Why We Won't be Returning to New York-New York Las Vegas

Why We Won't be Returning to New York-New York Las Vegas
Who should stay at New York New York Resort and Casino in Las Vegas and who should not? That is the question we are hoping to help people figure out.
00:00 Intro
00:35 Previous Rooms and Check In
01:25 King Soho Premier Room - Remodeled Room
03:29 Casino
04:45 Dining Options
06:48 Best Family Hotel/Arcade
07:25 Pool
08:06 Roller Coaster
09:32 Night Life
10:27 Overall Vibe
11:20 Entertainment Options
11:53 Location
13:48 Why We Won't be Staying at NYNY Likely Again in the Future
15:27 Closing
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[@JoshRachael]

Let’s us know your thoughts on New York New York!

[@annking8633]

I took my 13 year old daughter there 7 years ago in October and loved it. Obessesed over Rollercoaster. The pool is not so great. Lots of shade where you want Sun.

[@user-sz5ow3me7p]

We stayed there in Feb, LOVED it! My aunt won 14K. Rooms great, SoHo premium King with Fridge. Lots of cheap food options for resort credits. Lots of drink servers, great slots. Will be back!

[@JoshRachael]

That’s a helluva win! Good for her! Thanks for sharing! 🤩

[@magi7936]

you guys are awesome! great review!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much!

[@MattWilsonVegasFan]

I love how in-depth you guys are with your reviews! I agree with you on all points. I’ve never stayed at NY NY but I’ve spent a lot of time there. It’s definitely a perfect location if you are going to an event at T-Mobile.

[@JoshRachael]

thanks so much Matt!

[@sandralehman1043]

It’s a vibe! I love it there :)

[@JoshRachael]

It is a vibe we enjoy as well!

[@kristar9345]

Thanks for showing the updates. We haven't stayed there since 2021. We do love going to Tom's!

[@JoshRachael]

Our pleasure! Thank you Krista!

[@kathiestonaker3717]

I agree with the non smoking at park mgm. I love it, and the location.

[@JoshRachael]

It makes such a difference!! Thanks for watching!

[@garricklawson8253]

Stayed here multiple times! Love this hotel room. It has an exactly what I need especially seeing as I don’t go to Vegas to hang out in the bathroom or the window.

[@JoshRachael]

The good thing is Vegas has a little something for everyone

[@emtdragon]

We stayed in a Soho King prim room last year and it was much larger than the one you showed same with the bathroom, it was larger than the one you showed. Our stay was awesome, great service and great food options, fun casino. The location was ok, but compared to some other places wasn't bad at all.

[@JoshRachael]

Would’ve loved to have the larger bathroom! We enjoyed the room overall and thought the same about service and food options! So many more choices than we thought!

[@sodakdave9602]

I loved my stay at NYNY last month. True, I went through cash on the machines much faster than at other casinos, but there are other casinos to play at! I did have issues with my digital key. It simply wouldn't work on the elevators or my room door. But easy enough to make a physical key card. The food options were great!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing! We tend to get the physical key, not sure why just out of habit I guess

[@LaePitt]

I like walking thru there. Lots of cheaper food options. And I like that the casino isn’t massive. But I really hate that pool area and that’s one thing I like doing is hanging out around the pool. It was too small and the water didn’t look clean after people were in it all day. So I’ll go visit it but I won’t stay there

[@JoshRachael]

Eww that sounds gross 🤣

[@jesusisfaithful7]

NEW YORK NEW YORK IS MY FAVORITE HOTEL IN VEGAS YEEEEESSSSS. I DON'T WANT TO STAY ANY WHERE ELSE. I LOVE THE LOCATION, ITS NEAR SO MUCH. AND SITTING AT THE PARK AREA IS SO MUCH FUN. THANKS FOR SHARING, KEEP UP THE EXCELLENT WORK. 👍🏼😁👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks Tracey!!

[@anthonylagano]

Hey guys ! I love the vibe at New York New York. I never win a penny though lol . Totally agree on those tragic bathrooms and the pool . The room remodel looks good though. While I will never stay there I always stop in for a chocolate martini 🍸 or two or three . Fun place but my jam is the higher end properties Aria and Bellagio or even Cosmo. Another great video 😎😎😎 PS forgot to mention I saw Terry Fator last year. Fun show

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks Anthony! Always enjoy reading about your experiences

[@KenoKid]

I couldn’t agree more with this NYNY take …. The bathroom is the reason why I pass on it every single time…. Pool sucks … and I am not a fan of the casino …. Good restaurants but not staying there anytime soon 😎😎😎. Good video y’all 🤘🤘. Terry Fator is definitely right up your middle age alley 🤣🤣🤣

[@JoshRachael]

Does that make you old aged 😉?

