Overrated Las Vegas

Overrated Las Vegas
In this video we share what we have found to be overrated in Las Vegas after over 100 combined trips! We are tackling some big topics including Free Drinks, $20 Trick, Where to stay, Smoking, Celebrity Chefs and a whole lot more!
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[@JamesSnell-rc5xt]

Yes, the $20 trick is a total ruse, propagated by Vegas insiders and influences because it supplements the wages of hotel staff, many of whom they know. Just dress well and look the part when you check in. As often as not, they'll take the initiative and offer you something. Or ask them what options there might be for an upgrade. This all works well, especially for mid-week stays. If they do something special for you, tip them afterwards. But don't just slide a twenty across the desk before you've even made eye contact. Honestly, Travel Ruby must take her subscribers as fools.

[@mangopilar]

❤ Travel Ruby. Her channel, is always informative and helpful.

[@JoshRachael]

😂 amen James

[@exelmans8855]

Travel Ruby is entertainment really. Not real life. She have her place.

[@norseman43211]

You nailed it, although Travelruby is entertaining, you get the feeling that she's sponsored by others

[@rb5078]

I’ve worked in the hotel industry for 15 years, though not in Vegas, and I have to say that I find bribes insulting. A tip after a pleasant interaction is much appreciated, but when someone hands me $20 and asks for something in return it feels gross. Especially when I can’t help them and then I feel awkward accepting the tip. I turned down a $100 because I couldn’t help someone and it felt wrong to take it. Just ask nicely and tip as a thank you.

[@dobees8183]

As a lifelong resident of nearby LA, I just stay away from Vegas, everything is way too expensive, the quality of service has diminished, and I'll just stay home and walk around LA if I want to see and smell drugs, homeless, street performers, etc. All of Vegas is freakishly overrated, it's nice to go once in a while, other than that, NO from me.

[@JoshRachael]

Now that more places are opening it’s hard to disagree with your points

[@ingbrown1024]

I might add another comment before I come to the end of the video. I truly enjoy all of your videos. Before I forget, here is my take on 'free drinks'. I live in Ontario, Canada. My local is Woodbine Race Track and they have just opened up a brand new casino/resort which is connected, but called Great Canadian Casino and Resort that now has a hotel attached and is about 10 minutes by uber from the airport. I have the same gripes with finding servers, but just so you know here we pay for our wine/spirits (pop/coffee is free). So every time I want a wine it will cost me here a bit less than 10 dollars Canadian. Definitely not bonus drinks no matter how much I am betting, how much money I have gone through. So I am looking forward to going to Seneca Niagara (in NY) for a couple of days this coming Thursday where free play is better and drinks are free. Just wanted you to be aware that I do look at it as free drinks at Seneca and in Vegas where we are booked right after Christmas to come (Venetian) because we pay for any drink we might want here. :) Thanks for your great content.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much for sharing, that makes total sense. We still need to try out the Venetian one of these days, hear so many good things about it

[@ravensirony8415]

Im pro North Strip especially once Fountainbleau opens Wynn/Encore, Resorts World each will be places u can stay for a week and never got bored also u have imo Sahara the most underrated Vegas Strip property . Also Taxis definitely underrated in certain conditions i went to a festival last year and Uber was like 50 to go from Sahara to Aria afterward Taxi was 20

[@JoshRachael]

Wow that is crazy for pricing. We have not stayed at Sahara but love it’s current lineup of restaurants would love to try it out one of these days!

[@Ratgirl505]

Agree with Bellagio. We never stayed there and did for a night in January. Room was nice but…too many people, everywhere and dragging luggage from the front desk to the room through the crowds. We usually gamble there in the mornings when it’s a bit quieter but will pass staying there again.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing! Yea it’s a spot we enjoy going to but at its price point there are better options out thwre

[@andysorensen1737]

I’m in a similar boat with Bellagio: Wife and I stayed last October and it was fine. Love gambling/spending time at the conservatory and fountains (I’ve also always found the Starbucks by the Caesars/Horseshoe walkways to be pretty quick too), but for the price point there’s better options.

[@Phandoobie]

Strip Clubs definitely overrated 😂

[@JoshRachael]

Haha 🍾 champagne room???

[@panjo]

The real question is Vegas overrated? Plenty of other nicer tourist areas to check out.

[@JoshRachael]

Oh man, now that is the truest question. At this point it is pushing its luck more and more with fees, prices, and everything else

[@lisal77]

Agree with you on the taxi, celebrity chef restaurants, restaurant/nightclubs, buffets, center strip location, drinks while at the machines, $20 trick at check in, “slot experts”. When I’m paying top dollar for a meal, I want to be relaxed and not hear the noise! Disagree with you on the sports book area. I like to sit and watch the horse races and other games that I bet on. Very interesting commentary.

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you for sharing, maybe it’s because I have never done horse vetting in the sports book, but get turned off when football, or other team sports are on and there are no seats to sit and enjoy the game

[@lisal77]

@@JoshRachael some of my best Vegas memories are spending the afternoon with two “experts” (my father and father in law) on horses and betting and watching. My perception is because of those two aficionados. I don’t really watch and bet other games. You have to get there very early to get a seat.

[@vegasmidroller9755]

I agree on all your points except the gondola. I thought it would be lame but I actually enjoyed the singing and ambience. BTW no motor they paddle. Where's the pasta with the truffles? It looks great.

[@JoshRachael]

Cathedrals was the pasta, it was great but I think it would be without the truffles as well. Thank you for sharing about the Gondola, did you do inside or outside?

[@vegasmidroller9755]

Both lol. I like to gamble so it was comped but I would do inside if I had to choose.@@JoshRachael

[@williamtoon771]

Lmao @ Rachael’s remark “they were contained at the container park”

[@JoshRachael]

hard hitting commentary from us is why people are here haha

[@williamtoon771]

@@JoshRachael it’s the best!!

