I Stayed in Las Vegas’ Oldest (And Haunted) Hotel

[@danroushia9498]

I love the history of the place and the employees are always friendly. I like staying and playing there.

[@247Stix]

Probably my favorite property on Fremont. I get a room right next to the stage and it's loud all night long. I love it.

[@andrew.l.5493]

Of all the hotels you've featured. I like this one the best. It's just a nice low key space with no BS. Looks to be good value for money.

[@adamsChannel98]

I stayed there for a week in 2015. Loved it. I even give a good review on Expedia at the beginning of my stay stating my room number. So I was still there when the review was posted. The reception rang my room. Thanked me for my review and sent me up a bottle of champagne and 2 glasses. Happy memories.

[@ssmith3728]

Perfect timing. Staying at Golden Gate the week of the 18th. Love the history and prohibition era theme of the property.

[@josephhudson7378]

Yes! Thank you. I definitely like the history of places I go to. I usually stay on the strip. My last time, i stayed at The D and loved it. I am planning on going out again. Thank you for this.

[@4237650]

Awesome, you have one of the best Las Vegas KZbin Channels. Full of history and entertainment. Really enjoy it! thanks!

[@kplante7881]

That must have been the ”Vista de Nada” room. Thanks for sharing…!

[@steplee6869]

Victory burger is OK but 8 east is the restaurant to go to hands down . Love the gate. I know the rooms are small and sometimes noisy but I love the history. I’d rather classic than fancy. Good review Jacob !! Cheers

[@Aaron-gc7pn]

Channel just keeps getting better! Salute sir

[@sallyhansen8389]

My parents stayed there on their Honeymoon in 1946! So glad it is still around! Thanks Jacob. 💕

[@paulascholz600]

"It doesn't smell." Yay! Best review ever.

[@EphemeralProductions]

lol

[@kimwarner1681]

they all have that musty, old cigarette smoke smell to them, lol

[@erinscovell1039]

I have stayed at Golden Gate several times and loved it. It's always been clean, staff has always been friendly and helpful, and the games are a plenty. Best Hotel in Downtown Las Vegas.

[@JamesHughes1]

Great to see these comprehensive reviews again Jacob

[@Jumpin711]

I really enjoy your videos!! You come across as a very bright guy!!

[@Shpakbak_yt]

LOVE YOUR CHANNEL JACOB.... I PROBABLY WATCHED 20 OF YOUR VIDEOS.. I'M HOOKED... THANKS... GOD LUCK TO YOU....

[@NatashaRaisorGlam]

What a cool hotel. That bathroom tile was so cute.

[@ivanbenitez6492]

Can you get compensated if your room is not available at the time for check in? Cause they are sure quick to let you know it’s almost check out time

[@RFToob]

Enjoyed this, cheers.

[@xdxd-zm5ze]

Love seeing something unique and vintage in Las Vegas!! I’ll definitely check it out next time I’m in town.

[@nickfowler9022]

Mr. Info always AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWSOME

[@pedropedroztravels8272]

Not sure I'd stay there after that very informative review. Cheers Jacob see ya on the next one.

[@valmor9495]

Almost to 300,000 .Congrats to you.Really loved your livestreams a few years back…that’s what got me hooked but you still give great content.

[@alexisdangelo5263]

Wow, seems like a great bargain!!! Love all of the history, which within itself would be a terrific experience. 😊

[@lilylilia5324]

Enjoyed the video. Have you done one on El Cortez yet?

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thank you! Yes I have: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGKYlWN-eLSEhZI

[@lilylilia5324]

@@JacobslifeinVegas Just watched the video. Thank you. My favorite local casino. Very generous with the comps and love the prime rib special. Btw, a little over 2 years ago when I just moved here to Vegas, I was on the City of Las Vegas website and they had a link to one of your videos on there. Can't remember which one but it was very informative as always. Didn't think much about that at the time but have since gone back to try and locate it again so that I could ask you about it but haven't seen it since. Perhaps they took it down 'cause they forgot to get permission first?...😊

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

​@lilylilia5324 Thanks! That's the first I've ever heard of that

[@lilylilia5324]

@@JacobslifeinVegas When I said "they had a link to one of your videos", I think the correct term would be "they had one of your videos featured on their website." Now they have numerous videos but they now feature their own "City of Las Vegas" youtube channel. I wish I was a "techie" enough that I knew how to go back and pull up that video of yours on their website. lol I guess I realized that you knew nothing about that because you never mentioned being on the City of Las Vegas website on any of your informational videos.