[@christianpruss]

The house always wins Bubba!!! That being said, I always try to stop by New York New York because my girlfriend loves the Hershey martini bar , and I've had great luck in that casino!! Will see what happens next trip... Easter Sunday!!

[@JoshRachael]

We really enjoyed the Hershey martini bar! It was our first time there and would definitely go back! Good luck next weekend!!

[@chrismorris9418]

Great episode ! It’s funny, we really like NYNY for all the positives you mentioned and I can’t disagree with the negatives. We are MGM people and we hardly go past Bellagio, as you mentioned ha 👍

[@JoshRachael]

Nice thanks for sharing

[@The_Getaway_Channel]

We could not agree more! We enjoyed our room - except for the one prison-like skinny window overlooking T-Mobile Arena and Park MGM - but that bathroom … hard pass from us. Serious motel vibes. The casino is so lively and vibrant, but we had bad drink service as well, and for some reason we hardly played there. We either went to Park MGM or Aria. Something about it just doesn’t click for us. The location and Park area are very nice, and the food options, while plentiful and reasonably priced, do seem lacking at the higher end. We have eaten at Il Fornaio in another city and it’s pretty good. I expect the NYNY one would be as well. Gotta try that rollercoaster sometime; it does look fun. Really great overview of the property! We probably won’t go back either.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much guys! Yes yes yes! Maybe the issue with New York New York casino floor is the darkness? I don’t know but until I can get some more play for my money it’s just not one I need to return to

[@patriciagalayda2473]

Thank you for the info. We’re staying at Park MGM this November. It was a toss up between that & NY NY & after seeing your video, I think we made the right choice. I do like NY NY for their variety of eateries. I haven’t won there either Josh lol.

[@stephennewby5060]

Staying at ParkMGM for first time in October...looking forward to it

[@JoshRachael]

So glad to help. I’m sure there are plenty who prefer NyNY we just aren’t those people

[@JoshRachael]

Hope you have a blast!

[@VegasgirlSlotsVlog]

I like NYNY,used to not win there,but that has turned around. I like the smallness of the casino it’s easy to find your party. New sub here

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@cindyt987]

Thx for the review. NYNY was my go-to for years, sadly it is no longer for many reasons. I’ll still walk over from time to time but from Aria, which is where I prefer these days.

[@JoshRachael]

I think we get to the point where we really enjoy the niceties that we didn’t need in the past. We certainly have

[@wallstreettovegas]

Love NY NY and would stay again no doubt! Great video and agree with why you would not stay again as Park is great as well! The bathroom at NY NY is what turns me off the most. Is it bad to desire a nice bathroom?

[@JoshRachael]

Right?!? I just read a comment from someone basically saying get over it about the bathroom. We didn’t give a bad review or anything but want to point out the good and the bad. 🤣 thanks a bunch Casey!

[@NoName-fx9zi]

I took my 18 yr old daughter to NYNY for her spring break/ graduation present. Yeah, the rooms are pretty basic, about 2 teaspoons above Holiday Inn quality, whatever... (every hotel room looks the same when you're asleep.) However, the rest of the resort more than makes up for whatever may be lacking on the hotel room side. We loved the food options and how easily accessible it was, right around the corner from the elevators. Outdoor dining was also a big plus. Loved Top Round roast beef sandwiches!

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@Pennys4Vegas]

Another great breakdown guys. When you really breakdown the food options it's a bit shocking all the food options at NYNY. Since Liz smokes like a chimney, I think this would be the better option over Park for us lol.

[@JoshRachael]

haha thanks Mark! We totally understand the smoking thing. Yea we were totally shocked the more we went through the property - so many food options and probably the best selection at a casino for that cheap to mid tier pricing that Vegas seems to be phasing out more and more

[@lblum610]

I feel you on the not winning at the casino. I have had favorable opinions on many other strip properties that let me play for a while. Sportsbook I walked by like a million times not even realizing it was a sportsbook. That's my biggest hit on this resort is that it seems impossible to win. But I can go across the street at any time to MGM Grand to play. Nice review good job

[@JoshRachael]

haha it is a horrible sportsbook in my mind, such an afterthought. Thanks so much

[@stuchan3326]