[@norseman43211]

Thank you for posting this, your reviews are refreshingly honest and not sponsored by any casino/hotel. 👍👍

[@JoshRachael]

You bet. Got a lot more where that comes from 😉

[@B2BRestaurantReviews]

Great video and It had to be said lol. And I do agree with you almost everything except for the caviar...... I love Caviar and will put it on anything and everything but yeah, the gold pointless and the truffles I'm 50-50 on. Those are just decadent ingredients and try to add to the overall experience of Vegas I think. Great and honest video!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks a lot Mike! I don't know man you are gonna have to talk us into the Caviar thing it seems. But Gold is 100% not needed, glad we agree on that one

[@Runningafter40]

Excited to see what people think is overrated and underrated after this one

[@JoshRachael]

😬

[@MikeU23]

Completely agree on the bellagio and speakeasy’s

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks Mike

[@thevegasdawg8983]

Great video guys!I agreed with lots especially the "$20 trick" never tried it and it's a total scam. Just ask nicely and if you're a mid to higher card member at many spots and ask nicely they often give you the upgrade anyway. The only thing I disagree with is the sports book being overrated. I do have an app and can bet whenever as well, but when I'm in Vegas I want the feel of the 15-20 games on the tv and sitting with paper tickets everywhere. I definitely liked the video and will check out more 👊

[@JoshRachael]

Haha I knew you would call out the sports book after seeing you put money on the Blue Jays I think in one of your vlogs - trust me I definitely feel I misrepresented this one. My real problem with Sportsbooks is that outside of a few there is never enough seating for an NFL Sunday or a big event. For me I have lost some excitement with the ATM style machines and the apps as well but the seating bothers me the most. Thanks a lot for checking it out.

[@thevegasdawg8983]

@@JoshRachael You're 100% right about the seating and availability of most sportsbooks during NFL or even March Madness most if not all now charge for seating which is annoying. My girlfriend and I were laughing and nodding "yup" or "exactly" to pretty much everything....except the sportsbook 😎. Look forward to the next one!

[@JoshRachael]

Haha that is definitely the one that rubbed people wrong. I was totally expecting Free Parking and SMoking to be the ones people came after me for, should have paid more attention to the Sportsbook one I guess. @@thevegasdawg8983

[@AmberFromVancouver]

100% agree w/ sooo much of this. I would LOVE more non-smoking casinos or actual separation. I hate the burning eyes, feeling congested, & stinky hair & clothes. The $20 ""trick"" is not a trick, it's a tip. Most people don't seem to get that. Container park is only fun when there's a live band at night; love the Arts District. Gondolier Bob is probs also driving your Uber later. I also prefer taxis; the drivers help me with my luggage and they're always available quickly. Good video.

[@JoshRachael]

Haha 😂 thanks so much Amber!

[@sharleenwright8534]

I might only go to Vegas once a year (all the way from Australia), but you made some awesome points on this. The smoking situation - we need distinct areas. Over half the people now don't smoke, we need that fresh air. What we have done is Australia is have large smoking areas that are sectioned off and with open windows or air vents. The smell is so much better! Bellagio is overrated - first visit was a disappointment. Fountains and conservatory were the highlights, but the casino floor was chaos. Cosmo is better. Mid strip is also overrated in terms of the prices compared to what you get room wise . Preferring the likes of Luxor and Mandalay Bay now, both cheaper, have wider variety of offerings, and also make sense if going for shows at the arena (as I tend to). Celeb restaurants - I am guilty BUT as a single person dining alone, many of them won't take my reservations to start with and/or won't let me order the 3 or 4 course set menu. I also don't fancy paying $40-80 for a average beef wellington or fish and chips that feels churned out, in comparison to something unique or reasonably priced AND delicious. So yes, I like my Jose Andres, but no to Ramsay. Nor do I go to buffets. I like fresh meals and I am unlikely to eat enough to make the $$$ on buffets worthwhile. I haven't indulged much on the free alcohol nor speakeasy front. Ultimately looking for an experience. Looking at doing the mob museum with a local friend next time though.

[@JoshRachael]

Awesome, thanks so much for sharing, we have enjoyed our drinks at the mob museum so we won’t say not to go there for sure

[@KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt]

They're good points. In particular the non smoking area that won't offend either side Buffets have for the most part vanished Replaced by reasonable prices with good food + less expensive drinks at the miracle mile Yes The Bellagio Venetian 5 star hotels are not for everyone The luxor is a great experience without busting a budget . Visitors on a budget have to wait to get here. The ideas of spending next to nothing is impossible It's a city that's meant for spending

[@jcrowell8086]

10:45 Arts District is EXTREMELY OVER-RATED! If you have nothing better to do, then maybe go to a bar or restaurant there ONE night ONLY just to check out the vibe. But during the day time, it is a complete WASTE of time and boring as hell. Don't bother. The stores and restaurants really aren't that special. I thought it was pretty lame. Don't get your hopes up and don't set your expectations very high. I also think Area 15 is VERY over-rated. A lot of the exhibits there are not worth the money.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing. We are big fans of the local restaurants and the craft breweries down there. May not be for everyone but we do feel it’s a much better alternative to Container Park

[@bradjoiner3414]

Oak & Ivy is must do if you are near the Container Park

[@JoshRachael]

Nice! Thanks for the recommendation

[@whimsicalhamster88]

Thank you! Why do people say "Oh, it's center strip!" Like, if you see the Bellagio fountains and Mirage volcano once, there you go, that's the best of Center Strip. It's not worth spending your whole trip in the busiest, craziest part of The Strip to see two things. I'm fine with Park MGM or Delano which are way farther south.

