM Grand so decided to book it. …
r/vegas · Oct 12
Cosmopolitan Upgrade… eceived an email a few days later offering room upgrades with a link that I never opened. I was just checking in on the mgm rewards app and noticed my room has been changed to a wraparound terrace suite fountain view. I finished checking in and it’s still showing the upgraded roo
r/vegas · Oct 10
Bellagio Room Differences??Planning ahead for a June trip My Daughter turns 21 in February and wants to start the tradition of going to Vegas with her Dad like I had been doing up until recent with my Dad until travel became complicated for him. I have comps at Cosmo (City 2 queen) and multiple 2 queen roo …
VegasMessageBoard · Oct 9
Caesars Palace 60th Anniversary Commemorative GiftI just got an email for a few comp nights including a special Caesars Palace 60th Anniversary Commemorative Gift that includes crystals from the original Caesars Palace chandelier. I'm super tempted to book just to get the crystal chandelier gift, what a keepsake that would be! L …
VegasMessageBoard · Oct 8
Zouk show at 8 PMI’m going to Vegas next month and are interesting in buying tickets to see Gente de Zona at Zouk in Resorts World. It says doors open at 8:00 pm but I’m seeing tons of poor reviews for this venue citing extremely late start times for shows and poor customer service from the bar a …
r/vegas · Oct 8
Cosmopolitan FV Terrace Studio or Bellagio SV Spa Tower Room?I’m attending my first Bellagio hosted tournament soon and I’m faced with two solid comped room options. We typically stay at Cosmopolitan or The Reserve but, taking into account the tournament location, are considering the Bellagio Strip View Spa Tower option. Interested in thou …
VegasMessageBoard · Oct 8
40th birthday trip… at the Flamingo. We got a flamingo room with a high roller view. The price can’t be beat ($516 for 3 nights). I’ve previously stayed at Caesars (meh, wasn’t worth the $$ in my opinion), Aria (for work) and Virgin (loved my experience there) but should I be looking elsewhere for a
r/vegas · Oct 7
$1 Minimum Live Roulette Tables or Roulette Electronic Gaming Machines… e of the machines with $1 minimums for roulette? I played it at Resorts World and I believe I saw Treasure Island had it as well on my most recent trip which surprised and delighted me so was curious if it was anywhere else? I played it and loved being able to stretch my $ and ju
r/vegas · Oct 6
Guys…does the room matter?Some people say it’s just a room. You’re hardly there. It’s just a place to sleep. No disrespect to that crowd, but to me the room is part of the vacation. Just got back from the 68th floor at the Cosmo. Amazing view. I spent a lot of time on that balcony.
r/vegas · Oct 4
Cesars palace Las Vegas self park nightmareWe attended a show at Caesars Palace and parked on Level 3, literally just around the corner from the ticketed exit. Despite being so close to the exit, it took us one hour and 10 minutes just to get out of the parking garage . The problem was not simply heavy traffic after a sho …
r/vegas · Oct 4
Lounge Lizard - My view on five Las Vegas LoungesGoing back to my roots. When I first discovered Las Vegas, I was in love with the no-cover lounge acts all over town. Luxor was my favorite. This was now over 20 years ago. Somehow all this had faded away over the years before COVID. Cleopatra’s barge was the rare exception. Now …
VegasMessageBoard · Oct 3
Stuck on Restaurant- need helpHeaded out to Vegas in two weeks with a buddy, both mid 40s looking for something with a fun vibe (STK, Chica style) but have been to a lot of the Venetian/Wynn/Cosmo restaurants over the years. We’re staying at Palazzo and have COTE booked for Thursday, which we did last trip an …
r/vegas · Oct 2
1 OctToday is the 9th anniversary of the 1 Oct massacre at Mandalay Bay. Since then I've always felt that Mandalay Bay has very bad mojo. Anyone else feel the same or do you not have any trouble going there for fun?
r/vegas · Oct 1
The Unlisted trip 10-1 to 10-4Why unlisted trip? My room type is unlisted on the website and there's an unlisted dining experience. Been feeling like @Travel Fanatic with all my reports are the same thing every time I come. But I feel this trip will have a few things I haven't seen on the board. Maybe some of …
VegasMessageBoard · Oct 1
pics of the fall Bellagio Conservatory displayThe theme this fall is fishing and wildlife. I tend to shoot in close with this type of stuff. I got in extra close with a deer shot so you can see how the artist is using pieces of wood to make some of the animal sculptures. I don't understand the volcano thing but it's still co …
r/vegas · Sep 28
Cote vs DelmonicoWhich Venetian steakhouse would you suggest for a couple that loves Cut and found Bazaar Meats a little too adventurous? We’re much more of a steak and potatoes kind of couple. Staying at Venetian late October and excited to be going to Cut again. Wondering if Cote is too adventu …
r/vegas · Sep 27
Venetian Rewards AppVenetian Las Vegas finally has their own app. Saw this mentioned in another thread and I think this warrants its own discussion. iPhone: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/venetian-rewards/id6752355893 Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.venetianlasvegas.venetia …
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 27
A little Bellagio adviceHey all...I'll be utilizing my SS retreat at Caesar's in November and will be also getting a room at Bellagio for some friends who have two teenagers. I've never stayed there (always stay at Aria) so looking for two pieces if info: 1. Room/Room type- more convenience than opulenc …
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 27
Cosmo service is the worseWhy do I keep staying here. Housekeeping rarely comes and now about to miss my flight because we can't open our safe. Been waiting over an hour for someone to come and unlock it.
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 27
View of Luxor from ExcaliburView of Luxor from Excalibur. Excalibur and Luxor are the least expensive of the MGM casinos but I always have fun there.
r/vegas · Sep 26
Need Advise…So I’m going to see Oasis at Allegiant Stadium in August next year. Prior to ticket sales I locked in a hotel room trying to beat the surge. My friend did too. Now we have two rooms to choose from: Both are for Two Nights: Residence Inn by Marriott Suite with 1 queen, 1 sofa bed …
r/vegas · Sep 26
Cosmo wraparound terrace suite with fountain view… what am I missing?… ading to Vegas soon and booked three nights in the wraparound terrace suite at the Cosmo. Love this suite — especially being on the terrace after dark with a glass of wine (or good tequila) watching the fountains go off. Dinners so far: Mizumi and Cut. Still deciding on the third …
r/vegas · Sep 26
To Live TR or not to Live TR…..Just arrived on Fb with Mrs backtrack - this may be live or it may be a recap next week …. 4 nights. 2 in FB. Two in Bellagio. Just out of an amazing din er on Dons Prome and now losing my ass at top double in FB high Limit. Wish me luck
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 25
Fontainebleau or Venetian?Normally stay at Resorts World cause the rooms are nice and I like to split time between the strip and arts district. Looking to try a new hotel and these are the top 2 I am considering
r/vegas · Sep 23
Venetian/PalazzoPlanning a trip in December to see a couple shows at the sphere. I know the Venetian/Palazzo is most convenient, but is it worth over $1000 a night? Total for three nights comes to $3621. I like the idea that the rooms are a little bigger as there are three of us. But I'm just wo …
r/vegas · Sep 23
Suggestions for things to do?… we booked museum of illusions and arte, will be going to the big new in n out, going back to the neon musuem etc. We have a few dinner places booked and have done the mob museum and hoover dam which I loved both of. Any other things you recommend for a tourist? Was thinking Frem
r/vegas · Sep 23
What do *you* want in a casino?… robably deserved a thread. I don't want to call FB "divisive", but there are clearly some people who think the environment is too sterile in decor or "lacks energy" because it isn't as busy as, say, Flamingo mid-strip is. At the same time, I find the fact that it has solid video
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 22
Vegas Was DeadishOn the plane heading back home now. Stayed at Vdara. Went to two clubs and two big meals. Was even railroaded by amateur friends who wanted to take bachelor to strip club. No traffic anywhere. Strippers out number customers 10 to 1. Strippers literally will do anything for money …
r/vegas · Sep 20
Missed connection MarqueeMet you at Marquee Dayclub on Labor Day. We danced and tried our best to talk but it was difficult over the music. You mentioned you were 36, soon to be 37. lived in CA, stayed at Aria, and had dinner reservations at STK inside Cosmopolitan later that night on Monday 9/7. We vibe …
r/vegas · Sep 20
Are MGM properties becoming VP wasteland?I was in Las Vegas on Labor Day week and spent 3 nights at Mandalay Bay. When I went into the casino, Mandalay Bay (4) and Luxor (8) only had a few VP machines unless you wanted to play at the bar. Has anyone else noticed this and are things better at Park MGM or NYNY?
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 20
Baccarat Flow State. Locked In 🔒 for Natural 9s frfr. Cosmo 9/17 to 9/22Hello Vegas Friends! It has been days since I left Vegas and man, living rent free in my head. I admit I has this trip booked prior to the last one due to rising airfare costs but I would only go if I brought home a profit. Well, the gambling gods came through and ya girl is comi …
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 19
ARIA POOL ClosureHey crew FYI I was trying to book some chairs on the website. Ended up calling the pools will be closed sept 21st - 27th. Some LV celebrity cooking thing. I moved my entire trip to cosmo!
r/vegas · Sep 19
iHeart Vegas Girls Trip! (+1) - Fontainebleau & Reserve Sept 14 - 21… ear, my college friend M and I went to iHeart festival for the first time. We had SO much fun and agreed this would be our annual Vegas girls trip. We spend most of our time together talking, laughing and catching each other up. I saw her in May for a pool day in Vegas and it was …
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 19
Loyal Fontainebleau player curious on what I can expect?Hello VMB! This is my first post here excited to be apart of these amazing community. I’m gearing up for my 4th Vegas trip ever. I exclusively stay and play at the FB, My first trip to LV ever I didn’t stay at the FB but I did play there I had just turned 21 and my play was no mo …
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 17
Comparing MGM Sapphire to PearlHello everybody. I had a 4 night stay at MGM Grand between 2 nights at Tuscany and 2 nights at Wynn. I didn't play the first night but ended up with almost 12000 tier credits over the next 3 days, Almost double what I got on my August 2025 trip. I'm Saphire level and wonder if I …
VegasMessageBoard · Sep 17
Jury selected in Las Vegas flamingo theft, torturing caseLAS VEGAS (KLAS) -- Jury selection in the trial against a Canadian man accused of stealing and torturing a Las Vegas flamingo concluded Monday as 14 Clark County residents were chosen to possibly decide the fate of the tourist. Clark County District Court Judge Jacqueline Bluth t …
8 News Now · Oct 13
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Eater Vegas · Sep 18
re: ATM fees/limitFor me, it’s not so much the ATM fee which is $11.99 at Fontainebleau. Which I suppose I could get it back if I went to the cage, but I like the fact that my degenerate ass is limited 800 bucks per 24 hour.. I figure if I’m down to going to the ATM and I can’t make magic happen w …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 8
re: What is an MGM "Corporate Outbound Marketing Specialist"? Email received.Mine is awful as well. Took 2 weeks to make a reservation at Bellagio for me, had to reminder her a couple times due to lack of a response. Tried to sell me on a different room saying the one I wanted was not available even though I could book it at the same time. Not helpful wit …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 7
re: What is an MGM "Corporate Outbound Marketing Specialist"? Email received.… unhelpful, and my money is better spent elsewhere. I also laud and ask for names to send perfect feedback to make sure hosts get kudos when possible. I think this happened when I had a host who got moved to COMS, so I went to Aria , had a host who was completely useless, complai …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Property recommendations for 5-days trip: Fountain, VP or Cosmo?… lly we did it. And we did everything completely different than originally planned. Due to great offers we stayed two days at the Venetian and 3 more days at the Reserve . The Venetian was great and less crowded than expected. We had a rewly renovated loft double queen room - gorg …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Dolphins/Raiders @ The Dirty Castle 9/10 - 9/14… d, and that the hostess was kind enough to catch us on the way out and redirect. Food was amazing as always. Day 2 - Friday Each day started with my walk to Aria to play my Ultimate X Gold machines. They removed the ones from MGM Grand , but fortunately still have 2 right by the …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 11
re: ARIA POOL ClosureThanks for the heads up. I’m sure lots of people are planning trips soon. I was there in July and liked it. But without the pool then it wouldn’t be as fun. Hopefully the Cosmo is lots of fun. I want to stay there sometime.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 19
re: ARIA POOL ClosureAria guests will be able to use the vdara, park mgm, and Cosmo pools. Cosmo pool is a good alternative since it overlooks the strip
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Flamingo room upgrade + mystery gummies 😂You have to get weed from actual off strip dispensaries or it’s fake. You don’t want to guess what’s in that. It’s also not worth standing in the crazy long hotel waiting line just use the kiosk.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 19
re: Post elopement celebrationThings like turnt up tour where you’re on a party bus with others and go clubbing. My wife and I just got married the 2 of us and we just went to the strip for a bit then Fremont to listen to the bands until 2 am with their strong drinks
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 19
re: Topless at Moorea Beach Club30's to 50's mainly. Saturdays are always get best and wildest days. Definitely singles in the mix. A lot of single male friendly couples in the mix for sure. I always stay at the Mandalay Bay to make it easier if a couple wants to play.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 19
re: Topless at Moorea Beach ClubI love Moorea my wife and I go to Vegas every year and always stay at Mandalay Bay. We just left July 17th and the day we left the pool was as crowded and hype as I’ve ever seen it. Pretty much 90-95 percent of the women were topless and it was just a great time. Pineapples every …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Las Vegas HotelsBest hotels in your criteria is in the strip. If you’re specifically looking for out of strip then Circa or Red Rock is the best. Really every 5 star Vegas Hotel has a great walk-in shower and tub. Bellagio recently renovated their rooms and has the biggest walk in shower I’ve se …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 19
re: Las Vegas HotelsThe Signature at MGM grand is showing at $125 per. We had a suite with sphere view for $250 in March. Great location, rooms and non- smoking.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 19
re: I'm a touristStay at Resorts World is close to the Sphere, is a Hilton property and is on the strip. That is where I would recommend
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 18
re: I'm a touristStay on the strip. Worst case the Hilton grand vacations (I assume you are using loyalty or points?). Best case stay at the Venetian/Cosmo or cheaper stay at park mgm, and it’s smoke free
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 18
re: event space downtown vegasI think you’re on the right track with a suite booking. Flamingo has inexpensive suites and may be able to accommodate you.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 18
re: Best hotels to stay in the strip?… s, the Linq, Horseshoe, Planet Hollywood, Park MGM. Planet Hollywood in particular has an awesome location, is relatively compact, and has loads of options very close by thanks to the Miracle Mile shops. Cosmo, City Centre with its shops, and Bellagio are right across the street. …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 18
re: The "Do it for Kachow!" Fontainebleau Slot Tournament TR 9/18-9/20Slacking here on the pics and updates. But trying to stay awake in the pedicure chair so what better time than now to tackle this. If there’s any typos it’s because I’ve fallen asleep while typing. I only got one picture of the tournament area yesterday at registration. I’ll do b …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 19
re: Baccarat Flow State. Locked In 🔒 for Natural 9s frfr. Cosmo 9/17 to 9/22I was assigned a room in the 30s but they got me into the 50s. I now ask for the bellman to wait and come up with me with my bags now unless the room is not ready for me. None of this waiting for delivery. @mickyblueeyes knows. Luckily my room was just done and ready for me. Cham …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 17
re: South Strip MGM Dinner rec?At Mandalay Bay : Love Carama, that has been a must hit every time I stay at the W . Orla has an excellent tasting menu. I had great meals at both Bourbon Steak and StripSteak. Kumi isn't too bad, but you can do better elsewhere for sushi. Underwhelmed with Flanker.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 19
re: South Strip MGM Dinner rec?Going the Celeb Chef route we have enjoyed meals at Craftsteak and Emeril’s New Orleans Fish House at MGM. On the more casual side we liked Ri Ra, Nine Fine, and Il Forno (the latter at NYNY ). Going a bit more casual there’s Park MGM ’s Eataly (we’re wanting to try the ‘sit down …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 22
re: MGM Properties Cheap Eats… ll meal cookin. wife and i actually split a steak nowadays at steakhouse and just get sides, salads, or entrees. there's usually plenty on the menu to choose from tender at luxor not bad at all either. in fact, i think its pretty good and right off the casino floor is a bonus too
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 17
re: Loyal Fontainebleau player curious on what I can expect?… er 3-4 days. Here my stats from last 3-4 day trip (didn’t gamble on the 4th day) $16,736 loss $68,704.48 COIN IN 22,776 Tier Credits Earned $7,592 THEO I had booked a comped royal suite with all my food and beverage cleared at the end. Reach out to a host at the end of your trip.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 17
re: Loyal Fontainebleau player curious on what I can expect?We all are. If Vegas didn’t offer me goodies, I wouldn’t come. I’d just go to Biloxi or Tunica for the best odds. Honestly these days I put in so few gaming hours I literally come to Vegas for the spa and dining. I play fewer hours but wager bigger.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 17
re: Use Cosmo Resort Credit at other MGM Restaurants?The great thing about Cosmo is if you do have to use only their restaurants, there are a lot of good ones to choose from, but likely you’re good resort wide. I’ve stayed at the Cosmo on an offer and it was good resort wide.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Steakhouse recommendationsI love Peter Luger Steakhouse in Caesars Palace. If you want a good steak, this is the place. If you want all the trimmings that go along with a steakhouse, I’d recommend Vic and Anthony’s in Golden Nugget downtown. Great full steakhouse experience.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Steakhouse recommendationsSmith & Wollensky at the Venetian is great without being horribly over priced. Ruth Chris there at Harrahs is also good and you don't have to pay extra for transportation. If you want to spend more, I'd go to one of the great steakhouses at the Venetian like Delmonico, CUT, or Ba …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 19
re: Steakhouse recommendations… e: Tom Colicchio's Craftsteak at MGM Grand SW Steakhouse at the Wynn STRIPsteak at Mandalay Bay Prime Steakhouse at Bellagio I think SW and Prime were our favorites. Both Tom Colicchio's and STRIPsteak were very good. Still really want to go to Bavetttes at Park MGM... Next time!
