Why Are People AVOIDING This Vegas Hotel? Fontainebleau Las Vegas Review

[@RandomRecess]

Would you stay at Fontainebleau Vegas?

[@mymeagan23]

Yup I am obsessed. I love this hotel.

[@wolfmanjack5935]

nope cost too much.

[@b14m23]

Now I want to stay there before the crowds do come.

[@shannonmcmillin5359]

The ONLY place I stay!❤

[@seammcelroy5289]

@@RandomRecess yup can’t wait to stay again

[@18000rpm]

It's the location, and also because the casino feels like an airport terminal.

[@RandomRecess]

😂

[@Mary6661]

How dare you say that. That's racist and transphobic. I'm triggered.

[@annhenriques3520]

@@Mary6661racists and transphobes usually are. 😂

[@Mary6661]

@@annhenriques3520 lol yup

[@manueld5253]

For me personally , I think the “bad location” is what prevents Fointanebleu from getting more traction going .

[@RandomRecess]

Seems to be a common theme

[@RandomRecess]

@ mmkay well anyway you’re entitled to your opinions and we are entitled to ours.

[@thomasallen6980]

I like the location. The furthest end of the strip was good 25 years ago.

[@shangoodson1424]

I stayed there earlier this year....my room was not properly cleaned, I wanted to upgrade my room (on a random weekday) all they needed to do was charge me an additional $750/night. But they ended up telling me I would have to reserve that room type at least 2 weeks in advance, which ended up not being accurate. Needless to say the GM refunded my stay and I told them I would never stay here again. Like my $750/ a night was not good enough. A room that cost $1400/a night. Lost my business.

[@RandomRecess]

Dang that stinks. Sorry that happened to you. We’ve had similar experiences at Vdara.

[@thomasallen6980]

You will be ok. Hope you won some money over at Circus Circus.

[@thomasallen6980]

You dont know how hotels work do you? They dont clean every single room on Sunday morning when the hotel clears out, they just clean what they need for that night and dont spend a ton of time on the rest. The budget the labor hours across the week. It's very hard to find people willing to work on Sunday when they are either tired from partying the night before or are in church.

[@Kilo1158]

If they picked up the Fontainebleau property and just dropped it where the Tropicana was, it would be one of the top 3 Strip hotels.

[@RandomRecess]

Right!

[@phil7218]

Location, location, location! It's as simple as that.

[@RandomRecess]

This seems to be the consensus

[@canditrinh6040]

Was there on a Saturday and it was DEAD. Ate a $16 hamburger with no sides. Played a few slots and na da. No one seemed happy. And that’s customers and their workers. Won’t be back ever.

[@RandomRecess]

Wow, not a good sign when the weekends are slow.

[@kaiserpuppydog7174]

A huge hotel like that seems like it should operate like a super Walmart offering everyday low pricing on everything. If I'm paying premium prices, would much rather have more intimate and unique surroundings, a more personal feeling. It feels like a huge dying shopping mall.

[@RandomRecess]

It’s definitely large. The casino has super high ceilings and the pool complex is so nice.

[@curly6619]

As a local, the property seems full of itself, especially for that part of the strip. It's not welcoming.

[@RandomRecess]

Interesting. It did seem a little cold. We chalked that up to it being new. But yeah other resorts on and off the strip do feel a lot more welcoming. We still enjoyed our stay but can def see this point!

[@korymillett7086]

Why do you gotta tear down a beautiful resort like this?

[@RandomRecess]

@@korymillett7086 we aren’t tearing it down, we actually love this resort. We are just wondering why it’s not as popular right now, that’s all. We stay here often and really like it

[@korymillett7086]

@@RandomRecess You’re just focusing on the casino which at night draws a big crowd. The nightclub, dayclub, restaurants and theater are always jumping.

