Top 10 Las Vegas Hotels For Rookies & First Timers

[@GregoryIngle]

One of the best Vegas channels around. Great list.

[@GonKurachan]

I stayed at Mandalay Bay last time and I loved it! Had a luxury feel at an affordable price, and the room was really nice and clean. I loved the Noodle Bar there too!

[@gspot3706]

James what I love about this list is the Top 4. You're spot one that Paris (#4), Planet Hollywood (#3), Linq (#2), and Flamingo (#1) are the hotels that rookies and first timers should stay while experiencing Vegas while not feeling overwhelmed.

[@mdot100]

Great list James!! Can't wait to book Caesar's....my friends and I wanna live "The Hangover" movie, lol!! Your videos are excellent!

[@MountainTop750]

Love the thought process on this one. Glad your out there living the dream.

[@matthewbernard1832]

MGM budget properties for the winter months. All MGM properties have at least one heated pool as well as a decent size hot tub. I know no one thinks about jumping in the pool when it’s in the 60’s or colder but jump in the hot tub during that time frame and you’ll never wanna get out.

[@momo1781]

Thank you for the tips. I appreciate you.

[@rtx_hendo]

Informative list for anyone looking for a quick and helpful guide to Las Vegas. These hotels are what first timers should experience to get a true taste of Las Vegas...although for me, an experienced Vegas visitor, Palazzo is #1

[@davidleinoff8589]

Love your videos. Would have added Venetian and Palazzo to the list.

[@phrewilly8556]

Excellent list! When we came our very first time, we were upgraded to first Class on Delta and landed at night! Best way to see the strip the very first time is at night! We stayed at the Riviera and won my first slot jackpot while my girlfriend was in the room doing her hair! It all made for a very memorable first trip to Vegas!

[@cynthiastlaurent3878]

I have watched many of your videos now and loving all the info you are giving! However, this may be best one yet possibly for us personally and I’m excited to watch! I am taking my now 21 year old daughter for her birthday for our first time to Las Vegas (from Canada) and I have/am saving a while for this and I am quite excited! We are non gamblers (not opposed, just when we have gone we feel like we are throwing away our hard earned money, and honestly a lil boring for us. 😂 ). We like shows and food, love trying new restaurants here at home (she loves trying fancy fun drinks 🍹)! Not fine dining but fast food, causal and some higher end restaurants. 🤤 So we are doing this as budget/value friendly as I can get with hotel but not cheapest, as want to stay more mid strip (do not want to be in rougher/quieter area I have concluded, plus I know we will love walking and finding lil gems of restaurants so want safest area. We will travel to Fremont St. for a day too, as it looks fabulous! It is quite overwhelming all the hotels and how they each differ so much. Was easy to knock out a few due to locations and easily I think we both would love the ‘Cosmopolitan’ but that may be higher cost (cannot remember location off hand) and some hotels are quite affordable right mid strip. Those resort fees thou, that’s new to me. 😳😭😜 We are going off season, to keep all lower. 4 nights I think! Do not want to show her Linq, as I think she love that vibe as well, but I may be too old. Never thought I’d say that… 🙈🤣 Cannot believe I have not subscribed yet (thought I did first day), you are by far favourite right now for Vegas info and just seeing even the hotels I am not interested in as it is still very interesting. Subscribed. 💯

[@Cookieboymonster1962]

Downtown I would have included the Plaza the location is top notch being across the road from Fremont St but it's far enough away to be quiet. I loved the place.

[@cynthiastlaurent3878]

Best video ever! Pretty sure we will be at one of your top 4 as leaning to most of those (Paris I need to look into still, and someone told me to look into Horseshoe). May still try to get to the Cosmo 🙈 Thank you!

[@tracylee4451]

Thanks. I visited Vegas last year. My family and I may come back again in 2023

[@robertsmallwood9343]

Timely video, going for the first time in 3 weeks, thanks.

[@beckyjackson7755]

Have a great trip!

[@stevewest6133]

Totally agree on Caesars, it can definitely disorient and overwhelm you.

[@gnucci3958]

Great video bud..I have stayed at many of them and the one or two that stand out for us was Planet Hollywood and Golden Nugget. We were at Golden Nugget over the Christmas holidays back in 2019....great times at both

[@lexxyoucute]

Whats the best kid friendly hotels in vegas? That is clean/safe

[@secklergregory8651]

Great vidéo....Planet hollywood las vegas...good place, good price , Perfect Bad room 🛁🚿🚽

[@lisamarando7992]

Ty....Very informative 👌 👍

[@sachibanerjee7748]

Thank you for this video l stayed five star and other hotels but l like Flamingo and Paris very casual and comfortable

[@jonathanfactor6688]

Great video thanks

[@stuartpritchard7999]

Great list, didn’t get bullied into opting just for all the most luxurious, beginner’s go for exactly what you pointed out.. so glad the affordable centre strip ones are too dogs.. 👍🏻😊

[@juliusdatuvillanueva2400]

I like las vegas its nice places beatiful view you can see the different recreyation evething bis there

[@rickseivert1089]

We are planning our first trip to Vegas in 2023 and we will be staying at Flamingo. Looks like a good choice.

[@mrmotel9977]

I don't think I could recommend a location for first timers without asking questions about interest. Cheap eats or fine dining, going during swim season or when it is cold. Do you want to shop or just gamble? Are you looking for value or luxury. But you make some great points about each hotel. Cheers!

[@spizzy7996]

James love your videos, but no Bellagio? Such an Iconic Hotel even for first timers, especially with the Refurb.

