Aria SKY SUITES Review & Trying LAS VEGAS Din Tai Fung!

[@phoschnizzle826]

For $900, I would expect better check-in service and food selections. The Aria is a sour note as far as I'm concerned.

[@NameName2.0]

for 900$ I could stay at a Hilton for practically a week, and hit a brazilian steak house probably 2 if not 3 times.

[@scotttan6377]

Thumbs down 👎on the Aria experience. Hopefully Mike was able to apply the cost as a business tax deduction /expense.

[@Zan-xm2po]

But on the other hand, i do think it's actually better for the local businesses because people actually have to go outside for better food.

[@wongjefx980]

brutal... for that price there should have been service to take your bags before check in time, so you can hang out until check in time and not blow time in the car or the lobby....

[@brokensprog]

For about $500 you can get a two-floor suite at the Golden Nugget, pretty lux accommodations. Yeah it's Fremont Street but that doesn't make it any less a great experience. My suite was also ready for check-in early, no problems over there.

[@Patterrz]

It should not be legal to charge $24 for a bottle of water jeez

[@SeanHendy]

Surely you get a share of the company for that price, and the bottle of water is free. lol

[@jitaamesuluma9730]

for real and a snickers bar in uk is under a pound to buy , might pay 3 in a hotel but that was theft , plain theft no other word for it , that is one degusting money grabbing hotel that treats their guests appallingly bad , i will never stay there and to be frank anyway i hate cities and i would not want a city view anyway

[@ElusiveAries]

and a $21 quesadilla??! thats just a tortilla with cheese!!! under a buck to make SMH

[@dylan-nguyen]

It’s $31 for a bottle of water at Encore 😭😭

[@fin8glr]

Especially when Walgreens, Whole Foods, Trader Joe's etc. are all located on or near the Strip.

[@babyvixxen88]

Jesus, for those prices, I would have expected Aladdin to show up at your balcony and fly you to the strip on his magic carpet

[@whitewinterday]

🤣

[@ruthblack1996]

🤣🤣🤣

[@j-rocd9507]

You can have Aladin. If I'm paying those prices it better be Jasmine taking me for a ride with her magic carpet. I just hope she keeps it tidy and it's not a shaggy carpet, I hate getting carpet fibers in my mouth. 😛

[@ryangoodenow2518]

Lol

[@manuelgutierrez6546]

LOL Im crying

[@jaberring]

That was the worst review I have ever seen him give. You know it's bad when they are able to kill Mikey's vibe. Aria should take note and up their game.

[@tamaramcrae4037]

And he was hella nice about it. I would’ve fuming!

[@Catmoore60]

Especially given what he likely paid for it.

[@satoril928]

Yeah, I feel like he was being nice about. That is absolutely insane. And they didn't even call him. Like fucking $900 a night, bare minimum is you do is call the customer when you told him you were going to.

[@lurkingknight]

@@satoril928 900 USD a night can get you an amazing night at some of the highest rated hot spring resorts in japan, includes a michelin star equivalent dinner and breakfast and amazing service. Even at a cost of 300$ a night at one of those places, usually they pick you up at the train station or airport, you are greeted when you arrive on premises, given a hot towel, a snack and tea during your check in process and some of the most amazing relaxing peace and quiet you'll ever experience. I've been to vegas a few times and I find the experience really lacking, it really feels like everywhere you go they are trying to milk money from you for the shittiest, most gaudy, gimmicky experience. It's really sad that for that premium of a price, so little value is actually offered over paying for a lesser room.

[@honiedew]

My parents’ room wasn’t ready for an hour at marina bay sands in Singapore and the hotel comped their dinner there. 2+ hour wait without any comp or apology is ridiculous, especially at a “luxury” hotel - sorry, I got annoyed for you! Service makes and breaks a hotel’s reputation at these price/luxury levels when price is of no concern to its patrons. What a turnoff!

[@premjitc]

Totally. I posted a similar comment about hospitality in Asia : Thailand, Singapore and even some of the Top Indian chains like the Taj and Oberoi. Leagues apart.

[@TheLastchild101]

Considering how many followers Mikey has, this is not good PR for the hotel!

[@em0_tion]

Their version of compensation was wrongfully charging him for stuff he didn't even touch! WHAT?!? 👀

[@loveislove2359]

Right on, I would never book an Aria hotel anywhere in the world for that. I would have stayed in Venetian, I always have a good time there their rooms are superb and service is top notch.

[@mindywong3839]

I had the same bad experience at MBS Singapore. You need to know most casino hotels have bad service because their main source of income is from casinos and not hotels. So don't expect any service when you stay at casino hotels.

