This is the CHEAPEST room at the Bellagio

[@Freakinreviews]

Here is the first video in this series in which I reviewed a strange $800 suite at a cheaper resort on the Las Vegas Strip! kzbin.info/www/bejne/bomugYx7qZeWocU

[@MendedPearl]

omg i missed the price in the last video, i totally agree with your findings!

[@johnguevara6160]

Can you also review the room service food?

[@travisgould6802]

We should see a cheap and expensive motel from Las Vegas

[@james0000]

Thank you for the video, review and details.

[@thomasreddick5908]

nice video

[@robertglassburn8912]

My wife works at the Bellagio. She will be very happy with your review as she works in housekeeping, and takes tremendous pride in her job

[@hannakinn]

Thank your wife for caring about her job!

[@ThePinkPanth3r]

Remember, leave some money for your housekeeping staff.

[@thehoff3189]

Super appreciative of housekeeping staff ❤️

[@beez1717]

She obviously does a great job! She should be proud!

[@glndreamer]

I’ve stayed at the Bellagio many times. It’s a beautiful resort and I think that’s largely in part to people like your wife who keep it so clean and immaculate. If anyone reading this wants to visit Las Vegas the Bellagio is definitely worth staying at.

[@stephgilliam]

In my experience, the cheap rooms in an expensive resort are cleaned and maintained the same as the high end rooms, so that's always my choice if possible. The amenities are better and they're often in nicer locations.

[@DimT670]

Makes sense after all. Its the same staff

[@girlsdrinkfeck]

in the UK this size room would cost £500 a night

[@largol33t1]

It depends entirely on the hotel. I've seen recent videos of Circus Circus and Excalibur and they are BAAAAAAD. In fact, Circus Circus had holes in their ceiling in the lobby! That is unacceptable.

[@chuckw2236]

$13 for a can of soda and $9 for a candy bar? Those prices are surreal - criminal, really. They even outdo Disneyland's prices (by far), and that's saying something.

[@G.S.Holland]

What's even worse is he can't take anything out of the refrigerator to store his own food and drinks.

[@ells5656]

That is what the whole of VEGAS is like. It's why you see so many homeless people since they are all tourists who gambled and spent all their money and couldn't go home because they lost everything. It's a trick because people think they can win gambling in the casinos, yet they spend more than they would ever win on the holiday.

[@realShadowKat]

I'll add a "to be fair" is in that sometimes you get the customers on expense accounts, high rollers who don't care, or people who are just too darn lazy to go to the gift shop and pay "only double the market price" for something. Minibar prices are ridiculous. There was a hotel in Australia (About US$350/night) that had a free minibar, stocked once per day. They know they're making enough on the room, a little refreshment isn't going to break them.

[@annieworroll4373]

That Jack Daniels was more than I would pay for a whole fifth.

[@christianpruss]

I made the mistake of drinking 3 Fiji waters at Aria, $24 a pop

[@mandyheart8754]

For me, your videos have become a relaxation thing, so I don’t have much of a preference in terms of what you review. Don’t get me wrong - you’re an awesome reviewer. Thorough yet concise, organized, interesting and helpful, however I’ll probably never actually buy any of the products you test out - and that’s fine! Your videos provide relaxation somehow and I appreciate all of the time and effort you take to make great content! So you can compare and analyze rocks outside on the floor, and I’ll still watch and enjoy week after week. Thanks again!

[@John_Locke_108]

Ditto but I will say that these room reviews have been a real joy.

[@perochialjoe]

I nearly had a stroke when you read off those mini bar prices.

[@Mike-dt1yg]

Same, those prices are unreal

[@braxalt2228]

Truly for drunk purchases

[@More_Row]

Where do you think they make the most money on the strip. It's the surcharges.

[@hotfiyah]

@@More_Row The casino is where they make their money by an enormous margin, then comes room sales, entertainment, food, rent, etc. Surcharges are a small fraction of a percent when it comes to what they make.