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Steakhouse recommendationsReally depends on where you are staying and where you can get a table. If your at Aria Jean-George at Bellagio Prime, Caesars Joe’s Snow crab and Steak, Wynn SW steakhouse. All great just depends on where you are at and availability
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 19
re: The Request Lines are Open Live TR, Sep 21-24Again, I don't know the ins and outs of CET well, but based on my experiences at other properties, its not so much whether a host has autonomy to grant certain requests. Its all about the player. For example, my MGM host is one of the highest in the MGM Resorts hierarchy. But I s …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 27
re: The Request Lines are Open Live TR, Sep 21-24I've asked this before in other threads, but I'm curious if you find noticeable value in resort-specific MGM hosts. I use my Bellagio host for all MGM trips and have been really satisfied with his network of hosts and my treatment even outside of Bellagio .
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 27
re: The Request Lines are Open Live TR, Sep 21-24This has been a fascinating discussion to catch-up on. TF, while you didn't directly address my earlier question around dealer temperament and general vibes/safety, I think you addressed them in spades indirectly -- my take-away is largely that I have no inclination to return to …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Toast to Sammy Hagar 9/18-9/22/2026Tried to catch a Zoox at Bellagio but they were all busy. They just started charging and it goes to the airport. So we went through the conservatory, newly opened. Honestly it was underwhelming. I liked when all the characters were made from flowers like Pasadena floats.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Are MGM properties becoming VP wasteland?They are really limiting the VP islands over the last 3 years. Aria as late as 2023 still had some old 2000s era games, but all have been replaced with slot banks. There will be an AllStar row somewhere, and at Luxor , that nasty old corner should still have the 50 play area by t …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 18
re: Are MGM properties becoming VP wasteland?When I was there in July I looked all over for Ultimate X Gold. I found ONE machine at MGM Grand . That's it, ONE. I found Slammin' Multipliers only at Mandalay Bay . Now granted I didn't scour every square foot of every casino but that's all I found for those two games.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 18
re: Are MGM properties becoming VP wasteland?Cosmo seemed to have taken out a lot of standalone VP machines when I was there a few weeks ago. I didn't spend a lot of time looking, since it was a CET-focused play trip, but the machines that had been on the south wall between the sportsbook and Clique were largely gone in ren …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 20
re: How to access pools?Park MGM regular here - you will not be walking thru the casino to get to pools. Elevators will drop you near hallway to the pools.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: How to access pools?They are just looking for excuses to deny entry to guys in order to improve the "ratio".
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Best Place for Crab Legs?I have the spots for you! Assuming you’re willing to spend $$ because the red crabs aren’t as plentiful here are 2 GREAT spots. SW—I was just there and had them. Second good place is Carver Steak at Resorts World. Had them about 2 months ago there.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Large bachelor group: Aria vs MGM GrandMgm Grand has amazing pools, two food courts w great pizza, Whisky Down for some fantastic whisky choices, a great country western bar and it's on the tram line to take you down the strip and back cheaply. You can also walk over to the 9 Fine Irishmen Irish pub for great food and …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Large bachelor group: Aria vs MGM GrandDefinitely Aria if there’s that low of a price difference. MGM grand is ALRIGHT but Aria is 10x better. You can walk over to other casinos to gamble you’re not stuck at Aria
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Large bachelor group: Aria vs MGM Grand… finitely nicer! 100% more of a high roller vibe that everyone wants for a Bachelor party! I work a lot with Bachelor Party groups in Vegas, and groups that choose Aria are always satisfied 👍 (some of the best restaurants are there too if you’re looking to spurge on any dinners!)
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Large bachelor group: Aria vs MGM GrandFor your needs MGM Grand is the better option. It’s connected to Topgolf and has both a dayclub and nightclub onsite. The rooms have recently been remodeled. There’s a ton of food options. It has everything a bachelor party could need.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Large bachelor group: Aria vs MGM Grand… are not THAT far apart and walkable certainly at night or day if not too hot. Top golf is great, it's maybe a $9 to $12 Uber ride from Aria because it's entrance is on Koval well behind the MGM but since there is a group of youz the cost is worth it. At Aria you explore the Cryst …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Solo Vegas TripMeowwolf is dope, but I would suggest getting a ticket to see absinthe. It’s an incredible show. Also, good eats include secret pizza at cosmo, tacos el Gordo, and best friends.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Solo Vegas TripJust be smart about personal security - I recommend using a crossbody purse, and all the regular rules about securing your room. Other than that, everything is on the table. Vegas is very friendly for solo travelers. If you want prefer to dine at a table over at the bar for dinne …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Solo Vegas TripJust came back from a 4 day solo trip and I absolutely loved being by myself. I stayed at bellagio and the adult pool is quiet and relaxing. The other pools are pretty quiet too. First two nights I walked the south end of the strip and went into 4 other hotels. People watching is …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Solo Vegas Trip… long are you going for? I am a male solo traveler. For cheap entertainment, I personally love just walking through the various hotels and casinos and getting lost. They all have their own little things that will blow you away. The Venetian has some cool shops inside with gondola …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Solo Vegas TripWhen traveling solo I love to go sit at the bar of a restaurant to eat. Agree on Momofuko. Din Tai Fung is good but a chain and not unique to Vegas. I loved Washing Potato and Chyna Club at Fontainebleau and Tao at Venetian. If you just go to a regular hotel pool and not a day cl …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Solo Vegas TripFor magic, Mat Franco was great last week. And second the Spa at Fontainebleau. Amazing.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Solo Vegas Trip… a full marathon worth of walking on the strip from Mandalay Bay to Circus Circus even walked all the way to Fremont once at the cost of heat exhaustion (NEVER AGAIN) But making it to the Strat is a bitchandahalf. The actual entrance is so far back from the street its ridiculous.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Solo Vegas TripSahara has a quiet chill pool so does Caesars Palace
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Sphere to the Signature at MGM Grand after a concert – walk or Uber?Hi, so the way to do it is to take the bridge (the Venetian expo) from the sphere to the Venetian (everyone will be taking this) and then walk out of the Venetian and down the strip to harrahs where you will pick up the monorail and then take the monorail to mgm grand. It’s very …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Sphere to the Signature at MGM Grand after a concert – walk or Uber?… through Vegas Strip Casinos the entire way. It’s night so temperatures will be reasonable. This will take like an hour but it’s worth it to spend a few minutes in each casino and see what each one is about. That’s literally what most people spend their time doing in Vegas anyway
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Sphere to the Signature at MGM Grand after a concert – walk or Uber?… We have done it after U2 as well as The Eagles. Took the monorail once too but that was a nightmare (wall to wall people crammed in). Exit the Sphere and take Koval to Harmon and BAM! You can swing into Ellis Island on the way too! Every time we have walked that walk we were with …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Sphere to the Signature at MGM Grand after a concert – walk or Uber?I walked Koval Rd from Ellis Island to MGM Grand once at night, and it was spooky as hell. Dark, sidewalk randomly stopping and starting, and absolutely *no one* around. It wasn't dangerous or anything, but if someone wanted to do bad things to an innocent pedestrian, it would be …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: First time visitors trying to choose best hotelI can't make suggestions based on pools because stuff happens late in the year. Since it's a special occasion, I'd say go all out and do the Venetian. It's near the Sphere, great shopping and dining in the area and it's swanky.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: First time visitors trying to choose best hotel… ian Resort and MGM Grand. (From Vegas.com/pools) Vdara is another non-smoking and non-gaming hotel. It's beautiful, but they don't have a year around pool. If you stay at an MGM property, you can go to any MGM property pool, sometimes for a small fee, same for Caesars properties.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 20
re: Vegas Was DeadishJust way too many people out for the fireworks stuff. Almost got crushed to death on Bellagio-Caesar’s pedestrian bridge. Took about 20 minutes to make it 60 feet across.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Vegas Was DeadishI'm a 20+ Vegas resident and cannot think of a single time Fontainebleau didn't feel empty compared to most Strip casinos. I've seen more people in Circus Circus.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Tour de MGM RegionalsBeau Rivage is a mini Bellagio -lite. Nice property. MGM kiosks, neat. FP auto loaded. The $400 food credit is not issued as RP. It’s issued an increments of $100, use or lose it, valid at certain outlets.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Tour de MGM RegionalsRight? Current Bellagio Conservatory, I shit you not. It gets worse, but I won’t post them here.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Tour de MGM RegionalsBorgata is huge and packed. Amphora lounge (had lunch there yesterday) is great at $12.50. Love the Gold+ line cuts throughout the property. Can use RP for retail at all the stores; most are 1:1 and a few are 2:1. Crashed after dinner last night, slept solid 10 hours. Speaking of …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Fontainebleau - gimme all your tips!… s, The Tavern would be a good spot to have a meal. It's like a sportsbook/restaurant all in one. We walked over to Westgate and caught the Monorail down to MGM Grand and back. It's a cheaper way to get into the main strip area, if that is something of interest to you. Enjoy your
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 16
re: Fontainebleau - gimme all your tips!Just got back from The Fontainebleau . I had gone back in 2024 and the place was pretty dead. I was quite surprised how much livelier it was on this most recent trip and was only there during the week from Monday to Thursday. I definitely seems like they are starting to get some …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 18
re: Table Games Ratings... High Limit v. Gen. Pop.… aid the typically put everybody at an average speed. Pit boss did call up for approval to rate me as "fast" for that session and got it done, but quite disappointed that they never consider how many players are at a table and the rate of the dice being thrown. This was at palazzo
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Vegas cosmoIt is my personal favorite property on the strip. Nothing like coming back to the room after a long night and just sitting on the terrace to relax and take in the noise and view of the strip.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Vegas cosmoFor me I enjoy it more in the mornings. Usually get up about 2-3am Vegas time, make some coffee and sit out there drinking it while the wife still sleeps. Sometimes you still hear club music going at that hour. Basically chill, drink coffee and surf Reddit before starting my day. …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Vegas cosmoIts my favorite. It's a great place especially if you're bringing a significant other! The suites have deep Japanese sitting tubs, the balconies are huge and offer great views, the rooms are spacious, and the food and casino are fantastic!
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Vegas cosmoLove the Cosmo! ❤️ The wraparound terrace suite with the fountain view is amazing! It's so fun to turn the TV to the Bellagio fountain channel, turn up the volume and sit outside on the terrace and watch the show. I'll be on my terrace in a couple weeks enjoying this view. Can't …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Vegas cosmoMy favorite place to stay in Vegas.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Vegas cosmo… a full kitchen, no smoke (no casino), for example, but some don't need that. Park MGM is solid location (you can also use the free tram to Cosmo), no smoking in Casino. Has solid food options too. If you want a good All in one place, I think Cosmo is good. You pay a little bit m …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Can anyone tell me if this is legitimate?There are definitely rooms, but it is literally outrageous. It’s like $1200 to stay at the Westgate for the weekend. I don’t mind paying that if it’s like, Cosmo or Wynn. but the Westgate..!?