[@RandomRecess]

@ objectively this resort is much slower than other places like the Wynn. It doesn’t mean it’s a bad resort by any means we are just saying it seems less popular. We aren’t criticizing it lol we love it

[@jpayton105]

The Fontainebleau in Miami is one of my favorite hotels, the one in Vegas location is a little off...I stayed at the Fontainebleau and I love that people are not there that much..makes it more enjoyable especially at the pool area.

[@thomasallen6980]

It's not cheap to turn the lights on. Needs to fill up or it will always be "under new management".

[@BrakRulesAll]

3 reasons I won't bother to even bother to visit much less stay there - 1) Overpriced everything, 2) lousy location, 3) looks like a shopping mall inside. No thanks.f Also - would be super helpful if you guys would show what you're paying when you order food. That chicken sandwich looked pretty good - but if it's say $24, then it's a terrible value. If it's $11, that would be ok. Need to know cost for context. But great review, thank you!

[@RandomRecess]

Thanks for checking it out. Yeah food on the Strip is getting out of hand.

[@jeffv3296]

I’ve been there a couple of times-and I can speak only for myself. I found the resort to be very nice but it felt very sterile. It felt like a glamorous office building. That’s not the feeling that I want when I come to Vegas--I want a hotel that has a vibe and energy. The Fontainebleau is undoubtedly nice-but I found it to be void of energy. The location isn’t great-you have to walk by some empty lots either way to get to another hotel/casino-or you have to cross the street. There are some solid food options there-but they are pricey-and secondly--Vegas is filled with plenty of good food options. I’d rather eat somewhere that has energy-and once you factor in the price of the food-going there to eat is not super motivating.

[@georgeg.7124]

If I go to Vegas, I go for fun theming. These seems fancy more than fun. If this were put in NYC, it would be near the top of my list (obviously without the huge pool and casino). Nice review. Enjoyed watching. I have to ask, were you comped because of your gambling status or because you have a KZbin Vlog Channel?

[@RandomRecess]

Comped from gambling status. Fontainebleau casino perks are some of the best we’ve experienced in Vegas.

[@SpecialAgentEBunny]

Bad location and ridiculous prices

[@mikenevermind2727]

I live in Las Vegas and I avoid the strip at all cost. The strip Casinos are built off pure Greed and they don't care about the customers. People will go there because it's the Las Vegas Strip the Casino know this so they hike up the prices.

[@oliverseitz9215]

Just compare Fontainebleau and Resort World with all other strip hotels... These new hotels are soul-less, clinical, Airport style buildings. All clean white, Gold, marble. Over high rooms filled with empty ess or strange Design. Additionally everything overpriced to make the "experience" luxurious. Thank you, but no thank you.

[@RandomRecess]

Completely fair and valid

[@JWD1992]

I can confirm the excellence of those deviled eggs. I have only ever dropped into Fontainebleau once, but I thought it was stunning. They also gave me like a $100 dining credit for signing up for the player program. I would love to actually stay there. I have the same reaction to cold pool water. Strangely, the coldest pool water I ever encountered anywhere was at Caesars in June 2020-yes, June. It was "so hot your phone shuts off" weather, but the water was unbearable.

[@QuinlinBane]

Did you get a baked potato with your $100 credit?

[@Bluboy30]

I've stayed at Fontainebleau a couple times since it opened and it's one of my favorite hotels on Strip. The main reason why I love it is because it isn't that busy. The weekends are a bit crowded but it's not crazy like the hotels in the middle of the Strip. I love their food hall and their high end sushi restaurant on the top floor, Ito, it's one of my favorite sushi places that I've eaten at.

[@RandomRecess]

Ooooh Ito is on our list, it looks so cool!

[@elixier33]

It's soulless and bland.

[@Bluboy30]

@@elixier33 Maybe to you it's soulless and bland. But to me it's nice, clean and quite. I don't care for theme hotels and the more popular spots on the Strip are full of obnoxious people.