[@DragonKitti]

Your can also be charged for them just by shifting them so be sure to check your room charges when you check out. We ended up getting charged $9 for candy my boyfriend bumped when looking at the tray.

[@clevelandcbi]

The minibar prices actually made me laugh. $13 for a soda?? That's in line with $312 for a 24 pack.

[@bradasstv]

Isn't the price differences crazy too? Buying a can of soda and a candy bar are pretty similar prices at the grocery store, but in the mini bar, a can of soda is $4 more than a candy bar lol

[@ksavage681]

Man, talk about a profit!!!

[@Shit_I_Missed.]

Paying for convenience, and uhh.. uhh.. service, ya ya, you know, they're uhh... hand delivered.. by umm virgins.. yea, riding gold uhh chariots. NO, YOU CAN'T SEE THEM, WHATAREYOU, CRAZY?!?!

[@bradasstv]

@@Shit_I_Missed. 🤣

[@Dark00Wolf79]

I love this branching out! I can't want to see more in this series as well as any other new content you'd like to add to the channel. I would love to see some Freakin' Restaurant Reviews! Thank you for your consistently awesome videos. :)

[@clevelandcbi]

My aunt was in charge of the crew cleaning the top floors (high rollers) of The Mirage it's first few years. According to her: Nicest guy/best tipper: Hulk Hogan Biggest jerk/cheapest: Michael Jordan

[@mcdo8975]

Source: trust me bro

[@botdfbvb]

@@mcdo8975 I believe the Michael Jordan one. Many people online have said that Jordan is a horrible tipper, and can be very rude.

[@largol33t1]

I've heard from kids and teens that Hulk Hogan is a polite person and almost always loves to meet his little fans.

[@Blue-moon12]

I was really hoping to see the toilet phone under the UV lighting. Those mini bar prices were insane and I am guessing on they are hoping the guests are drunk haha. Great vid!

[@shannondore]

I was planning a trip to Chicago many years ago and checked out all the nice hotels around with in walking distance of all the museums and places I'd be going and the prices were all in the hundreds a night. As I was making my way into the city I passed a hotel that was 20 minutes outside the city and was $35.00 a night. It was such a nice hotel and clean, everyone that work there was so sweet. I really enjoyed my stay there and learned a lesson as well. I'll always pick the cheaper smaller place then sone fancy suite in a fancy hotel. When your only using the room to sleep in what does it matter.

[@randy918]

Creative review scenarios in 2022-I love it!! This can’t be as easy as it looks

[@damonroger3184]

I'll be honest I couldn't wait for this next episode of this new series to come out! Hope you continue this style of video James. Cheers!

[@margeebechyne8642]

I would love to see you do more. About the hotels and other attractions in Vegas. Thank you!!

[@BoozySZN]

being a housekeeper myself, I can tell you now if you're given x amount of rooms and given x amount of time per room, you realise you really can't do everything that you'd want too. I don't do hotels, I do holiday lodges, kitchens, bedrooms, lounge areas, on suites, hot tubs etc they don't give you enough time to do what you know is enough time to clean everything...so somethings you have to skim over!

[@ThatSoddingGamer]

That's how I figure it. Especially since it seems like the trend always goes _"Do more, in the same amount of time, for the same price."_ I can totally see some manager at the Bellagio seeing this video, and coming down hard on the staff and giving them that sort of unreasonable order.

[@traczebabe]

That’s true. I used to clean office buildings.

[@sophiophile]

@@YoursUntruly Unfortunately, a lot of people cannot afford to lose their job. Especially if you or your family are ill and you need the health coverage just to survive. Unless you live in a reasonable country that guarantees access to health care.

[@YoursUntruly]

@@sophiophile You’re absolutely right. I’m in Canada. That doesn’t cross my mind often, fortunately.

[@sophiophile]

@@ChaosSwissroIl Tell that to the rest of the first world that had no problem solving the problem.

