Las Vegas "Boutique" Hotel Review

reviewing the thunderbird hotel in Las vegas

[@pepsiholic4084]

Thanks, Lamont, for tipping the housekeeper!! I too am a Housekeeper, and it actually is very hard work (cause people can be pigs) (not saying you are lol) and the pay is only minimum wage

[@absatwell8163]

Depends on the state and corporate company you work for if you do. Thank you for doing it though!

[@lizacopeland2388]

He took his tip back. He didn’t tip.

[@absatwell8163]

@@lizacopeland2388 He gave it directly to a housekeeper at the end because he felt bad.

[@13699111]

I'm 72 years old retired disabled and have had a few very helpful housekeepers. If I'm able to share something I make sure it goes directly into the helpful person hands . Even something like letting me use cleaning products to clean my vehicles windows is very nice. I've witnessed some horrific working conditions for housekeeping staff especially in the south. I believe you treat people like you want to be treated in life. Personally I feel there's a serious lack of humanity disrespecting the past generations that fought and died for rights and freedoms.

[@DonnaH-kc4rp]

Love your stories Lamont I’m from the uk 🇬🇧 and I love seeing America as I can’t get there your very gifted as a storyteller love all your channels

[@terencehopes7477]

Me too

[@tashasmith6179]

I would love to visit the UK but I'm not able to

[@terencehopes7477]

How come?@@tashasmith6179

[@sonigokuu]

I stayed here last time I was in Vegas. The beds aren't the most comfortable, but at least it was one of the cheaper places to stay at the time. And that extra ~$120 is most likely the security deposit.

[@agentsmith5514]

You're getting this channel close to 50000 that is An incredible accomplishment

[@shannonwilliams2025]

Housekeeper always appreciated a tip. I have used booking you do have to read the small print

[@TJ21222]

Thank you for leaving a tip. It helps more than you know. I was a house keeper with a family to support. I took my job very seriously and wanted to leave a clean room for a guest like i would want it as if i was a guest.

[@Sailor_Samara]

He was really struggling on leaving that tip lol

[@0davechris0]

Rule of Thumb, travelers: DO NOT USE THIRD-PARTIES TO BOOK HOTELS! You wont save as much as you think, they lie about cancelation fees, and its a headache for the clerk checking you in :) Dont blqame the hotel/motel if you didnt pay them - Third-Parties are scammers.

[@cherylsmith4826]

My cuz book through 3rd party & we checked in & left for the evening. When we came back about 11:30 pm our bags were in the lobby & they had given our room to someone else. Said the hotel had booked the room & that trumped third party reservation. They were full so basically we got kicked out in the middle of the night.

[@0davechris0]

@@cherylsmith4826thats shitty and I'm sorry that happened. People think its up to the hotel, but its between you and the third-party. I really advise against booking anything that way. Sounds like the third-party only booked you for X amount of nights without the hotel knowing. The relations between hotels and third-parties has notoriuous miscommunication in the industry and its like pulling teeth to get your refund from India.

[@stelladozier5651]

Your a good guy lamont

[@janicewilliams6916]

You have a great source of humor. Good commentary and content.👍🏼

[@Love-like-Lucy]

I’ll be in Las Vegas next month for my son’s college graduation ceremony. Staying on the strip and they charge another $40.00 a day for resort fees. Really wish his graduation ceremony was closer to home.

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

Resort fees are a scam. I think it should be outlawed. Manipulative business practices. If someone doesn't think it is a manipulative scam technique, then ask why they separate such fees from the daily rental amount?

[@jetpetty1613]

Yes - the "resort fees" is just another category to help obfuscate or diffuse the real cost

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

Not all places charge resort fees, shop better

[@Bonzi_Buddy]

@@winniethepoohandeeyore2 This is exactly why these fees exist. Because you say "shop better" while most people live in the real world and do not have hours to dedicate to researching every single resort fee amount (often not easily found) and compare it against a rate without one. You enable shady business practices.

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

@@Bonzi_Buddy You literally shop for the best deal, rea the fine print BEFORE you accept. it's actually that simple. You wanna overpay when YOU DO NOT HAVE TOO then go right on ahead. Their resort fees are literally on THEIR WEB SITES, If you cannot bargain shop, don't read the fine print then you literally deserve what you get . FACT

[@Darkfairy1979]

I've worked as a housekeeper for a hotel and they depend on tips. Because they don't get paid much

[@ThomasJamesBeauchene]

I’ve never heard about tipping at hotels? That’s new to me!