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Romantic Christmas Trip?I've never stayed at FB, but Palazzo is EXACTLY what you say you're looking for. You can't go wrong there.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Romantic Christmas Trip?Palazzo, in my opinion, mostly for the food. You're connected to the whole venetian restaurant row so there are loads of options and you never have to go outside in december. my pick would be a lazy brunch at sugarcane the morning after your big night: brioche french toast and bo …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Romantic Christmas Trip?… Bellagio and Caesars Palace center strip. I suppose it depends on what's important to the individual. I like all the things what I consider "center strip" has to offer. Close to the Sphere, Caesars Colosseum, Chandelier Bar, great nightlife, live music, etc. And maybe all that e
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 24
re: Romantic Christmas Trip?I saw that but it's 200 bucks a day to get in even as a hotel guest! That's SO crazy! Palazzo is 100 a day (still ridiculous yo have to pay as a hotel guest to use the on property amenity, but 200 a day is absurd).
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Romantic Christmas Trip?For Strip access and Good dining, Palazzo beats out Fontainebleau. I stay at both, depending on what I'm looking for, and Palazzo/Venetian will give you more to do both in the resort and nearby, especially if you're not interested in gambling.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Romantic Christmas Trip?Cosmo and enjoy the Ice Skating rink overlooking the strip. Make some smores, ice skate, they have some cool different hot chocolate drinks and cocktails. The spa at the Cosmo is good too. Fontainebleau also changes their pool area into a really cool Ice Skating area with cool vi …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Romantic Christmas Trip?… downtown. We did the Stadium Swim experience at Circa for the UFC Fight on Sat and it was amazing!! Loved it!! Not sure what it's like in the winter, but if there's a game to watch, highly recommend. If you're adventurous, check out the zipline. Shows/Dinner Theater: Have loved a …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Romantic Christmas Trip?FB is great, tons of great restaurants, nice rooms, good casino. The complaints about it being SO FAR from everything are overblown. You can walk to Sahara, Strat, Circus Circus and Resorts world easily, and take a cab to mid strip and be there in 10 minutes.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Advice on 2 Dinners - Italian and SteakhouseI would go with Mother Wolf and Don Prime, and I would make my hotel reservation at Fontainebleau since both restaurants are on property. I know you said Italian and steak, but I would also go to Cantina Contramar.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 24
re: Advice on 2 Dinners - Italian and SteakhouseWe enjoyed Carbone Riviera at Bellagio. Ask specifically for lake side seating outside. Can’t remember table minimum for that request ($175pp?). SW Steak at Wynn is a staple. They also have a new intimate Italian steak place (Sartiano’s?) next to ZeroBond.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Advice on 2 Dinners - Italian and SteakhouseSW, StripSteak, Cote, Don, Delmonico, Barry’s…. It’s a long list. Even Tender at Luxor has better service than Bavette’s. In the 15-20 times I’ve been there in the past couple years, they seem to never be able to deliver courses for a 4 top at the same time, which is just embarra …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: Venetian to Allegiant StadiumThe walk from Venetian to Allegiant isn't bad if you take the riverfront path, it's actually kind of nice with the boat views.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 21
re: What do *you* want in a casino?… degen mode - Modern with nice rooms and comfortable bed plus a bathtub for my wife to be happy - Good ventilation - Seating at entrance or around outside of slot floor so people don't park themselves at a slot machine and sit on their phone or wait for someone with no intention …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 22
re: What do *you* want in a casino?I want Cosmo before the MGM takeover back. With the drink tickets so I can stack them for top shelf whiskey.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 23
re: What do *you* want in a casino?*dining options that run from 24-hour coffee shop to a couple top tier possibilities -- what used to be called 'gourmet rooms' Gimme NYNY 's America and Venetian 's Bazaar Meat all under one roof *a couple/three bars for drinks -- and sure, bar-top gaming. i'm not gonna need to w …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 23
re: What do *you* want in a casino?… hose boxes, but my gambol doesn't always result in alot of comps. So, life's about choices.... Even as a micro roller the Palazzo staff always smile and chit chat with me. I know I will lose money while I'm in Vegas (usually) but please recognize my desire to enjoy my time there.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 24
re: Venetian/Palazzo… pacious rooms with mini fridges in each one. The beds are comfortable and the location is great. There’s a 24 hour CVS right in the building too. You can also get a rate without resort fees. Check online for their deals. We stay there all the time and spend a fair amount of time …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Venetian/PalazzoBreaking news …. You can enjoy all the nice stuff at the Venetian …. And not stay there.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Venetian/PalazzoIt’s a beautiful hotel. But no. Stay at New York/New York and get an Uber.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Venetian/PalazzoThe companies claiming tourism is down and yet $1k a night. If you want to stay in the vegas feel stay somewhere on fremont, you could buy a used car for the days you are in town for the money you will save,
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Venetian/PalazzoNo, go to the Cosmo. I stayed at the Venetian on a ticket package for the Sphere. I was very outdated
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: HELP Las Vegas tripIf you’re staying at Bellagio I pray you have fast moving parking lines.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Suggestions for things to do?Everything suggested so far is indoors, and you said the dam was one of the parts you loved. So go back out. Most visitors skip Valley of Fire, about an hour northeast: orange sandstone that would headline in Utah, and empty compared with anything near the canyon. Closer in there …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 24
re: Casual Bachelor Party… think you go downtown and check out all the bars and small casinos. You’ll all land at a happy place. Start at atomic liquors or the griffin and figure it out. If you don’t want to go downtown checkout ON the Record. It’s a club but it’s mellow. Or all the speakeasy spots in Cos …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: First time in Vegas, cash?Cash all day. Aria is solid place to stay. Easily walk to Bellagio, Park MGM, and Cosmo to play.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: Walk from The Venetian to GPPWalk the strip to Harmon, turn left. Koval is sketch. While taking cabs off-strip I've never once seen anyone on the street I wanted to get within 100 feet of.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 22
re: maxev Live TR birthday gamblemaxxing 9/23-10/4AGREE... the rooms are super luxurious. Very quiet, too. Appreciate the layout of Palazzo ; it is really easy to navigate from the self park garage-very well designed! The body wash, shampoo and conditioner in the shower are by Etro and very luxurious and smell divine Pegaso: Fea …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 30
re: City corner suite vdara thoughts?… rooms were comfortable large spaces. I have not had any major issues with Vdara . Always clean with comfy bed and good water pressure. One major point is the location. You are close to centre strip at Vdara . The walkway to Bellagio and Cosmos are right there in the lobby. Aria …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 23
re: City corner suite vdara thoughts?… t there is one more walkway after the Food Court and Pool The balcony and kitchenette are wonderful but closer than you may prefer in the normal room. The 1BR balcony is very apartmentlike, so in a room vs room, it wins because balcony. Vdara City Corner is a great giant square o …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 23
re: December trip… u, find happy hours with food you can share. sugarcane at the venetian does sun–thu 3–6 and again 10pm till close. $7 beers, $10 cocktails, $2.50 oysters, and bacon wrapped dates and croquettes for $8. the late one is great after a night out. beer park at paris for watching games
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: December tripMay I suggested Primo’s at the MGM grand for brunch. Unlimited mimosas for an hour and half, which will help with breaking the bank. Stay shit faced from the get go!
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 24
re: Visiting in NovemberWe’re going (back!) in November too!!! We were there in July and it was brutal. Thankfully a Venetian comp takes care of the room, and we’ve got tickets to absinthe too! And Book of Mormon for my other half, and we’re going to check out Fremont street and the haunted museum in be …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: Buyout completed… inos. There's plenty of milquetoast pro-bunsiness liberals with a lot of experience running businesses. But as someone who avoids properties run by megadonors to Donald Trump, that has changed from "basically The Venetian and sometimes Wynn" to over half the Strip and that sucks.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Fun stuff for a gambling breakStage door (behind Flamingo) for $2 beers There's always a bar with happy hours if you want to bounce around for apps and slightly more reasonable drinks
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Fontainebleau or Venetian?I like the Venetian. I always stay there when traveling with my wife. Good food, shopping, and top tier customer service. That being said, I’m thinking of trying Fontainebleau on my next solo trip to give it try.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Fontainebleau or Venetian?I stayed at Fontainebleau and absolutely loved it! Was there for Marc Anthony concert. The customer service was fantastic. Beds were super comfy. We were more than happy with our stay.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: Fontainebleau or Venetian?Always Fontainebleau. It’s the only thing that gets me to Vegas these days- otherwise I’d just stay home playing on Stake
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 24
re: Fontainebleau or Venetian?Venetian. Their customer service is unmatched, there’s tons to do on property, pools are great, good restaurants, plenty of pretty people to mingle with if you want to, awesome shopping, etc.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Fontainebleau or Venetian?I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. Here’s an anecdote of what happened to me last time I was there in July. I booked a week at the encore just to see what it was all about, ended up not really enjoying it, but on my way home my flight got canceled. I called up the Venetian to …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Fontainebleau or Venetian?… ond shot but I was wrong. Lol. I might be wrong but I think the Strat, Sahara, and Palms are busier than Fontainebleau so as much as I agree that the location sucks, the casino itself is a big part of it. They have to give people a reason to go there, and right now there is none.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Best Way to Spend MGM Comp Dollars (MALBON)Yep probably cosmo branded on the sleeve. But I agree it’s a good use of “free” money. I have several bad birdie cosmo shirts acquired this way including the black/pink one with dice and cards @maxev showed. Yes I stole his swag
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 24
re: Best Way to Spend MGM Comp Dollars (MALBON)I miss the good old days at Cosmo with Stitched. Great suits and shirts and you could take the receipt to the Rewards desk for points. I made bank from that store.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 24
re: Best Way to Spend MGM Comp Dollars (MALBON)I think Cosmo is totally just doing whatever it wants until their accountants abandon them. I saw the carnage of the hotel reservation system migration, their internal numbers prolly scared Diller away
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 24
re: MGM Mobile Check-In: 3 Days Ahead?For many hotels early mobile check ins will scoop up the rooms available when it runs during the pre check out time (rooms empty the night before) Picture low floors or loading dock views and maybe some picturesque air conditioner systems. If one just wants an early room this may …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 24
re: The Last Pictures I Ever Took at the Mirage… otd a resort like that years later, Mirage wasnt new anymore. My places became Bellagio, Palazzo and Mandalay Bay. But I would often head there to visit with Vegas first timers, or to see Love for the gazillionth time. So yeah, its extinguishment from the Strip neighborhood defin
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: The Last Pictures I Ever Took at the MirageThe Mirage was the first casino/resort I stayed at in Las Vegas way back when I turned 21. Seeing it being demolished is a kick in the shins, even though the shell is going to be redone as the hotel for Hard Rock. It was just a classy, timeless, and historic facility for Las Vega …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: The Last Pictures I Ever Took at the MirageExcalibur and Luxor need help in that department before New York New York. MGM grand got upgrades before that end of the strip died so they’ll survive but the rest are hanging by a thread
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: The Last Pictures I Ever Took at the MirageThis was definitely an interesting choice to raze and say it’s time to revamp. Place had a decade left. But other shitholes are more complex like the castle, pyramid, ph, the original mgm grand(horseshoe), treasure island, etc. for myriad reasons like stubborn owners, fake expans …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Vegas 5-Day SaleCirca has their $400 all-in deal through the 5-day sale link, but not on their website. Surprisingly the Wynn/Encore has some great cheap dates (near thanksgiving and christmas) that include 2 buffet passes ($180 value).