[@enjinks]

I was looking forward to this video, and you didn't disappoint! Would love for you to make a serie ^^

[@AB-ye7bw]

Love these reviews! Please keep them going !

[@HardxCorpsxKali]

Coolest hotel I’ve ever been inside of is the Peabody hotel in Memphis tn.. in the main area as you walk in is a live piano player as well as a few little shops and history of the place and in the bathrooms that are in the main area they have towels that say “Peabody hotel” on them. Like those are the things you dry your hands off with and then throw in the trash.. I remember me, my wife, and my mom all went into the bathroom at similar times but my mom was upstairs on the second floor bathroom and we all three came out with one in our hands to show each other. Lol we all still have them to this day. And then there’s the signature duck march that they do at the beginning and end of the day. Super cool 10/10 would recommend.

[@KPWSinister1]

Wouls be nice to see more of these, especially from other vacation places.

[@ryanmcdougall22]

Truly love these types of reviews, thanks so much! GREAT content!

[@ediem4222]

This was a great review. I've actually been contemplating going to Vegas next weekend. And this really helped me figure out where I would stay if I go.

[@GoogleSpyZon]

Very thorough review, and surprisingly beautifully decorated.

[@thehoff3189]

I'm excited that this might be a new series from you! Please do more!

[@__aceofspades]

That room is a lot nicer and cleaner. Its way smaller, but its still classy, plus its one of the big hotels that everyone knows, so if youre bringing a guest its more impressive. I'd definitely choose this room over the other one. The only complaint I have with this room is that at $200+ the minibar should be complimentary, even if that means removing some items, because the soda and water are like $1-2 each retail, mini-bottles a little more, and being charged extra doesnt feel very premium, you never want to tell your date/spouse/etc 'dont drink those, they are too expensive'

[@hectorg5809]

What year do you think this is? Mini bars haven't been free in at least 3 decades

[@ColombianLNP]

I would actually like more of these. Also best vs worst Vegas lunch and dinner spots and drinking lol

[@lis4907]

Appears that you checked in on the day we checked out! Had a fantastic experience at the Bellagio!

[@OswaldoVonSchnoobenstein]

I love the new reviews for things normally out of your wheelhouse. This is great. Maybe also branch out in to restaurant food or other things people go out for. Love the channel.

[@Thorn42]

I really enjoy these hotel reviews. Lots of fun!!! Keep them coming.

[@muazqamar]

Loved this video and love this new area of content! Only thing I'd like to see from the hotel review is housekeeping/room service review as well. I know that means spending money on your part but I'd love to see it and I'm sure everyone will appreciate that as well. You've spoiled us with your detailed reviews so I'm asking for a detailed review of the hotels as well :D Really looking forward to the next one!!

[@Aurora3242]

@2:20 and already liking this room better than the last one!

[@notold37]

Ok, I'm glad I have a pacemaker, because when you said the Mini Bar prices, I could have had a heart attack, the carpet in this room was so much better than the other room, great review James, I absolutely love your videos, 👍🏼👍🏼🇦🇺🇦🇺🦘🦘Cheers from Melbourne Australia

[@babyin80]

We spent a few nights there last time we were in Vegas. Our room looked out over the fountains in the front. By far the nicest room we’ve ever stayed in. And yes the shower is amazing!! I need one like that at home now! 😂

[@YoursUntruly]

That intro was hilarious, witty, and well thought out.

[@heatherangel9700]

I'm loving this new series! I'm curious if the hotels comp the rooms for review or if you're actually paying full price?

[@laurallewien2165]

I was wondering the same....

[@heatherangel9700]

@@laurallewien2165 Yeah, just because if a review is comped or sponsored I always kinda keep that in the back of my mind, you know? If it wasn't comped or sponsored I'm floored that he actually paid for an $800 room just to do the review. Now that would be dedication! 😅

[@muazqamar]

I don't think he gets the rooms for free. He doesn't really do sponsored content that much and when he does, he mentions it in the beginning. Now whether that is true with the hotels or not, I don't know but I would imagine he's being honest like with his product reviews.