[@JoshRachael]

Haha 🙌🏼

[@johnnyhernandez9670]

Oh wow....Freaking love this video. I took notes!! Free drinks...Yeah, when I play, these drinks are costing me a fortune! What I do now is start at home with a few vodka diets and then hit the Gold Coast for some penny action. I'll have a few there too but just to keep my buzz going. I do tip $5 per drink and it's probably a bit much. Smoking, oh my, I used to smoke but have been smoke free for 13 years. I do vape...I know...Stupid, but, I'm so glad all restaurants are smoke free. Sucks in the casino when I can't get away from it. Crazy...Safety on strip...I once saved a British family from being mugged at the Treasure Island CVS. The guy was pissed that I caught on to him. The family was very much appreciative and told them to keep an eye out for these creeps. Downtown....It's such a shithole but my heart is still with the California Hotel and their Hawaiian restaurant for teriyaki bowls. So goood. Showgirls and characters on the strip. I honestly think they cheapen our city. We've had too many issues with them demanding tips and it just sucks. I will also say, I'm not a weed smoker and sometimes it's a bit much to handle on the strip. I don't mind the smell but it can get beyond overwhelming. Ok Ok...I've vented enough!! Thank you so much for this one....Loved it!!

[@JoshRachael]

Oh man thanks so much Johnny! Always love hearing others thoughts on these things

[@gasperm3]

Free drinks on the casino floor while your playing a slot machine yeah, but if you play video poker at the casino bars you get drink service right away, the only thing is that some casinos are getting stricter about this by requiring minimum $1 hands and limiting certain drinks comped. But I live in Vegas and I only play when I want free drinks and it works great lol.

[@gasperm3]

The Cosmopolitan casino floor actually does have really good drink service! It's the one casino I've gotten drinks within 5 minutes, but like you said most casinos have slow service on the floor

[@JoshRachael]

Yes Cosmo, the D and Circa are standouts for sure with drink setvice

[@JoshRachael]

Makes total sense

[@stevenrunyon170]

My favorite celebrity chef is Ray Kroc. He use to be in and around the casinos in the 80's and 90"s but not so much anymore.

[@JoshRachael]

Does he have any restaurants still to try?

[@stevenrunyon170]

I still see the golden arches around town@@JoshRachael

[@JoshRachael]

Haha good one, great movie by the way if you haven’t seen The Founder

[@raymondrodriguez3856]

Truly enjoyed the information. Especially agree with Bellagio overrated . Stayed there this last time and did not really enjoy for the reasons you stated. Pretty much everything you said is what most people think or find out and are afraid to say. Thank you for providing thought provoking info and allows us to make our own decisions.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much Raymond!

[@nancyparkertel511]

Great video, as always, BUT I must take umbrage with two of your thoughts….I LOVE the Bellagio, and I LOVE buffets!! 🤷🏼‍♀️😉👍

[@JoshRachael]

Haha knew it would be hard to appease everyone on all of them but that’s the fun part 😂

[@hatsoff77]

Paying for parking is ridiculous.

[@JoshRachael]

While we don’t disagree on that, it is also the most widely accepted fee in basically every major US city and tourist destination.

[@PeirsolFan2]

LMAO at Martha Stewart not actually doing the cooking! I agree with your points for the most part!

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you 🍻

[@danmcilhargey8939]

No Josh!!! not the Bellagio!! 2 of my favorite places to eat are there. Mayfair and Sadelles.

[@JoshRachael]

We like the food, they just need something more mid tier or cheap other than Snacks. Trust me we love the restaurants it just is all $$$$$

[@jerryw7359]

Sports book, you don't have to go to the casino to make a bet, there's an app. Sure there is, but using your logic there is no reason to go to a concert when you can stream the same music at home.

[@JoshRachael]

I would disagree since by your logic it would be the same as going to a sporting event you made a bet on vs going to a concert. Standing in line at a betting window is not going to a sporting event

[@jerryw7359]

It is the same for those people who are betting on an event currently taking place and they're watching it on the big screen because they can't attend in person.@@JoshRachael

[@JoshRachael]

I guess for me I have used the machines to place my bet more often than the counter for the past two years, lines go faster and easier to make parlays for me. If they had more seating I could get behind it but lots of large casinos still have little to no open public seating on an NFL Sunday which is when I would want to do this. We might just end up agreeing to disagree, but it’s all good, thank you for sharing your POV

[@kalanigrager3709]

As a an off smoker I really enjoyed the fact that I could smoke without walking 30 minutes to get to a smoking point in my states current casinos...if vegas goes this route there is no reason to go there...gambling,dining,room rates are much cheaper at local tribal casinos...and those are spread out throughout all of america.

[@JoshRachael]

Interesting how everyone immediately acted like I said outlaw smoking in all casinos…

[@johnaustin6298]

Couldn’t agree more with this video! Well done! Truth 100%.

[@JoshRachael]

🙌🏼

[@Ahglock]

On the smoking side, there are two good tiki bars in Vegas that I go to. Frankies and Golden Tiki. Golden wins out for me now as its non smoking. I prefer the dive atmosphere in frankies, I love their drinks, but it just smells too much like smoke constantly. So I only go to Golden now. I don't believe in smoking laws, but I do prefer when I am in a non smoking environment.

[@dobees8183]

Funny cus Golden Tiki is without a doubt the worst, they forgot to take their charging cable out of my drink!

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you for sharing and we will need to get to Golden one of these days, went to Frankie’s this last trip and did enjoy it

[@Ahglock]

@@dobees8183 I have never had a bad experience there. I think the drinks are better at Frankies but not by enough to justify the smoke. Frankies is a lot more affordable though so if I was a local and going often it might win. But for a vacation I'll pay a bit more.

[@2GoodLookin]

If you like to throw away/donate thousands of dollars on over-price flights, rooms, food, games, shows and con-artist, keep going to Vegas. What ever you bring to Vegas ,stays in Vegas. 🤕😮‍💨😮‍💨🤫

[@mare8371]

Agree with your overrated tips, particularly non-smoking areas in the casinos.

[@JoshRachael]

😊

[@curly6619]

Right they aren't even real speakeasies, they're just bars styled like a speakeasy. It's trendy like you said. I'm a 20 year local and I agree with all of your points.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much!