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: Do not stay at Aria right now!!! Pool closed, no noticeStay where you like. Just giving information that we did not have upon booking or check in. They're literally turning hundreds of guest away at the pool. Telling them to use Park MGM, VDARA, oe Cosmo pools.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 24
re: You Only Get One First Impression: Taking MrsMolten to Vegas!Boy, what a pleasant check in experience and everyone that said what a notable difference the rooms are from Park MGM were exactly right. After a room cocktail unpacking, we've hit the Terrace pool. Boy is it a good thing we rented a daybed. Despite the very related vibe, free se …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 25
re: To Live TR or not to Live TR…..In line to buy drinks at Ali Wong in the wynn. Great trip so far and gambling going very well - first time winning in FB. Room is fantastic and all food has been a winner too. I have only slept 90 minutes since I arrived and I am here 24 hours now. Feel alike I have been here 3 d …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: To Live TR or not to Live TR…..Going back to the room. And by room I mean penthouse suite free upgrade. Also won 3k on slots and amazing meal in yellowtail
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 27
re: To Live TR or not to Live TR…..… ed. Bellagio craps 100 min on a Sunday night - I can’t play those stakes. It’s almost midnight. 6 tables open all full. Moved to Cosmo . I line at secret pizza. Pretty drunk. Typing on my phone and trying not to photograph the really hot girls in front of me. Amazing trip so far.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Cosmopolitan… s some weird quirks. I should easily be able to get a fountain view Studio or One Bedroom comped, but they stopped even showing them to me a few months ago. Which is ridiculous because probably at least 1/3 of the rooms in the whole complex are one or the other of those room type …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: CosmopolitanTerrace rooms are suites, each has L shaped couch in living room area. The mini bar contains an empty fridge and most importantly you have an outside balcony. I would go with that setup over the wraparound suite… it’s Vegas be 🤑
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: First Time Travelers… oth are on or a block away from the center strip near Planet Hollywood. Both have nice pools to. Park MGM for a quieter vibe, nice pool, and close to other big resorts like Bellagio and Aria to explore if you want, another great thing about this property is that it’s 100% smoke f
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: First Time Travelers… rs hotels - I've stayed mostly at Paris, Ballys (now Horseshoe) and Flamingo. Paris is my favorite, although I always went next door to gamble. Paris has a CVS on its north side, and all the Miracle Mile restaurants on its south side at PH. And it has Mon Ami Gabi restaurant- a m …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: First Time TravelersRooms do not smell. Good view? Just pay for a view when booking is your sure bet. Believe flamingo and the 20 dollar trick dont really match. I just pay upfront for a better view because work pays and that works fine
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: First Time TravelersI am a big fan of flamingo! Get a flamingo room. Perfectly fine and right in the action. Just gambled in other casino’s though
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: First Time TravelersFrom what I’ve heard of Harrahs and Flamingo, not the best in terms of bring dirty and lackluster. Truth to be told, I’ve only walked through them but even family and close friends who have stayed there did not have good things to say about them. Some people say the Luxor Pyramid …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: First Time TravelersPark MGM is the best beginner/clean place on the strip that doesn’t break the bank imo. Also smells the best because there is no smoking. It’s also pretty (not exactly but not far off) center of the strip and you have access to budget burger options on all 3 sides (Whataburger, S …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: First Time TravelersNot the best reputation as in dirty and falling apart, or just lackluster? Hoping to be closer to the center of everything with a decent pool. Doesn’t need to be an amazing pool, but The Venetian is probably excessive for us. Mandalay Bay sounds good, even if it’s on the south en …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: What is the highest denomination chip you’ve seen in person?… pit boss, move to a new table & dealer, and cash-in for about $120k cash. Literal stacks of banded hundreds. Pit boss said he does this occasionally, will warm-up on the $50 tables then move to the high-roller room. As for me, I prefer the slots of fun at the Circus Circus and th
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Stay and Show RecommendationsIf it's a quick trip stay at the venetian/palazzo, you can walk to the sphere from there. we did bottomless mimosas at sugarcane on restaurant row before ours, $26 for 2 hours and brunch runs till 3:30.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Stay and Show RecommendationsWe’ve lived here for 10 years and our favorite show is still Mat Franco. Magic/Comedy and very entertaining in a clean way. The first time we saw Blue Man Group, we thought it was boring but then we saw it again last year and it was good. I’d say Carrot Top also but he’s in the h …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Stay and Show Recommendations… d if you get a big event at T Mobile arena it's going to be mobbed. South strip is more wallet friendly, for good and bad. If you're looking for a Vegas standard show, cruise through [Vegas.com](http://Vegas.com) and check your dates, even if you don't buy from them. For Cirque,
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: Stay and Show RecommendationsI’d do Palazzo as well. It’s not cheap but I had the best meal I e even had in Vegas at Maroon. A great show and dinner option is The Party at Superfrico. We go in the offseason often, and always spend a day at Circa Swim. More fun if there’s a sporting game on you like, but the …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: Has anyone had the chance to see Shin Lim live?Saw him at Mirage and again at Palazzo. Both times were great and he also changed up the routine between the two. I liked the second time more, where he involved his wife who does acrobatics. I recommend not getting a balcony/upper tier seat, it's pretty far away. You'll basicall …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: Has anyone had the chance to see Shin Lim live?Saw him when he was at Mirage. By far the best magic show I’ve seen. Had just seen David Blaine at Resorts World and Shin Lim was on a whole different level. I’m sure his new show is great as well.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 25
re: Looking for value and debating which Hotel to Book… aurants except for a bar and a small Cafe with pre-made bites to eat. Rooms are spacious, clean and most importantly quiet. The area for Uber or Lyft pickup is right outside. The no food bit sucks but aria is within rock throwing distance and the cosmo connects to it via a indoor …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Would you fly to Vegas just to see the wizard of oz at the sphere?Went for an eagles show. The Sphere presentation quality was so amazing, we went back for the Wizard at $130 a seat. Yes I’d fly there for it. I’d do the Pinball HOF, the neon and Shelby museum while I was there. Lunch at Earl of Sandwich and dinner at Ellis Island or the Cosmo.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Biggest craps win you’ve ever witnessed?… Venetian to learn baccarat at $100 per hand. It was slow and the pit and the dealer were friendly and obliging to help me with the basics of the game. Along comes a nice older gentleman who said “let’s play” and pulls out about $250,000 in yellow chips and signs a marker for ano …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Fontainebleau vs Cosmopolitan for a first-timerGreat options! These are two of my fave places in Vegas. I've stayed at both many times, so here's my take on the pros and cons. **Cosmo** This was one of the first places I stayed in Vegas so it will always have a special place in my heart. Pros: * Terrace rooms - If a terrace r …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Fontainebleau vs Cosmopolitan for a first-timerThat's way overpriced for Cosmo even for a Thurs-Fri. If you think you'll ever be in Vegas again, save Cosmo for a future trip and book earlier if you can. If you decide you really want to be more center strip, you could look at Aria, Vdara, or Park MGM instead.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Fontainebleau vs Cosmopolitan for a first-timer… r it wasnt what it used to be. I get comps at Fontainebleau and can tell you the place is beautiful. Its a little dead at times in the casino but at night, it picks up a bunch. Great restaurants, great service, great and clean rooms. If you need to go to the strip, you can always …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Fontainebleau vs Cosmopolitan for a first-timerWe love FB! We’ve stayed all over the strip in the past but this is our first time (in early October) going back to a hotel for the 2nd time. We usually try a new place each time BUT FB blew our minds last year. Why we liked it: absolute luxury, the restaurants are divine, pool w …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Fontainebleau vs Cosmopolitan for a first-timerFB is by far a nicer hotel with nicer/newer rooms! Cosmo has the better location and livelier casino. But FB is my favorite hotel now next to the Wynn/Encore. Go to Mother Wolf at FB if you have a chance. Fantastic food!
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Fontainebleau vs Cosmopolitan for a first-timerWe loved FB! Ask for a room on high floor facing the pools. We were just there earlier this month and our 51st floor room had ceiling to floor window the width of the room and overlooked the Sphere and the rest of the strip. Also loved the Washing Potato Asian fusion restaurant i …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Fontainebleau vs Cosmopolitan for a first-timerFB really is excellent. I prefer it to Cosmo, I’d def do FB. It gives more of a Miami resort feel where it’s classy and kind of chill, partially because it’s never super busy which can be a positive and a negative. Excellent restaurants, great pool and I like proximity to Wynn, V …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Visiting soon, where would y'all recommend staying?Paris is right in that spot of not luxurious and not budget. Rooms are nice, clean, and the theme throughout the resort is fun. Lots of good restaurants very close by (Mon Ami Gabi is a great spot for breakfast or dinner overlooking the Strip). Very central location, with access …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Best value hotel on the StripAre you wanting to enjoy Vegas too or just go to the show? If you’re just doing the show and distance to allegiant is important these are your best stays in order. MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay, NYNY, Park MGM, Luxor, Excalibur. All are fine, so let price help you decide. If you’re wan …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Need Advise…Stay at Luxor. Easy to get to Mandalay Bay to walk to the concert and you’re on the strip. Luxor is fine especially if you’re only using it as a base to sleep.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Need Advise…And, as someone who has been to vegas 9 times, you're going to have so much more fun in the thick of it all at the Luxor. You're right on the strip, you'll be across the street from the new ballpark, will have tram access to Mandalay Bay and Excalibur, and MGM Grand, Park MGM and …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Need Advise…Luxor is fine, no reason to hesitate. You can walk to/from Allegiant. You'll be able to wind down afterwards in the Luxor casino or just walking around in Mandalay Bay instead of sitting in an isolated hotel room.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Need Advise…Luxor. Book direct through mgm’s site, that way it’s refundable. Watch prices closer to the show and you might be able to upgrade to Mandalay Bay which is next door to the stadium. I’m staying at Paris from comps and going to the Saturday show. Can’t wait!
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Need Advise…Luxor is perfect fine save 300 bucks
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Need Advise…Congrats. I got tix to Boston. Do Luxor. No debate. I’ve stayed there and if it’s just a spot to sleep, there’s much worse.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Need Advise…Luxor is ironically not luxurious. But in my experience the rooms are clean and as comfortable as any budget hotel. Iconic Vegas architecture. Abundant themed kitsch. I'd take the $300 savings, enjoy the faux Egyptian madness and treat myself to a couple nice meals or whatever ra …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Need Advise…You answered your question in your post. Stay at Luxor. If the room is axtually gross have them transfer you to a new one. Have fun.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Need Advise…Stay at Luxor. Did the same thing for a concert except it was at Monte Carlo before it was Park MGM.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worseI have had safe issues on every Cosmo stay in the past 2 years. It is ridiculous! It has gotten to the point if I need to get into the safe when I have somewhere to be at a specific time, I make sure I can get it open a couple of hours in advance. Call again
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worseSo far I've called and gone down to vip services. They just submit tickets. Can no one pick up a phone to escalate. This is crazy!
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worseAnother glaring example of insane s*** that these casinos do. If your bankroll is in the safe and you want to go downstairs and gamble, the casino is not making any money.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worseThis is the biggest weakness in modern customer service. Everything is done in separate, insulated workflows which basically means “It gets done when it gets done” and there is no longer any one singular powerful person who can escalate and expedite a genuinely urgent request. Ca …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worseI had that problem at the Luxor once and we were waiting upwards of an hour (I had to go to the front desk because nobody was picking up the phone) before it miraculously started working again.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worseMGM needs some competition from that area down to Mandalay Bay . MGM and Ceasars are just to dominate.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Cosmopolitan Room Renovations?i see what you mean. they recently updated some photos and now things are looking weird. i had my own wtf moment when i was looking at a wraparound and the first photo did not match the room at all. i think its just a lack of QC on the room photos.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmopolitan Room Renovations?Yeah they look like they pulled the wrong assets, maybe an issue with coding and migration on the server side. I am sure the Cosmo folks are still learning their servers and backend, may also have contributed to the chaos of that random August weekend where prices went cray cray.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Vegas Tips - 27F & 28F… oo - **KÀ is one of my favorites**. And January can be pretty chilly at night, especially coming out of the casinos, so bring layers. Most importantly, don’t schedule every hour. Your first time in Vegas, half the fun is just walking around and discovering things you didn’t plan.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: 🏎️ LAS VEGAS – MGM SIGNATURE 🏁Halloween l F1 RacingNot gonna lie that balcony view during F1 would be pretty clutch, hearing those engines echo off the buildings while you just chill up there. What's the actual nightly rate for race weekend though? Those numbers can get wild fast.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Cote vs DelmonicoYou sound like you prefer a more traditional steakhouse. Delmonico is that. It’s very good.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Cote vs DelmonicoIn all honesty take a walk across to the forum shops and have that meal at Joe’s, head and shoulders above cut and delmonico for what you’re looking to have
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Cote vs DelmonicoCote is absolutely amazing, just did butchers feast and added A5. The service and food was top tier. I’d say the sides are probably too adventurous for you though.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Cote vs DelmonicoBeen to Delmonico’s in both NOLA and LV several times and it has been a great meal every time.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Cote vs Delmonico… p all phenomenal. If you’re into seafood do not miss the stone crab as a starter they are incredible, and while I usually do steak for the main I will tell you their Chilean sea bass is the best preparation I’ve ever had. There’s a lot on the menu, if you feel overwhelmed or unsu …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Need recommendations… Safe7307 For visual entertainment, I’d definitely add **KÀ at MGM Grand**. It’s one of my favorite shows in Vegas, the moving stage alone is incredible, and so much of the experience is visual: acrobatics, martial arts, aerial work, fire, etc. **O** would be another great choice. …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Best Hotel for Single in 50sMy next stay will be at the Cosmopolitan. I'm in my 60s and have accepted that there are no more good age mixes for me. So deal with it, young people.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Best Hotel for Single in 50sI'm gonna give you a different place to consider: Circa. Beautiful property. 21+ only, i.e, no families. It's not cheap so there aren't any broke college kids staying on property. You'll be right there on Fremont Street with the other 11 properties within a few minutes walk.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Best Hotel for Single in 50sin my 50's. Just got back from Cosmo and had an incredible time. Avoid their nightclub Marquee (and any of the mega clubs) if you don't want to mingle with the younger crowd. Bellagio is very short walk with some great lounges
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Best Hotel for Single in 50s… alibration and you can always do a dinner / drinks night at Cosmo to try it out, there is good food over there. It is also a bit of luck of the draw to see what events (conferences, concerts etc) are in town as that influences the mix. There's nothing wrong with the other great r …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Best Hotel for Single in 50s… would be my guess for most consistently on the older side. I’d choose Circa which is a 21+ building and is on Fremont as opposed to the strip (my personal preference). Circa is especially good if yall are sports fans as they have the best sports book and pool to watch. Have fun!
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Avoiding the Strip Live - GVR/Circa Sep 27 - Oct 2… New York, New York . The machines are all the same and the holds are high. At my level the rooms are OK, but it seems like they’re all tired and need of some sort of maintenance. Other than the Park MGM sports book, it’s a VP wasteland. So I’ve been looking for an alternative Our
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: MGM Resorts - You can now change dates online for Comp offers!Cautionary tale. I had a two queen at Luxor for F1 (booked months ago - my buddy wanted to stay there, so I said sure). Buddy canceled, wife relented and is going (and HATES Luxor ). I went to modify room to King (most likely at another property) and saw I could get a King at Man …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 1
re: MGM Resorts - You can now change dates online for Comp offers!I have to say that this is pretty useful. Right now I have a studio parlor room over at Vdara for next week; but I'm constantly looking at Cosmo and Aria to see if things open up. This time around, I'm looking for a good desk, and would rather stay at hotel with a casino, though …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 2
re: October 2026 MGM OffersFor some random reason my FP dropped from $2500 to $1300, I been losing my ass over at Vegas MGM properties last 4 trips and this is their way to say thank you. I asked my host about it at Bellagio and he said its corporate but he will add the difference by himself for my next vi …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Venetian Rewards AppFirst stay at Palazzo since setting up this app. I was checking my points after day 1 and noticed that there was a points challenge for free play. Basically earn 4610 points during your stay and get an extra $90 freeplay. I was able to complete it and get the extra freeplay. Any …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 27
re: Vegas for a solo travelerI’m a late 30’s female who did a solo trip to Vegas last month. It’s a great city for solo traveling. My only advice is that many restaurants close at 10pm, so if you’re like me and like to eat late to avoid crowds, don’t wait *too* late. I had assumed most upscale restaurants wo …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Vegas for a solo traveler… pretty much right behind the flamingo. Then there's a vanderpump bar at the flamingo. Honestly just walk around you're in a really good area with a lot of stuff just pretty much everywhere. Unfortunately there is going to be a lot of construction because of the F1 race coming up
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Vegas for a solo traveler… he Flamingo feels right. I know the smell. Ha. The rooms have been updated, the casino is great (other than no poker room anymore) and it’s smack dab in the middle of the cool parts about the Strip. I like the Promenade between the Linq and Flamingo. Shops, restaurants, a ZIP lin …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Vegas for a solo travelerWill be out there the same time…I love Halloween in Vegas. My favorites and spots I hit almost everytime..Javier’s in Aria for Mexi, Joes Stone crab in Caesars for great lunch deal and the stone crab, Delmonico (ask for Matt as your server)and Bouchon(best escargot) in Venetian, …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Palazzo/Venetian QuestionsSphere view is not always worth it. Last time I was there, all weekend the Sphere alternated between a long Verizon commercial and a long Google AI commercial, with 10 second Wizard of Oz promos or a soccer ball for a few seconds for the World Cup. Early in the morning was the on …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Palazzo/Venetian QuestionsDon’t upgrade. Plenty of other options to see the sphere There is a lot of great food places in the Venetian palazzo and nearby Wynn and encore
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Palazzo/Venetian QuestionsI like a higher floor at Palazzo and prefer the opposite of Sphere view. The mountains can be just gorgeous! I just try to get a room that doesn't stare at a certain someone's Tower.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Palazzo/Venetian QuestionsYeah this is important to emphasize. you're basically just staring at TI (far below you), Trump tower, and the mountains. Palazzo strip view isn't great for a true 'strip view'
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Palazzo/Venetian Questions… inner. We found the ambiance to be nice and at a fair price point for quality of food/service. If you go for dinner I'd recommend the beef tartare for a starter and the steak frites, I don't prefer the sauce on the steak frites with every bite so I ask for it on the side instead.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Next week with my datePalomino is my favorite club. It's across the street from Jerry's Nugget, which is great place to gamble and has an awesome restaurant that normal people eat on a daily basis.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Next week with my date… ypically $10-40. You want to propose at a nice restaurant? Say Oscar’s. That’ll be $300-$500. Want to go to the club? Say Omnia. $500-$1000 easily. Even decent show tix usually start around $100/ea. Vegas is an amazing place. Just prepare accordingly and you’ll have a great time.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: F1 - Singapore race - where to watch…… ed the issue Most books will have at least 1 tv on ESPN even if the book is closed With Apple even if they have the ability to show it if the book is closed there is no one to put it on With a 5am start time the best I've gotten is we'll see what we can do Plus no in room viewing
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: F1 - Singapore race - where to watch…Unfortunately Google is confusing the sportsbook bar with the actual book which opens at 7am on Sunday Earlier in the season the bartenders were not able to put it on
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Cosmo service is the worstI have had safe issues on every Cosmo stay in the past 2 years. It is ridiculous! It has gotten to the point if I need to get into the safe when I have somewhere to be at a specific time, I make sure I can get it open a couple of hours in advance. Call again
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worstSo far I've called and gone down to vip services. They just submit tickets. Can no one pick up a phone to escalate. This is crazy!