[@BaldManInTexas]

It's because of the location and the outrageous prices. It made sense when I stopped by for a couple hours and paid $45 for a coffee, pastry, and a small dessert. The prices at the restaurants were higher than in NYC. The food hall prices needed to be more reasonable. The location is far from other strip hotels to go to different places. The patrons who visit Circus Circus across the street aren't what FB wants in their hotel. I could see staff patrolling the front door, who seemed to bounce out anyone who didn't look like they could afford to be there. The Wynn empty west lot is not helping things, as it feels empty around the area. FB announced an extensive additional buildout, but it will take years to build. FB will remain empty until they figure out a way to connect Wynn and Resort Worlds so people can stay on that side of the strip. The bridges in the center of the strip keep me in that area.

[@RandomRecess]

All very good points!

[@tbgsport]

Stayed there back in April and it was amazing, would definitely stay again.

[@RandomRecess]

We really like it

[@ricogreenberg]

I stayed there last week, and the Fontainebleau was fantastic and especially loved my dinner at Don’s Prime Steakhouse.

[@RandomRecess]

That's awesome! Yeah we loved Don’s Prime. We did a review there and had the tomahawk cut.

[@MouseVibes]

loved this video!! for us, it's the location, we ALMOST booked it when we went to Vegas but it felt so far away. After watching this we wanna try it out though, it looks so nice

[@RandomRecess]

Thanks. It’s definitely not close to any of the action. If you want a chill vibe then this hotel is it.

[@thomasallen6980]

It's not that far away from anything. Pretend you are "speed walking" or what ever the ridiculous Karen's do in our neighborhood every night.

[@tommyphillips6584]

I’m staying there Thanksgiving but mainly because it’s comped nights. Made a stop in with my daughter in June to check it out. Signed up for the card, used the free play and drinks, lost a few hundred. So gonna use the comps. Doubt I’ll play much there again, as it just doesn’t have the action vibes.

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah the action and vibes are more chill. We’re doing the same. We keep getting comps there which makes it easier for us to go out to Vegas more and film. We live in Austin Texas and travel is a huge expense for our production cost.

[@Dixon193]

Excellent food and shopping! Had an awesome time there. It was busy when I went.

[@robbuser7904]

Great video - thank you for the inspiration - I am on my way!

[@RandomRecess]

🙌🙌🙌

[@eddieg6436]

I absolutely LOVE the Fontainbleu! (but I’m very different from the average visitor……I love the upscale, luxury vibe). Many visitors want cheap, simple, and NOT fancy. Most people want to get a steak at Outback Steakhouse…….NOT Ocean Prime (which costs three times more). 🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️🤷🏼‍♂️

[@RandomRecess]

That's what makes a city like Vegas so amazing. You can travel and do what you want based on your interest and budget. Sometimes we want laid back and upscale while other times we like to party and turn up more.

[@thomasallen6980]

Cant afford the Wynn? Maybe someday. Here is a little hint: it's easier if you live poor while you are saving instead of pretending you are rich when you are not.

[@davidriley9621]

the prices are just outrageous.....$28 burger at the pool? omfg

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah they are high but typical for Vegas.

[@warriormanmaxx8991]

re: "omfg" = do you use that disgusting phrase much in daily life? ehhh?

[@davidriley9621]

@@warriormanmaxx8991do you get that triggered by others people’s speech that much in daily life ?

[@tonylani2015]

$17 for a slice of pizza? No thanks. 🙄

[@RandomRecess]

It’s expensive but also really really good.

[@stillracer2514]

@@RandomRecess I can get really good slices here for 2 or 3 dollars!

[@mikebreslaw9651]

it looks like a 5 star walmart ..lol

[@jaypriddi]

I can tell you what's wrong, location, no movie theater, no outside venues, no scenic walking trails to explore outside. It's just a big blue trap to tax and take your money.

[@RandomRecess]

It’s definitely very large and away from most things.

[@bibibachmd9995]

FB is very beautiful. Don's Prime Steakhouse is excellent. Expect to spend at least $200 pp. Very high quality with great service. Last Sunday was very busy.