[@traceymckeen2968]

Terrific video 😊

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you

[@MJinFlorida]

From your video, looks like the flat rate taxi fares to the strip have increased again. *sigh*

[@JoshRachael]

Yea we posted it on Twitter the week they went up. Stink how everything just keeps rising

[@lioncub8181]

💯 % spot on! Love you guys!

[@JoshRachael]

So glad!

[@billdanna3642]

Not factual regarding slots. Although it's true that each spin is random, there ARE low volatility and high volatility slots which dictate HOW frequently they will pay

[@JoshRachael]

It’s a one minute segment where we say no one can predict a winning machine. I think it still stand but thanks for the feedback

[@billdanna3642]

@@JoshRachael That's fair. I see what you're saying.

[@Niall-n5j]

Your point about comparing people not being able to do illegal drugs and smoking is stupid. Smoking isn't illegal and if you don't like smoke go to Park MGM

[@JoshRachael]

👌🏽

[@kenstevens7855]

The restaurant/nightclub combo is good for people who want to save money on nightlife. Most nightclubs todays are just a bunch of couches with bottle service and little to no dance floor. Why spend $1500 for a section when you can have a $300 dinner and get the same experience.

[@JoshRachael]

Makes sense I suppose, I would be happy to sit in the old person section with the food and drink without the club or the entry price tag

[@kenstevens7855]

@@JoshRachael It's cheaper nightlife for people of certain demographics. I'll just leave it at that.

[@jeffvansloten1897]

100% agree on all.

[@JoshRachael]

🙏 Thanks so much 🙌🏼

[@julietdevereux6166]

I agree with all of it and I am a smoker. 🚬

[@JoshRachael]

That’s saying something there, thank you 🙏

[@bethanyarnp8852]

@@JoshRachael I agree. I have a vape pen, but all that puts others and staff at risk who aren’t making that choice.

[@michael2244]

15:11 hey she's alright looking =)

[@JoshRachael]

👀

[@THIRTYSIXBLACK]

Truffles are delicious.

[@JoshRachael]

Doesn’t mean they belong on everything if it doubles the cost

[@deanvoss7098]

Things over rated in Vegas: ALL OF VEGAS

[@JoshRachael]

It’s definitely getting there

[@ryanfitzsimons7388]

Agreed, Agreed, Agreed. And the only thing more overrated than Bellagio is Caesars.

[@JoshRachael]

Haha thanks Ryan, I thought about saying MGM Grand or anything Caesar’s but seems they are the easy targets, had to go with one people love to the overrated level

[@kenstevens7855]

I think Caesar's is properly rated at this point. Everyone trashes them.

[@ryanfitzsimons7388]

@@kenstevens7855 I’ve never stayed there but want to try. but it’s hard to pay $300 a night there when Wynn And Venetian consistently offer me $129 a night.

[@letrahisondesimages]

Overrated is channels who forget the Double Double Saloon on their Best Dive Bars list in Vegas. Tell me I’m wrong. 😮

[@JoshRachael]

Haven’t been there so not sure I agree…yet. What about all the ones who don’t even try Dive Bars?

[@letrahisondesimages]

@@JoshRachael I’ll let those slide.

[@markpage9397]

If Vegas went non-smoking I would never go there again!

[@JoshRachael]

Just asked for more separation not a ban

[@markpage9397]

@@JoshRachael That may be what you asked but the way these no smoking advocates behave it seems that once they get something like that they want everything.They did it here in Alaska.

[@JoshRachael]

I hear ya, give an inch take a mile theory. We have enjoyed a cigar or two on the casino floor in our days so we get the appeal

[@cttc1016]

Noooooooooooooooooo not the Bellagio!

[@JoshRachael]

Haha just staying there is overrated, love the fountains, conservatory and fancy restaurants

[@ProudDadVet]

Ok.... PLEASE STOP with the comparisons of LEGAL activities with ILLEGAL activities. Smoking tobacco is legal, smoking anything else ISN'T. If the Casinos thought they "wouldn't" lose money if they banned smoking, then they would. Name me ONE Casino that is all about the Dollar.

[@JoshRachael]

Ok will do

[@qake2021]

👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@JoshRachael]

🙌🏼

[@JoseantonioLV]

You don’t complain about alcohol and cocktails. You complain about smoking. This is Las Vegas. Is based on gambling and all thinks you can not do in other places. If you don’t like it, please don’t come. Go to Utah, California Florida. Perhaps Texas.

[@JoshRachael]

👌🏽

[@kevonnichols1701]

This is more of a things we don’t like than an overrated! IMO

[@JoshRachael]

👍🏼

[@rainking1000]

Loved the video guys. Also love the reference to "bonus drinks", not free drinks. Right on!😄 We also don't get the whole gold flake on food add-on. What's next, diamonds sprinkled on your ice cream?! 😳 Anyway, great stuff here guys. Hope see you in a few weeks. 🍹

[@JoshRachael]

Ugh I can only imagine what they will be adding to up the cost of food next.

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

Agreed 👍 😂 Only in Vegas do you pay 💰 Extra Value Meal Prices for Dollar menu items 😂

[@togoandmoss]

you seem like the adult couples that go to Disneyland every year?

[@JoshRachael]

But we go to Las Vegas instead? What are you talking about

[@togoandmoss]

@@JoshRachael you just don’t seem like the normal Las Vegas audience…. What hotel do you like better than Bellagio in a different city?

[@JoshRachael]

What we were trying to get at with the Bellagio is just that at that price point I would want a better base room, less crowds and more variety in terms of restaurant pricing. That’s why Wynn, Cosmo and Venetian all hit those spots with better base rooms. We have gone to Vegas over a 100 times combined and 20+ times since 2020, and used comps to pay for rooms, meals,etc. the good thing about Vegas is that it can appeal to all types

[@gscgold]

Don't apologize for what it really is... There's a lot of the vegas strip now that is trash... With all these illegal vendors on the sidewalk, I feel like I'm at cheap swap meet.