[@aredublo]

When you screw with an influencer like SD, and give a 2.5 hour late check-in, this is what you get. An honest, non bias review. Will never stay atAria. Instead, I will stay st Bellagio, Caesars or Wynn.

[@gilbertschaffinojr.7030]

Amen.

[@ststst981]

HIGHLY recommend the Wynn. It's expensive but worth every penny and the service is absolutely phenomenal, the staff really go above and beyond

[@SC-ps4ti]

As someone who’s worked in the hotel industry for many years, you’re well within your right for some compensation, especially given the long wait and lack of communication when your room was ready. Given your video record, I would reach out to management.

[@WraithLK]

When being a Karen is acceptable

[@scottmiller8396]

@@WraithLK So true

[@hotcrazycatladyme168]

There wasn't a lack of communication when the room was ready... I don't know why everyone keeps saying that like we aren't watching the same video. They texted him when his room was ready just like they said they would. He saw other people getting their room and assumed that they forgot to call him too so he went to the desk and they said no, you're room is not ready yet, we'll text you... and they did. But yes I think he deserves a discount for the wait due to the price.

[@ShireenPlays]

@@hotcrazycatladyme168 Did you watch the full video? When he got to his room he said they DIDN'T text him. He saw people moving and then went up the customer service, they then told him his room ws ready. So yes it is a complete lack of communication.

[@discover854]

Damn this video lost Aria customers. If their high end suite service are like this, imagine the mid to low range. More than 700k people watched this video and if 5% of people decide to stay at the Aria for their Vegas stay because of his review. That's 35k people not staying at the hotel this year or next.

[@rahman9749]

If I pay a goddamn $900 for a room at the very least I expect the room to be ready when I arrive at the hotel. This is just ridiculous from the very beginning.

[@deborahking5610]

I have had early check-ins from hotels that charged me much less than this. Obviously, they didn't know who he was, which is a great thing for all of us.

[@x.miisty]

And then the pool closes at 7. So if it’s averaging 5pm for rooms to be ready. You’re not even enjoying the full package. Insane

[@mandynailsit6803]

It’s also Aria’s fault that he was not told his bag was dropped off. He walked all that way for nothing. Terrible!!

[@fmtoussant]

it's right next door brah

[@qee540]

@@fmtoussant well, for 900$? that "next door" is not an excuse. one can get top awesomeness in japan with that amount of money.

[@manchesterunitedno7]

@@fmtoussant Yeah, after they ignored to alert him whether his room is ready or not, caused him to wait for hours! It seems the hospitality level in Vegas is falling, whether it caused by COVID or not, I'm not so sure. But sure is a dissapointing one.

[@FreshB187]

It's because he arrived on a Ford focus

[@greggall205]

$15.75 for a Snickers??? Here in England we call that "taking the piss".

[@nicoj3660]

They need to give you a discount if the room is still unavailable at check-in time.

[@madmex2k]

I would call back and talk to management, explain all the issues he had, and ask them to comp or discount for next visit. My daughter-in-law, former airline check-in assistant, also former travel agent, used to get flight ticket upgrades and room upgrades for her clients to fix any complaints. And she does this at any restaurant or hotel she goes where the service is messed up, rooms not ready, flights delayed, etc., she is always getting meal discounts or hotel discounts. You pay for those services and you should expect to get it. Never feel embarrassed to be treated in a courteous manner. They usually have no issues fixing things. She got comped tickets to see several shows including Blue Man Group, Toni Braxton and some circus show for a room mix-up. Las Vegas hotels are competing for your patronage, so its usually important to them things go right. Call the concierge. That's why his bag got delivered to his new hotel, some concierge at the other hotel was trying to help, the Aria dropped the ball. His channel is internationally known, imagine if they realized the bad press they might get. He is not like that, he is a great guy, but how many of us have already said they won't go there now.

[@heatherrowles2580]

@@madmex2k Im in Australia.....but if I ever do travel to the US, Im going to remember the name Aria as a place to NOT stay in Las Vegas.

[@loveislove2359]

Or a free buffet

[@dicruz8536]

Waiting hours AFTER check-in time, when you have PAID for that time in a suite, is disgusting! And they didn't discount it or give you anything to compensate for you having to wander around for hours....at those prices!! I would be pissed off from the beginning. And all those other people having the same issue also.......would lead me to never wanting to book at the Aria...ever. And don't get me started on the water robbery!

[@ryannf9891]

I travel a lot and I was considering staying at the Aria next month when I’m in Vegas.. after seeing this video I definitely won’t be staying here.