[@RandomRecess]

Glad to hear it’s getting busy. We really enjoyed Don’s. We’ll filmed a review there the first time we stayed at FB

[@brettseimer8346]

I was in town in April and the FB was shockingly empty. It looks like a nice property ( I walked through), but it didn't seem like much of the retail was open when I was there.

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah it feels like an abandoned mall in some parts still lol

[@whimsicalhamster88]

Very high limits on gambling and bad location.

[@JamesandPaulTryitAll]

Loved watching this one - It truly is an underrated property that has so much potential. We would love to make a stay there but haven’t yet booked it. That being said we love the dining, the slot selection, and really need to just book it. We watched this one and said we just need to consider it for 2025 -Paul

[@RandomRecess]

Thanks for checking it out. It’s a beautiful resort and honestly sometimes you just want a chill stay.

[@ANTDZLVIZION]

In my opinion its too expensive to be so new. They gotta build an audience and gradually raise prices if absolutely necessary.

[@RandomRecess]

💰

[@seammcelroy5289]

Love playing there and good food too. I was there in April on a Wednesday and it was packed

[@RandomRecess]

That’s great! Maybe it was just the times we went that it was slow

[@702guide]

Great review! The room looks so nice and clean.

[@RandomRecess]

The room was so awesome

[@fightinggamefanatic]

I remember walking by this casino while it was under construction and wondering why it was taking so long to build!! I thought they would never finish it!!

[@codybond9823]

I love staying here. It’s definitely my favorite property at the moment.

[@RandomRecess]

It’s so nice and quiet.. for now 😂

[@mr.nmoney3554]

The Venetian Palazzo, Caesars, Bellagio is the center of the action. All the shop space thats still vacant gives off empty mall vibes and that just sucks the life out of the area. Then there is not an abundance of Video Poker Keno machines and being recognized as one of the worse casinos for Video Poker isnt good. The Craps tables are very nice but they are the largest tables on the strip. Craps players know that you always seek out the shortest tables that support your play. The sports bar is nice but you also need a sports lounge with massive Tvs. So just having the sports bar is not adequate. Me personally its too bright inside feels like im in an office. To add more to the problem for it to be successful it has to steal patrons from WYNN ENCORE and Resorts World and that is a tall feat. `Plus i really dont get the Merc diving nose first in the fountain out front. Like just says hey come here if you want to comit self deletion

[@RandomRecess]

Not the self deletion 😂

[@OnlyInLasVegas]

Actually it’s one of the easier hotels to get into and out of. The south end hotels are where it’s chaos and a nightmare to navigate anywhere. The casino refuses to get competitive as nd the vibe is not friendly. Rooms and food expensive. The casino only had a grand opening for celebrities and rich for a day and a half. Did nothing for locals or visitors unlike Resorts World recently where they had specials, dancers, free stuff everything. It’s locals and tourists that support casinos. So if they want to be snobs and position themselves for the rich and celebrities let those people support the place I’ll go elsewhere where feel welcome.

[@RandomRecess]

That is a very common feeling and we definitely get that. We gamble a bit so the comps have been decent. They seem desperate to have people stay there so we've been getting some free rooms that are harder for us to get center strip. Though we love being center too.

[@damienkrypt8080]

It's not Caesars and it's not MGM, so established players aren't going without some kind of tier-match promotion (if there is said promotion going on, then they need to promote it better). Second, $17 for a slice of pizza with a couple of topping - 'nuff said. They are still trying to live down the 6-nacho debacle from their opening; this doesn't help. Location is a problem, there's not that much close by (Circus Circus?) that would be attractive to this kind of clientele. Lastly, rooms are too expensive. Maybe not too expensive for a 5-star resort, but too expansive for a 5-star resort with all of the deficiencies, above.