[@heatherangel9700]

@@muazqamar Yes, that's one of the thins I like about his channel, is that he's very strict with paying for everything himself, or saying when he's reviewing something that was sent to him unsolicited. It's why I think he's one of the most trustworthy reviewers on social media. So I hope you're right, but I'm just having a hard time picturing him renting an $800 room just for a review. That could just be the broke a** in me talking though. And this is a new series, so there's always the possibility he's doing things a little differently. His channel has evolved. He used to always be sure to show the cleaning for kitchen products, but he doesn't do that anymore. Anyway, I don't necessarily thing there's anything wrong with it if he's doing comped rooms, I was just curious.

[@__aceofspades]

I think he's paying full price and taking his girlfriend with him (she has been in other videos), as you can see him sit across from someone when getting desert. So he's able to do a review and also have it be like a date night.

[@johna5563]

These reviews are fun and your style put into them is just right! Still love product reviews. But like these different things as well.

[@Phuna420]

Another great review. To tell u the truth, I wouldn’t mind u doing reviews on anything and everything! U are so good with it! 👍

[@empresswb641]

I love this series!!! Please do more of these. We need to know where to stay in Vegas. I have always been curious about the lesser known resorts and casinos. Is it better to stay on the strip, or off the strip?

[@pms4906]

You should pick up the head end of the mattress and look under. I travel for work and that's where I find bugs when I find them.

[@htenerf137]

I’d love to see more experiential reviews out of this channel! Vegas is for sure more attainable considering your locale but there’ve been a number of trips I’ve gone on where I’ve wondered this same High price lower tier or lower price at a high tier resort question. Big fan of this branching out for sure!

[@plasmac9]

Surprised to see buffets back in Las Vegas. Here in Boston, Encore hasn't brought back their buffet. In fact, they entirely remodeled where the buffet used to be signifying it's never coming back. Both the casinos in CT also have not brought back their buffet. Such a shame because all of these casino buffets pre-covid were amazing.

[@DXElliott]

I hope you do more of these. Maybe look at newer properties. Resorts World would be good, or Circa downtown. (Or El Cortez, for a really, really old but recently renovated hotel.)

[@chrispeden979]

Love these vegas comparison videos. I’d love to see more from more of the hotels. I’ve seen videos on TikTok that show the Rio has turned into an absolute dump. Maybe Freakin Reviews should investigate 🤔

[@deanminton3920]

Love the new content to your channel. Can just imagine what the black light would reveal at a gas station bathroom.

[@Scorbutic]

I would love to see more videos like these. Well done.

[@Shmew455r]

First thing I do in vegas is stock up on stuff at a convience store for when i relax in a room. The mobile check in is awesome when its offered.

[@Minecraft-gw1jv]

The Mini Bar Prices are insane! $13 for a can of Coke!?🤣… They do it like that because some people don’t care about prices. I bet they make a killing on those up charges!

[@Dippedinsilver1974]

I really dig these room reviews. It's very interesting. Thanks!

[@larryn2674]

Great review James. Keep them coming.

[@maggieramirez2475]

Oooooh I love this series if it's happening 👀 you're amazing! Would love to see you review rooms and rate them on erryyything. Cleanliness, look, appeal?! :D

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today??

[@VoteWithABullet]

My brother is a union carpenter at the Bellagio. When he got married there they set him up with a penthouse suite and it was beautiful. It was top notch. When we got up to the room the first thing he said was don’t touch anything in the minibar. LOL!

[@lacsuttle]

Love this series and hope you keep doing more!

[@9Blu]

That room is way better then the one I got last time I was at the Bellagio. It was a single, about half that size, and the counter over the mini-fridge was covered in an overpriced convenience store with chargers and snacks and stuff in addition to the packed mini fridge.