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worstAnother glaring example of insane s*** that these casinos do. If your bankroll is in the safe and you want to go downstairs and gamble, the casino is not making any money.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worstyou would think they could have a technician teleport to the room to get you access to your bankroll faster ive never had a problem with cosmo safe in particular but i agree that a malfunction of this variety can quickly ruin a day/night/trip. if the sink is leaking they can send …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worstMGM maintenance is awful. FB and Venetian are there within minutes. Even checked into Venetian at 10pm once and the safe was locked shut. Someone was there within 10 minutes to fix it.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worstI had that problem at the Luxor once and we were waiting upwards of an hour (I had to go to the front desk because nobody was picking up the phone) before it miraculously started working again.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 26
re: Cosmo service is the worstOur friends had to wait around their Luxor room right after check in because the safe was closed and locked when they got the room. Didn't take an extraordinary amount of time to get someone up, but even though they told maintenance it wasn't their stuff in the safe, someone stil …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Cosmo service is the worstThe rooms at Cosmo and Vdara seemed worn last time we stayed in them. I guess Cosmo rooms are supposed to be updated next year? Maybe I'm paranoid, but I always test that the safe locks/unlocks before putting anything in it. Though no guarantee.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Cosmo service is the worstWe never were Cosmo people but I did consider it because of the balcony rooms but once MGM got a hold of it I figured they’d dumb it down to oblivion just like they did to my old favorite the Mirage.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 28
re: Cosmo service is the worstI know that the Cosmo Sky Casino was in operation about 1.5 years ago, that's the last time I was on Cosmo property, my connection brought me up to Penthouse 27, this is the nicest property in Las Vegas that I have ever seen, they spent at least $3 million plus, if not more build …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Cosmo service is the worstI've been to a party in that exact villa. I wasn't a huge fan of the layout, but it was very nice. It felt a bit surreal to go out on the terrace and look down on the roof of Bellagio , lol
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Fontainebleau Late Night EatsIt would be fantastic if they opened even earlier for overseas events like F1 and Premier League. Hopefully that happens in due course.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Fontainebleau Late Night EatsAny property that has somewhere where I can eat a steak and watch Premier League football at 4am has me.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Rooms with a view- F1paying all that $ to have the view from your window completely blacked out is just wild
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 30
re: Rooms with a view- F1… e view rooms where you can see from the window. The they are expensive. It may not be as bad but they had been actually blacking out lower portions of window at some to ensure you could not see the race. It’s very hard to enjoy the race at all if you are not paying the crazy fee.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 30
re: Rooms with a view- F1… ething given your fountain view. and outside of the actual race you are still getting the best view of the city so its really a win win. bring some binoculars and after the first couple laps you should have a good feel for where you can rest the binocular view ahead of them comin …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Question about navigatingYes. Anything from Excalibur (south end) to Resorts World (north end) would work. The most cost efficient, centrally located hotel would likely be something like the Linq.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 30
re: Booking hotel with Marriott Bonvoy pointsYes, your comment reminded me of a tiktok I saw about the renovated rooms and the outdoor pools that seem better than the other hotels. We never tried the outdoor pools during our previous visits and it seems that the weather is gonna be pretty warm when we'll be there. I changed …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Ideas for 50th birthdayClubs, if you guys are into the retro stuff (late 90s - early 2000s)… May I recommend either Off The Record at Park MGM. It has a few “secret” rooms and a “super secret” speakeasy. Cover might\*\*\* be free, depending on the night. Or 99 Prince Bar at The Linq. It’s more of a tin …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 30
re: WHY IS EVERY EFFING ESCALATOR AND ELEVATOR ON THE STRIP NOT WORKING… hey shut them off. Also, for some reason if you’re walking around between 2 and 3 am they love turning off the up ones near the cosmo. I think it’s a cruel joke some maintenance guys play and just watch us from afar as we stumble up the stairs, the down escalators seem to always …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: PongThe beginning of my last full day in Las Vegas. I leave tomorrow morning. Up at 2:30a, had lump crab, green beans, coffee, and coffee cake for breakfast. On today’s docket… Move to W (in Mandalay Bay ) for last night Master Class at Wynn (cookie making) Gay Pride Parade (downtown …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 9
re: PongPacked and headed to the airport in 25 min. Final cap… The fish was good at 2:00a, lol. MGM vp was very good MGM craps, won a little Mandalay Bay , won a little Slept an hour and then did this for my aching feet… Best tub I’ve ever been in. Perfect size approximately 30”x72”and d …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Vdara City corner suite thoughts?… rooms were comfortable large spaces. I have not had any major issues with Vdara . Always clean with comfy bed and good water pressure. One major point is the location. You are close to centre strip at Vdara . The walkway to Bellagio and Cosmos are right there in the lobby. Aria …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Vdara City corner suite thoughts?… t there is one more walkway after the Food Court and Pool The balcony and kitchenette are wonderful but closer than you may prefer in the normal room. The 1BR balcony is very apartmentlike, so in a room vs room, it wins because balcony. Vdara City Corner is a great giant square o …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 23
re: Vdara City corner suite thoughts?… ago. As someone said it is a square of a room. I like the multi room thing though. It is great if you have a partner that doesn't sleep on the same schedule. Great views in the bedroom and living room. Love the full size fridge and kitchen thing. Access to Bellagio / Aria / Cosm …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 25
re: Looking for recommendations… games are running around the clock, and there's plenty of variety at different stakes starting from the lowest buyins all the way up. If off-strip, it gets a bit more hit or miss. Orleans is a solid option (especially if he likes 'mixed games'), or alternatively Red Rock often h
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Sep 30
re: Inner-tubes at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas… tand up as the lazy river is not deep and you won’t be over your head. Please go and have fun! I see you mention you’re going in a few weeks - it’s possible the lazy river will be closed by then. Vegas pools are seasonal. MGM usually has one pool open year round (the Producers po …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: 1 OctStayed multiple times since. While it crosses my mind on occasion, doesn’t impact my view of Mandalay or ability to enjoy my time there.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: 1 OctI worked for MGM at the time and had to build a memorial to the victims the day after the shooting. I had friends at the concert that dodged bullets and helped people that were shot get to the hospital. Don't have a weird feeling about Mandalay
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: 1 OctWe just stayed at The W at Mandalay Bay last month. It was definitely on my mind, but, the vibe was chill and inviting around the casino and hotel.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: 1 OctExcellent mojo and steaks at StripSteak and drinks at the S Bar afterward.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: 1 OctActually of all the mgm locations I’ve had the most luck at bubble craps there
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Local and other craft beer in Vegas?Closer to where you're staying, we quite enjoy Beerhaus which is located in the walkway between Park MGM and NYNY heading back towards T-Mobile Arena. They have a good selection of local beers, and decent food if you want any. Agree with the other commenter about BrewDog, we've b …
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 30
re: Local and other craft beer in Vegas?… y Hotel, tomorrow - Thursday. It’s on Flamingo. The band is called Madman The Ozzy Experience. They’re really incredible. It’s gonna be a lot of fun and the band is hiding two tickets for a free drink during the show. Come check it out! They go on at 10, and it’s a 90 minute set.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Is this list accurate ??I was assuming “best” meant “cheapest” or “most likely to contract HIV”… With the exception of Cosmo.
r/vegas · in the thread · Sep 30
re: ColoVegPlayer goes to Laughlin and maybe Vegas (10/2-10/6, Harrah's)… tier credits for my trouble. I also burned off $478.49 of reward points at Jean George's (great meal with @arcsix , thanks for grabbing a reservation for the three of us!). Only $2155 left to spend... Hilton: I added one valuable night to my account! Currently sitting at 40k poin …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 8
re: MLB Championship Series - best sportsbook to watch the games?Mandalay Bay is my go to if I just want to relax and watch a game. Lots of unreserved seating with big TVs and unless there is a game at Allegiant, it's not overly busy. But football always has priority. Betting baseball recreationally is pretty easy. It's mostly money line or ov …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 1
re: MLB Championship Series - best sportsbook to watch the games?I have been to all the downtown, Strip, Boyd, Stations as well as South Point and M Resort books. My favorites are South Point, Red Rock and the newly remodeled books at Sam's Town and Sunset Station . Westgate, Circa and Caesars are spectacles worth visiting just to see them. To …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 2
re: The Unlisted trip 10-1 to 10-4… ere all the escalades post up. So we got one and they got us out of the mess of ppl when it was over. Show is awesome. Pretty expensive though if your just a casual fan. Graphics inside were super cool. First time I've been there. Mens bathroom sucks though. Only like 6 urinals .
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 3
re: The Unlisted trip 10-1 to 10-4… least a dozen times. The other girl and I are more casual fans, but I think seeing the at the sphere would be awesome. They’re playing the Sun night of the rock n roll marathon in Feb, but I would have to run the 10k pretty fast to get back to the hotel and cleaned up to make it.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Sipping SeptemberThere’s something going on at t-mobile again, but there’s a DJ and I can totally hear all the loud music in the room. It’s worse then when you’re staying at Cosmo with Marquee music or Wynn/Encore with the encore beach club so I’m pretty annoyed
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Sipping SeptemberTried a new hair stylist at Cosmo . Will see how it is the next few days, but I’m leaning toward going back to her
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Sipping SeptemberAmaya at Cosmo Octopussy Yummy freshly made chips and salsa Chicken taco salad Menu
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 8
re: Affordable Suite OptionsI’d suggest booking a suite for the groom and best man then the rest of the crew can get regular rooms (either shared or on their own). Everyone can head up to the suite to pre party. That way you stay in budget. Most suites will not accommodate that many people with beds and bat …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Affordable Suite Optionsbest bet is to go for adjoining rooms @ Venetian - every room is a 650+ sqft suite, if you do rooms with 2 queens you'll have 2 beds plus a pullout sofa in each and plenty of space to spread out
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Restaurant reccomendations[Superfrico ](https://cosmopolitanlasvegas.mgmresorts.com/en/restaurants/superfrico.html)at Cosmo.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Restaurant reccomendationsDidn’t give a budget, location, type of food… But I’m going to suggest Beauty and Essex at cosmo
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Guys “Promoting” their Music in Casino… orious scams where the CD ends up being blank). I didn’t want to buy the CD so I tried to bargain with him. I worked at a group of radio stations at the time and told the guy that I wouldn’t buy it but if he gave it to me, I’d give it to our music director. He refused. I said, wh …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Guys “Promoting” their Music in CasinoThis shit happened to me in Palazzo while I was playing a slot machine. People surrounded me and kept saying all the same BS. I asked them to leave multiple times and eventually had to get up and scream for security because they were trying to grift $20 from me. They left pretty …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Guys “Promoting” their Music in CasinoSurprising. Venetian/Palazzo have a lot of security and some of the best customer service in Vegas. They are usually on top of this kind of thing fast.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Guys “Promoting” their Music in CasinoThose QR code hustlers have been everywhere lately, they caught me outside the restrooms at Park MGM a few months back with the exact same Wiz Khalifa line
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Guys “Promoting” their Music in CasinoHad exact same thing happening at Flamingo while actively playing slots. Waitress said that they do it all the time. Not like horseshoe, flamingo is bigger by the time they are spotted and reported, you know..
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Good Magic ShowsKent Axell. The show is called Ghost Stories at Mandalay Bay. Intimate and incredible.
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Good Magic ShowsAI one at Mandalay Bay is new and gets great reviews. Colin Cloud more mentalist but still amazing. The Magicians Room at Linq promenade has some good shows too
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Bar Recs: USA vs Mexico, Sat. Oct 3rd… actual bars with big screens just the sports books. I like the one at Caesar's and Venetian. Off the strip I would definitely recommend the George at Durango casino or Stadium Swim at Circa. If all else fails just look for the Mexican restaurants lol they'll for sure have it on.
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Bar Recs: USA vs Mexico, Sat. Oct 3rd… actual bars with big screens just the sports books. I like the one at Caesar's and Venetian. Off the strip I would definitely recommend the George at Durango casino or Stadium Swim at Circa. If all else fails just look for the Mexican restaurants lol they'll for sure have it on.
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Oct 1
re: F1 race view rooms… believe 20th floor. But on a high floor you still won’t see hardly anything due to the stands and the fencing around the track, which is about 10 feet high. If I were you, I’d go with the cheaper room and spend a little of that $5k on grandstand seats to enjoy the race properly.
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Help: planning the ultimate bachelorette for friends in their 40sYou gotta go to Chippendales! Caramella’s has ladies night on Thursdays for 50% off cocktails and a special bites menu. There’s a Fat Elvis show at the piano bar in Harrah’s. You could stay at the Westgate as that’s where Elvis had his residency. Or go see the Jen Kramer magic sh …
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Need some help with my first weekHave you even bothered looking at a weather forecast online? And why are you looking for an italian beef rec if you’re flying in from Chicago?