When my wife and I first started coming to Vegas some 30 years ago and started getting offers, we mostly always stayed at NYNY (sometimes MGM Grand). We pretty much just frequent the MGM properties. Even when the offers started coming under the MGM umbrella and they gave us the choice of hotels, we usually stuck with NY. It just fit what we liked-a more relaxed atmosphere, lots of variety, kind of Disney-like. However, (and now that we’re older), when Park MGM went to non-smoking, we switched to there. We still pop into NY on most visits. I get what you say about not having much luck there. Kind of weird how that happens because, as far as I know (or what we’re told), slot pay rate isn’t regulated by the casinos, so you’d think you’d have the same (poor) chance of winning at NY as you would at Park MGM. I could be wrong. But, yeah, there are casinos I mostly never have any luck at. Oh, the room I remember is the shot of the suite you showed and the bathroom in the remodeled room looks the same as from before, too.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@annhenriques3520]

I agree with just about everything in your review, yet I constantly stay at NY-NY. I also prefer Park MGM/NoMad (my favorites for my budget!), but I normally travel with one or two family members with disabilities, and NY-NY offers a good number of ADA/Accessible rooms while I’ve never been able to get one at Park MGM. If I manage to score an accessible room with the roll-in shower, it’s incredible! Those bathrooms are large, with far more separation between the shower and toilet, and the larger sink area (with a closet on the opposite side!) is a separate area outside the shower area. I do agree the regular bathrooms are motel quality, the pool is unappealing, drink service is hit or miss and the smell of smoke is noticeable in the casino. But I’ve been very surprised (or just lucky!) that I’ve had no issues with noisy rooms or kids behaving badly. Also, I have done well multiple times at their slots. 😏 My best results in Las Vegas casinos has been at NY-NY, Park MGM, Bellagio, Wynn and Planet Hollywood. The worst results have been at all other Caesars properties and Venetian. It makes sense to stay where you are happiest to play 🎰 . I think of NY-NY and Park MGM as a package deal, since they are tied together via the Park. You get the best of both worlds! The tram to Aria and Bellagio are very helpful as well. That section from NY-NY to Bellagio is, for me, the best part of the Las Vegas Strip. Thanks for sharing your experience and thoughts with us. As a bonus, your video just told us there is now a new Cinnabons and Hagen-Daas at NY-NY. 😋

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much Ann, great to know about the ADA bathrooms. Also feel bad we didn’t realize the Cinnabon was new - thank you for sharing

[@mare8371]

Love the Blacks BBQ cap Josh is wearing. One of our favorite bbq joints in south Texas. I like gambling, food options @NYNY but that’s it.

[@JoshRachael]

🙌🏼

[@astrosjer822]

NYNY was our old #1 and now that is Cosmo. It is such a fun place. So much to do. Not happy that post Covid their Craps limits went up to $15 or $25 during the week. 😢

[@JoshRachael]

Crazy how much prices have gone up on everything

[@davidmurphy1318]

I have that room booked for later in year main reason is never stayed here but I do prefer parkmgm or nomad time will tell how it goes.that pool is a put off but I'm not fussy I enjoyed my stay in riviera back in day

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks David hope you have fun

[@travissanchez8068]

Nyny is my go to place to stay lately I love the food options and access to all the mgm properties I haven't done terribly in the casino I do better at Excalibur and Mandalay bay but it's just across the street so I just go gamble there nyny vibe is great for me I'm in my late 40s

[@JoshRachael]

It’s very convenient and the endless food options are great! Thanks for watching!!

[@christinadelacruz1127]

Love it!! I stay at least 3 times a year. I am able to win there.

[@JoshRachael]

Winning helps

[@BigGaddy325]

I loved nyny’s food options. I loved the theming. I enjoyed the newer rooms. My only gripe while small was having to go on a different floor to get ice.

[@JoshRachael]

That is one we hadn’t heard but we did not get ice during our stay, that would be wierd

[@BigGaddy325]

@@JoshRachael yeah every time we needed ice we had to go up a floor. It got to be kind of a headache after a few drinks lol

[@johnybarra885]

Josh, loved your hat! I think the original Black's in Lockhart,Texas is the best BBQ!

[@JoshRachael]

Awesome thanks so much. I have been to the one in Dallas twice and it is easily my favorite BBq ever

[@joannerandolph5533]

Last year we stayed at NYNY and I loved it there. I spent a TON in gambling and lost my butt! We scheduled to stay at Park MGM later this year. I did like Gonzolez Gonzalez and we'll prob go over there during our trip. It was interesting to hear your views. I totally agree with everything.