[@moogman5]

80 bucks a night for that is pretty decent...especially if it's Vegas on the strip. I stopped going to chain hotels that charge 100. a night and have way worse quality than this (stay the hell away from CHOICE)...Holiday Inn Express and Drury Inn are really good, even if they're pricier...You should join their member rewards thing if you're planning on doing this often

[@yotubr08]

Many years ago, when I was a wee lad, say 8 or 9 our family took a road trip to Las Vegas from SLC, Utah. We stayed at the Thunderbird Motel, I was too young to remember how the rooms were or much else about it but I will always remember the Thunderbird out front as can be seen in 0.25. Although I the bird being larger than that seen at 0.25. I don't remember much else. I do remember later getting into trouble when I had wandered into a casino room only to be rounded up by a security guard. I was brought to my parents who were told in no uncertain terms that children were not allowed into the casino area. Maybe I'll stop by here on my next trip to LV and see what it looks litke. Thanks

[@katekush]

I love these review videos. Please keep making them 😊 Stay safe out there Lamont.

[@mayranazario9507]

Lamont you are so DETAILED 😊😊😊😊

[@meowza7266]

Hey, doll. Hotelier here (front desk/management) ... I noticed you've done a few hotel review type videos recently, so imma tell you... NEVER use that site! For the most part, never use any 3rd party sites. I could tell you so many stories!!! We only tolerate them for the advertisement. They let the consumer know whats available, but always call the hotel direct. And make sure it is the actual hotel before you lock anything down. A good receptionist will confirm all of your needs and answer your questions. Good luck in your travels. Keep up the nice work.

[@debbieparker5377]

Just what I told him.

[@82566]

I learned this the hard way in Oregon a few weeks ago ...NEVerrrr again !!! Lol always call the hotel directly

[@jensBendig]

Does the Thunderbird have a Website? For the bunk beds, too?

[@MaryAnne77-c9x]

I always tip the maids rather a motel or a fancy Motel...I always leave $10

[@TheCarolsarratt]

Me too, I always guess some of the people working aren't low life

[@SuperNatblessed]

As a person that has worked for Marriott, Wyndham and currently Hilton we love to hear that lol I do front desk but I can say housekeeping bust their ass! Now mentally my job isn't good but physically their job is never good 😇🔥

[@rhondashinn4952]

Same thing here with the tipping. Have not had a bad experience yet.

[@barbiekisel9624]

I always try and leave a tip.

[@Teddy31976]

I leave unopened food and drinks.

[@juliewessels4045]

Stay safe out there, and rock on, Lamont!💜✌

[@mygrammieis]

I liked on the way in👍🧐✊You are A Great Speaker-Story telling-You need a new show like on Netflix etc.💁🏻‍♀️

[@guidofeliz8384]

You can pay $150 per week to live in a furnished room. Sharing a kitchen and bathroom is required. I lived in many furnished rooms in NYC. It's far better than $450 per week for a hotel or motel room.

[@jennyadams6327]

Thank u for leaving a tip, it makes house keeping feel good. It’s a job cleaning them rooms. 😊

[@bombaybeach208]

Was in Vegas last week. Some of the areas are truly horrific. Homeless and derelicts everywhere. Stayed at this hotel back in the 90's. I dont remember it looking like this. Vegas is a cesspool.

[@jensBendig]

I stayed in their bunk bed room several nights. Was good.

[@lowlifeminitrucker6910]

The Motel 6 over here where I'm at, it's very nice. It's about 400 a week. I've stayed there for 2 weeks before. I loved it.

[@cuppycakesmommy567]

Is that extra amount they wanted the incidental hold per night? That typically gets released back to the card after checkout.

[@absatwell8163]

He used a service to book the room, so I’m guessing it goes to them.

[@rlynn5390]

Ok what’s the green powder? And glad you’re feeling better.

[@daveds50]

Hey Lamont, next time you come back to Vegas and are going to stay at the Strat, (or any other Arizona Charlies/Golden Entertainment property) We can get you a room for free for a couple of nights. My wife has been an employee of Golden for 34 years. BTW, we always leave at least a few bucks when we leave a hotel/motel room. I can imagine a maids job must suck at times cleaning up after people, and I know they don't make a ton of money.

[@shayevondekempt8566]

Ooh Lamont, you are looking so handsome in the mirror. ❤ I hope you are feeling better soon. Safe travels. 😊❤💖

[@devlinadams4166]

The girl that was staring at you as you was going around the corner at the beginning of your video I will definitely give her a big tip

[@teresawallace1130]

Hey mate we don't tip in Australia not for accommodation or eating out or parking a car or nothing like that

[@ItsTheCostanza]

Remember when Dan Bell did dirty hotel room reviews?

[@bill360]

What ever happened to Dan Bell, do you know?

[@pedojoesanalorifice3541]

​@@bill360He's still putting out content.

[@debbieparker5377]

Always book with property direct best pricing those third party sites add to the price.

[@StacyL.]