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Need some help with my first week… thing for a fee. Helps if your also a mgm member 5- bellagio weekend seafood buffet is my favorite 7- most pools are year round but it differs, again will probably be in the 90s 9- if it’s your first time I suggest you just eat on the strip. Most places have a food court for disc …
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: 1st timer to VegasCosmo fountain view studio suite, just stayed here with the lady and we had the best time.
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: 1st timer to VegasI’ll toss out getting an upgraded room at Mandalay Bay, definitely Moorea Beach Club. I’d pick The Party at Superfrico over Absinthe. If Dita Von Tease is in town that’s a really sexy show. Empire Strips Bacl is fun if you are Star Wars fans. Delilah is also a fun dinner/show.
r/LasVegas · in the thread · Sep 29
re: Is transportation a nightmare in the Days before F1 ?Vdara and Aria have a little outlet through Harmon that is technically protected by the F1 path blocked further east. I love having that escape route, and the only real logjam is Cosmo parking stupidity, and most times it is the LV Blvd side, so you can right turn to freedom
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 2
re: MLB Championship Series - best sports book to watch the games?Mandalay Bay is my go to if I just want to relax and watch a game. Lots of unreserved seating with big TVs and unless there is a game at Allegiant, it's not overly busy. But football always has priority. Betting baseball recreationally is pretty easy. It's mostly money line or ov …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 1
re: MLB Championship Series - best sports book to watch the games?… as & gambling, you will find screens all over the casino floor everywhere. Bellagio has a very good bar next to the sportsbook where the game will definitely be on (and you can play & enjoy comped drinks while you watch). On the gambling side, you could always just bet on the "Mo …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 2
re: MLB Championship Series - best sports book to watch the games?I have been to all the downtown, Strip, Boyd, Stations as well as South Point and M Resort books. My favorites are South Point, Red Rock and the newly remodeled books at Sam's Town and Sunset Station . Westgate, Circa and Caesars are spectacles worth visiting just to see them. To …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Vegas in Februaryhttps://preview.redd.it/r6cufdvl96th1.png?width=860&format=png&auto=webp&s=d9992f07dfde4db9b68ebe9fce2db4540d423503 I got the seats I highlighted in yellow. They were the best! They are a little more expensive now when we went and saw the show, but the view was amazing!
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: Vegas in FebruaryThe MJ Live show at harra's is a lot of fun and not expensive. leaves a lot of night leftover
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: Vegas in FebruaryYou have a pretty good selection of restaurants there too. Make reservations and tell them it's a birthday. You might get something free like a dessert.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: Vegas in FebruaryPark MGM is good location because there are lots of food options and there is also a cvs and Target close by in case you want cheaper snacks and drinks.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: Vegas in FebruaryFor food : Best friend (in your hotel), Bavettes, nine fine Irishmen, RiRa, cafe Hollywood inside planet Hollywood, same as Caramella. More food : Dominique Ansel in the indoor pass between Paris and horseshoe for breakfast/luch, Vanderpump right next to it is good too, better fo …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: MGM Grand: 4 adults + 19-month-old in a 2 Queen room?I've done 4 adults + a pack n play in that exact room type a couple years back, just didn't mention the kid at check-in and nobody batted an eye. The rooms at MGM Grand are spacious enough that you won't be tripping over each other. If you're worried about it, one person hangs ba …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: First Timerexcept it's F-1 So the Bellagio fountains....... disappointment waiting to happen
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: First TimerFirst time, hit the unique things….Bellagio fountains and gardens, maybe minus 5 ice bar, High Roller, Fremont Street Experience. Maybe a show? Atomic Saloon, Absinthe, one of the Cirque shows. Cosmo is a pretty cool hotel. Hit a speakeasy
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Stuck on Restaurant- need helpI loved Bazaar Meat. If you don't make it there for dinner, I highly recommend hitting up their bar one evening while you're at the Palazzo and having some excellent cocktails and small plates. Their bar has a great vibe and the best bartenders.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Stuck on Restaurant- need helpIf you like Mediterranean cuisine, Orla by Michael Mina at Mandalay Bay was outstanding when I went there last year. I loved Bazaar Meats but that was before it moved to Palazzo, I imagine it's still just as good.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: Stuck on Restaurant- need help… acrobatically stretching and twirling a long strand of raw noodle dough right in front of diners. After the performance, the freshly stretched hand-pulled noodles are added directly into your simmering hot pot broth with vegetables. I took my nephew for his birthday. He loved it!
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: I have some questions about my single solo trip to Vegas… trips to Vegas as a woman in my 30s, so right off the bat just want to say--it's a really fun thing to do and it will not be nearly as awkward as you might fear! It's awesome you're still going despite your friend having to drop out. I don't gamble much but I think to get $15 and …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: I have some questions about my single solo trip to Vegas… and I say this becuz usually my buddy and I stay at the Excalibur for comp deals but he does the pool thing and he liked it there. For fun sports bar you can look into the circa it has the nice stadium seating but it cost bucks so all the single cheap folks head to the 2nd floor.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: I have some questions about my single solo trip to Vegas… e getting gubbed by the House Edge moreso than usual. If you don't care and just play for fun, then you can probably go to Strip casinos like Luxor, NY NY, and Excalibur for those kinds of games. Maybe Harrahs has them to? If you want to be sure, then go to Gold Coast or the less …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 2
re: Resorts World Teaser Comp?I have had a teaser offer based off very little play there— it was two nights at the Hilton, paying resort fee, and midweek nights were generally available while weekend nights generally weren’t (except occasionally on short notice). It hasn’t worked out for me so I haven’t booke …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 3
re: Resorts World Teaser Comp?Some people on VMB are reporting that they don't even get to see their offers in their account - only if they contact their host.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Resorts World Teaser Comp?Thanks everyone! I was wondering since I thought comps at RW are easier to get than Wynn. They don't seem to be doing better than the others and the casino floor was kind of quiet last time I went.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Resorts World Teaser Comp?My experience is that their offers lag by about a quarter from where you'd expect from one of the major casino operators. I played a decent amount there back in May and my offers didn't reflect that until Q4.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Lounge Lizard - My view on five Las Vegas LoungesThanks for this summary. Now maybe I’ll actually check these places out. The only one I have been to is NoWhere and it was in the late afternoon. The band was there in rehearsal but still kicked it. Small jazz band with an amazing singer.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Las Vegas - 6 or 7 days!? Need Ideas⛰️🙏🏼If you’re seeing Vegas itself for the first time, I’d probably recommend having a walk through some of the bigger hotels — Cosmo, Bellagio, Caesars and Venetian are all worth a look. Then pick out one or two restaurants depending on your budget and what you fancy. Maybe head up t …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: Best hotel for up market pool vibesI would check out Cosmo. It’s in a great location and if you get a fountain view room, the views are amazing. The wraparound terrace suite is my favorite but any fountain view should be great. The crowd tends to be pretty fun and lively. You’ll see a few kids but not many. (Hones …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 3
re: Good food party of 1, Bellagio/AriaI have enjoyed great solo meals at Cosmopolitan’s Zuma bar seating, great food and service. [https://www.zumarestaurant.com/en/las-vegas](https://www.zumarestaurant.com/en/las-vegas)
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Good food party of 1, Bellagio/AriaI had dinner last night solo at é. Highly recommend it if you could get reservations. I had a nice dinner at Harvest at Bellagio Friday night. They have a good happy hour menu and was happy with the dinner.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Mom and Auntie take on Vegas! 9/30-10/6… go to our local sushi place that has this scallop uni dish for $10. I was alone in my uni love. We headed to palazzo after where they were staying with max. It was comedy the whole time, my mother telling the front desk guy after he said what floor they were on, “Where I’m from, …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 1
re: Mom and Auntie take on Vegas! 9/30-10/6Glad to hear you enjoyed tea at Martha’s, I’ve done the one at Bellagio . It’ll be nice to have one where I can use one of my 7* vouchers AND drink tix. I had to laugh out loud when you said your aunt gets mistaken for your mom’s mom. My oldest sister was 5 years older than me an …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Mom and Auntie take on Vegas! 9/30-10/6I’ve done Bellagio too for afternoon tea and was pretty disappointed. Bedford is much better. I think it’s the gray hair that makes people think you’re old. Which is why I’ll be dying my hair til it looks weird.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Over the strip September 1988❤️Absolutely amazing video. Flamingo dominates. Caesars Palace still in its early days. Circus Circus seems to be one of the larger hotels. And of course, the Mirage being built to soon set the stage for what we now know to be the Las Vegas hotel experience. Thanks for sharing g
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Surprise Birthday Dinner Recs?Beauty & Essex in the Cosmopolitan. Check out their menu, they have a bunch of small bites plates for sharing or you can all order individually. Most restaurants in the Cosmopolitan would be a great place for young women to look their best, take pictures, and have a great time.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Surprise Birthday Dinner Recs?… Ever seen a drag queen cow? An astronaut hand balancing act? If she likes a surprise, this would be very fun. They do a table side mozzarella that’s delicious, and they have good pastas and steak. The atmosphere is lively and loud, people are dressed up. You’ll have a Greta time.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Cesars palace Las Vegas self park nightmareThey figured it out. It means more profits. Less people to pay (not having proper attendants and what not). People still park there and attend shows. Customer problem not a business problem.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Cesars palace Las Vegas self park nightmareCaesars Gates are the fucking worst. I pretty much avoid going to any of their properties cuz 70% of the time the gate doesn't register the rewards card and I have to call in to get the gate open
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Cesars palace Las Vegas self park nightmareNumber went up this quarter which is all that matters to them. They will take the bonus then move to another company to cut whatever they can there and make number go up next quarter. It's why everything in our lives keeps getting worse and worse.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: HelicoptersThe turning point for the helicopters is The Strat. It is a cool, short ride. Some might time it to see the Bellagio Fountains at night.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Some Mandalay Bay Questions… is nice, but if you don't want to walk it, you can jump on the tram. I think the strip view rooms are great. The views are some of the best and you can generally see the whole Vegas valley. You made a good choice. Have fun and let us know how you liked it when your trip is over.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Some Mandalay Bay Questions… er & tasty/fav Jalapeño Pineapple margarita. We also always visit Noodle shop, and really enjoy Strip-Steak ++ Late night usually get a bite at Luxor 's Backstage Deli, or the 24h subway, in the convention area. Pools: MB has Amazing pools, usually there is a heated for December, …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Some Mandalay Bay QuestionsStayed here about 8 times this year. Veranda for your nicer breakfast. Carama for dinner. Even though it's an Italian place, their steaks are better than any steakhouse I've had in Vegas. Tender or burbon steak for you tradational style steakhouse restaurant. Use the tram to get …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Vegas locals ready for 'Unreasonable Hospitality' at new A's ballparkIt will be nearly impossible for the Luxor and Excalibur to fully scrub the stench out of those buildings to an extent anyone is willing to pay more than $45 per night (including “resort” fees), regardless of what’s across the street. I’d be absolutely shocked if their replacemen …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Fremont or Flamingo?Bring your own K cups for coffee. They charge 20$ for 4 in the hotel.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Fremont or Flamingo?… more then you want on Fremont.During regular hours your good but anything after 2 3 am which is pretty early for Vegas then it’s nun but tweakers and sketchy mfs.The gambling is way better on Fremont hence why I like it more but I wouldn’t stay there if the gambling wasn’t better
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Fremont or Flamingo?I on the other hand really enjoy Flamingo. Sure, it’s older and more dated but I been going to Vegas since the late 80’s and I’ve seen worse hotels. It’s a great location. They’ve recently updated rooms. And other than they no longer have a poker room…it just feels like home. I e …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Fremont or Flamingo?… here. Plan at least one day just to spend the entire day exploring. The strip usually has awesome weather, there is so much to see (more than 1 day), and you can drink outside. Grab a drink from one of the shops and just go. From flamingo, you can walk out and go south, cross at …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Fremont or Flamingo?When I go with my wife, it’s always on the strip at the Venetian/Palazzo. Good food and shopping, and staff are top notch. When I go solo, it’s Fremont at the D or El Cortez. Cheap, clean, and never had a single issue. Then I roam Fremont and gamble at Circa.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Fremont or Flamingo?I don't remember the last time our room in Vegas had a coffee maker and we don't go cheap, last several visits were Palazzo.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 8
re: Fremont or Flamingo?There's no coffee maker in rooms. There's a fridge in some. So bring the coffee maker as well as the k cups. I'm in a remodeled king room right now with a view of Bellagio fountains. Can't complain. It was $12/night plus resort fees through Expedia, & I used Expedia points to pay …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: The Party menu at the CosmopolitanI went on Wednesday and it was amazing! My jaw was pretty much on the floor the whole night and the food was fantastic! I really didnt know what to expect and I was very pleasantly surprised.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: The Party menu at the CosmopolitanLOVE the show, great experience! Oddly the little gem salad was one of my favorites and I was able to recreate that dressing hehe. Great performers, servers are awesome
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Help with fist time visitWednesday will be fairly packed. Cowboy xmas can take all day. NFR is usually at night so I don't know how you can do the NFR and Tournament of Kings on the same night? I guess ToK first and then NFR? I think most people over schedule Vegas. You have a five year old daughter, so …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: fountains turned off for racing prep end of october?i think they don't run them during construction hours of the club structure in front of Bellagio, at least until the back of it is fully enclosed. I was there in late October 2023 and they were running at night. I watched them from the area across from the port cochere, The speak …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 4
re: Guys…does the room matter?… nksgiving. We got into town early and our hotel (Paris) offered us a junior suite. It was great and the view was wonderful. After dinner we grabbed a couple of giant margaritas and just went back to the room and watched Family Guy reruns while looking out the window. It was so mu …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Guys…does the room matter?Just assume every inch of a hotel room has been fucked on or cummed on. I mean every inch. A sick has been on every knob, railing, lamp, table, and inch of carpet. Owned hotels for a long time.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Guys…does the room matter?But have you stayed 4 deep at the Westward Ho with the TV chained to the floor and the remote that was glued to the table?! I have…yes, I have.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Guys…does the room matter?… egas since 1972(yea… that old). Now live here since 2015. My family members visit and get great rooms at Cosmo, Wynn, Venetian. Their amenities are great. In the 90’s used to come out with a group of between 10 and 20 guys. We stayed downtown at Bunion’s and 4 Queens. Since we we …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Guys…does the room matter?… and 23. I got us a balcony suite with the fountain view for his birthday and it was soooo worth it. The view was incredible and everything was in walking distance. We were going to stay one night at NYNY just to try it out but ended up cancelling our stay in favour of another nig …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Guys…does the room matter?… got to that was a Spa Tower room at the Bellagio. It gave me a 3/4 view of the fountains; which was nice. But, nothing compared to what you got. Of course, I'm going to assume you paid a pretty penny to be on the 68th Floor. Can't blame you though. That balcony view is amazing!!!