[@JoshRachael]

Awesome thank you

[@kulba21]

I love the NYNY. Found it to be quite revitalized after the pandemic with new rooms. Casino Center Bar was a more happening spot. If you;'re complaining about drink service they will easily ignore you if you're not playing video card games. Just put a 20 in and you can have 2-3 free drinks even if you lose it. Previously the Piano Bar was the attraction but not anymore. Granted, we go to Vegas to see hockey and it's close to the arena. Coyote Ugly: you're not missing anything. Went in once during a stag trip years ago. We were supposedly on some "VIP Guest List" but you wouldn't have known it.... We may have lasted 30 minutes before bailing.

[@JoshRachael]

Nice thanks for sharing!

[@S.E.C-R]

Great video, we’re thinking about staying here in August. What is the MyVegas rewards you mention? Do you have a video about it? We just got back from 4 days in Vegas and are planning our next trip in August. Any rewards and discounts you can get the better, especially in Vegas!

[@JoshRachael]

We don’t have a video on the MyVegas rewards. We’ve used a couple at NYNY. The first is the all day roller coaster ride pass - for free! Also good to use is the buy one get one free Tom’s beers at Tom’s. A couple good deals for sure! And if you can find a $20 off $40 for a meal, we’ve used that at other MGM properties!

[@lisal77]

Trying it during a busy convention time as that was the only one I could get comped. Am leery of the bathroom but room looks great

[@JoshRachael]

You will be fine. The bathroom is not exactly Vegas quality but good enough especially if it’s just you and maybe a significant other

[@Trojan2024]

We are MGM Rewards members and normally stay at the Park MGM. We also stayed at the Aria a couple of times and stayed once at NYNY. To us there is no comparison as far as the rooms go. Park MGM Nightingale Suite which we usually get compted for 4 nights is by far the best to us. Too bad you can't win at NYNY Josh, I've done okay there at the Pai Gow table and soso on the slots. Odds are if you keep playing there you WILL win. Don't give up!

[@JoshRachael]

Haha no worries I haven’t learned my lesson yet to quit trying to win

[@psc69nyc]

I love NYNY. I have stayed there 7 or 8 times, but not since 2015. When I don't stay at NYNY I do a lot of gambling there because I love the casino. Definitely give Il Fornaio a try. I slept on that place for years and when I finally went, I was pleasantly surprised.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing! We will need to check it out

[@indescribablelove3846]

The best part is the piano bar!

[@JoshRachael]

Agreed!

[@williambush7971]

We stayed at NYNY several times in years past but the last time we went, which was several years ago, it was filthy. In addition, the restaurants in the food court closed very early. We would go back to the room around 11 or 12 and pretty much every restaurant was closed every night.

[@JoshRachael]

Pretty sure the early closing hours are still a thing! You’re right, not much for food after midnight! Thanks for sharing!

[@hjs3129]

Love the NYNY, but have never stayed there. I think the food options and atmosphere align more with my type of crowd. Funny, the Mirage was the casino I have never won at.

[@JoshRachael]

We haven’t been to Mirage in a bit! Yeah if we could only win at all the casinos 😂! Thanks for watching!

[@oldirtydawson]

This is a fair review. Takes are spot on. I like NYNY to play and to eat, but I stay at other MGM properties. Would have loved NYNY's arcade as a kid. I think the advice of staying at NYNY for T-Mobile events is solid. Two points: My least favorite thing about NYNY is that it's a pain in the ass to get around at night, especially after said T-Mobile events. As they say in New York, forget about it! NYNY will have the crowds of a MGM Grand or a Bellagio, but in a much smaller casino. It's already hard to get around the casino with NYNY's casino layout, but it can get so packed that it's very difficult to get from one end of the casino to the other, or to play slots. Like you said, it's more of a party atmosphere. Favorite thing right now about NYNY? America is open 24 hours. At least something is.

[@JoshRachael]

Yes! Solid points! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@YourLifeVideos1]

I agree re if you're winning then you love the casino. I never win at Caesar's and that tainted my whole experience. LOLL Thank you for a great video!!

[@JoshRachael]

Exactly!!

[@jimmyd6740]

Ny ny has a cool vibe and very cool street food area. I also like having drinks at Pour 24 over looking the casino. However, I do not like gambling there for some reason.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@kylemerritt1545]

I have always wanted to try New York New York out . As 2 adults who don’t gamble . Think we should try ? Love you guys a million !

[@JoshRachael]

It is definitely worth a try. It’s a very good mid tier property but that pool could be a dealbreaker if you are a big pool person.

[@lillianliber1798]

The prices are definitely creeping up for both New York New York and Park MGM. We do a package including airfare from Toronto as it works out cheaper. Mandalay Bay has also gone way up in price. Looking at June 23-27 I found Venetian and Palazzo equally priced (which is odd, usually Palazzo is higher) at $ 891 all in. For the same time frame flamingo is $663 (for basic go room), Excalibur $621, NYNY is $725 and Park MGM $722, Mandalay Bay $977. For a bit extra I'm going with the Palazzo. Love their casino, pool and general customer service. The fact that Mandalay Bay has become priced like a top tier hotel surprises me.