[@jethrobo3581]

Another Fantastic video! My complaints about the Golden Gate: a) Initially (about a decade ago) they got-rid of a fabulous sandwich shop that was always busy (toward the south end of the building). b) Then (a couple of years later) they closed-down the restaurant on the west-side - adjacent to Main Street. We used to have lunch at one and dinner at the other - and gamble the rest of the day (mostly at Golden Gate). Now Binion's, Fremont, California, & El Cortez Casinos are our main hang-outs while vacationing in Vegas. I don't quite understand why Derek Stevens (CEO of Circa, Golden Gate, The D) - shut down both eating facilities (in Golden Gate). Loved - and still miss - both restaurants.

[@Bansh33B0b]

Loved that place and the shrimp cocktail deal they had forever.

[@andrewhime7701]

Dupar's wasn't Derek's fault.

[@bluecanary822]

Great job Jacob. I really feel like I would know what to expect there.

[@savannahsantos4560]

FINALLLLLYYYYY. My husband and I are going to stay there this summer. I've been trying to find a youtuber that does a full review of this hotel.

[@andrewpapp-vary4101]

I think Golden Gate used to have a snack bar where you could get $2.99 Shrimp Cocktails. Do they not have it anymore?

[@vicenzor9699]

They do, they just wrote in a 1 at the front.

[@andrewhime7701]

It's gone.

[@timlabell]

You need a black light flashlight . the kind that you look for scorpions with out around by your home. bring that light into the bathroom of a hotel and be prepared to freak out😮 the Goden Gate is where we always stay. . Great valet parking and great old style clean 👌rooms. Great video.

[@tataray9706]

Thanks for everything you do with all your reviews on all casino's

[@S.E.C-R]

I love old places like this, they’re so full of character and uniqueness. I would definitely stay here if it wasn’t so far from the strip where all the action is!

[@rosegrace3078]

Great video and so interesting. Next time when in Vegas will check all the historical items, so cool! Mahalo for sharing Jacob😁

[@billythomas4804]

Wow! Awesome review/video/ commentary Jacob. Nailed it perfectly.

[@ryangonzales8891]

Awesome reviews Jake of the golden gate. Maybe I will do a staycation there one day.

[@joemichaels4231]

My dad and I stayed there in the early 90's. It was clean and cheap! I liked it!

[@williamblackledge1406]

Thanks Jacob, such a historic , cool little property. Only thing I noticed when we were there playing for a bit is the small casino ans relatively low ceilings made the smoke really noticeable. Always enjoy your videos, here's to reaching 300k subscribers. If you aren't already then hit the like and subscribe buttons. 👍👍🤙

[@oldiesgeek454]

@william. Even at $18 a pack, people continue to smoke. I was so surprised to see the cigarette machine. I didn't think they made them anymore. 😊

[@williamblackledge1406]

​@@oldiesgeek454 It's crazy, I'm so glad I quit years ago. I remember getting them out of the pull machines in the bowling ally for $.75 before being old enough to buy them in stores lol. Oops did I just age myself lol

[@oldiesgeek454]

​@@williamblackledge1406We had those same type of machines at the Bowling Alley I hung out as a kid in the early 70s. Fortunately, I didn't have the desire to smoke. However, the second hand smoke from all the league bowlers was so thick, I was smoking in a sense.

[@shonta]

🏨 You're the only toilet🚽 checker I've seen, a niche for you if you will! 😂 Love old places. They always have stories to tell. Loved seeing the original things, too. I also love spooky, haunted places. 👻 Even though my style is Wynn, I'd stay there a night for the experience to check it out....but not in that room you were in; the view... pass... Greattt job, greattt vlog as usua!!l!👌❤

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

The toilet is VERY important😂 Thank you Shonta!

[@sexygeek8996]

I always use a piece of toilet paper to handle the seat.