Hahaha the tip fiasco was so funny!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@phyllisshieldsjones1482]

Did you give her a tip?

[@Purpleeye600]

They will clean ur room ... nice vist. 😊

[@dix0n778]

BlackRock has been veeery quiet since BB went into the real estate scene.

[@mariemedina257]

I have not been to Vegas for 30 years Stay safe Lamont.

[@dianeporter9336]

Im 😅glad you gave her the tip! ❤

[@TheNinjaPicker]

Kinda looked dumpy, you are a youtube baller. Time to step up your game!

[@gloriamartin6261]

Looking good Lamont 😊

[@The_Drifter_13]

I stayed in that motel a couple months ago, either the same room or the one right next to it. That neighborhood was pretty bad, although the Arts District is only a couple blocks away. Totally agree on the extra fees. I didn’t like the super late checkin and early checkout either. They made me come back after three PM… Wouldn’t recommend.

[@trevorcarlile6450]

Lamont dun picked that tip up and tipped himself. You know what time it is.

[@iview71]

You are hilarious Lamont😂🇬🇧

[@carllop1960]

I enjoy every video thanks Lamont

[@eddiehoppe]

Lamont be careful i caught pneumonia from motel air conditioning.

[@bobby-io2rr]

I agree with you 💯 percent

[@bradleyborno71]

Vegas isn’t the Same anymore, kinda sad.

[@BigVegasAlwaysWins]

Facts

[@--_-_-_-74..]

America is not the same ! SAD

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

People have said Vegas was much better, safer when the Mob ran it, with all of the Vegas channels I follow, I believe it

[@sarkisianhavens]

I enjoyed this review. Good to know this!

[@lsarlls3049]

Thank you for telling us that it is customary to tip the housekeeping staff. I never knew that. Now I feel sort of guilty about all the hotels/motels I have stayed in. Oh well, at least I know from now on.

[@chadmears136]

I never thought to leave a tip after staying in a hotel or motel room. I really may do that in the future, if I'm not broke. How are them hotel or motels that cheap in Las Vegas?

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

Not all resorts charge resort fees.

[@lisafarlow1905]

That was defenetly not a resort. My goodness looked like a Motel 6 just brighter colors. Lol

[@winniethepoohandeeyore2]

@@lisafarlow1905 According to them it is

[@lisafarlow1905]

True lol

[@Ms.truecrimesleuth]

Safety and cleanliness is most important imo.

[@NickyyTrickyy]

Hope you are doing well Lamont ❤ 😂😂😂😂 the tip😂

[@DancingChicken-w8v]

Thank you for sharing this. I've said it before ... I hope you realize how educational each of your videos are.

[@JenniferClifton-z9x]

11/15 is my birthday 😂 So I won’t forget the room number. Thank you for all you do Lamont 😊

[@nikkibest5010]

They got you with `Resort Fee'. Good luck finding anyplace in Vegas that doesn't charge one now a days. Same with every hotel in Waikiki.

[@pennsydude9723]

Lamont the tipping part made me 😂. But yeah Lamont I definitely enjoy your commentary whether I agree or disagree.

[@iVyiVy1593]

That is the first hotel I see with floating floors, cool 😅

[@mywickedqueen3547]

“I’m gonna leave a tip. They came in here like one ti… Nah, f* it! I’m not leaving a tip.” LOL!

[@shawnhorkheimer5267]

Cool different video Lamont !- I have only 3 sisters, well one passed away in 2021,- and I'm just saying if I ever had a brother,- I'd want it to be YOU !- I mean I know you go your own way,- and I do too,- but I know if you were my brother,- we would hook up now and then...- Your so damn cool !- I love how you were in this video !...- You seemed very kinda layer back,- I just always wonder what it would be like having a brother,- and this whole video made me feel like I wanted to hug ya,- and hang together with ya!- Your things you did was Great,- The way I feel !...- See ya buddy on your next one !- Stay safe !- Luv Ya,- Peace Out !...

[@w.e.s.]

I thought u was coming to Florida

[@ralphjohnson340]

You till me what's going on Lamont on the run

[@denisedarnell1641]

Damn u should have asked at and how much their rooms were first ... We always do that and when they want to fill their rooms up , they offer a better rate on the spot. Especially the smaller motels .. I never make reservations unless its a huge Disney trip or big like that. In fact, we got better , really good rates. Staying about 5 minutes from Disney in Florida but we were in a huge CONDO COMPLEX. It was amazing. 6 people basically and 2 bedrooms plus pull out leather couches if needed which the kids wanted to use and only paid anout $100.oo a night for 8 days . It was AMAZING . had a campus like atmosphere, a couple bars on site, a HUGE pool w bar service on water , about 10 other pools on site with playgrounds attached to each pool area, a couple of specialty restaurants and bars plus a few arcade areas and a whole lot of other anementies on site plus each had huge sit down balconies , offering views on lake and pool areas ...swear to u , it was the best place we have ever stayed in my whole life . But we live in Michigan and often travel up north and never call ahead. We get way better deals going in and asking

[@karlaruter3221]

Just stayed at a crappy motel for $150 a night and I refused to tip but I felt terrible because the house keeper is sooo Prego so I took the bedding off and towels, garbage and gave her a bottle of water.