[@JoshRachael]

Wow - that is shocking and would agree, if we could do Palazzo for a bit more we would! We’ve heard great things about Venetian/Palazzo and hope to stay there soon!

[@drewconway7135]

I’ve never stayed at NYNY, but I have eaten there and gambled there, and I can say your assessment is pretty much exactly my experience. I have eaten at the Il Fornaio there, which is one of my favorite chain restaurants. You are exactly right-it isn’t the highest-end. But I had good food and excellent service at a price that I felt was appropriate for being on-Strip. I did not win in the casino, either. For me what made it unenjoyable was that they were doing some kind of filming there and I got yelled at for accidentally walking into a shot. That’s when I cashed out and left. Kind of ruined my whole evening, because I brought that negative energy with me to my next stop (ARIA) and lost even more there. Lastly, your comment about drink service also matches my experience. I don’t know what it is, but the only MGM property where I have had even halfway decent drink service is MGM Grand. All the others were horrible. This was a couple years ago, in the throes of the panorama, so I was hoping things had changed-but it sounds like they haven’t

[@JoshRachael]

Drink service for us has been so hit and miss we’ve started counting any drinks on the casino floor as a bonus! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@kimschacht4284]

Love your hat. Terry Blacks is the best.

[@JoshRachael]

Heck yes! 🙌🏼 so good!

[@Ayatollah123]

Thanks!

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you

[@loisirene]

Hi. I also would choose Park MGM over NYNY. I stayed there in Nov and didn't have a fridge in my King Soho room, or win in the casino. (or ANYWHERE). Boo. I am staying in a NoMad room soon. Re your $100 food at NYNY vlog: I would have have definitely used it up in a sit down restaurant.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing!! We decided to have fun with the $100 and not all we would do again but had a great time

[@chelseafn104]

The thing I hated about Park MGM are how low the beds and couches are to the floor. It makes it hard to get off them. Other than that. Love the Place also NyNy!

[@JoshRachael]

That is weird isn’t it at Park with how low things are?

[@enzosmith1618]

When in vegas we always go to Il Fornaio. They have very good bread, pizza and pastas. You should do some research on Il Fornaio and Cannaletto in the Venetian. You might enjoy the food. Sometimes it's nice to have great food and not pay $500.00 for the meal. I.e. Vetri.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for the tips!

[@BarrySweetman]

Staying at NYNY in sept. decent free play and resort credit also im trying to stay at every MGM property only 2 to go after that until they add Cosmo

[@KiKiD9554]

I have a feeling you're gonna love it. It's a cool place to stay, and close properties are minutes away!

[@JoshRachael]

It has some fun vibes for sure. We just finished staying at them all last summer now coming back around 🤣

[@brenharwood7736]

We like NY NY, win more in the high limit room than the regular casino. Drink service is hit and miss, we usually drink at The Center Bar and play video poker for a bit. Love Tom's Watch Bar for the vibe and appetizers.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing!! The center bar is definitely a big driving factor for the casino floor

[@JK-qc9kp]

NYNY is my favorite MGM casino. The theme and layout with high ceilings. It is definitely more laid back than Bellagio, Aria, and Cosmo. Drink service has been better than those 3 as well. Do prefer the non-smoking at Park MGM but it is annoying that there are no late night eats open there. They tell me to go to NYNY for late night food. (Crack Shack should be open later)

[@JoshRachael]

Oh man good call if Crack Shack was open late that would be awesorm

[@texantraveler8884]

I love NY-NY, the new remodeled rooms are much better than the old ones. I never have to go the lobby to register or check out because I have the MGM app and do it there. You can get a digital key or print it yourself at the lobby. It literally takes less than a minute to print your own room keys. I also like several of the restaurants. The only thing I don’t like about NY NY is that the slot machines pay nothing and there are no many video poker machines, which I prefer to play.

[@JoshRachael]

We like to go to the desk if the line isn’t long to ask for a complimentary upgrade. Can’t get one if you don’t ask

[@nimo6972]

Deplorable, I was going to book our church club there, now we will not. They just lost 40 grand, thanks to your review.

[@JoshRachael]

What kind of church you going to?