[@MikeThePlumber2021]

lol living at a vacation attraction myself when I staycation or vacation the toilet first thing I check next to bed bugs. We have a cleaning business along side of a plumbing company so I know a clean TOILET so I definitely look. Love your content from south OBX Carolina and I frequently visit your city for the love of all the national parks. Have a trip end of April hope to see you around town.

[@vegastocali]

He goes down low on that🚽tank🤣👍 My OCD😳could never😂 Hi😘 Shonta Happy Friday🎉Have a great weekend🤗🥰

[@shonta]

@@vegastocaliHeyy Sweetie! How are you & lil Cali? Have a great St. Patty's Day weekend love! 😘💞🤗

[@jeffshaw4039]

I stayed there back in the 90s, cool place to stay.

[@Numismaniac_Canada]

Thank you for the share. Happy St. Patrick’s Day.☘️

[@JoJo-oc2zp]

1 qm happy if it is clean and quiet. A comfy bed and a shower is all i need. We are so spoiled in America. Complainers should travel to other countries to see how good we have it here.

[@donnabolton1870]

An excellent and thorough review of Golden Gate! Thanks very much.

[@rheamccants2227]

Great content as usual Jacob Love the thumbnail pic, hilarious facial expression☺️

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Thanks! 😁

[@themovietroller]

Great AD! You got me with the thumbnail. Won’t be back

[@johnt9666]

There’s a deli on second floor of Circa and it’s amazing. Like a gourmet deli with little crowds, my go to for quick good food anytime

[@klauswarmuth2007]

Thank you Jacob

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

You're welcome Klaus!

[@baller1805]

Jacob’s bathroom inspections are the best. 😂

[@palamambron]

I used to love the craps tables at the Golden Gate, while it was open to the strip. They bricked it up a couple years ago, and it is nicer, but it doesn't have the action and atmosphere. I still go there and it's cool.

[@KenGaskins-nm3gx]

Shame no Sportsbook, but they're close by. Love the ambience and history. Seems like a cool place to stay versus the over glamorized, glitzy places. Will try it out! Thanks!

[@sammysunshine4884]

Golden gate comp valet is a great tip thanks for that

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

No problem 👍

[@steveo288]

Congrats, Jacob, on soon hitting 300K subs. I still remember when you first got there, doing the Uber thing and everything else. :) Take care out there!

[@kimwarner1681]

I have to say, we have lived here since the 90's. Some parts of Vegas have a weird feel/ vibe. I don't know if it's old Indian ground or what, but there are some areas that are very uncomfortable, just my experience. We had a former home in the SW part of town, the whole area where the house was, not just the house, had a bad feel to it. I was so happy to move. I had weird experiences in the house, I was on the patio cleaning off the patio furniture. My sliding glass door shut & locked on it's own. I was locked out of my own house, lol, I had to have a neighbor call my husband at work, to come back and let me in . I keep all doors locked even when at home so, I had no way of getting inl, it was the weirdest thing! My cell was inside, I could see it sitting on the table, I heard the lock click, you. have to put pressure on it with your finger & hold it down to lock it. Only happened that one time but that house had a feel like you were never really alone in it. This was over on the Warm Springs and Durango area

[@RebelMontana]

I was about to book there last December but change hotels last minute. Glad you review it cause I was worry about the noise level being close to Fremont St. The spot is mostly relax

[@seandail1255]

Enjoyed the video!

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Glad to hear it Sean! Thank you

[@Isaiahslifeexperience]

Yay I missed your hotel videos 🏨

[@largol33t12]

That looked like a very tasty burger. I might have to check that place out if I ever come there. However, your scary video about the corruption going with the F1 race has put my plans on hold for now. Might try next year.

[@ML-kx9gz]