[@plowking813]

agreed!

[@janews1246]

We’ve stayed at the Aria numerous times and it’s one of the cleaner and more modern hotels in Vegas. Apparently the overpriced Sky Suites has more issues than the regular hotel. FYI the view from a “regular” hotel room at the Aria was just as nice as the suites!

[@MrGscp]

Normal rooms are actually decent, and last time we were there, got free buffet tickets at check in. Location is good too, middle of strip.

[@dinkamika]

Just canceled our booking there🙄after seeing this. Would rather spend my money elsewhere

[@sope2030]

@@janews1246 same, I have stayed at the Aria before and had a lovely time there!!!

[@ericil717]

This is one of the most scathing reviews from Mikey in a while. I can't imagine this is good PR for the Aria.

[@river1duck]

Mikey is a patient man. I would not have waited for the hotel room. Usually a Las Vegas casino resort would want people to check in early so they can gamble immediately. FAIL Aria!

[@bruceree6593]

They may be aware he's not a gambler , hence the wait..just my opinion. Regardless that's absurd for the price of the room and have to wait

[@Summerrzzz]

I would totally ask for some sort of refund, for the time he had to wait and to be spending $800 on the room and it not even be ready at the time it’s supposed to be is ridiculous especially for a vegas hotel.

[@user-ey4ut9uc8w]

It’s not just aria, the whole US work force is suffering and understaffed. Aftermath of covid

[@CantStopLBC450]

If he would have asked for a later check out time to compensate for the suite not being ready, they would have gave him a later check out time.

[@fartspfotografy6475]

He probably got comp for his room for the review

[@em0_tion]

Even if you somehow forget the insane prices at this Aria hotel, the customer experience is a living hell from start to finish. What a horrific business. 🤦‍♂️

[@EinkOLED]

For 900$ I would expect a free minibar and room service, including meals.

[@greyeaglem]

Valet parking should be included too. As someone above asked, what exactly are you getting for that high price?

[@jamesrawlins735]

Nope - I don't know of any hotels that offer free meals for the high price rooms at that level. The irony is free continental breakfast tend to be found at cheaper hotels and motels. Same with minibar - maybe for comp rooms for whales, but even those are disappearing these days except for top whales - although maybe that has changed with Covid

[@nicholaspatterson4299]

@@jamesrawlins735 just means quality everywhere is dropping hard. Businesses will do ANYTHING to make an extra buck.

[@forsfoo]

BRUH🤣, thats the GTA casino penthouse

[@dylan-nguyen]

@@jamesrawlins735 that’s not true. I stay at the Venetian every time now. You get $50 compd meals with the high end suites. And free valet. I also check in around 9-10am and check out at 2pm each time :)

[@c.arnold3405]

This was about 12 years ago, I met my husband at Vegas (he was there for TDY, Air Force) for our anniversary. We booked a regular room at the Bellagio & when we were checking in they upgraded us to a suite. Can’t remember which suite it was but it was huge. The bathroom was bigger then my bedroom in my house. That was an amazing stay! What Mike said about don’t touch any of the food & beverages is true. I didn’t know so when I got to our suite I touched just about everything. When we were checking out it was an extra $260 for the things I’ve touched. I told the lady I only ate like 2 things & she was very nice and took everything off the bill, even the 2 things I ate. When we go there agin in the future I’ll definitely won’t have any problems staying at the Bellagio again!

[@OperatorDirge]

I have never stayed at a Vegas hotel room, but I find this Aria place to be completely unacceptable. Nearly a grand for a single night with no room service included, every amenity is literally a money trap, bland food that is outrageously overpriced, and they steal your money by forcing you to spend hours waiting for your room to be cleaned. What exactly are you paying for with that $900? Who in their right mind would stay there? If I were Mikey, I'd leave a nasty review on TripAdvisor, and warn all of my contacts not to go there.

[@trublacking8572]

hell yeah that sound like a scam waiting for room that long

[@faureamour]

I mean, he did leave an honest video review broadcast to 3M+ subscribers, so there's that.

[@deborahlewis656]

By the time your room's ready..pool closing😳oh hell no😤

[@qee540]

I sense this is run by democrats.

[@Teletubbiez]

I guess each and everyone that watched this won’t stay there

[@MyFullFiguredLife]

Oh hell no! That’s crazy!!

[@anthonyn.5203]

What’s crazy?

[@MyFullFiguredLife]

@@anthonyn.5203 the fact that he’s paying $800 a night and had to wait hours to get in his room, and then the room service menu wasn’t even good.