[@SleeplessInLasVegas]

I like NYNY, although I've never eaten there, well, I had pizza, but I never ate at a restaurant. 🤔

[@JoshRachael]

The Restaurants fit the mid tier price range I feel a lot ask for but people tend to rather go cheap or all out expensive in Vegas so they aren’t the most exciting places to pick to eat at

[@ryankula6305]

My wife and I love this place

[@JoshRachael]

It’s definitely a vibe of its own and can be quite enjoyable!

[@susan8823]

NYNY is the only casino where I won $100 on slots😂Spent it at Il Fornio, way back in the 90s. Enjoy 9 Fine Irishman too!! Great bar, & food. We loved the arcade and coaster❤. We stayed at the Tropicana (always) and walk over. Sadly, the Trop may be gone soon. Much better pool area there when they really made an effort to impress.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much for sharing!!

[@SPARKLISWEETS]

Variance is a weird thing. I've actually had good luck gambling at NYNY. What you described is similar to my experience at Venetian.

[@JoshRachael]

Maybe this is a sign that we would have good luck at Venetian. We should try it out 🤣

[@adzisme]

The bathrooms are relatively small, given the original construction and the overall footprint of the property. I’ve always liked the casino, and like to play there. America is a quality spot.

[@JoshRachael]

Nice we will have to try it one of these times, that steak special seems good

[@danmcilhargey8939]

Have not stayed there as of yet, but after watching this video.....now I gotta stay there now at least once. LOL.

[@JoshRachael]

It is definitely worth at least one stay

[@kleptodathief3946]

How many Coaster rides did u go on? I don't wanna brake my back😅.. All day free pass from myvegas seems a must do! It's a premium reward tho

[@JoshRachael]

I think we did 3 or 4 but it did some work on our necks for sure. They could use some new seats in it for better support

[@user-zi7jq3qk6k]

When I stayed there the elevators were terrible ! Is that still a problem?

[@JoshRachael]

Yea constant battle with elevators is not fun

[@chriss5935]

Loved NYNY when we were there last November. We won’t stay there again as we make a point at staying at a different hotel every time we go to Vegas.

[@JoshRachael]

We love checking out different properties as well

[@luckislonggone9941]

Josh, I can't win at NYNY either, been going to Vegas for years and have never had any luck at all at NYNY.

[@JoshRachael]

It definitely matters for me always puts me in a bad mood if losing all the time

[@wilsona5689]

I used to always stay at NYNY but someone stole my wallet out of my backpack while I was playing a slot during my last visit in November and they were completely unwilling to do anything. They wouldn’t check cameras or assist filing a police report. They gave me 3 $25 vouchers and said “sorry bout ya.”

[@JoshRachael]

oh wow that sucks, not cool

[@ralfleidig5558]

stayed at ny ny for first time in 30 years was one of the best rooms we ever had food selections is great just dont gamble there slots are terrible went next door excalibur gambled and had great time would stay there again for the room and food

[@JoshRachael]

Nailed it! Thanks for watching and sharing!

[@MH_6160]

I have never had the urge to stay at NYNY, I usually stay at Vdara and walk over there for a meal and to feed the machine.

[@JoshRachael]

Fair enough!

[@Badm00nrRising]

Cause it’s all crap

[@nancyparkertel511]

Yep…never win there! Bellagio has been a cash cow for me the last year or two. Cosmo, too. And to agree with a prior comment…Paris is TERRIBLE for slot play, as well! Arrgghhh!! 😕

[@grottorabbit]

I saw an Asian family hit the Grand at Bellagio last year. _$18,000+_

[@JoshRachael]

We want to try out Paris sometime, we are gonna stay at our first Caesars property in like 7 years next month we will see how the comps go

[@jamminj8822]

Spot on with your review. We actually did a family trip last summer at NYNY, our EPIC FAMILY TRIP!!. We spent way more time at the amusement/carnival games than we planned, also more $$$. :). And the food options was perfect for the kids. We knew about the small pool at nyny, so instead we did a cabana at MGM Grand, and the kids loved the lazy river. But don't ever see me and my wife stay there ourselves for many of your same reasons. But it does bring me back to the early 90's when I first started going to Vegas, in the themed heyday.... I rode rides out back at MGM Grand when they still had the Theme Park, as well as the front entry way decked out in The Wizard of Oz theme. Thanks for sharing, and reading our comments. Just wanted to share --- On our family trip we also saw Ka - just technically amazing, and beautiful. Fremont ZipLine, Oscars, Helicopter ride, the Flyover, M&M, Coke world! We had a blast. For other families... If you don't want to stay on strip, we also did a trip where we stayed at Tahiti Village, they also have a great pool, lazy river complex. It's a timeshare, but you can just stay like at a hotel.