[@JustJessee]

These are great! I've kept a blacklight in my luggage for years now and it's the first thing I dig out when we hit the room. I've had some very concerning findings lol but that let's me know what to use my clorox wipes on immediately and what to not worry about. Great use of the water strips, we kinda assume the worst on tap and bring either a filter or buy a few big jugs for drinking. Love the air quality tester! That swing from the previous room was so sus. I'd throw a bunch of towels down before even thinking about touching it. lol

[@b5maddog]

I really like these types of videos. I stayed at the Sahara around 1998. Wonder what the results would have been if I did these tests.

[@hotfiyah]

Semen......everywhere 😱

[@markbajek2541]

I don't think you'd want to know

[@maryjordan7649]

I went to LV for a wedding and stayed at the Hard Rock hotel. It seemed clean but smaller than the one you reviewed. I don't remember any wet bar but I wouldn't pay any of those prices. I gawed at all the sites but really didn't gamble. I visited the Bellagio and saw Mohammed Ali in the main reception area. Prices are probably much higher now as this was about 20 years ago. Nice review.

[@David_Robert]

Hello 👋 How are you doing today?

[@johnbennett1465]

James says the freeway is packed at the end. Then he shows it. If he thinks that is packed, I invite him to any other major city at rush hour.

[@staciesmom9639]

We always stay at the Bellagio when we go to Vegas. So much nicer than many of the other choices. Flamingo is particularly bad.

[@Michael-si2ln]

Thank you James for your awesome review 👍

[@tammystpierre5921]

It’s on my bucket list to stay at the Bellagio ! Thank you for this review!

[@jozefbols4386]

Hoi James, maybe for that phone in the bathroom area you have to request it first at the desk and pay extra for it??? Happens sometimes, so maybe that's the case here too? The room looks fab, congrats to all that work there for doing such a excellent job!!! Lots of love to all from Belgium, Pinkie

[@alexalfonso100]

Im having nightmares tonight with those mini bar prices 🤣

[@ksavage681]

Excellent review! Kinda plain looking room for that price, but at least it was decently clean.

[@harashiSAN]

Can you please do a video on the Palms? I often go explore the unused areas of the place on my breaks..

[@madeleine4725]

Stayed at the ballagio twice on separate occasions. Love love love that hotel.

[@SteezyG]

Las Vegas through the eyes of a resident always fascinates me. The distribution and layout of residents housing and the cost of living just interests me. Like the volume of people must offset the cost of living in such a remote place. The drugs issue blows me away too but I don't know if that's just America in general.

[@ells5656]

That is because many of the people in Vegas are people who lost everything and have nowhere else to go. You know what the easiest way to make Money while living in Vegas is? All you have to do is walk down the strip and go chip hunting people loose chips all the time. When you know what chips go to what casino, you can cash them out no questions asked.

[@ericartman0]

tyvm for this, quite interesting, nice premise.

[@momvarden]

I would guess the fabric flecks could be from towel or the bathrobes! Great reviews thank you!

[@clevelandcbi]

Last time I was in Vegas was 20 years ago. My GF and I shared a suite with my parents at a new place called "The Reserve." I barely remember the rooms, but I absolutely remember the buffet.

[@damonroger3184]

Was it at Red Rock?

[@FonixVR_]

That fridge just screams scam. Imagine taking a few pops or water and not knowing you get charged until you leave.

[@Papaw02]

As someone who used to work in hotels, I am pretty sure those little black spots on the sheets were from bed bug droppings. Doesn't mean there were bug bugs in the room at that time, necessarily.. But at one time that sheet was in a room that had them..

[@yxngpo]

how is the mini bar not daylight robbery im so confused

[@arriettyclock]

You might have had a big surprise if you had checked the toilet phone under the UV light! I love all of your videos I always look forward to seeing them!

[@alexanderloper4742]

Bellagio is my favorite in Vegas and I’ve tried a lot of them. It’s my go to. You won’t find a better staff and the rooms, restaurants, and attractions are awesome.