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Guys…does the room matter?… ating, planning, stopping back by for breaks/shower/changing clothes/dropping off random things we bought/etc. Last trip was the wife, 6 year old daughter and myself. We only stayed one night on our way through, and got a fountain view at the Bellagio. It was definitely worth it.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Air Temps for pool daysI go overy February for Super Bowl weekend and if it is above 70, I go to the pool. I am staying at Virgin and Mandalay Bay and both have heated pools. I am from Albany NY so going from 10 degrees tp 70 is like a heat wave
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 6
re: The Corner Store (Cosmo)This didn’t work for me they told me I have to get it online 45 days in advance when I called ☹️
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: The Corner Store (Cosmo)Trust me don't sell yourself short on the pizza rolls even the famous location in New York city has the pizza rolls and trust me they are something truly to be had. I know the name pizza rolls comes off as frozen food mehh vibes.. these are different breed! If this is anything li …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: The Corner Store (Cosmo)Don't let the marketing hype sell you on an "elevated take American Fare" which probably means $30 cheeseburgers
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Proposal Suggestions Needed… le the strip before landing. Limo ride or Uber to Waldorf sky bar ( now called hard bite) enjoy the view over tapas. Or head straight to Scarpetta at the cosmo cor a romantic vibe, or to one of the restaurants at the bellagio with a view of the fountains.... other locals can take …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: MGM Rewards CompsI gambled about $3k in MGM properties in August. The report shows over $50,000 coin in, mostly on slots and video baccarat. I spent a lot of time in their casinos for one full day, and parts of others. They just offered me 4 nights at the Cosmopolitan, resort fee only, terrace on …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: MGM Rewards CompsI have platinum and the comps have been great. I’ve had a couple dozen comp rooms this year. Tonight we’re staying at cosmo comped. We’ve had a lot of free play too
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: MGM Rewards CompsI have 5 nights at Park MGM for free right now. $360 in resort credit and $360 in free play. In February I have the same deal for a Vdara one bedroom suite. I’m gold. Never paid for a room at MGM in my life. My coin in is probably around $6k each time.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: MGM Rewards CompsJust jump from program to program. Caesars is easy, FB gives out crazy first time offers, Venetian too.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: MGM Rewards CompsLately Venetian has been comping me more. Even when I was betting $500 hands at mgm
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: MGM Rewards CompsBellagio only for me. Seems like their in person comping has been much better. Smoking room (honest accident) $150 extra comp in food when asked to change. Checked in $150 extra comp in food Birthday? $500 in extra comp food and a suite. Another $150 comp food randomly. Video pok …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: MGM Rewards CompsSame. We just stayed at the Bellagio two weeks ago for four nights comped. Going back in January with the same.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Recommendations for familyI like park mgm. It's non-smoking and is close to nyny, m&m store, and other kid friendly-ish activities and can be economically friendly for 2 rooms.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Recommendations for familyCircus Circus gets a lot of side-eye but hear me out, their pool setup is actually perfect for kids that age and the Adventuredome is right there. The rooms won't blow your mind but they're clean and you can get connecting suites without selling a kidney. If the budget's bigger, …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Recommendations for familyMandalay Bay or MGM Grand are your best bets. Rates are good, pool areas are good for kids, and Mandalay Bay especially is great since it’s so far down the strip, so you can stay away from some of the fray of center strip. A 2 and 4 year old don’t need to be in the midst of that …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Recommendations for familyTry Westgate Flamingo Bay Resort. It’s off strip, but has a shuttle. It has a beautiful pool but most pools in Vegas are closed in February. Rooms are huge, with a full kitchen and separate bedroom. Otherwise, pretty much any of the Strip resorts would work for you depending on y …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: Can you recommend me chicken & waffles that's not $40 a plate?… es a good chicken & waffle in the vegas area that isn’t pricey. I’m sorry I can’t help more! That said, since you mentioned Tennessee, if you’re looking for some reasonably priced Nashville hot chicken, Hattie B’s at Cosmo is great, and it’s about $25 for some chicken and a side.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 5
re: The Corner Store coming to Cosmo in NovemberOver the past month, I have seen a lot of promotion around Vegas for this place. Hope that's a good sign that Cosmo is putting a lot of effort into getting it right
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 2
re: The Corner Store coming to Cosmo in NovemberKayla at the Concierge desk was lovely, but I could tell she’s already over the Corner Store. Nov. 9th is the real date for the public, and they are doing training dinners/service the week prior, but only for internal/employee guests. Reservations have to be emailed for now, and …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 6
re: 40th birthday trip$516 for 3 nights at the Flamingo is a horrible deal. The Linq is nicer and I've never paid more than $70.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: 40th birthday tripYou will be fine at Flamingo. We stayed there 2 years ago and actually had a great time. Early check in and no drama. We go 2x a year and have stayed at many places. Do not let the others scare you out of it, it's fine and a bed to sleep on.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: 40th birthday tripUnless you're looking for luxury, Flamingo is fine. I actually like the old school vibe of the Casino floor there. The newer area between Flamingo and the LinQ is pretty lively as well.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: 40th birthday tripFlamingo is a great location on the strip, pool is super fun and the flamingo rooms are the newest remodeled. I stay there a lot and enjoy it. Have fun!
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: 40th birthday trip>I’ve previously stayed at Caesars (meh, wasn’t worth the $$ in my opinion), Aria (for work) and Virgin (loved my experience there) but should I be looking elsewhere for a hotel? Yes >Is the Flamingo okay? No
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: 40th birthday tripAgree, that’s not a good deal at all. I’ve stayed at the Sahara and Fontainebleau for half that easily.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Quiet place near MGM Grand to do some work for a few hoursmost people on here are correct, the conference lobby. but if you want the parkmgm, that one lounge bar that used to be the great whiskey bar but sucks now, during the day never seems to have anybody there and always seems quiet
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Looking for live entertainment/bands at casino bars?… tgate lobby bar (different bands nightly), NYNY has the dueling pianos. Carnival Court is awesome too. Ole Red (Blake Shelton's bar). Ellis Island has live cover bands. And of course Fremont St has tons of free live music on the different stages each night. Pay- Docksiders (Yacht …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Mandalay Bay Elite King RoomExact same here, it’s always Fontainebleau or the W for me. It’s quiet but not too far away from anything, if I want the strip I can go it. The peace I get from a quiet room in Vegas is unrivaled.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Mandalay Bay Elite King RoomW is more quiet. And there is less traffic on the elevators. But I loke the bathroom.in the Elite King better than the bathroom in the W. The W is a LONG walk to the Mandalay Bay entrance, and to the casino, and to the restaurants. Try to get a strip facing elite king room.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 6
re: Does using MGMApp get you a room quicker?Haven't used the app to check in for a couple of years. Last time I did, I ended up with a second floor room at Mandalay Bay with a view of the back of an air exchanger.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Does using MGMApp get you a room quicker?… s in recent times (all midweek though). I also do not buy the "app gives you a low floor" complaint I've seen posted here before. That has only happened once at Park. I always get assigned a very low floor at the Luxor but I think that is by design as the low floors there are def …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 11
re: It’s Vegas Time! October 7-18What’s your typical coin in per day? A wraparound suite at Cosmo over a weekend is a pretty good comp
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Itinerary Thoughts / 4 NightsBarbershop speakeasy is a vibe and a good crowd, caspians very similar but has light bite food options, clique can be cool too. If you like cigars -eight lounge at resorts world. Nowhere lounge at fb also has live music and is cool and classy. I work at sapphire so If choose to d …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 8
re: Itinerary Thoughts / 4 NightsIf you're into live music, then every night at Fremont or Carnaval Court is great. Or try a speakeasy, I like the barbershop at the Cosmo or Caspian's at Caesars. Great live music every night. Fremont's band schedule can be googled. Carnaval Court usually has the Droids (all requ …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 8
re: Checking inThere's no nightclub at Flamingo, so the front desk clerk will be bewildered by the request. *Maybe* the concierge has an in at their sister property's Omnia, but I wouldn't expect the understaffed front desk at Flamingo to be able to do anything more than room upgrades and enhan …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Checking inFlamingo is pretty good about “free” upgrades. $20 isn’t much these days, however
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Recommend a hotel?Venetian/Palazzo, end of thread. If you can't afford that, then book the closest hotel you can afford!
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Recommend a hotel?We wanted a nice hotel and the Bellagio was WAY cheaper than the Venetian for our Sphere trip. It only took us about 25 minutes to walk back (going southwest from Sphere, not through Venetian). People made it seem like it's an hour walk, it wasn't bad at all.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Recommend a hotel?… ut honestly the walk from harrahs or linq isn’t bad at all if you’re trying to save some cash. plus you’ll be right in the middle of everything when you’re not at the sphere. just don’t book anything on the far south end of the strip unless you enjoy spending your trip in an uber
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 7
re: Vdara Vikings Vacation LIVE Oct 7-11Moved over to MY spot at Cosmo sports bar, the corner slot facing the book. There are many like it but this one is MINE!!
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 9
re: Horror Bet ☠️: What is the worst bet you have ever made?… ve me a $1000 chip, I'm going to put it on a blackjack hand". Being as adorable as she is, I gave it to her and she lost. It wasn't soul crushing but it didn't work out for us. I'd do it again, seeing her excitement for a minute was worth it. Still a fun story to tell years later
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 9
re: New Rio management has f'd up… ellagio one Friday evening and they were preparing for a shutdown of their systems for an upgrade. Shutdown would have taken hours. Not sure what their plan was, didn't care, cause I'd gotten in just before it happened. Saw front counter people stepping away with their hands up a …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 9
re: Nov 12-16 ishFlamingo is well under that for your dates. I typically stay at the Palazzo, but had to stay at the Flamingo earlier this year, and it was fine. Clean and comfortable beds. Not a super long walk to the Wynn.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 9
re: Ramsey RestaurantsGordon burger has 2 locations PH and Flamingo. Flamingo is generally less busy and a better atmosphere imo. Slightly different menu. Great choice .
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 9
re: Ramsey RestaurantsBased on my own experience. Burger at PH, has good food but a bit pricey. Pricing himself out of it being worthwhile. His steak place at Paris is very good. Been there a couple of times. Hells Kitchen wasn't our favorite. His burger place at Flamingo sucked.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 9
re: Ramsey RestaurantsYes, the location at Flamingo is definitely sub par compared to the one at PH. I even had a waitress at the Flamingo location tell me she agreed when I tried it once.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 11
re: Ramsey Restaurants… at to me when I was there. I had only ever eaten at the PH location up until that visit, and based on my own experience plus the feedback from the waitress working there, I won't go back lol. Their menu is missing some of the signature burgers that PH has, which is disappointing.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 11
re: Group of 9 Sportsbook infoA couple of buddies and I went to the Park MGM sportsbook during the World Cup and it was pretty nice. They have booths you can reserve although I don't think you can get one for 9 people so you'll prob have to split into two booths. The set up is not like your traditional sports …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 8
re: Group of 9 Sportsbook infoI actually like the setup at Flamingo. You can reserve seats and if drink service is slow, there's a convenience store just a few steps away.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 8
re: Bellagio Room Differences??… e complain about the distance to the casino, but if you want to explore Cosmo or Aria / Park it is a great location to be. I only do Cosmo if I can get terrace comped. Otherwise Bellagio Spa. It is a three minute indoor walk to the entrance of the Cosmo casino from the Spa tower.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 8
re: Bellagio Room Differences??i am of the belief that every young persons (21+) first vegas stay should be at the cosmo . we took ours earlier this summer to cosmo and she loved it. we hit all the properties on the strip and the only other one she vibed with was nyny , go figure...
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 8
re: Bellagio Room Differences??No need to switch back. The spa room is much better than the Shitty Room. You’re practically at Cosmo too.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 8
re: You gotta be hangin’ tough… s cheap and abundant. Not a lot of spark in Sparky4 this morning. Dinner at Caramella was great. We had the bread, meatballs, calamari and garden salad to start and share between the 5 of us. We ordered the penne, rigatoni and ravioli and a chicken parm. Perfect amount of food. W …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Day drinking on the stripLuxor has the same ones. You can make it a double for +$2. It's a perfectly fine margarita for $5. I've had like 30 of them this year
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Day drinking on the stripTry Bugsy's Bar at Flamingo. Livlier than most in the afternoon. Bartops are fully comped.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Day drinking on the stripIf you arent looking for cheap drinks, the cosmo is a good option with plenty of bars to move around between. Chandelier, ski lodge, ghost donkey open in the afternoon, with the barborshop opening at 6. I've enjoyed them all.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Day drinking on the stripI’ve been during the week exclusively for the past few years. Generally speaking, head towards the higher end properties. I’ve noticed everything on the cheaper side is dead, while the Venetian, Wynn, Cosmo, etc. all maintain a good vibe the whole day.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Day drinking on the strip… ht a few “walking drinks” from the ABC store while we adventured around the strip. Highly recommend a beatbox to refill with water for the walk. It saved my ass honestly. lol But there’s the $3 margs at Excalibur, there are a few cars in the Venetian that do happy hour and you ca …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Twice in a month...bar recommendations for 50+I'm an alcohol aficionado of around that age. Some of my favorite drinking spots lately have been: Aria - Lift Bar (kind of a lobby bar but very good and a great vibe), Easy (evenings only), Alibi (Temporarily Closed but reopening soon). Some of the restaurant bars - Gymkhana and …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Twice in a month...bar recommendations for 50+Honestly (and I’m a couple years shy of 50) if I’m on the strip some of my favorite places to people watch are the bars on the gaming floor. As long as there isn’t an important sporting event on TV behind them, the bars at Park, Cosmo, Bellagio, and MGM Grand tend to attract a ce …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Twice in a month...bar recommendations for 50+… of the bars at Fontainebleau have not been submitted. Collins. Bleau Bar, Don’s Bar - all excellent for people in our age group. If you can swing a res at Ito, you’ll also get access to the poodle room - which blew me away. My wife and I just got back from our eighth trip there - …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 11
re: is westgate las vegas resort worth staying at?… a little concerned about being at the other end of the strip when we stayed at W last month. Completely loved it! Mandalay Bay, Luxor, Excalibur all connected by free tram. MGM, NyNy right there. Loved the location and hotel. Consider staying there if price is right. Was for us.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 11
re: is westgate las vegas resort worth staying at?that actually sounds pretty ideal for what we want. having a slightly quieter spot to sleep but being able to hop on the tram or walk over to fontainebleau or sahara easily works for us.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 11
re: is westgate las vegas resort worth staying at?The Westgate is great! Good rooms, it’s history is iconic, great restaurants and connected to the rest of the strip with the monorail. My dad stays here when he visits because it’s away from the action so it’s more relaxing (to him) but then if he wants the excitement he just hop …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Cosmopolitan UpgradeYes, you’ve been upgraded. I get auto upgraded regularly usually a few days before my visit and can see it on MGM app.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Cosmopolitan UpgradeWe had the same upgrade to a fountain view wraparound a couple weeks ago. We didn’t ask for it or expect it, and nothing was said about it at check in other than “this is one of our nicest suites with a view of the fountain and the strip.” I leaned over to my wife and quietly sai …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Cosmopolitan UpgradeI had this happen at MGM. I had a high level suite and there was a link to upgrade. I clicked it wondering what it could be. I decided a shuffleboard table wasn’t better than a pool table so I declined. When I checked in I was assigned the upgraded room with the extra charge. Aft …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Cosmopolitan UpgradeYesssss and also hubby and I had that room last month for our anniversary. You will love it! Lots of fun to be had on the balcony too lol
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 13
re: Cosmopolitan UpgradeSomething similar happened to us! We were actually running late because of traffic. When we got to MGM grand they apologized for not having the room ready (they didn’t know we had just arrived) and they upgraded us to a suite! Just take the win and enjoy your trip!