[@JoshRachael]

And it’s generally getting worse 😢

[@Kenneth-nq2ty]

Overrated, over prices. Greedy, boycott vegas

[@JoshRachael]

That day is coming…

[@Jeff-fd2rz]

Totally agree on Bellagio...stayed there 3-4 times and the crowds just got to me. Just stayed at Wynn Tower Suites for 4 nights and loved it. Also buffets are gross...!

[@JoshRachael]

Haha love it

[@shadowfilm7980]

The worst rip off/overpriced restaurant that’s just a big gimmick is that Salt Bae place! Talk about a total gimmick and rip off. Just because he has salt running off of his sweaty arm onto the piece of meat you are about to eat??!! Gross! His prices are high. For what?! Would rather eat at InNOut burger! With no one using their sweaty arm to roll off salt onto my burger! Why anyone pays to go into one of his places I don’t know! What a waste of money.

[@JoshRachael]

🧂 🥩

[@stevenrunyon170]

People like me who have been coming to Vegas for 30 years get fired up as you say over parking and other things because Vegas use to be a place for gamblers. We got cheap eats affordable rooms free parking everywhere cause we were gambling. Problem now we still gamble but the perks have gone away. Just because paid parking exist in other places does not make it ok for Vegas to do it. You need to remember what Vegas use to be and have experienced old vegas to understand how much of a rip off it is now. JMHO

[@JoshRachael]

Totally understand and it’s why we said it’s probably just the last thing they haven’t nickeled and dimed away yet. Thanks for sharing

[@VEGASMYWAY]

We’ll said Sir I find your comment far more on point than this Vlog which in general has a solid view on Vegas but like you I’m a gambler and smokers , drinkers made this city .. Buffets have always been overrated and Luxor is never a good alternative to mid strip

[@brenharwood7736]

I am here for this one! Agree about center strip, buffets, bonus drinks, and the Bellagio. We come to Vegas 2-4 times per year and lately divide up our stay between a MGM property, downtown, and a locals casino. We love the variety of experiences we get. Never apologize for your opinions, you are Vegas experts. I do like to bet live at Circa or South Point, because I just enjoy the experience. Thanks for another great video.

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you Bren!!!

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

I have yet to stay off strip. What’s your favorite local casino 🎰 you like to stay at and why? Thanks in advance 💯💯

[@brenharwood7736]

Our favorite locals casino to stay at is Southpoint. The rooms are spacious and very clean. They have 11 restaurants to choose from, including a great steakhouse. The staff is great, good security when late night gambling. The sportsbook is really nice. We tend to win more at slots when gambling local vs the strip. They give you a coupon book at check-in full of free drinks, and food deals. They have a great movie theater, bowling and bingo. Overall, it is a nice break from the strip's prices and it is all in one place.

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

@@brenharwood7736 Sold 💯💯👍Wow definitely sounds like a place to try out next time! Thank you so much for the great description and review! 👍😁 I’ll let you know how it goes 🎰

[@marvwang8083]

There’s a person who’s been to Vegas over 100 times, and easily spent a year of my life on this trip… I can say that’s almost every single one of these is absolutely correct

[@JoshRachael]

Haha thanks so much 🙌🏼

[@bradiemcwilliams1102]

I'm going to get bad feedback from this but if i go to Vegas on vacation i should not have to waid through the homeless people on the strip. People are spending a lot of Money there and if you have been yelled out or hassled by them you get tired of it or scared you think those billion dollars hotels want them out in front of them. I doubt it. Nothing will be done until Vegas starts losing customers

[@JoshRachael]

Amen

[@joelcazares9986]

You guys are so on point on everything. One thing that was mentioned so briefly was the character and “showgirl”pics, I think they should be banned. I mean, who goes to Vegas looking for that? The customs are not well made and what to say about the “bombshells”.

[@angeliqueduvois]

I agree they should ban half of those people on the strip. Peacock girls, cowboys, characters. Etc. I dont mind a few who actually have talent but most need to go! Especially those who are pushy

[@JoshRachael]

We definitely agree with ya there but we don’t see any positive comments about the street performers but they in no way add to the experience

[@astrosjer822]

I agree on most especially the $20 tip BS, that has gotten me nothing in the past. I disagree on the sports betting. I will not use my phone to sports gamble…part of my Vegas experience is spending time in the Sports Book….Belagio is great but overrated, I will stick with the Cosmo!

[@JoshRachael]

I probably could have done a better job talking about what I really dislike about Sports Books - Seating - there isn't enough of it in general. Too many times I want to bet on a game and watch it with "the crowd" but often times there is not enough seating or it is all "reserved" so I just don't watch the games there

[@bobb8122]

You missed Wynn as overrated. It’s a nice hotel but as you said about Bellagio, you can say about the Wynn.

[@JoshRachael]

I guess I would disagree on some of that comparison. Overpriced for the basic room, yes but the big difference for me is that Bellagio is a giant throughway where people are constantly walking thru. If I’m staying at a “Luxury Property” I don’t want constant foot traffic muddying up the majority of the walking paths. Wynn being at the end of the strip certainly helps with that but they also don’t feature things like the Fountains or Conservatory that draw in the masses. It’s more understated elegance I guess. Thank you for sharing!

[@Salmon_skn]

Hello! 😊 What are the AYCE restaurants you’re referring to?

[@JoshRachael]

Our favorite is easily Border Grill brunch at Mandalay Bay!