[@JoshRachael]

Wow that is quite the Epic trip. So many fun things to do in that area for the family, smart move getting the cabana at MGM Grand for the day

[@Teddy31976]

I ❤ New York New York.

[@clintmesle7613]

The casino is dark and very confusing and the slots are tight! The only good thing about NYNY are the food choices. I had a better time at Luxor. I won't be back.

[@JoshRachael]

Food choices are great! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@mikec2495]

I liked my stay at NYNY..maybe its because I had two handpays the first day lol..but also I thought the employees were very hospitable

[@JoshRachael]

That’s a good reason to enjoy it! And yes - employees have always been kind! Thanks for watching!

[@davidblackman3127]

My first time in Vegas I stayed at Excalibur. I wish I'd stayed at New York New York instead. Perfect place for first timers

[@JoshRachael]

Absolutely a good one for first timers. Unless you want an over the top pool, that would be the one ding for first timer if you ask us

[@wulffdendad8957]

Didn’t know it had an arcade area . Good tip , eventually I want to my grandkids to Vegas so my whole family can come with us . I am from NY so the street area is fun to visit . My Sons have a KZbin channel that covers video games , WulffDen, NY NY has a slot machine with a bonus that plays like Mario Kart so it’s a must play when we go to Vegas . #Wulffdendad

[@JoshRachael]

Oh we are both Mario Kart fans! It would be a great spot for a family visit! Thanks for sharing!

[@topdollargirl1636]

Agreed...drink service has been horrible for years...the rooms, have always looked blah.. never stayed, and would never stay... great details of truth in your video👍👍👍

[@JoshRachael]

Thank you!

[@alyonapetrova694]

You’re correct, the same goes for Excalibur, Luxor, Park MGM. I NEVER see anyone hitting slots. You’re correct, on a $3.75 line bet, $4,000.00 in should last more than one hour! Invaders from the Planet Moolah is mind boggling. Aria is not much better. The only MGM property that I routinely see people hitting is Bellagio.

[@stephennewby5060]

Hit 2 handpays in luxor last November on low bets as well

[@alyonapetrova694]

@@stephennewby5060 Congratulations 🍾. You’re the first person I’ve heard in 30+ years of hitting a hand-pay, especially, on a low coin bet at these MGM properties. I’ve played $50 spins and never came close to a hand pay on Buffalo Gold Collection at Luxor.

[@JoshRachael]

Excalibur is actually where I have done best out of those properties it seems, no clue why but I also feel they have the best drink service

[@huntingvegas]

Those bathrooms are terrible. Even worse than the Mirage rooms. And I thought they were bad. I’d love to stay in the remodeled room but I just don’t think I can cope with that bathroom.

[@JoshRachael]

It was so small! And basic!

[@douglasfeldman7800]

Apparently Rachel plugged up the toilet 👍🔥

[@JoshRachael]

Nah - just a tiny bathroom

[@stuchan3326]

I plugged up the toilet there once. Too much TP, I guess, and it overflowed. But it was like 3 in the morning, my wife was asleep, and I just couldn’t call maintenance and wake her up. So I took a couple towels, soaked them with the water they could hold, wrung them out in the tub, and did that over and over until I got all of it, then took a shower. I think the toilet finally cleared, but it was a crossed-fingers flush that first time. In the morning, my wife said she could have sworn she heard the shower going that night. I kept the whole thing to myself.

[@SeeShaunVlog]

Interesting review. Not a hotel we've been particularly interested in staying at tbh

[@JoshRachael]

It has some fun stuff but also targeted to a different group I think

[@carissakell3335]

LOVED NYNY! Had the BEST omlet I habe ever eaten at Tom's Urban and the bottomless mimosas there are 🤌 Nine Fine Irishmen's fish and chips were FIRE! the gambling for me was pretty good, the drink service SUCKS!!! Never got a drink while playing. Agree about the tiny bathrooms, too! The roller coaster was awesome! Rode it at 11 PM in the front row..soo fun! We did the BOGO for the roller coaster.

[@JoshRachael]

That’s awesome

[@jameshanners3896]

Are you guys in Vegas now?

[@JoshRachael]

Nah this was a few weeks ago. Next time is April

[@jameshanners3896]

Shoot really want to meet you guys. Maybe next time. Just went to Barrys Prime tonight had the tots… So sticking good!!

[@JoshRachael]

haha yes!

[@SleeplessInLasVegas]

25 bucks for the rollar coaster?! I paid 15 what seems like 6 years ago.

[@JoshRachael]

That seems more worthwhile I can’t imagine paying $25 for one time ride on it

[@whimsicalhamster88]

The MGM properties’ drink service is always terrible. I love to check out NYNY every time I’m there. That center bar is so loud that it’s almost like it’s trying to make people go deaf. I’m totally with you that Park MGM is better!