[@XYZ-ql1fi]

That’s Las Vegas for you.

[@djmsports9168]

@@MyFullFiguredLife I would have asked for half my money back since check in time was supposed to be at 3

[@jeffccan4464]

I hope you made this video to educate us to NOT stay at this hotel.

[@jong9379]

I mean, mikey is too nice to blast hotels off like that. Any longtime fans of mikey know that you have to read between the lines and subtle clues. He shares everybody his experience and its up to you to make the decision. This comment section is practically filled with people who criticize that hotel. And I agree with them too.

[@loraa4636]

@@jong9379 Yeah Aria made themselves look bad entirely on their own.

[@karloarsch1579]

I was Director of Rooms Ops at a 600 room hotel for many years and having all rooms ready by 3 p.m. was a must. And sometimes it happened that one, two or three rooms were not ready for good reasons, such as technical problems or extra cleaning for reasons that you do not want to know, but keeping so many guests waiting so long, without compensation, it does not work!

[@drewskii89]

I run a luxury hotel in the Napa valley and for that price, that check in experience is unacceptable. Although everyone in the hospitality is short staffed and stretched thin that’s still wild.

[@hoomancatslave1738]

you'd think with those prices you can afford to hire more staff... or is it hard to recruit for workers in Vegas? apologies for my ignorance, I'm from Aus and that would never happen

[@janews1246]

@Hooman Cat Slave - The US is having staffing problems right now, because Federal government is still supplementing unemployment due to Covid. People are making more from unemployment than actually working, so there’s shortages everywhere! The funds are set to end in the Fall, maybe people will go back to work then!

[@wakeywakey2910]

@@janews1246 Similar happen/ing here in the UK. The hospitality industry is (apparently, though not personally experienced this myself)wildly understaffed due to people being paid to stay off of work (furlough, which is now officially starting to end, by September officially finished). A shame, but it has been a wake up call to many who now have realised they were in a job they didn't want to return to.

[@lolilollolilol7773]

@@hoomancatslave1738 it's hard to recruit everywhere, but if they can't recruit, they should close some rooms, offer attractive salaries, OR AT THE VERY LEAST offer compensations, not turn the hotel into a Mafia style scam. If the employees are paid to stay home, same comment, pay them to come back ! The hotels should not benefit from the work paid by the government. The employees may receive double salary, but that's an incentive for going to work in times of pandemic.

[@kyivstuff]

If a hotel can’t pay more in salary than the minimum state payments, it doesn’t deserve to have employees or be in business.

[@shahyadesfandiary7234]

Staying in many luxury hotels myself, everything described with the check in is unacceptable and should result in a discount. All top hotels are meant to have impeccable service which is one of the main reasons behind the high price.

[@Johnny2Gats]

If my check in is 3pm and I’m getting into my room at 7pm…that’s ridiculous. Either refund some of my money, or supplement it with chips for the casino or something.

[@wadurito]

Refund everything in cash, I'm going somewhere else. Not a good start to a 'luxury' stay. If anyone even calls it that.

[@AaronMC]

Aria doesn't have a casino if I remember correctly

[@jimmyy4667]

@@AaronMC They do, you're thinking of Vdara.

[@AaronMC]

@@jimmyy4667 you are probably correct

[@yourluckieday6868]

I live in Norther Cali and we had a fire about 2 years ago and we had to evacuate. Well everywhere was full including Reno so we drove down to Vegas, because why not? We stayed at the Aria, and after being on the road for 14 hours, no sleep in a panic because of the fire, we get to the hotel at 4pm and try to check in. Our room still wasn’t ready. So we waited. And waited. Ate some food from the bar, and waited some more. Finally around 8:30pm, they text my partner and we were able to check in. We get to the room and room service was still there cleaning. Took another 30 minutes to get in. The room was nice and the view amazing but I will never wait for a room in that hotel again.

[@shotgun-rj2gd]

That is quite literally some of the most overpriced food I've seen in a while.

[@robertha]

nobody is paying for the actual food, they are paying for the convenience, why go walk around looking for snacks instead of partying vegas style as a king or queen should be

[@angelvenegas4306]

@@robertha just stop by 7-11 or cvs lol

[@devilsmaxpride]

It's just expensive because members usually get an "allowance" from the hotel to spend on food/entertainment. Most people don't actually pay that price.

[@alexmiller7505]

The Aria is the most impersonal hotel on the Strip. I've stay there once and it literally feels like it was designed by an A.I. No personality whatsoever.