[@topdollargirl1636]

20 minutes for a drink? Try almost an hour in some casinos😢😢😢

[@JoshRachael]

So true, 20 minutes to order and 20 to receive is what I meant to say 🤦🏻

[@shadowfilm7980]

From this video I get a stronger sense of why I don’t want to go to Vegas. It’s not just both of you saying what you are saying here but also in other KZbin videos too. My biggest complaint is how expensive it is now! Especially those damn overrated buffets! Restaurants! It’s insane. It seems like so many of the hotels there are just trying to get as much as possible from each person. It was always like that but now it’s much more. Worse. With less and less concessions. Comps. I think the only really good hotel there is Wynn. Until Fontainebleau opens up. 😃 I think many of you’re notes here are legitimate. True. Like your honesty. Straightforwardness.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much! Yea as the prices rise for simplest things Vegas itself will become overrated in time it seems

[@vegasone]

#1 Over Rated restaurant issss Pepper Mill 😂

[@JoshRachael]

Haha we wouldn’t argue with ya

[@vickistebel9340]

I had a $300 drink at the Bellagio one time! Agree, I've never tried the $20 trick, but whenever I ask for a complimentary upgrade, I usually get one. Agree with you that it's dangerous on the strip. It was a real hardship for me last trip. I am bound to a scooter for health reasons so I have to use the elevators at the crosswalk bridges, and have woken up more than one homeless person sleeping in the elevator. Sorry, but I disagree about the smoking, and I'm a 50-year smoker who is trying to quit! But when I go to Vegas, I want my cigarettes with my alcohol whenever I am playing the slots or table games. It's my vacation and one of the draws of Vegas is that it's one of the last places you still CAN smoke. I still love to stay at Bellagio just for the fountains and conservatory. I agree 100% that they need more mid-cost dining choices. I've been stuck more than once where I just wanted something regular to eat and had to go over to the Cosmo. And I never go downtown anymore! Too dangerous. Haven't been to container park but have no desire to, either. Also never go to the Speakeasy's. I also don't need the cavier, gold or truffles. No desire for the gondola ride either. I laugh watching the high rollers throw thousands into the slots that are "DUE" to hit. I just sit there and think, OK, they've gambled for 5 minutes on what would have been my daily allotment for slots! Totally with you on Uber or Lyft. I'm not walking a mile to get a ride for the same as I'd pay a taxi anyway! So I guess I agree with all of your views except for the smoking! And that's just because I'm a diehard. Enjoy your videos!

[@JoshRachael]

Wow thanks so much for sharing!

[@bethanyarnp8852]

You will not have a good time at the bellagio without a huge bankroll. I think that’s the problem with it, and the room are really kinda drab.

[@vickistebel9340]

@@bethanyarnp8852 I usually do pretty well at Bellagio, actually. Last trip I had $450 in free play and turned it into more than $2,000. I like it because it's clean and centrally located for where I like to go. I used to stay at Mirage but now I always stay at Bellagio.

[@KevinShaughnessy-mt9jt]

Upgrades are available at the concierge desk . With waived resort fees with rewards cards . Three dollar drinks & $2.50 beers are available at the Miracle Mile shops . The monorail is $24 for 2 days Uber/lifts are complimentary with rewards cards, should you decide to have too much of a good time 🍸 Free parking at the Sahara- Luxor & The Flamingo Otherwise free with rewards The high end properties are $18 parking Portillo"s is coming to Las Vegas with great sandwiches reasonable prices

[@johnferreira7498]

Most casinos in the United States have smoking and non-smoking areas. So why do all of the complaining non- smokers hang out in the smoking areas? CMON MAN

[@JoshRachael]

Name a clearly designated nonsmoking area in 3 strip casinos

[@johnferreira7498]

@@JoshRachael I said the USA. If Vegas casinos start designating areas the non-smokers will go to the smoking areas anyway

[@Phlegethon]

These are pretty spot on

[@JoshRachael]

thank you

[@jeffthehotelguy89]

Check out southpoint

[@JoshRachael]

Will need to, thanks Jeff

[@Sandy-nj5gz]

I actually loved this video. It is hard to be truthful and honest in todays society. I agree with a lot of things you said. I have been going to Vegas for many years but what’s sad right now is that COVID closures are now causing such increased costs to customers and that’s unfortunate as there may be many people that won’t be able to experience the magic of Vegas….. Always keep it real and honest it is so refreshing!!!!! Love your channel

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much. It seems since Covid companies are taking advantage on both sides, charging more and in many cases offering worse service for that increased cost

[@lowlyworm468]

Thanks for the good video... but i think you guys need to take a break from vegas :) Just got back from my 4th trip this year... and yes of course the shine wears a bit after a while. But I think most of the things you guys are saying come from an annoyance over time. Vegas should be for smiles and not frustration... was this video out of frustration? If you put to much pressure on Vegas to be the be all to end all it will never live up! take it for what it is! a cheap fun thrills getaway with FREE drinks if you throw a couple bucks in a slot and pretend to play even for that matter :)

[@JoshRachael]

Don’t disagree with ya. We have talked about making a video like this for a long time and just finally pulled the trigger to do it. We are looking to scale back a little on Vegas. 20+ trips in 3 years can end up being too much. We are actually on the final night of a cruise from Athens to Venice and yes it is good to put things in perspective from time to time for sure. Thanks so much for sharing

[@lowlyworm468]

@@JoshRachael thank you guys for stepping out and making great content! i didnt mean to sound like a troll :) love your content and the hard work you put in :)

[@InfectiousGroovePodcast]

Just left a comment on this and KZbin put it on an entirely different video of yours for some reason, how odd! In any case, I used to visit Vegas about twice a year and I totally agree with a lot of what you said here. I found your channel while looking for cruising videos but I'm stoked to see all the Vegas coverage too. My wife will be going to Vegas for the first time next year and I plan to use your channel to help prep her :)

[@JoshRachael]

Wow, thank you! We definitely have a lot for you to check out! Hopefully you find some spots you will enjoy!

[@SanBrunoBeacon]

With the exception of a few major properties that are prohibitively expensive, Vegas is a sun-scorched desert dump. A city that survives on sucker money where tourists are nickeled and dimed for each and every little thing and pay exorbitant prices for almost everything.

