I Stayed at The Plaza in Las Vegas (Only Non-Smoking Casino on Fremont Street)

[@CastleCastleC]

Been watching for over a year now, need to give a huge kudos to Jacob for uping the production quality after every video!

[@russt9478]

Agreed! Maps, text, screenshots. Nice little touches. Hopefully the other vloggers will follow and push

[@laidbackphil]

To me Jacob is the best Vegas blogger, and that is saying something because there are many great ones. I love how he gives us the good bad and ugly of Vegas. Great resource before or trip to Vegas a couple of months ago.

[@rogerrosen2323]

they dnt have that race slot anymore in atlantic city smoking is horrible for the workers and others

[@rogerrosen2323]

i think william hill is owned by cesars now they still use their name though william hilll is the vendor providing the sports book

[@StS9LBJ23]

I’ve been following Jacob for 6-7 years and he’s improved his channel every year. He knows what we want.

[@phillybm]

I stay at The Plaza every year when I visit Las Vegas. I enjoy the location on Fremont Street (The Strip is too busy and crowded for me) and the vibe is just right. I'll be back there next month and can't wait to see the improvements made. Thanks Jacob for the review!

[@TheVictorCruz]

I'm so glad The Plaza is finally getting the love it so desperately needed. All the newer updates and upgrades are absolutely welcome and needed. A bit of the classic style still remains but the newer additions helping keep it fresh. BTW, in my opinion Oscar's is absolutely top notch. The best crab cake I ever had outside of Maryland. (I literally cried when I took my last bite cuz I KNEW it was over and I'd never have it again until the next visit..) Another excellent video, my man.

[@dcmidnight]

Its so funny, I guess I'm the only one that found Oscars completely overrated. Maybe I just hit it on a bad night. But I've been to 15-20 steak places around the city and I'd hit them up again before going back to Socars.

[@TheVictorCruz]

@dcmidnight or maybe we hit it on an EXCELLENT nite. Lol. Honestly the tomahawk steak was decent but that crab cake was perfection. Maybe give it another go...??

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thank you Rick!

[@JohnBarney-yd2wq]

I live in Baltimore. I may have to try the crab cake there!

[@TheVictorCruz]

@JohnBarney-yd2wq also...do a search from the Crab Corner in Vegas. It's off the strip, but they have as authentic Maryland crabs, chips, and fries as you can get!! They fly in blues weekly. Just like being in Ocean City! Lol.

[@dawg2h2k31]

Putting out the table minimums like you did is great! Thank you.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

You're welcome dawg! I figured it would be helpful

[@LgIdaho61]

In 1995 my family and I went down there and stayed at the Plaza. We came down about 6 times between 1995 and 2008. We stayed at Plaza 5 out of the 6 times. It was nice. My aunt would book the rooms 410 and 412 so we could see the Nightly shows on the big experience from our rooms. It was great

[@bigdofba]

My grandparents took me to Vegas for the first time in 1991 when I was only 7 years old and this is the place we stayed…been hooked ever since. Lol

[@mediaxpuppet]

I love the plaza. I've stayed there many of times and it remains on my occasional rotation. First time I stayed there around 2001 it was getting really run down and kind of a grandma casino. I stayed in the north tower rooms shortly after they were "renovated" using the furniture from the original defunct Fontainebleau auction. I love every tweak and refresh that has happened in the last few years, especially the carousel bar. The murals on the hotel tower are cool and i love that they maintain all the twinking lights better than they used to. Im glad to see her in such good shape.

[@onedollah49]

Your effort to make interesting and humorous videos is appreciated. Thank you Jacob

[@davejohnson3684]

Jacob, Great production. The fastest twenty-one minutes on You Tube. Your videos are the "Go To" if you're planning a vacation in Las Vegas. Thank You!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

I appreciate it Dave!

[@chriskempczenski9121]

About 5 years ago I brought my family to the Plaza for a one night stay. Fortunately for us the front desk made a mistake in our reservation. As it turned we were given the suite. We so surprised! The hotel has evolved over the years especially since they added the Carousel Bar and PinkBox. My husband and I will be staying there in November. Looking forward to it!

[@Joeybadabang]

Thanks for showing the only non-smoking casino in Downtown LV and keep up the good work

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thank you Joey! I will certainly will. I appreciate the super thanks!

[@SheilaStuart]

There are still 4 floors of hotel rooms for smokers and the casino is still smoking although they have added on to the casino with a non smoking room.