[@winnifredliu1358]

I hope you get some serious apologies from Aria

[@themusicsweetly]

I just choked on my dollar store Pringles seeing that $14 price tag for the mini bar 😳

[@esp-music]

And that was for the small little pringles tin!

[@jeremycaraway950]

I would ask for a refund the hell with that. That is absolutely ridiculous.

[@paigewillow8768]

I think he gets comped rooms.

[@albertbazinyan7790]

Honestly. I was at the mgm and they messed up my checkin by an hour, and they comped the buffet for 8 ppl

[@paigewillow8768]

@@albertbazinyan7790 yes that is why I think he was comped. When YT hop around one night in several places they are usually comped. Not sure why they don’t always say it. If not comped, they should also say that too or put it in the des ription

[@strictlydumpling]

​@@paigewillow8768 was not comped

[@MrSuperb87]

@@strictlydumpling wow the Audacity of Aria

[@dmichael7083]

You Bring ME JOY!!! Watching you eat this yummy food at 2 0clock in the morning just gives me joy! Love ya Mike!

[@wvuwhat]

Striking the Aria from my list of where to stay next time I'm there. Room is the least important thing in Vegas. I want comped food so I feel better about how much I've lost on the casino floor and somewhere to lay my head for 2 hours.

[@datrona9625]

Till 3 crack heads steal ur car lmao

[@doodles3075]

Las Vegas is on my to do list but will definitely avoid this hotel too.

[@ststst981]

Yea I've heard people are underwhelmed by the Aria. If you don't want a casino, I hear the Vdara right next to the Aria is more enjoyable and cheaper. Also the Aria is more of an expensive/high roller casino so it's hard to get comps unless you bet a large amount every hand

[@JPzizou]

Idk if i missed something but why did Mikey book this hotel?

[@fireflower1549]

You Lucky you get vacation and have money. In my World this only a Dream.

[@jenchu3913]

I love the fact that you know where to get dumplings or noodles in whatever state you're in. Knowledge is power!!

[@littlsuprstr]

good job aria treating a youtuber with millions of international subscribers staying at one of your most expensive suites like that. not going to affect your business or anything.

[@nagasako7]

I Michael Chen or Mikey Chen is such a common name that no check in system can catch him as a famous critic. So he's always getting to see real hotels how they really are.

[@Fmrlt9a]

I stayed at ARIA about a week after you posted this and my room wasn't ready until 1030pm

[@chuckontal9962]

Tell me they gave you some comps

[@Fmrlt9a]

@@chuckontal9962 I wish, all I got was a sorry we’re short staffed

[@adamlee007]

2 hours wait for a $900 room? Screw that

[@trublacking8572]

i would have ask for my money back

[@Nest-Stuff9]

@@trublacking8572 Me too, and booked a room elsewhere

[@StevieD44]

@@trublacking8572 same

[@alexfern9366]

"Aria" should have checked who was made to wait for sooo long... They just lost 3M+ customers at one go...:-)

[@lolilollolilol7773]

Probably a couple hundred, definitely not 3 million. As if all the viewers could afford to blow $900 a night in a hotel room.

[@missanthropocene2020]

@@lolilollolilol7773 you underestimate the working class

[@mindywong3839]

Yes Aria should have checked...but problem was the staff on duty wouldn't lose or gain a cent with losing Mike+3m potential customers. That's why bosses should always treat their staff well if they want the customers to be well treated. This is the most basic but crucial point of managing a business.

[@CuriousRegard]

I'm glad they didn't. I'd rather a Honest Viewing experience than a false one. :)

[@alexfern9366]

@@lolilollolilol7773 It's not only the channel subscribers but u need to account for word of mouth bad publicity of these subscribers too.. 😊...

[@LaptopNewbie]

Aria should really be informing guests at least an hour before check-in time to give an estimate on when the room will be ready. Holding high-paying guests hostage and unaware is not acceptable customer service. I'm surprised the front desk didn't offer him any compensation or apology. It's like saying their time isn't worth anything. Need more staff or lessen the number of room available to be ready for that day. Dishonest practice, feels just like how airlines overbook their flights how hotels overestimate their staff capabilities to make more money and take advantage of customers.

[@rbz1988]

I LOVE your reviews of restaurants on the strip ! Please keep making them ! Most of us don’t have cars when we go to Vegas so I think I speak for a lot when I say, we appreciate !!

[@NobelNighthawk274]

The venetian is my favorite hotel in all of Vegas, all around great. Price, food, atmosphere, and shopping.

[@nathalievaladez8700]

Note to self: don’t book Aria.

[@RubmaLione]

That check-in wait time is unacceptable for a room coming out to almost $900 per night and forcing everyone to wait in the same area.