[@JoshRachael]

It gonna say you are wrong…but it is a bit of a fun town 😉

[@PaulEHill928]

Agree with everything. Almost always stay south (delano or MB..sometimes Nomad/park) but other than cosmo on occasion I don't need center. Especially the other side. "Free" drinks, gold on food, buffets, container park, gondolas, bellagio (the crowds!), smoking, slot "experts" (aaargh), celebrity chefs, speakeasies (I did enjoy mob museum one because they had a killer band)...pretty much all of it I try to avoid, or at least won't seek out. You can throw truffles on anything and I won't really complain though. Lol.

[@JoshRachael]

Haha we were close Paul, thank you!

[@laurelhansen4514]

The Bedford is sooooo good. Exception to the rule!

[@JoshRachael]

Haha we loved it too 🙌🏼

[@noragarcia6409]

This was a great video. I so agree with the speakeasy point of view. I used to love to visit but if everyone has one than it is no big deal. great tips you 2!!!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks you Nora

[@nicoleherman1315]

Wow. Lots to unpack here. First, I disagree. Mid strip is still awesome and yes, there are issues there, but it doesn’t diminish the experiences and location of those properties. Even as a single woman I enjoy walking there and although it’s not the best sight, no one ever bothers me. Next, smoking. I am a smoker, I don’t care if they section the casino but ultimately I like the option to smoke in the casino and I do try to be respectful but I prefer that they keep it. Even when I’m not smoking, I don’t mind it. Following is sports book, people like to be in a community and want to partake in those events socially, so obviously it makes sense that there would be these areas. I never bet on that but I get it. And yes, free parking 100% does affect us as drivers into Vegas, and many people rent cars. The room rates and fees are ridiculous, they absolutely should offer free or reduced parking for guests. They did free parking before, and now they are simply taking advantage of drivers staying at those properties. If an event is in town okay, but for guests it’s exorbitant. Bellagio is whatever, never going out of style for the location; adding “affordable” options would diminish its luxury status so obviously they’re not going to do that. Agree with you on speakeasys. Then, money grabs are all over even if there are no gold flakes; it’s so sad how expensive everything is. Crazy times. Venetian gondolas- some people may never get to go to Venice like you guys, not an authentic experience but still valuable for some. Dude Tao has been a restaurant and club forever, it’s Vegas. Choose a different restaurant or deal. Anyway sorry long comment but you guys asked for it! Sometimes gotta take Vegas less seriously and just enjoy the moment.

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you so much for watching and sharing. I think your comment actually reinforces in me why Las Vegas is such a great place. Clearly these are things that mean little to us but you enjoy so much. Las Vegas is a city that has so much to offer that we can disagree on many things but still find so many great things that keep bringing us both back. Thank you

[@derekhudson3462]

Great video guys! I agree with pretty much everything you mentioned. The one I actually disagree with is the $20 trick. We may be in the minority on this one, but we’ve had a lot of luck with this over the years. The one thing that has held true in Vegas over the years, especially lately, is that “money talks. When you combine being friendly with the front desk agent, along with a chance for them to make some easy money, it usually results in a nice upgrade for us. Again, I’m sure there are different results for everyone, and that’s ok. Either way, keep up the good work. Cheers!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing Derek!

[@kennedymeow]

Totally agree with everything in this video. Spot on. Good job.

[@JoshRachael]

Much appreciated!

[@horseheaddad3427]

I don't smoke, but honestly was pleasantly surprised by how unsmoky most casinos were. Not sure if it was just great ventilation.

[@JoshRachael]

Some definitely do it right

[@jackiescott5857]

I appreciate hearing other perspectives, and I respect the opinions of others. Just a few points that we differ in opinions, and I will share our different perspective, respectfully, as you did. Smoking- is smoking dumb? Yes, but we enjoy it in Vegas. We are annoyed by the weed smell, but it it what it is. Our response is “but it’s Vegas”, as you said. It’s called Sin City for a reason, and it is the final respite for those who still do it. Thank you for calling out the $20 trick, you said it perfectly. The only other perspective that I will add is that we do fly in, and we always rent a car because I get an amazing discount through my job. We’d pay way more to use ride share or taxis. We typically grab one per trip because we want to drink wherever we are going. We like going off strip since we’ve been several times now and use the car a lot. The 6X $18 a day is money we could add to our food/gambling/souvenir budget. We enjoy your videos so much, thank you!

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you Jackie, totally understand. Thanks for sharing

[@anthonylagano2371]

Whaaaz up Peeps ! I’ll say I agree with many of these . I get all my suites comped so never bother with the $20 trick nonsense. Sometimes I get a drink at the slots but mostly no. On the mid strip I agree that it’s a bit rougher on the side by Harrah’s to before Paris and I’m not a fan of most Caesars properties anyway . I normally stay at Bellagio (so definitely disagree with Josh on that one)or Aria but I do sometimes stay at Wynn or Mandalay Bay . I hardly ever go to a buffet. Prefer the upscale restaurants instead . Sorry it’s been awhile since I commented. Broke my dang ankle so having a rough summer . Can’t wait to get back to Vegas . You crazy kids are awesome 😎 😎😎

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much Anthony, sorry to hear about your ankle, free suites at Bellagio is a totally different story, should have said for “regular rooms” we have stayed in a couple suite at Bellagio back in 2020 and loved it but just too many crowds and the regular rooms are not much better than others at a lower price point. Obviously we enjoy the fancy spots too, even going to Prime Steakhouse on our next trip!

[@anthonylagano2371]

@@JoshRachael I like Prime. If it isn’t 150 degrees when you go try to get a table outside on the patio. View of fountains is amazing.