[@entezami777]

@@SheilaStuarti like smoking. My GF hates it. So we can stay at the same casino and play in different areas

[@shonta]

🏨Plaza is awesome!They were gracious last year with hosting your meet & greet with Norma, Greta & Pompsie. Oscar's is bomb with a bomb view. Niiiiice there is a non smoking section in the casino! More hotels should have this as more people seem to prefer cleaner air while gambling. It's a bonus for hotels too if they want you to stay there longer. Of course, great vlog job as usual! 🎬👍👍

[@richardsmoot7827]

Your channel is so much better now .... Big differance from a few years ago thanks

[@washingtonlue]

Thanks for doing .....What you do! Many of your viewers appreciate the honest point of view. Keep up the good work.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thank you! There's definitely more to come!

[@chrismaher2675]

We booked a room there last minute online for $34 and did the $20 trick and got upgraded to an amazing suite. Absolutely loved the vibe there and this video really brought back some great memories for me. Thanks legend 👍🏼

[@aguilobo]

Best part about The Plaza was getting to meet Jacob there in March! Thanks for taking the time to talk to my mom and say hi to us at Sand Dollar.

[@kevinc.6653]

Good job Jacob I always enjoy your vids but today I thought you did great. Very fluid and good photography

[@PandaBearJer]

big shoutout to the editing in this video. videos are getting better and better keep up the great work

[@spacetek1]

of all your channels this is the best. thanks. big fan of the quality work you do. P.S. i loved the picture of Fremont street back in my day. I miss driving downtown while drinking a cold beer. lol

[@mattnovotny6888]

Jacob, I've been watching for a while and I just gotta say your production quality has vastly improved, like anything the more time you spend doing something (editing) the better you get at it and I'm here for it man! Editing is a thankless job that most people don't even consider but I appreciate the extra effort.

[@friendoffriendless1408]

Transition from room to the lobby was amazing.

[@woodrowbunopaddle]

I agree with the editing as well. My issue with most of the Vegas KZbinrs is content. While the editing is top notch ,they are all running out of content ,and it shows

[@JamesHughes1]

When I arrive in Vegas from the Uk in November, I hope to shake your hand for all the advice youve gave through your channel.

[@1daful]

Ironically, I was just thinking about booking a room at the Plaza, then your brand new video pops up lol.

[@markeidt6404]

Very informative and thorough coverage of The Plaza. Really enjoyed viewing it. Well done.

[@hjb6713]

Very good review and coverage of the Plaza.

[@Beachdudeca]

Jacob nice comprehensive insight of the Plaza , also cool Gym

[@michaelkrais1446]

Jacob, I think that you honestly enjoy doing videos like these because you do them so well. I enjoy seeing the different types of resorts and the locations. More than anything though is the fact that I love your honest feedback about your stay. Much like the way that any of us could go through during the same visit in the same resort. You should do the fountain view room at the Cosmopolitan. It has an outdoor balcony that looks out over the fountain show.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

I appreciate that! Thank you Michael 👍

[@scottkwidzinski6658]

Nice Review. Stayed there many times over the past couple years, solid place. Concur with your impressions. Notably, only place downtown with single Zero roulette, drops house advantage significantly from 5.8% (double zero) to just 2.4%.(single Zero). Use your players card while playing games - Plaza is liberal with comps and food discounts. Host Ashley is awesome. Plaza is making an effort lately, and it shows. Similar to Grand Downtown Resort - also stepping up their game. All great news for downtown. Very useful video. Thanks, Jacob

[@mariannestephens8500]

Yes bingo plaza is the place to play Thanks for finally showing the bingo halls

[@thomasralabate5645]

Thanks Jacob for the clear, concise and informative content on The Plaza. I will be visiting this Fall and splitting up my stay between The Plaza and The Elara Hilton.

[@timothyrill3825]

That was a great review. I felt you showed it, good and not so good. You showed everything if not for the sloppy house keeping, would be a great budget stay and many unique options. I would definitely stay there on my next trip. Thank you for a great review. 😊

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thanks Timothy! Glad you enjoyed it

[@boomertuber8878]

Comprehensive review Jacob! THANKS

[@svanlunddesign]

Another great video. Great shots and a lot of interesting information. Thanks! 🖤🖤🖤

[@snowbelt]

LOVE all of your content...Pls give some love to Suncoast Casino...my favorite casino/hotel when I visit Vegas!! Huge rooms, and clean!

[@robertlemoine3500]

You are very good at this Jacob , thank you .

[@oldcrow1899]

I've stayed at the Plaza a handful of times. I find it to be a refreshing change from the crush of the strip. Thanks for a balanced review.

[@jaysonozog7339]

Jacob’s drawstring bag needs its own YT or IG channel. 🎒

[@e815usa]

We need a link to the drawstring bag!

[@MachineHead784]

As a kid my grandpa worked for Greyhound which had a station next to the Plaza. Remember walking through the Plaza almost daily throughout the 90s.

[@dennisaugustine6544]

Jacob! Bravo! 🎉 Your videos are only improving as the years go by! Thanks for putting in so much time and energy into delivering great content for us all! Cheers!