[@Caranora]

Knowing that Mikey is a Supernatural - Winchester's fan made me adore Mikey even more!

[@CindyHuot]

Seems like the more you pay for a Hotel room the less you get included!! $16.00 for a snickers bars is INSANE!!

[@whywar1986]

My cousin and I went to Wal-Mart before we left for Las Vegas lol and I got M&Ms at a candy shop before leaving lol it was a melted mess had to throw it away, but there was a Walgreens there ibVegas next to the Venetian I was blown away honestly it was my first time there and we took advantage of it in Las Vegas anyways I had a lot of fun, we went to the whynn,pallazzo, in and out burger,and circus circus and many other Casinos too and one close to the Hoover dam where it's free bottomless sodas.

[@darcyjorgensen5808]

Dear Aria: More than 443,000 viewers (so far) have seen how shabbily you treat your guests. And they are displeased. Might be something to bring up in that next staff meeting.

[@orangecat9559]

600k now, and we all hating Aria that's for sure

[@clownfish7776]

762K people and counting and I will not be staying at Aria if this is the last hotel in Vegas

[@OtisKopp]

800K at this point, I'm staying away, and I was considering going to Vegas later this year. And Mikey is so easy going, to piss him off seems VERY difficult.

[@melanieg760]

@@OtisKopp still go, just don't stay there lol

[@Dept246]

Usually it means there is bad management at Aria, whoever is in charge is incompetent.

[@TheDerpyWhaleYT]

Perfect timing once again. Time to cast this on the TV.

[@melissarobinson9618]

Always cast it on the TV, it's a must👍

[@TheDerpyWhaleYT]

$16 for a snickers bar should be a crime

[@Chocolatepain]

Wtf im watching it casted into my TV right now

[@bjclassic1950]

@@TheDerpyWhaleYT Hiway Robbery!!!! That’s insane!!!

[@dlyteeats3868]

i love your music selection

[@bozoone3781]

Wow! They make you wait over two hours while cheating you out of your ability to use the pool and they have the nerve to want 15 bucks for a candy bar! They can keep the view because, that place was definitely not worth the money!

[@PaulinaRosari]

It's 6am here and still locked down, but mind is free when watching Mike's videos. Stuck in room but knowing that the world is starting moving ahead gives me hope. Thanks, Mikey! 😀

[@TAOVex]

I’m in isolation away from my family and eating meals alone was a bit sad. But watching Mikey eat at the same time as me makes it a lot better. ☺️

[@sarahaugustine4185]

Sorry, Mikey. I would never spend nearly 1k to stay anywhere for a day. Your experience was enlightening though.

[@ruthblack1996]

Imagine how many thousands of dollars youtube is gonna pay him for showing us it’s not worth a 1K🤷🏽‍♀️

[@Jzwiz]

this episode essentially taught me to stay away from that place

[@im.jess.hungry]

Lol. I wouldve taken drinks from the lounge and brought it up to the room. NO WAY I'm paying $14 for soda.

[@lotusblossom101]

You know what I would love to see. I think he needs to review of family experiences and take his parents on some nice vacations!:) I wanna see the high end restaurant he tries and how they care for the elderly.

[@askkicjndnnsjidnx115]

damn these hotels really are a money dumpster wallet emptier

[@larrychandler8443]

You're right, 13 bucks for a coke let that sink in

[@lolilollolilol7773]

@@larrychandler8443 $24 for freakin WATER !!!!! Capitalism at its best

[@shahjehan]

Mikey’s honest experiences are why I wouldn’t stay here.

[@thcollect3544]

And I was thinking of staying at the Aria, if I ever visit Las Vegas. Well, NOT NO MORE! loll. 💯

[@nukabe869]

Thanks for taking us on this adventure

[@finelinealright]

Mikey’s timing is spot-on!!! Really enjoying all the Vegas vids!

[@alexar3056]

I had initially read all the Vegan vids and thought... Oh God! I've lost Mikey!

[@jen93106]

“Work hard, a little luck… Dreams do come true.” (17:30) Love this.

[@michaelbalty2750]

I know you meant SKY SUITES, but I thought there was this SKY SUIT in Vegas that I was missing! Like a flying suit! 😂

[@strictlydumpling]

there is! It's called a zip line

[@michaelbalty2750]

@@strictlydumpling TRUE! 🤣

[@BossyMeatCreature]

They do have Indoor Skydiving in Vegas

[@durapaud]

😂😂😂

[@joelshaly]

@@michaelbalty2750 and

[@mindywong3839]

I always watch mike with coffee (after dinner) or chips (before bed) because it's impossible to watch without anything to munch. Enjoy and work out. Way to go! For those who diet, one of life's enjoyments is working out...at least to me. I live to eat.