[@RandomRecess]

Very valid criticisms for sure

[@gryfinryder]

Fontainebleau is currently my favorite hotel/casino on the strip. I think there are several factors giving it problems. Locals had to look at an unfinished Fontainebleau for nearly 2 decades. That, coupled with its high end finishes and lack of fun atmosphere have made it kryptonite for locals. For Tourists, Fontainebleau is a bit out of the way. Although Resorts World is better than I thought it would be and the Sahara remodel has made it my go to value option on the strip, it is not a street party on the north strip and everything is far away. It would help if it were on the monorail. But until more goes in on north strip it is kinda an island that you have to uber to and from. As an island though Im good with it. I love the open and airy casino, although I think they could benefit from dimming the lights in the casino areas and creating a bit more ambiance. I personally like the feel of the place but I understand why people feel its like a mall or airport terminal. Artwork and lighting could really help this. People also need to remember that only about half the stuff is even open. There are a lot of walls with coming soon signs. Once everything is open it will feel much better. They will add things as they go to. Personally I think its off to a pretty great start I am just worried it isn’t going to get the business it needs to work if everyone is going to just hate on it. Sad to me because the property is quite nice, and has great potential. The food options are second to none on the strip in my opinion. I actually have a design suggestion for them, I think the entire casino ceiling should be dripping with crystals and cut glass in undulating patterns. All in blue and clear crystals but in much shorter drapes than the central bar making that still a focal point. It would cost a fortune but it would be absolutely stunning. You could create the illusion and make it feel like your inside a fountain with the ceiling having crystals hanging at just 4-6 inches from the ceiling with the longer drips like 12-24” making the entire casino ceiling a dripping crystal masterpiece which the center bar already is. Also, as I said dim the lights in the casino by half at least. I also think a problem with it is that it cost so much to build, with so many issues, they seem to be stingy with perks. That would change quickly if it were busier. Personally I love the pool deck and the rooms and views. There is literally nothing to hate about the place and people say its pretentious and expensive but Im not rich and love staying there. They have a ton of great food for cheap, you just can’t eat at the steakhouse and Komodo every night. I hear they are doing well with celebrities. Apparently, Brittnee Spears and J-Lo frequent the spa there. I hear they have great services for high rollers and celebrities. Anyway, thats my two cents on Fontainebleau 👍🏼

[@RandomRecess]

Very thorough review and great points!

[@codytraweek4407]

You nailed it in the first paragraph: "lack of fun atmosphere". Who wants to go to a no fun Vegas resort?

[@thomasallen6980]

I remember seeing some windows missing half way up. I kept thinking what a waste, it's almost done.

[@lindlesj604]

It’s much pricier in rooms than resorts but nicer I will try it next time the casino is busy at night but not great drink service TY!

[@romeochuffe1160]

The facilities are definitely five-star quality, but the service feels more like what you’d expect at a three-star hotel, that is why people don't go there.

[@RandomRecess]

We had a good experience all together.

[@stefanboster5728]

What’s up with these $700 + room charges you’re quoting? I’m seeing prices below $150 on multiple sites.. That being said, a few nights in Vegas require the ‘just bring money’ motto..

[@RandomRecess]

We were quoting the prices for the suite, not the standard room

[@beaveronabike]

Overpriced, isolated, & poor transportation options - if you were wondering why it isn't popular. Theme is kinda weak. Nothing I wanna go out of my way to see here. Value seems poor. With all the other options at the price point, this one isn't appealing - unless someone else is buying.

[@RandomRecess]

Very fair

[@SFLDJ]

ITS JUST SO BIG TO FILL WITH GUESTS! I USUALLY STAY AT THE WYNN. BUT, I WOULD TRY IT!

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah we love Wynn too. We also filmed a video there.

[@mikebreslaw9651]

when your closest neighbor is circus circus...lol

[@RandomRecess]

Truth

[@SheilaStuart]

Great review guys

[@RandomRecess]

Thank you so much! ♥️

[@gripunit]

High End Casino at a Budget End Location

[@RandomRecess]

perfect summary of this property but things may change over time.

[@korymillett7086]

Why are people in the comments section bitching about the location. You've got Circus Circus across the street, Resorts World, Wynn/Encore, Sahara, and Strat all down the block and those places draw crowds.

[@FlyLikeDove]

Yep!!!