[@marstondavis]

Such a poor experience at El Cortez last March ('23) that I'm now looking for a new place to stay Downtown. Guess I'll try the opposite end of Fremont St. and stay at The Plaza. Thanks for an honest review.

[@mariaday712]

Great video Jacob. I got a kick out of the pink box donut shop. Oscar's sounds really good. It's good to go downtown and get off the strip for a while. Thanks for doing such a good job with your videos. I always find them informative and fun at the same time. Take care.

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thanks Maria 😀

[@aaronhatch1226]

I love the Plaza! Gym and pool are great! Some of my favorite times in Vegas has been at the Sand Dollar Lounge. The noise from trains and/or Fremont street are the only downsides. Absolutely a favorite

[@michaelmichniak127]

I haven't stayed at the Plaza since it was owned by Jackie Gaughan many moons ago. At that time it was a bit of a dump, but a great value for cheap rooms and food. I will be staying there again Aug 20th for three nights and your video shows that it still seems to be a good value.......only much cleaner! Thank you Jacob for the great tour!

[@whimsicalhamster88]

Wow, that gym was the best I’ve seen in any hotel! I’d stay there just to try that out. I also prefer to gamble downtown. And you are looking jacked, dude. Your arm veins are popping!

[@AmbientWalking]

Oh! What an amazing way of seeing the world! Thanks for this new experience!

[@staciodell9186]

Stayed at Plaza last year for my bday.. since then I've been back twice more on comps. It's much more laid back than the strip. Can't wait to get back and visit with the new updates..pinkbox looks amazing, and Hash House is always great!

[@williamroberts8768]

Plaza is a good hotel to retirees and couples on a budget. Plaza does provide ear plugs for rooms facing Fremont St.

[@nicholaskoffler294]

had my best black jack hand ever at the plaza ended up splitting like 6 aces in a row and won all of them

[@jaimetavares6479]

Great video man! For us it was between this place and the Linq and we chose here due to value and now seems like the right choice. Thanks!!

[@Catdaddyacab]

What the heck! That hotel gym alone has me sold! I’ve never seen such a cool gym at a hotel. When I stayed in downtown I usually do the little walk to the 24 hour fitness.

[@packerfan10]

I loved that horse racing game I noticed that at the Plaza it pays out a little better compared to the D also the double round comes out more often I noticed when its full of people playing it.

[@donnabolton1870]

Very detailed review of the Plaza. Excellent video ! Thanks Jacob

[@erinscovell1039]

"shub" new way to describe shower and tub... like it! gonna use it from now on. layout certainly different... like that the bath is located away from the door.

[@bryces1175]

Love me some Oscar's. Miss it. Need to get another rib cap when I go back to Vegas. Las Vegas Jerkys Inc is a routine stop for me also. Glad you mentioned it in the vid, bro. Love the shortbread cookies there, as well as the cinnamon bagel chips. As always, keep up the great work, Jacob. Always look forward to your videos.

[@scottwegher7327]

Wow. That was a awesome Vlog. Great job Sir. Thanks

[@tinamercer7221]

I stayed at the Plaza last yr for the first time and loved it. I will be there again on Aug 27 until Sept 1 this year can't wait to see the carousel bar and pinkbox and the no smoking casino add on. They were working on it last yr when I was there

[@themasterrogerdelgado]

Nice clean cheap room. Good to know! Thanks Jacob

[@libby3111]

Love these videos. I totally know what I am getting at these casinos when I watch your videos.

[@gladfan1989]

Was there over 4th of July. The Plaza did an amazing job with the renovations.

[@Kelly-tj8xv]

We had the lime popsicle donuts from the Plaza's Pink Box. Excellent!

[@jeromebegany1634]

We always stay at MGM Park for the same reason, non-smoking!

[@Werewolf0216]

The Plaza is not fully nonsmoking

[@jh3tskibrave939]

I saw (Aug 2nd around 1pm) you yesterday at the Forum Food court by Caesar’s… Thank you for making videos 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lindavista1776]

You are awesome, Jacob, thank you! Haven’t visited since 2021, but might be back there during our 25th wedding anniversary, next year!

[@jmichaels4228]

The entire damn soundtrack is some🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jroar123]

They upgraded that casino with the furniture from what was supposed to be Fountain Blue. However, there are rooms that are just okay. The back of the casino is a mess and you will find workers loitering around back there.

[@doreenc4079]

Honorable mention to Brian Christopher slots for his non smoking slots area!

[@rickb5946]

Another cool and informative video. Very well done also. I have been watching you for several years. Looks like you have made a pretty good life for yourself in Vegas. Congrats this shows what hard work can bring a person.

[@tims4694]

Thank for the video; it's pretty clear that they have put some money into the place. Visited the Plaza in June for the first time in 20+ years. Pool and gym look nice than I expected.