[@stsh0905]

Loved that you pointed out your Fiji water was from Walgreens. Great video as always Mikey!

[@jlawrence0181]

Food looks really subpar. Rather stay at a mid-range place off the Strip where I can head over to Spring Mountain Rd.

[@Cyber_Productions1998]

Didn't seem that impressive the aria the venetian looked way better.

[@kjc4779]

Id rather pay the $150 at encore again! Aria is delusional with their pricing and they didn't even apologize for the wait! Mind blown

[@karenw4765]

I stayed at the Venetian and it was great - for half the price of this. I would never spent my $ here based on his experience.

[@loveislove2359]

The Venetian is definitely a better hotel

[@itsbensgarage]

Really like the reviews on hotels. Gives us a better sense of where to book. Please share more videos like these! Thank you! Your channel is 👍👍

[@jaymjacinto]

When a new Mikey video comes out, I drop everything I'm doing just to watch it. Love your content!✌️

[@Alphalove3]

Yes fam!

[@methemonkeyking]

OMG, those dumplings look so delicious. Now you’re making me hungry. I’m definitely going to hit that place tomorrow.

[@foojae]

LOL did Aria comp him his hotel because the whole time he basically said it’s overrated and expensive lol.

[@SuperPukingRainbows]

I never really understood that either, I enjoy his videos but all i got for the first 9 minutes is complaining about time check in not spent in room, the dude spends more time out and about than he does in his hotel room to eat and explore anyways, and if you're willing to spend that much for a room with exclusives then next time just save money and pick a cheaper alternative

[@claverhouse1]

@@SuperPukingRainbows Pay attention, the whole point of him staying there is to create content about the hotel and to review it - bit difficult to do that if he doesn't actually stay there, isn't it?

[@karenw4765]

@@SuperPukingRainbows but its a hotel room review. and its honest. I dont think he planned on how bad this was, regardless if you stay there or not, I dont think anyone spends 20 hours in their hotel room in Vegas, the point is that this was an honest review.

[@rfield4308]

In his other videos he states he is paying for all the room and food himself. He got nothing for free

[@stephlovesblue]

Thanks so much for all the content you've been pumping out lately!!

[@MrChapps1996]

So glad you where honest about your experience

[@Rebecca-ck8fn]

Feel like that place should compensate for the extra time they made you wait. Especially since they charged so much for the room. Definitely didn't seem worth it to me 🤷🏻 $15 for a candy bar is completely ridiculous.

[@mary-margaretbayo2067]

Try the Bellagio “all you can eat.”😋 It’s one of the best in Vegas.

[@Alphalove3]

Im so happy to watch this after the day that I've had! Thank you Mikey!

[@strictlydumpling]

hope it gets better!

[@tracycraft2971]

I’m so glad you made this review because I almost booked a room there! Beautiful room and view but terrible check in and it really didn’t give me a lot of confidence that I would be taken care of there at all!

[@PatrickStar-fb7ms]

I always love the intro! Thanks for the video Strictly Dumpling.

[@nicoleoleary3786]

Your videos are the best after a long shift at work thank you for all of your videos and the work you put into them

[@SonGChaNSaO]

Last upload was on my lunch! And today is on my breakfast!! Your timing is just perfect!!! 😃

[@cloocloocloo]

We just stayed in a regular room at Aria and loved it! Granted, we booked it when prices were extremely low and now they’re at about $400/night for a standard room. Enjoyed dining at Din Tai Fung. My husband picked up the water bottle in the tray in the room. It was a liter size and cost $24 🤢

[@2948jdjdj]

One night in that room is more than my whole months rent omg

[@brittnybauman]

I wanna know where you live! I want rent that is $900 😯

[@RexZShadow]

@@brittnybauman he didn't say the room was as good =P

[@finellahelen]

It's more than my whole years rent 😑😑

[@jackmac433201]

I always recommend doing the "check-in" way earlier in the morning and leaving your bags. They won't give you a key at that time, but will get you to the point that you can pick up a key when the room is ready. They will take your bags to the room when the room is ready (just tip the bell hop). Then while you are waiting for the room to open up, just tour the strip. For most people, they aren't hanging out in their room right when they get there anyways, just dropping the bags and heading out to see the fun. Just my opinion.

[@DjJimsoundz]

Thanks Mike, for I'm making a list of hotels NOT to visit from these videos! They should be praising you! Why not allow you access to the pool while you wait for your room? Totally unacceptable!