[@thomasallen6980]

The "mobility cart" crowd struggles with staying charged up while on vacation. They really need to put outlets at all the buffet seating. That will help out.

[@JimboInTheHouse1]

It's too expensive and Vegas is saturated with expensive hotels. There are too many options.

[@RandomRecess]

Vegas definitely has a lot of choices

[@MichaelWalker-ej7dm]

Was just there for a week. Beautiful hotel, huge suites. You can still breathe there. Ppl smoke but it’s tolerable unlike older places with that awful cigarette/cleaning fluid stench. Was crowded all week. Only drawback is its location on the north strip.

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah the high ceilings make it a bit more tolerable to breathe. We enjoyed it.

[@OSivtsov]

Beautiful place, just gorgeous! The Don’s Prime Stake is awesome!!!

[@RandomRecess]

We loved Dons!

[@JoeBriatico]

Location and Pricing. I live in Vegas and I rarely go north of Venetian and Treasure Island. Not much going on up there. The hotels are either too pricey or dumpy and they are spread out. Occasionally, I will go to Resorts World for a concert, but that is it. Most of the good stuff is on the south end of the strip

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah, the north side has some work to do for sure!

[@FRWD_FXLRST]

Thin pizza 👎

[@RandomRecess]

What’s your fave?

[@AC-ff1cn]

I’m hoping to go to Vegas in January or February. No way in hell I would stay there as the location sucks but I do want to visit it.

[@RandomRecess]

It’s definitely worth a quick visit.

[@AC-ff1cn]

@ I love the blue and gold art deco elements so will definitely heard North (also to check out Resorts World).

[@sobarino]

First time staying here and I love this place ! Not too crowded, not overly "themed" and Had a great meal at Mother Wolf the other night!

[@RandomRecess]

How good was Mofher Wolf and that bread?!?! We LOVE it

[@mikebreslaw9651]

I would also like to see what kinda action they get in there on a friday or saturday at midnight, if the casino is that dead they better start filling out the BK papers

[@johncole5286]

Because it’s expensive

[@RandomRecess]

It’s not cheap that’s for sure

[@STONESGAM]

Because these resorts are all starting to look and feel the same. Bland and generic luxury. They are dull and lifeless to gamble at. They nickel and dime you on everything. Vegas just isn't the value that it once was for the middle class. Plus, the hotels that are on the north strip are a little more isolated and that is a turn off for some folks

[@RandomRecess]

We need to do a Downtown Vegas stay soon, we agree about the changes to the strip for sure

[@justme6767]

Because it's so plain and expensive, the lobby looks like your walking into a mall. It's pretty but something isn't attracting people

[@RandomRecess]

Maybe it’s too plain and far away for folks. Plus it is pretty pricey

[@lizliveslucky1240]

I gave them a try the last time I was in Las Vegas. I probably won't be back. They don't status match with other rewards programs. It would take a lot of gambling at that one casino to get to the status that I have at MGM and Caesars. If they did match, and send me good room offers, I would stay there and therefore gamble there. I prefer to gamble where I am staying.

[@RandomRecess]

Totally valid. We were shocked they didn’t tier match either. We think they are missing an easy layup with loyal gamers there.

[@branluck5856]

They did status match up until JUNE 1ST ,I got gold status since I had MGM golden status as well.

[@RandomRecess]

@ oooh nice!

[@roxannepignanelli653]

I think one of the major problems is the vibe and you have this huge bar in the center without the classic Vegas Sinatra music coming out of it which you really yearn for. It would be great to have some live musicians there it's so palatial that it reminds me more of like a big Resort rather than a casino. Also there is only one video poker bar and people love to play video poker or hang around the bar. I just think it needs to loosen up have some music have some party Vibe it's just a little bit too staid.

[@RandomRecess]

Good point about the vibes. The casino is definitely more chill at least when we stayed.

[@mikekoenning]

Lost all respect after “Top Dollar is stupid”.