[@JoshRachael]

That’s the hope

[@Dave004]

I still argue they are free drinks in Vegas because basically every other casino in any other state or country you definitely pay. So even if you have to wait, i'd say its still free if you're gambling anyways. But yes, anyone who gambles just for the free drinks are definitely not getting free drinks. I'm speaking as a gambler though who pays insane prices for drinks at all other casinos haha. Also, I find if you play the tables the waitresses come much more often. Slot players are more spread out and don't always have money to tip, table players are all in one spot and will have cash or chips to tip with so more tips and easier to serve. Also south strip like Excalibur, Luxor and Mandalay Bay is kind of a graveyard. Personally i never go farther south than MGM/NYNY. But ignoring that area I agree its nice Paris down to Park MGM. Good review though, agree with majority! (and only slight comments on the two others lol)

[@JoshRachael]

I can understand that point for sure. I think it’s more pointed to the old style of Vegas tips videos that used to say just play ten dollars and get drinks all day.

[@williamzimmer7293]

Taxi from the airport is the easiest even if there is a line. It usually moves quick

[@JoshRachael]

Amen to that

[@Bartinho1]

I’m ok with your opinion on buffets, mid Strip, OffStrip, Celeb Chefs, $20 trick. But what’s wrong with sports betting. Sure, you can do it at home but there’s an app for gambling, poker, table games and food, too. So your argument is basically everybody should stay home now just because you can do it at home?

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you but I simply explained it poorly. It is more about the lack of seating in many of the Sports Books killing the experience for me. The point got away from me. Too many times I have wanted to watch an NFL game or something and it's just standing room only, with the few seats they do have reserved by some high rollers. Hope that makes mores sense. But also I personally don't get as much thrill since i do bet on my phone and now they have so many "vending machine style betting" But i get that many don't have that

[@maria45499]

1. How do you season something correctly if seasonings is to taste. 2. I don’t care if people smoke. I do care about the workers tho. 3. Staying on the strip is where it’s at. I’ve never had a “crime” happen to me there. 4. The $20 trick will only embarrass you. Lol. 5. The “free” drinks are usually watered down. 6. I ❤ the Bellagio. ❤❤❤ It is NEVER overrated. Stay there and go down to the conservatory late into the night/early morning to take pictures. Plus, the pools are beautiful. The rooms are plush too.

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you, seasoning for us is a major issue with Buffets because they are seasoning for the masses like a random wedding dinner, typically things are either bland or over salted, but no aggressive Mexican or Asian flavors, not talking just salt and pepper. Thanks so much for watching and sharing. The Bellagio pools are fantastic for sure. The biggest things for me are that the basic rooms are too basic for the price tag and the fact that it serves as a giant throughway for foot traffic up and down the strip overcrowds what is supposed to be a very luxurious hotel

[@Yolduranduran]

Cesars Palace is way overat3d😢to me because it is so crazy busy that I dont enjoy it. I will never stay there. The Hersheys' store at New York New York. I bought an expensive chocolate chip cookie because it smelled so good and I thought I would get a chewy hot 🍪 and I got a cold one! The escalators are horrible. When are they going to fix them? The "free" drinks are so low quality. They are gross. I buy my drinks and have them made with fresh ingredients and not super sweet mixes and cheap alcohol. 🤢Other than that I ❤ LV.

[@JoshRachael]

Totally agree about Caesar’s Palace, didn’t mention them since it seems that Caesar’s gets enough hate as it is nowadays, thanks so much!

[@gcorkgal53]

Didn't find a single item I disagree with! I do enjoy bringing the front staff a bag of Godiva or Lindt chocolates. Figure it might make their day a bit sweeter. If I happen to get an upgrade which I'm supposed to get being MGM Gold, I always give a nice tip. Safe travels! Cheers!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@jasonblaine23]

I am from Vegas and have lived here for 42 years there's a lot in your video that is flawed a lot of your information is so incorrect so much so I think you should take your video down one example you can't smoke in any restaurant on the Las Vegas Strip as a matter of fact you can't smoke in any restaurant in Las Vegas unless it's a bar that has been grandfathered in that serves food

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for the feedback, we didn’t say that people are smoking in restaurants but focused on the casino

[@robinbrook5624]

Have to disagree about staying on the strip. Fremont is old Vegas, with it's own unique things to offer. Also for the budget conscious visitor, a little smaller room, but for a much lower price.

[@JoshRachael]

Fremont is good but we meant that to target those who basically never go or first timers. Fremont has some great qualities

[@alamahony]

I wouldn't even go to Vegas if they banned smoking.

[@JoshRachael]

Didn’t say ban all smoking just more separation

[@ingbrown1024]

In Ontario Canada there is no smoking in any casinos. They provide smoking areas outside. Seneca Niagara NY has two entirely separate sections closed off where you can gamble and smoke or not according to your preference. Both are of substantial size. Vegas can and should adapt to this.

[@alamahony]

I heard you@@JoshRachael

[@SinCitizenGent]

I search youtube for the business im interested. If there's a bunch of the usual clickbating vegas vloggers promoting it "its the best!" Then its overrated. Everything they do is the best (or worst)

[@JoshRachael]

Totally understand where you are coming from with this but also understand and get frustrated from the other side of it. What stinks about youtube is that until people have a gigantic following nobody is watching a video talking about a mediocre restaurant or hotel. It's a vicious cycle where the content creator is not making a video to fail, but also don't want to simply use clickbait to drive views (because sadly clickbaiting does work)

[@rickjansson4391]

Great tips… but so many of the restaurants even you visit are so douchey! Vegas, in general, is douchey! Overpriced for lighting a steak on fire or a smoked old fashioned. Boooring!

[@JoshRachael]

We are starting to agree more and more. That seems to be the new way places are heading. We have been doing this for 3 years now and are ready to start returning to some of our favorites. I think that will help us get the spark back honestly

[@DanaDane559]

Shoot. If I'm losing in any casino, I make every effort to drink it back in comps. I'm like....."I'm down $500; I'll drink 🍸 $500 worth if it kills me!"

[@JoshRachael]

Haha and it might cheers 🍻