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 10
re: Halloween: Best place to people watch on the Strip?The one time I was in Vegas on a Saturday Halloween, the views from the Venetian poker room of the young ladies heading to the club were outstanding. I would think Cosmopolitan would be another amazing "viewing area." In a not creepy way of course!
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 11
re: Happily Invisible in NYC - October 2026Bob and I decided to go to resorts world . We took the subway down and then walked to the casino. There’s supposed to be a bus to pick us up, but we didn’t know how long it takes for the bus to arrive and the walk isn’t super awful. You walk down the shuttle bus stop to get up to …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 11
re: Impromptu Solo Yolo! - 10/11 - 10/14I was able to grab a pretty good seat at the Cosmo sports book - dead center so I can look both ways while watching the game!
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 11
re: Best mid priced hotels?Something going in town next Tues? I was going to suggest Bellagio as they have decent mid-week rates, but my god - $1102 for one night?
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Best mid priced hotels?Stay more center strip. Look at paris, linq, planet hollywood, park mgm, flamingo. If you can get a deal, the venetian is best of mid/top. Top tier bellagio, aria, cosmo.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Best mid priced hotels?Planet Hollywood. They have lots of rooms that overlook Paris and Bellagio. Good food nearby. Convenient step location. For their price point the rooms are good. I recommend 100x over Harrah's. You will be sadly disappointed there.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Best mid priced hotels?… here is a fight or big concern in town. From there midpoint I think NYNY, Paris , MGM grand are solid on the strip options. We never stay off the strip we prefer to be in the chaos. lol. If you are a mgm rewards holder they are constantly sending discounted hotel offers or sales.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Best mid priced hotels?Yikes, must be some big convention in town or something. My MGM rates are a bit nuts. NYNY looks reasonable as does MGM Grand. Both are reasonable mid-range places. My Caesars rates are much more reasonable. Planet Hollywood would be my suggestion.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Best mid priced hotels?Last time we stayed near the strip we went to the Luxor. I see a lot of bad reviews online but it was super clean. The shower water pressure was AMAZING. Its like a 15ish minute walk to the strip which isnt bad. Almost everything is a 15 minute walk. I liked it.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?Smoke Free. Good Food. Fun Bar @ On The Record. Quick access to Aria, T-Mobile arena and NYNY. I find it to be a really great sweet spot in the MGM ecosphere. I'd take it over NYNY anytime and would only do MGM Grand over it if I had a reason to be in town that was MGM Grand cent …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?It’s my favorite overall Vegas spot. As others have said easy access to Aria (favorite casino), great restaurants on its own, wife loves that it’s smoke free, each access to the tram for getting to bellagio or center strip.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?The tram is free and quick if you want to get aria/bellagio and Eataly is awesome. Was a great place to stay imo
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?We just stayed at Park for the first time a couple weeks ago, and were quite happy with our choice. Food options are great (Bavettes, Lala Noodle, Eataly, Primrose) and proximity to other properties is fantastic (Aria and NYNY super close). Plus the tram to Bellagio is convenient …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?The smoke free aspect is really a game changer. You can feel how clean the air is compared to other properties. Rooms are pretty average/middle tier. Depending of what you are looking for, the vibe is more mature and less party forward (you can say that it is a little boring). Pr …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?Like everyone else here - love the smoke free atmosphere. Easy access to the monorail to get up the strip and to NYNY for a pretzel dog. The Nightingale Suite is a nice set up!! It’s my favorite place to stay!! Not as humongous as MGM Grand - feels like it takes FOREVER to get an …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?Stayed recently, 5 out of 5. Biggest pluses: Smoke free casino, location, awesome restaurants like Bavette’s and Primrose in addition to Eately. Easy access to the more casual dining spots across the street at NYNY. Nice drop off/pick up area for Ubers and Taxis. Tram to Bellagio …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?We stayed recently and I loved it. I like that its a smaller property and easy to maneuver around. Our room was nice size, had a small couch and was very comfortable. Love the tram access to Bellagio and Cosmo.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?I love Park MGM. As others have noted, the smoke free atmosphere is a huge selling point. Great restaurants with Eataly and Best Friend. And the table minimums are very reasonable! It’s also conveniently located if you want to go to other properties.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?it's really nice, especially Nomad. I think it's known as The Reserve now. If you can, book The Reserve over Park MGM proper.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?I’ve never stayed at the Park MGM per say, but they’re known for their smoke-free environment. Also they have Eataly so you get a variety of great Italian food and even Gelato 🍨
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: How is the Park MGM?I stayed at aria a couple weeks ago and we walked through park MGM. I was impressed. I was only on the casino floor but it looked nice. It was well lit, I noticed some cool looking food places and the clientele was all normal people. I would stay there based on what I saw. Also, …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Solo trip to VegasSkip Fremont, you can add that if you really enjoy the vibe on the strip. Walk thru the Belagio and the free Conservatory, people watch at the Venetian and Wynn.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Shows?Haven’t done it yet but heard good things and have tickets for later this month….. O by Cirque du Soleil at the Bellagio
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Quiet rooms at/near Caesars, ideally with view… two towers and fountain rooms are typically OK for noise. Paris and Planet Hollywood could also fit your budget if you are OK there. I had a fountain view room at PH a few years ago and it was probably the best view of the fountains I've had beyond a wraparound terrace at Cosmo.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 11
re: Vegas nightlife recommendations for a couple in our 40s?Maybe not exactly what youre looking for but it’s a change of pace from the current day Vegas club headliner DJ setup.. I really like Bruno Mars club Pink Ring (Bellagio). Both times I’ve been there they had a band playing and they were incredible. Lots of dancing
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Vegas nightlife recommendations for a couple in our 40s?Off The Record @ Park MGM. It is a 90s 2000s themed bar with the music to match. There are several “secret” rooms / spaces, and a super secret speakeasy. The vibe isn’t your typical Vegas night club, definitely less pretense. I don’t know the name of it, but there is this other “ …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 13
re: Vegas nightlife recommendations for a couple in our 40s?Barbershop at the Cosmo was great. Went there for my 34th birthday a few years ago and the crowd was a bit older than me but it was comfortable and a ton of fun, super cool looking too. They also had the best cover band I've ever seen live.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Vegas nightlife recommendations for a couple in our 40s?Try Ri Ra Irish pub at Mandalay Bay. Great Irish music and the vibe is fantastic. Also look for some piano bars. The one at New York New York called “Bar at Times Square” is a lot of fun. But if you want the best atmosphere in town, hit us The Golden Tiki. It’s off the strip, and …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: The Memories Remain: A Weekend With Metallica (Recap)Thursday Pre-Concert: I was up a little before 8am, so I headed downstairs for some morning gamblin' while my daughter did that teenage thing and slept in until 10am. I stuck to just Park MGM for all my gambling this trip and it was a constant ebb of up and down. Started off with …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 12
re: The Memories Remain: A Weekend With Metallica (Recap)… able to walk without stopping until just before the Sphere entry and then it got a little crowded. The wait for ticket scanning wasn't bad and we were inside the Sphere by 7:10pm. I was impressed with how fast security had us in. Everything moved quick all weekend at the Sphere a …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 13
re: Snack/Food Upgrade in Bellagio Platinum loungeIMO, it still doesn't compare to the Wynn RFB lounge, but it is a big upgrade. They started offering the improved food selection when the updated VIP lounge finally opened and it appears to have been a hit. My partner has twice asked that we stay at Bellagio because she loves som …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 11
re: Snack/Food Upgrade in Bellagio Platinum loungeWhen was this rolled out in the VIP lounge? My last stay at Bellagio was in February, and I only used that lounge to grab a coffee and a (substandard) pastry.
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Snack/Food Upgrade in Bellagio Platinum lounge… bout another lounge that I didn't name. Yes, the foods are different than before, and some may resemble offerings from the VIP Lounge next to the conservatory. That's the whole reason for my post, to inform readers that the items served in the Platinum lounge have been upgraded!!
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Venetian / Palazzo Prestige Lounge vs. VIP check-in Lounge… l set up by host. My host always sets it up without me asking. The Prestige Lounge CAN be comped, but it will count as a up front comp or you can charge it to the room. IMO, it is not worth the $50 per day or whatever they want to charge for it. Everything is dated like the hotel …
VegasMessageBoard · in the thread · Oct 13
re: The Cosmopolitan Resort, Fountain View suite.There were a few things that irked me (no in-room coffee, a charge for silverware/plates to be delivered to your room, resort fees in general, "running out" of water bottles at the fitness center, etc) but I'm learning that this is generally the vegas experience these days.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 13
re: Vacation in Vegas for the first time and have no idea what I'd be doing… ce under the canopy, can comfortably walk between all of these places relatively quickly. Enjoy the "sidewalk" life, open-air music, etc... Watch your pockets in crowds though. Some good places to eat close by as well, take your pick. Walk further down to Container Park & Atomic …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Vacation in Vegas for the first time and have no idea what I'd be doing… ot a vacation vibe, more like just gambling and better table game and slot payouts. See a great show, vegas.com lists all of them. If you want to see a show, go online directly to the hotel website to make reservations. There's also great attractions like Omega Mart, Area 15, The …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 13
re: Vacation in Vegas for the first time and have no idea what I'd be doing… f resort properties, and check out something off the Strip. Carrot Top is back and it’s a fun show to see. You could also catch a show at the Sphere, maybe *The Wizard of Oz* if it’s playing while you’re there. Walk through the Venetian and Palazzo and really explore the resorts, …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 13
re: Las Vegas BarbersI am just tourist, who was on vacation. I got one of best manscaping I have had in a long time! Cleaned up my go-tee, trimmed my eyebrows, then straight razored my head & neck. I swear he made me feel ten years younger! https://preview.redd.it/toklmqebd4vh1.jpeg?width=896&format= …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: Best Spots to Low Stakes Poker / BlackjackI think the only place that offers $1/$2 poker on the strip is Mandalay Bay. MGM Grand used to but it's $1/$3 there now. Personally I don't think there's a huge amount of difference between 1/2 and 1/3. If you're budget is $250 and you want to play poker on the strip I would go t …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 12
re: pools too cold now?MGM Grand is open year round. I’ve swam in December and the water is usually warmer than their air late in the day and it feels oddly refreshing
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 15
re: Things to do near airport before 10am?early morning walks on the strip are nice since you beat the heat. No shortage of people to watch. I usually just get an early check in and nap.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: Things to do near airport before 10am?Get to the Peppermill and eat breakfast. Usually not crazy busy that time of day. Visit Bellagio conservatory. Not crowded either at that time. And walk the Strip. Vegas is nice in the morning before the day really begins.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: The Reserve or AriaReserve - Park MGM has great food selections and it’s connected to Aria anyway.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: The Reserve or AriaI stay at the reserve every other month! No issues with noise and feels like luxury! It depends on what amenities you want. The non smoking is a big deal for me and we are treated like royalty while there. And it’s a quick walk to aria and the cosmo. It’s really in the middle of …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: The Reserve or AriaYeah, same. Maybe the walls *are* thinner, but if so I feel like Park MGM attracts a less rambunctious clientele in part thanks to the no-smoking rule, which may be why I don't think it's too obnoxious.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: Vegas with a 9yo & 13yoThere a month ago with 11 yr old DEFINITELY go to the Museum of Illusions. I think Metallica is at the sphere but if not Wizard of Oz. Not cheap ..but very cool skip! The high roller. Walk through the Venetian and there are two lazy rivers at hotels but you didn't say where you w …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: First visit to Vegas… - fountains, ceiling, brunch, and if you play the atmosphere is decent. Personally would recommend wicked spoon (Cosmo), and Fremont. Just fun places. Best rule of Vegas is bring cool people, every year I go to Vegas 2 or 3 times minimum and it's always about the people that joi …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: First visit to VegasI would recommend renting a car for a day or two, see Red Rock Conservation Area; Valley of Fire State Park; Hoover Dam; Death Valley. I run an off-road tour business and I try to encourage visitors to see how beautiful this place is. The Bellagio will still be decorated for Chri …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: First visit to VegasGo to Bellagio to see the spectacular Chihuly glass ceiling, O show and holiday Conservatory display. Stop at the amazing chocolate fountain for a pastry, crepe, or gelato.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: Thanksgiving week 2026Crossroads is at Resorts World. Never eaten there but the hotel itself is crap. Just keep that in mind.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 13
re: Which casinos have the best comps?I am a lower roller slot player and I still manage to get multiple offers a year for 5nts no resort fee and a little bit of freeplay at the Venetian. See if you can't get a hold of a host.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 13
re: Which casinos have the best comps?I went for one night played some slots and craps (5 dollar spins and 25dollars craps) I have recieved offers for two nights no redort fees no black outs with 100 dollar FP and resort credit.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: Which casinos have the best comps?i haven't paid for a room at resorts world in a few years. I barely play there and they dont have resort fees with comped rooms
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 15
re: Which casinos have the best comps?I agree I played there, for the first time, on my last visit. Played for a couple of hours. Avg. bet was probably around $5. I've since received offers for free nights (including resort fee) and free play. I'll be playing there again next time to with a little more purpose. I've …
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 14
re: 1M jackpot Las VegasEh they're all the same rotation, kind of everywhere at 2am... and super annoying. Maybe their asking price is highest at Cosmo. You're much more likely to be solicited by them at Venetian or NYNY though.
r/vegas · in the thread · Oct 15