[@JoshRachael]

🙌🏼

[@California_Poker]

Park MGM rooms suck but so does NYNY with their tub showers. I’ll pass.

[@JoshRachael]

Yea Park MGM basic rooms are not great but everything else about it is better for us.

[@MurrayYaganiski]

Your arguments for not wanting to stay there again aren’t very convincing. We plan on staying at NYNY on a future trip.

[@JoshRachael]

I guess that’s good. We weren’t trying to tell people not to stay here but instead discuss all aspects of it and why We likely won’t be here again

[@shadowfilm7980]

I think the room looks ugly. Looks cheap. Poorly designed bathroom. Embarrassing. Awful. Would not stay there.

[@JoshRachael]

It’s definitely not for everyone. It does have more character than the blah room set up that we saw in the Marquis suite.

[@bjornbergen8900]

Get better drink service and tip well on the first drink be polite always works for me. The negative title draws more views???

[@JoshRachael]

Call it negative if you want but it’s true and we feel we explain it appropriately. Your theory on getting drink service only works if you even get offered a first drink which barely happened

[@robertjimenez2061]

NYNY is a great location. I stayed in one of the newly remodeled rooms last October, and I was happy with the remodel. I am staying 5 nights in May. As for your negatives for not staying at NYNY: 1) Never winning at NYNY: You understand that it's gambling and it's lady luck. You are going to lose more than you win. The resorts are built on the house, winning the majority of the time. 2) The bathroom is too small: Do you spend half your vacation time in the bathroom? The bathroom is used for #1, #2, taking a shower, and getting ready for the day/ evening. So the bathroom reason seems lame to me.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks for sharing

[@erikaromero6473]

A nice, comfortable bathroom should be the norm based on Vegas rates. Even NYNY is price inflated today.

[@robertjimenez2061]

@@erikaromero6473 Prices for all the major properties on The Strip are definitely going up. Luckily, I gamble enough to get my room comped, minus the resort fee.

[@icatlv7787]

Ny Ny is a NO for me...I thought it looked dated didnt like the food except for Gallagers and too many children..not for me at all. I love the Palazzo ❤

[@JoshRachael]

We haven’t stayed at Palazzo yet but hopeful to soon

[@kleptodathief3946]

Horrible tinyAF washroom. Toilet Bowl is right near the sink 😂.. So cramped.. Ok I guess for solo travellers.. Im staying here in summer time for just 50 bux a day in resort's fees

[@JoshRachael]

For a solo traveler it’s fine, keep the door open and brush your teeth while sitting on the toilet 🤣

[@gregtrain1]

Honestly, that resort is an only one time stay. We were there for5 nights. Not impressed with housekeeping. If I return to Vegas in the future, I'd stay at A different MGM property.

[@JoshRachael]

Yea it’s definitely not competing with the 5 star properties but is better than the lowest tier as well

[@gregtrain1]

@@JoshRachael : Especially when you have to go to the nearby Walgreens just to get toilet paper for your room when they should've replenished it in the first place.

[@MrMoti2222]

If you're a generation X you will like NY NY.

[@JoshRachael]

It’s true

[@grottorabbit]

Yes! Their slots are tighter than a frogs butth🕳le! _Wicked Wheel_ had some nice sized progressives, but I couldn't hit anything over a couple days and didn't see anyone else claim it either! I didn't hit at Excalibur either, but the progressives paid out for someone else, when I checked in the morning! I stay at Park MGM (Monte Carlo before that), Excalibur or Vdara typically, so I go to _New York New York_ for food and gamble, but have never stayed there. That small, cramped bathroom is a no-go for me! One positive is its location, cross the bridge to Excalibur and the Luxor/Mandalay Bay connecting free tram or a walk through _The Park_ to Park MGM with free tram access to Bellagio, Vdara, Cosmopolitan, Crystals and Aria. Across the street you have MGM Grand with a monorail station and access down to Sahara Station, so you can relatively easily access the whole strip.

[@JoshRachael]

Easy access to many options is a big plus! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@Runningafter40]

Love NYNY but that bathroom 😬

[@JoshRachael]

It was a bit ridiculous!

[@helenwoo6166]

Both of your are such a cute couple.

[@JoshRachael]

Thanks so much Helen

[@Mrkoolaid333]

Hi quick question, do you all have any kids?

[@JoshRachael]

Rachael has two adult children, Josh does not

[@Mrkoolaid333]

Gotcha, well enjoy the freedom love the content guys😁