[@RandomRecess]

well we just never seem to win on that one. We do like it and play it more than we should. lol

[@GranTube]

That’s a very high end property too high end for most Vegas is already too pricey most people are broke

[@RandomRecess]

yeah, they are struggling and will need to address that.

[@robertquici1056]

location sucks and it felt like I was walking around a nice mall.

[@wee-senchoo7025]

I really think it's the location. Resorts World is already very far north

[@RandomRecess]

We think so too, it’s not near the action

[@kitraremick]

It’s the peaking around the corner for me

[@RandomRecess]

Sneaky sneaky 😍

[@laurastone6578]

It looks beautiful, but the room & food prices are too high. I like luxury at reasonable prices.

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah it’s a little pricey for sure

[@alyonapetrova694]

Price Point and Location.

[@lukecat3825]

It’s petty, but the $6 for a coke was a huge turn off for me. I pay for fancy or deluxe when I feel it’s worth it but that’s just a stupid price for a coke. That alone made me look at all the other prices and I decided to stay elsewhere. No regrets. Maybe the next new owners will be more reasonable.

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah that’s pretty crazy for a coke

[@jojogirl5811]

Too damn expensive!

[@RandomRecess]

They def charge a premium

[@marfragg]

We went there once and my husband and I lost a ton of money within one hour. So we personally will never go back. I'll stick with casinos i enjoy playing at

[@RandomRecess]

I hate when that happens. We have definitely experienced this at a few strip resorts

[@nedschneebly5424]

Everyone else is saying it but it’s the location. I didn’t even realize how far north on the strip it until recently but that is a huge problem. No one wants to go north of Treasure Island or Wynn.

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah we like it sometimes when we want a more peaceful Vegas trip. When we want to party we go center strip.

[@FlyLikeDove]

I don't avoid it, I love it! Stayed twice this year, another stay happening next week. Even when I'm not saying there I still go to eat and gamble. They have excellent food, a beautiful spa, and the gambling floor is clean and not cramped. People are missing out. As far as location, it's an EASY walk across to RW or up the block in any direction to other casinos and hotels.

[@RandomRecess]

We love it too.

[@davealmer3803]

It s off to a bad start when J.T. play there and then stays at Wynn. Too Far north as usual over priced and Wynn/Encore are the leaders in luxe on the strip...end of story. GR8 vid.

[@RandomRecess]

Thanks for checking it out. We love Wynn/Encore too. We filmed back to back between the two resorts. Will say Wynn is looking a bit worn but still luxurious.

[@stillracer2514]

I definitely would rather stay at Wynn/Encore.

[@RandomRecess]

@@stillracer2514 we love Wynn Encore. We also stayed there right after Fontainebleau

[@RandomRecess]

@ can’t go wrong with Wynn!

[@Chenbenoweth]

Interesting

[@mattmorris4016]

Location? Location? Location?

[@RandomRecess]

📍

[@schmedlap]

too far away from all the action. i have visited it three times and it was dead all 3times

[@ThemePro24]

The people in the comments know why 😂

[@RandomRecess]

Very true.

[@roadrunner1580]

the new best property on the strip and nobody knows that yet!! theres nothing except alot of casinos center strip but who cares when fountain is better than all those other ones. the walk is a piece of cake to the center strip from fountain. great food, great casino, great pool, great rooms. we go to vegas every summer for a week. fountain is our new vegas go to for the week. hopefully they advertise great deals for people to try them out. cheers

[@RandomRecess]

We really enjoy it

[@cimimorgan6113]

Love the Fountainbleau! Stayed their three times and look forward to my 4th time!

[@RandomRecess]

We really have enjoyed it!

[@charleshamilton9274]

If I remember correctly my college French, shouldn’t it be pronounced, “fon-tain-blue?” 🤷‍♂️ There are only two reasons to go that far north on LVB: the Peppermill and the Golden Steer.