[@marylivingstone9815]

Sure she really appreciated that. Reading these comments I can’t believe how cheap and thoughtless people are.

[@meleiiga62]

😂😂😂You’re hilarious.❤️

[@somelikeithot444]

Lol Lamont,I'm glad u gave the tip.😊

[@bobbyjay75]

I stayed at a Best Western in 2000. They had the best free breakfast. Not the instant stuff you get now.

[@willettacartermolina3375]

I do not leave tips in hotels, the maid never gets it. Management goes through the rooms before the maid, I use to work in hotels as a housemaid.

[@jetpetty1613]

Lookin good, Lamont 😎👍

[@veskadelalic8993]

Love your reviews, from food to motels. What next mind boggles. We don't generally tip in Australia.

[@lisa-jm2ky]

Thanks for letting us know which room you were in, i'll make sure to take a good sniff at the carpet and toilet when i get there.

[@rlynn5390]

Have you ever been to Alaska?

[@robmoore4882]

How long in town ?

[@nicolemarie5737]

I've literally always wondered if that place was not a good plan or if it was cuz it's cheap

[@wilmaburrgooch981]

My sister went there to see old man at pone shop. She said expensive, hamber like $10.00 back then about 15 years ago.

[@Catherine3296]

Good guy Lamont

[@elainewallace3381]

Your very welcome lol Lamont.

[@ruthhaywood3473]

I worked the strip my whole life. Housekeeping mostly. Maids r the least appreciated in the industry. But most needed. I also always leave a tip.

[@trevormcshane4986]

The ,,,,TIP,,,,,,🤣🤣🤣😅🤣😅😅

[@heatherrau2236]

That's not a bad price

[@ladyaly864]

I stay at the Days Inn in Madison , Florida a couple of times a year and I alway tip...They always give me my favorite room number and bring me my bucket of Ice so I doon''t have to go get it myself...That tip makes a world of difference to those poor workers...And yes, It's $80.00 bucks a night, even with the AARP discount and Wyndham rewards discount...What hotel in Vegas would you recommend?...I'm going to Vegas in a few months and would like to stay for a 5 weekdays with My son and grandson....So I need a double bed room...Nice joke with the tipping...What made you feel bas is called your INTEGRITY...God bless always...

[@tristanwalls6266]

In my day, they called it, “the fine print”

[@shelleybean500]

Not sure why,, but I was subscribed to both your channels, and on both ,, it said I was not subscribed,, how odd,, so I did it again,, any other followers have this issue too?

[@anacarrera5102]

I like these kinds of videos please keep doing them so we can know we're not to go

[@Ms.truecrimesleuth]

You paid enough.

[@jimmylabb5868]

Vegas ain't cheap anymore!

[@tiasky3438]

You don’t get sick from an air conditioner being too cold…now if it’s like moldy or something then yes.

[@jeanniewatson6820]

Housekeeping is included in the price of the room.

[@TheSherryBoops]

Hope you checked for bed bugs Lamont. ~~~~Sherry.

[@moonchildatl3730]

I don’t think so. If I’m going to Vegas I’m staying in style.

[@DanKirchner5150]

lived there in 99 when they advertised "$9.99 a night " it was just as nice then as it is now ,was going to be "the titanic" casino bob stupaks creation that got cancelled. and last time i slept with my ex wife was in this place , memories ..

[@sherrycarney4924]

Lamont sounds like he has a cold?

[@johnnyraymond2532]

I like going on Google Maps street view to see the surrounding area and you could even call the hotel yourself

[@Corgis175]

Glad you gave the $5 to the lady.

[@sharonhutchins5784]

I know they say colds etc caused by viruses, but after one night in a hotel in Florida, I came down with the worst cold I’ve ever had! It was awful!

[@guidofeliz8384]

You are very articulate. I don't understand why you are homeless. Why not rent a furnished room?

[@SweetsMalie808]

You funny and cute😂 thank you for the tip😂♥️

[@pamelapurcell187]

Ur so funny Lamont. I would not stay there either. No way.

[@shellygoo1968]

Ahhhh Vegas. Can't wait to be there in December. I ALWAYS tip. They deserve it for cleaning some nasty ass toilets, sinks and beds, and God only knows what else...yuck!!! Nice vid Lamont!!