[@BlackStallion85]

Solid list. I thought you might've put MGM Grand on there where the Wynn was but I understand.

[@WesleyWalrus]

#1-4 maybe for first-timers but I would never stay at any of those after the first time lol

[@erikleirmo9147]

If you were to choose and love good food and drinks on site with best bang for your Buck where would you go? Thanks James love your videos best on Vegas for sure

[@nenah-startingfromscratch]

I’ve been using all your videos to prep for my trip to LV soon, thank you!! Have your tried the Caviar Bar? I can’t recall if I’ve seen you talk about it

[@whimsicalhamster88]

Good list, but I would have fit Park MGM in there somewhere.

[@RUSHismyGOD]

Here's my top 10 list....1-10 is all Cosmopolitan...

[@thewesternmind]

Thanks James. Agree with your choices and your order overall. Wynn/Encore is my go to. Haven’t been to Resort World yet but anxious to go. And totally right on on the Flamingo. Great place and not outrageously priced. Everything I go there I wonder why I don’t book it every time. Super tips!

[@johnh6689]

cool list.

[@jaydallas9895]

Glad to see flamingo at #1. I thought you were going to skip it which would have been a massive oversight

[@Parker-Green]

Great list! The Flamingo and The Linq have always been my favorites because of their central location, affordability, and fun pools!! I’ve been meaning to try out staying at Paris, Planet Hollywood, and the Cosmo one of these visits.

[@YoungGuruFreestyles]

My list is bellagio Monte Carlo and Paris

[@bethanyarnp8852]

Strangely, I vote for Harrah’s. It’s pretty centrally located but will ease you in. It’s not overwhelming. Some people come to Vegas and end up hating it. If you go to a place like Harrah’s at least you’re not gonna be traumatized. Leaves people wanting more, a reason to come back. I’d stay away from Fremont. I think people need to be eased in. Vegas is different from anything most have seen, So if they want more they’re pretty close to the action. They can also head north pretty easily if they want. Monorail is there..it’s my vote. Are used to think it was planet Hollywood but honestly a lot of people would have to get used to the dancing girls. Like I said Vegas is a culture different than most people of seen.

[@benseymour1870]

where do you put New York on this list

[@dbased1915]

my first time in vegas was early March for a crypto conf and i made the mistake of going all out and stayed at Venetian for 6 nights, much better dollar per value deals will definitely choose a cheaper option when i go again considering you are barely in your room and usually out walking the strip, eating, or gambling. Most of these lists seem to have Flamingo in the top 3 for value

[@kvom01]

I'm all in for Flamingo and I've been to LV many times. LINQ would be further down.

[@wworden3868]

IDK why he didn't mention it (pardon if I missed it) But Paris is connected to Ballys or now the horseshoe?

[@beckyjackson7755]

Spot on advice! I agree with you completely. For my son's first trip, we stayed at Flamingo. We are booked at Caesar's for his next trip. You gave great advice and reasoning for each hotel.

[@gspot3706]

Even though I'm not a "rookie" I stayed at the Flamingo last August. I really liked staying at the Flamingo during the summer due to the location of hotel, the energetic vibe of the casino, and the electric atmosphere of the Go Pool. For rookies and first timers I agree with this list of putting the Flamingo number one.

[@justsaying3176]

yo hows vegas on feb? whats the weather like bro

[@matthewbernard1832]

Very affordable, do dress appropriately however, it does get cold but not crazy cold. MGM properties should definitely be considered for this time frame if your definitely craving the pool and out door hot tub life.

[@justsaying3176]

@@matthewbernard1832 yes bro thank you bro might get the cheapest comin from d uk bro

[@CH-XC2011]

No Mirage?

[@NikulaTesla]

What happened in lasVegas

[@leongraham1009]

Hold up, the Palazzo didn't make the cut

[@CasinoMoney2000]

The mirage should have made this list

[@ianfreda6463]

No MGM in the top ten? Shocking!

[@Daysha38]

Resort World for first-timers? No way. It is too far from everything.

[@joelyelcanio]

If you don’t MGM, you’re not doing Vegas. Thanks for the video however.

[@Jake-qi4if]

i thought Circus Circus would be number 1 🤡

[@nishaplustwo]

Thank you 🙂

[@MACMAMI]

Overall I definitely agree with the logic and reasoning behind your ranking..............although The Mirage would rate very highly (probably #3 or #4) in my list. I know it's tragically going away very soon with Hard Rock finalizing its purchase of the property (🥲).............but until then hands-down it's one of the best memory-making resorts on the Strip for rookies and first-timers in that it's smaller compared to most mega-resorts, it has not one but TWO of the best amenities/presentations on the Strip with the volcano show and the marine exhibit, it has a great mix of both more fine dining as well as casual and approachable dining options, and it is versatile and appeals to virtually all demographics. Quite surprised the Mirage didn't even chart, but for me it's an EASY Top Five if not Top Three (conversely, I'd rate Paris lower since in my opinion it's kind of lacking compared to sister Caesars properties LINQ, Flamingo and Planet Hollywood). 🙂 Otherwise I very much agree with your ranking. Golden Nugget is EASILY the best starter off-Strip hotel for first-timers (Circa is definitely very appealing, but I can see it being a bit too much for some rookies being 21+), Mandalay Bay is a guaranteed memory-maker, and you know how I can't stop babbling about Wynn/Encore just like yourself. 🙂 Luxor would definitely be my honorable mention because of its tremendous value and how well-rounded its offerings are. A large number of my friends I go to EDC every year with say Luxor is the first hotel they ever stayed at and have a lasting soft spot toward it, and I can totally see why. 🙂