lol laughing with jacob here when he starts showing the doors, I stayed once at the El Cortez, our entire crew came out for march madness this was like 10 years ago and I was the last one to leave vegas just due to me being cheap with flights and not wanting to fly out on the more expensive sunday flight. We stayed on the strip for this trip, but I had about 18 hours alone without a room, and was able to get a room at El Cortez for PEANUTS (can't remember the cost, it was something nuts like $17) they put me in one of the old vintage rooms, I really didn't care and thought it was kind of funny even. They didn't have an elevator to the room, you had to walk up like 2 sets of stairs and walk down the hall way but the door to the room was SO tiny that I had to turn sideways and duck to get in and the bathroom door was even smaller than that! Worst yet when I got into the room I could not figure how to turn a light on and had to call down to the front desk, they told me when you first walk into the room theres a light switch that is really just a circuit breaker to cut the power on or off for the room and to flip it on and then go turn on a lamp and boom it worked, story somehow gets worse if you can believe it but the room was blazing hot even for spring break. I could not figure out how to turn the A/C on and yet again had to call the front desk they are like oh you are in a room that we haven't switched the A/C on for yet for the season, we will send someone right up! A guy is knocking at the door and I open it he has a ladder...a straight up ladder he brings into my room and climbs up it to lift a ceiling tile and with a big wrench was cranking on something and asked me to hit the A/C and it WORKED! but I remember holding the ladder for this guy so he didn't fall. The whole thing was very comical for me obviously, my other favorite part was when I saw the 2 bottles of smart water they had provided for me with a huge note saying if I drank them I would be charged $5 each. LOL I hit a royal flush playing video poker, and saved a boat load leaving monday instead of sunday like my friends plus made an extra $1,000 so I can't complain, plus I have the experience.

[@beth1627]

Years ago we drove there from Los Angeles on Thanksgiving. I went with my husband at the time and his brother with a friend. We got there in the evening and everything was booked. We finally found an old motel on the strip with a couple vacant rooms. Our room had red velvet walls. It was hilarious. Very old school Vegas. The brother and his friends room was on the corner of the motel and in the shape of a diamond. This didn't matter to them because they spent the whole night playing the tables. We went to sleep at a decent hour and woke up the catch a Denny's special and walk around the strip. The Mirage had just opened so it was a big attraction at the time. We saw the white tigers. Funny thing is pulling in on Thanksgiving there was no restaurant that was serving the traditional dinner everything was booked. We had to settle for Mexican food. It was a fun, memorable experience.

[@DaVinciCosmeticsUSA]

love your videos greeting from LA

[@kelletomes3346]

Well done boys! And proud of Teddy for having Archie's back 😅

[@finallygotit4084]

I love Jacob!💚💚💚

[@claytona57]

I’ve stayed at the Golden Gate back in the 90’s and it sure has changed. For 19.99 a night it was a place to lay my head whenever I visited Las Vegas. Back then their cigarette machine sold the packs at 3.50 each and slots were coin only.

[@drewewinz]

The Suites on the top floor are awesome

[@chrismunoz999]

Almost at 300k subscribers. I've been here since a long time😊

[@Shiftea]

great video! hope similar videos are coming soon!

[@shonta]

They always are...keep watching!

[@vegastocali]

Hi Jacob Have a great weekend🥰👍i really want to stay here. Nothing like good onion rings☺️

[@stevenjohnson9753]

Jacob SPOOKY Now you must check out the clown motel that’s next to a graveyard in Tonopah.

[@gersondamens608]

love old historic casinois. makes me go back in time when i first visited vegas 1970. Saw Elvis presly live with a prime eib dinner for $20 complete. Bwest show and dinner ever.. Won $200 on a nickel slot at the horseshoe......Vegas is a great place to vist and enjoy........

[@SergioFernandez-cj4mt]

Wow !!! 300k subs (almost 👏), I began watching ur informative videos when u were at 60k subs, amazing work, sir 👍👊🏼

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

Almost! Yep, you've definitely been here awhile Sergio! I appreciate you being supportive over the years

[@Alfredosolotravels]

It’s my favorite hotel . I stayed there many times.

[@omgbaxtergames]

Its pretty wild that if you try to check in early, they charge you, but if you try to check in on time or after and they need more time, you just have to wait. You should get some kind of casino credits for food or something.

[@S.E.C-R]

You mentioned the Wheel of Fortune slots… I notice when we were there that they were really hard to find. The time before we were there they were all over the place and my favorites to play. Why were there so few this time compared to last. They did have WOF knock off games but they’re not even close to the same.

[@claudiamiller7730]

At my family’s bar/restaurant- we used to soak freshly cut Spanish onion rings in water for a while before breading and frying them…makes for a nice crunch. Oil temp is critical also. Love a good ring!!!💕

[@pattyescobar7144]

i stayed last week there 😁 because i watched your video, check in was fast 😁

[@arvinanat9769]

I was waiting for a creepy paranormal experience. Awesome video nonetheless.