[@gregflip5938]

just those shots of Jacob reacting to the ATM fees makes my day 🤣

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

😂

[@psychologyeats]

Loved your energy on Peter's channel! New Subbie 🎉❤

[@shonta]

Welcome to the channel!

[@BlackLungRandy]

That has to be one of the best hotel gyms I’ve ever seen! That alone sold me on this hotel next time I’m in Vegas😂

[@englishedge1988]

Great video Jacob! Think that girl in the pool was definitely loving you flexing 😅

[@lizzard701]

Thanks Jacob for your detailed review I saw a coffee maker which I love so I don’t have to pay $8 cup😂 Been thinking about going to the Plaza so this video came at the right time Thank you ❤

[@Wickedpissah138]

I’ve heard good things! Cant wait to checkout the Plaza someday! Atlantic City is just to much closer for me

[@evetterichardson1675]

Hi Jacob. I’m new to your channel. My sister Shanta’ recommended your channel. Thanks for the information! 😃

[@hajzhichien7049]

Love your detailed infos thanks

[@russellwaide6291]

Hey Big Jake, been a Sub for a while now. Watch your videos as I come to Vegas 2 times a year for a couple weeks each time. No high roller, just able to find good deals thanks to your videos. 1 thing I'd like to request is in your wrap up at the end of your videos, could you include the parking garage height limit.many of us drive trucks, and where we can stay is dependant on if we can park our trucks there. We don't all all drive hybrid smart cars..lol Appreciate the help and good luck in 2024..

[@sammapalo7262]

Jacob another OUTSTANDING VEDEO

[@beachydayz]

Great video Jacob. I’m pretty sure the pool and gym scenes could attract some potential dates 😮 👍🇨🇦

[@milwaukeemotor5995]

i really like those vintage photos

[@juliejensen7370]

❤ Luv the old time Plaza pool photo!

[@ianpoulter1442]

New sub here dude 👈a fantastic channel by the looks of it n keep up the good work 👏 🌆 😊

[@shonta]

Welcome to the channel!

[@kevinconnor3187]

I love that signage, so cool!

[@diane5454]

Great production! I loved it.

[@letshunt8992]

Nice tour Jacob. Keep up the good work…..

[@SheilaStuart]

There are 4 whole floors of smoking rooms and smoking is still allowed in the casino. There is a brand new room added to the casino that is non smoking.

[@robertdesrosiers3172]

Love your videos. I haven’t heard anything lately about the Rio or Excalibur? Is there anything going on with either, like remodeling or closing? Keep up the great stuff

[@danmarsh5949]

Fun fact: The gym area, is where the Amtrak station was, for more than 20 years. It's why there's still a mural of an Amtrak train on the wall, in the hallway up to the gym. I was walking through the lobby area like 3-4 years ago, and somebody asked me what time the next train comes. I said, "The train hasn't stopped here since the 90s. Are you a ghost?"

[@noveaubleu702]

Production value 100%

[@truenorth1968]

I've been attending the Cauliflower Alley Club reunion the last few years. First year was at the Gold Coast, last two (and the next) have been at the Plaza. A lot of attendees have sentimental attachment to the Gold Coast, but I've had a much better time at the Plaza. Rooms are nicer, and Fremont Street gives so many more options for things to do.

[@mastersamguy]

wow that opening was amazing

[@casinovlog]

Plaza is a smoking casino, with a non-smoking section. Also, the two bottles of waters are -not- per se complimentary, but part of the resort fee, as an amenity :) Same, as say ex Hooters, now OYO does.

[@EASTCOASTNATURE]

great video quality my friend. keep it up!

[@TommyVs33]

thumbs up for the great intro with good music!

[@rodedwards774]

Up to 230K you will be at 300K in another month if that. Nice video as always. Thank you for sharing.

[@colleen9369]

Plaza around late 1980's....pool on roof , view. Fun relaxed place to stay. First time to Vegas. Awesome video.

[@transitdude3352]

You’re like a human Vegas 24/7! Great videos, great information! 😊

[@johndornoff]

The Plaza was my parent's place to stay for many years for our annual family reunions until they passed away, and they fit into the demographic of the budget traveler.

[@MH_6160]

We need more non smoking resorts. Even though Circa is not a non smoking property their filtration system is really good and I never even notice a smoke oder. The updates to the Plaza really elevates that property...

[@tomhanson9952]

I stayed last week (July 16th-21st). Your review is similar to what I would say, except our room was pretty well cleaned. Sand Dollar is cool, obviously you can go to Fremont etc..

[@theanalogkid4171]

Hey Jacob, always enjoy your videos! Do you have a list of non-smoking places in Vegas? Bars, casinos, restaurants etc?

[@rogerrosen2323]

i went there along time ago dont know if they particpate food places yes you cant smoke in there but smoke can come inside i remember eating in a place in a casino