[@rr85]

Love these videos, easily my favorite youtuber

[@RandomBogey]

3:31 Lol, so you can’t even remove the non-perishable things, like soda that won’t be affected by reaching room temp, to make some extra room for your own stuff without being charged for ten sodas. They really think of everything

[@clintcurtis9630]

Awesome review !

[@David-wo9un]

Love this hotel review. I find it interesting that if you lift something up from the sensor in the mini bar, you made a purchase regardless of if you actually consumed it. James, did you buy anything from the mini bar?

[@secretbeachhouse5721]

The reason you are charged something as soon as it's lifted up in a minibar is because a lot of customers will do an impulse buy or consumption while they're in their room and then go out later and buy the same product at a cheaper price at CVS Pharmacy or some other store and replace it. So by having the sensors charge automatically when something is removed from the minibar this prevents that from happening.

[@autobotjazz1972]

O.o damn. okay all the advice have heard over the years saying to avoid the hotel room mini bar certainly checks out in this case.

[@MRblazedBEANS]

Keep up these hotel reviews !! 👌

[@ilovemusic199922]

Lol I stayed at Cesar’s a few months ago and they also had a toilet phone that didn’t work… interesting concept

[@laurallewien2165]

24 bucks for water? WTF Vegas! Even Disney only charges 4, lol! Great video as always James 👍

[@tonysimon8060]

What a clean bathroom! Soap residue everywhere…!…

[@G.S.Holland]

So the mini fridge-- if you take something out of it, you get charged for it? Do they have a separate fridge/mini fridge if you want to store your own food and drinks?

[@sheilam4964]

All very valuable info from both vids. thx. 👍👍👍👍👍

[@Seanmm8855]

so the fridge, you pick it up and you then own it?

[@AdventureGlide]

I was so ready for my phone to ring. Dang, it. Fun Review love the channel.

[@CannabisTechLife]

Did the App ask to track you? This was a great video since i've always thought about staying at the Bellagio !

[@youknowthatgirl8710]

Would love to see the Hilton, and how it stacks up

[@AdamsWorlds]

Should do a review of one in the UK. Allot of the times they use the empty rooms in some of the worst places for the homeless, immigrants, folks released from prison etc etc. Have to really watch your stuff so it does not go for a "walk". They are often properly filthy also with black mould over stuff.

[@AlexW-cl2fh]

I'd love if you got a steady-cam for when you walk around and film.

[@nicklopez4362]

You could try the most and least expensive room at Circus Circus, if that old motel motorlodge, manor something, was open that would be neat to see the worst room on the strip...

[@sunsetatshabooms4558]

I've concluded from this I do NOT want to look at any room I rent with a black light! lol lol

[@ItsDIYDenise]

I really loved these videos!!

[@ShirlBussman]

It was a fun video. I'm really enjoying these. I just can't wrap my head around the prices on the mini bar. On vaca or not I wouldn't pay it. Thanks for another really good video.

[@smurphy131421]

I wonder how many people actually pay/use the stuff in the minibar? And how much would it cost from the hotel vending machine or the gift shop or something.

[@timsmith4685]

Its not about the size of the pencil but how you write your name?? HA!! Thats a new one on me. Im gonna steal that one.

[@arronwhitlock958]

Haha you have to do luxor, excalibur, new York New York, or the ones on freemont street.

[@SkyReelsFilms]

You should review the Bellamere Suites.

[@retluoc]

Wow, that was a very nice room for 225 in such a nice place, and the cleanliness was more than I would have suspected. I loved how the elevator had a giant button that said CASINO 😆. Also, it seems that everything today has an app and can be accessed by your phone if you know how. When you first entered the room I saw you use your phone and I thought "how about that". But that fridge and mini bar...WT(bleep!) Do they comp you if you lose enough in the casino? 🤣😄😂

[@bestudesu4833]

Those mini bar prices though... You know they want you to get good and liquored up at the casino so when you stumble back to your room you'll raid your fridge while they raid your wallet lol.