[@shawnharmon2164]

I love all your videos

[@roypatterson5484]

Valet Service is Small but Awesome! They also have a few upgraded rooms that are not advertised for a few bucks more.

[@suzyqlasvegas]

Stay at the Rio on the 50th floor. I saw an apparition in the mirror, I was looking directly at it. The sheets on my husband’s feet lifted up about 5 inches and dropped. This happened around six time in a row. At 2:20 am while we were sound asleep the stereo turned on full volume, as soon as my husband opened the doors from the bedroom to the living room the music cut off. The sister told her coworker and she said she stayed on that floor for three days and things kept moving by themselves.

[@theman1412]

I like the room tour 😊

[@gottahaveawawa7494]

Dude your jacked that’s impressive i wouldn’t want to mess with you lol

[@jonnuanez7183]

Jacob's been hitting those pullups..damn, dude's all yoked. And is Norma filming? That burger looked good btw. And I missed if there were any ghosts

[@usi6789]

The original rooms are a must stay!

[@8mile_64]

1:45 The pump fake to McDonalds was insane 😂😂😂

[@glowormrdr6183]

You said haunted, I expected Apache. "The noisy side" - the zipline platform right outside our window; we waved at people getting out of their harnesses! And the band right below! Noise levels freakish, but fun. But we had to draw the shades or NO privacy. My thing is; no coffee, no eatery, no way. I miss the Bay City Diner, and even Du Par's was nice.

[@wrightboy2049]

Vegas is foodie paradise ❤👻

[@jeffryfrey369]

Victory Burger is awesome......Even better, try the new 8 East Restaurant at Circa! Brisket and Brown Rice, huge portions! Best meal in a long time! 10 outta 10

[@tigerjonn]

I actually like to gamble there sometimes. Ive gotten lucky there in more ways than one... 😁

[@dancaroll29]

The McDonald's bit was hilarious. I've never been on Fremont in the daytime I was wondering where all the people were at 😂

[@panagiotischristo]

Great video sir....

[@LonewolfOfSD]

You should check out the Hollywood Historic Hotel. I had similar issues with my height and the elevator there is so tiny width and depth.

[@danmarsh5949]

It would have been nice to see one of the "original 10" rooms; even before you went past the Original 10 I thought you were probably describing the "new" section of the hotel (which still dates from 1964).

[@pawliksworldofentertainmen1734]

Jacob, this would be a great night for you to go Live!!!

[@laynesalsbury5113]

Golden Gate used to have that pancake restaurant. It was a perfect way to end a Fremont experience

[@traviscall2246]

This is one of my favorite stays tbh...you get access to the circa pool

[@LgIdaho61]

There used to be a restaurant in there. Did they put slots in where the restaurant was? Thanks Jacob 💙💙

[@oliviacarr7533]

The McDonalds 🤣🤣

[@JacobslifeinVegas]

🤣

[@steveinarkansas8643]

Resort fee? There use to be a great cafe on the right back side. We liked eating there. Cheap prime rib. Always a waiting line. What’s there now?

[@annking8633]

Love that you check toilets. Never change. ❤🎉😅

[@terrymertz1923]

Didn't wash his hands after touching the toilet.....😡

[@lesterduncan8778]

We always went there for the $.99 shrimp cocktail. Disappointed they put in so many electronic games. Would probably not stay there since there are so many better options available.

[@LeL-q9e]

Haunted you say? No wonder the long hallway and the bathroom resemble the ones in the movie The Shining. Watch out for creepy twin girls and ghouls in the tub. 😁 FYI El Cortez has some really cool retro 1950s style rooms in the adjacent bldg. I see you've surpassed Pompsie and Greta in subscribers. Good thing you cut the cord. Congrats. BTW for anyone interested Vegas has some cool haunted tours and museums. Maybe you'll cover them sometime. If you cover other attractions the oldest bar in the state, the Pioneer, is down the road. Safe Travels! Good video thanks!

[@chrisf6666]

Those room hallways look like something out of The Shining 😳

[@shonta]

Oh yes! The Shining vibes!!!