[@betsyadams9670]

That’s what I was thinking. He should have been able to leave his bag and go enjoy the amenities throughout even if the room wasn’t available.

[@jen93106]

Good point regarding the $ to Time lost on check-in time!!! Never thought of it that way, but deeeeyamn! You are so right!

[@lynnedavenport3298]

Vegas has a shortage of hospitality workers. That's why the room wasn't ready on time. I've seen other hotel room videos and some won't allow you to bring in outside food. They charge you if you use the fridge to store outside food or drinks. Go figure!

[@trublacking8572]

for real ????

[@RayDayPlays]

Wow. You think they would adjust their rates or change check in times or... I dunno, do something to compensate for that? Or make it known? Apologize for the inconvenience? Literally anything would be better than what they did... or didnt do. Woof.

[@Stutterstun]

Lol what? What hotel?

[@disphugginflip9279]

I always say I have medical things i need to store in a fridge and they have to give it to you for free.

[@janews1246]

Agreed, but the whole of America has a problem with staffing right now! Remember how many Americans are making more from unemployment than from working?! The Federal funds are scheduled to end in September... maybe things will normalize by Fall.

[@CC-mu7yi]

Such a slow check in. Mikey you have the patience of an angel and you had to be hungry.

[@nadiasnailnirvana]

I'm clutching my pearls at those prices...whoooo in their right mind would pay $13.75 for a soda?

[@BossyMeatCreature]

Someone who will pay 800 a night for a hotel room.

[@dreleaseyabeasley3365]

A snickers bar was around $15 🌝

[@loveislove2359]

When you have money you made no effort to earn, yes, people don't care.

[@kaylaatkins1915]

Imagine you got it and it was flat lol

[@hotcrazycatladyme168]

And coke no less, not even pepsi.

[@Judokasting]

You hear stories about those crazy hotel food prices, and you sometimes think when you have not experienced it, that maybe they were just exaggerating or something, but just wow. A small can of Pringles was 14$ American, this hotel room is not worth the price. Edit: Just got to the part of the snickers, screw this place, wow.

[@juliusngai9039]

Mike Chen’s return to Din Tai Fung! Couldn’t return to Bacchanal but this is great.

[@KuyaJlifts]

Hey Mike! It would be so cool for you to go back to Disneyland and try out the new foods they got there!!

[@SonGChaNSaO]

10:06 I was going to point that out 😆🤣 saying that maybe by giving you, your room so late, that's how they get you to grab something from the mini bar

[@kristinayofe8024]

Great video Mikey! Wow what a view! Those dumplings 🥟 looked so good 😊 yum 😋

[@pepelaugh6404]

Those hotel food prices are a joke.

[@dakuya18]

the whole hotel is a joke lol. $900 for less than 20hrs

[@lolilollolilol7773]

The entire hotel is a joke.

[@one_blackbox]

Hi Mikey! Hope ARIA reaches out to you after seeing this video. You were actually being nice and never said anything really brutal. Enjoy your dumplings friend 🤗

[@kayla123ism]

I’m so early!! I was just scrolling through looking for something to watch while I eat and bam! Found this! Thank you again Mikey

[@imprintz]

I wonder if Aria realizes how big of a mistake that was.

[@Sydorrah]

Venetian over Aria by far. That long wait for the price was unacceptable especially not getting a free voucher for the inconvenience. Loved seeing all those soup dumplings. Just had the ones from trader Joe's lol but I need those in my belly!

[@westellison]

Those Trader dumplings are good!!!

[@Nansbbgrand]

We GET those soup dumplings here in California ! I’ll have to get some soon! Love this. Your mother and I were cringing in another, watching you pick your beautiful, bright, vibrant green broccoli offf your dish. “Mikeeeeeey!” 🙈🫣😏😅😂🤣♥️👍 Take care, Hope 🐞

[@jodem4605]

I saw Mike Chen and dumplings and haven’t clicked on a video faster in my life.

[@Saphira1961]

Thank you for the wonderful shows and the music. I have down loaded so much of the music you have on your videos.

[@elaineparker855]

Watching the ads so Mikey can afford that Snickers bar 😂

[@etanick1]

you are more patient and forgiving that most people...holy hell.

[@slytherinsky]

That’s way too expensive for a hotel that doesn’t have that many amenities, not that good of food and can’t check you in on time, I stayed at the Strat and the rooms were I believe about 90 night I think and you could pay $15 extra to get in your room before check-in time like we got there and we checked in about 1130 that was nice.