[@RandomRecess]

We freaking love Peppermill! Also we mispronounce this hotel all the time clearly we were struggling 😂😂😂

[@cowboybill777]

It’s pronounced as it is spelled. No french pronunciation

[@charleshamilton9274]

@@RandomRecess- Actually, if the locals pronounce it your way, who the hell am I to say otherwise? 😏

[@mmqpz]

Was it busier during Fridays and the weekend? 😊

[@RandomRecess]

It was a little busier but not as busy as center strip or Wynn/Encore. There was a convention going on during our stay so that added a bit more during the evening hours when the convention ended. During the daytime though it was pretty empty.

[@mmqpz]

@ I stayed at the Sahara last week, and visited the Fontainebleau, it was beautiful. We had capons and roadside taco. Did you do a review or stayed at the Sahara? 😎The property is beautiful as well, but the casino is much smaller.

[@RandomRecess]

That’s on our list to do. We just did MGM Grand and the new Paris tower. We’re editing those videos and they should come out soon.

[@Guido-h1o]

Location. Location. Also you should welcome locals.

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah all they have to do is offer free parking, tier match, and they’d win a lot of folks over

[@jshudo44]

When you’re driving down the strip, the resort doesn’t stand out from a visual perspective, especially at night.

[@RandomRecess]

That’s an interesting point that hasn’t come up before. Didn’t even think about that but that’s so true.

[@seammcelroy5289]

1030am and you wounded why it’s slow. Was it during a weekday. If so that’s about right. Check out park mgm from 7am to 11am it’s a ghost town some days.

[@RandomRecess]

True but it was really slow the entire time we were there.

[@seammcelroy5289]

@@RandomRecess then say what day you were there and the times you were there. Was it 2 hours or more and if so then when you said it’s 10:35 but you already filmed the content then were you there at 7-8am. Based on the sun in the pool you had to of been there between 9-930. Next time be more transparent instead of click baiting views

[@RandomRecess]

@ this was filmed over a series of three days. Our point is that the resort is not very busy but it’s an amazing property. Not everything happens in real time because we film over our entire stay. This is common for most vlogs.

[@DarrenDobson]

Maybe it's pronounced "CAP" like a baseball cap, then "ONS". The chef would know the correct pronunciation

[@xtcBEBOP]

COLD AND UNWELCOMING!!! PITY!!

[@RandomRecess]

🥶

[@mikebreslaw9651]

its the location

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah that seems to be what most folks are saying.

[@michaeltipton5500]

$700 a night. cough! cough!

[@RandomRecess]

Yeah if it wasn’t for the casino comp we would not have stayed there. The small upgrade we got was nice so it didn’t cost us the $800 a night.

[@michaeltipton5500]

@@RandomRecess Well, I think we found the reason people are avoiding it.

[@MsBeachboxer]

Forgot to mention. No shampoo rinse soap etc in room on check in. Desk clerk rude. Other staff made up for it

[@RandomRecess]

Oh dang that sucks! Yeah that’s not cool but glad the other staff was good to you

[@MsBeachboxer]

Too spread out. Too far to walk to find anything. Love the concert Venue & Casino but miles to walk to find restaurants and pool.

[@RandomRecess]

You’re not wrong, it’s huge

[@robsmith4492]

2 Loooozzaaaahhhsss

[@RandomRecess]

Who, you and your mom?

[@DavidStarr-eg2kv]

Too ritzy for the average tourist. Need a resort to go back in time where everyone feels welcome

[@RandomRecess]

Bring back the days of the mob lol, those were the days

[@Terrie-W]

It’s insanely expensive for the cheapest room. I rather stay at Wynn. No thanks FB.

[@RandomRecess]

The Wynn is hard to beat

[@friendofp.24]

I went there for a concert, it was pretty nice. The location isn't bad. I don't know why people are so hostile to walking on the Strip of all places, the place that gives you tons of interesting and memorable sights along your walk. Plus you can stop by a ton of bars and shops to get wasted while you're on your journey.

[@thomasallen6980]

They are lazy and disgusting. Anymore questions? LOL.

[@LyndsieDances]

Best casino in my opinion.