I like the fact when he went to the standard room, he totally ignored what looked like a dirty couch and aged room and focused on.."oh look at this awsome picture on the wall"~while the dirty looking couch was in frame...lmao .....is this a hotel review or pictures inside hotels room vlog?
I really like the Orleans , lots of facilities, really easy to get to the Strip and great food options. The pool is good too. The showroom has some good retro big name acts too……..oh and the bathroom windows all open too :)
I’ve stayed there at least 10 times but it’s been about 3 years now. The standard rooms are due for a upgrade. The resort is large and does have a lot to offer. Very busy resort that held a lot of conventions. At times these conventions had a lot of kids for tournaments and there would be numerous kids moving through the casino to get places to eat or go to the arcade. The reason I stopped going there was the comps I used to get along with some video poker pay tables went south. I now stay more at station casinos 🎰
The Orleans is a fun hidden gem. It's aging, but they take pretty good care of it. I love the fact that it's still so heavily themed. I wish more creative themes would make a comeback to Vegas.
Stayed at the Orleans many times and loved it! Everything you need in a casino resort without the hustle and bustle and overcharges on the strip. And seems better odds on the slots, with good variety of restaurants. A great place!
Hey Pompsie! Just wanted to thank you for continuing to show the standard rooms despite the fact you get lots of comps. Still a man of the people to showcase what the majority of the public probably wants to see. Keep it up!
I like The Orleans. It’s a totally different vibe than the hotels on the strip. Our room was nice and comfortable. Plus, everyone was very nice there. I have family in Las Vegas and they liked Red Rock and The Orleans.
Sorry Pomps but I agree with others that you kind of just rolled through this review and didn’t give much detail. Don’t do reviews when you’re tired - it doesn’t go well. I’m a big fan but this doesn’t belong in your repertoire. Kind of felt like you had to do something without the “cons” in the review since they comped you so well and got special treatment.
No kidding. He can't even point out that the furniture in their best room is totally outdated. His comps have made him totally biased in his reviews and ALL the major properties know this so they give him free rooms now. Smh. He's playing the ball game that is Vegas. Spelled correctly it's spelled "BOLOGNA".
Sorry to disagree. Letting us see him when he is tired is a plus to give a feeling of family or friend vibe. He could easily edit an extraordinary video promotion of the hotel which he didn't because he never does. Pompsie and Greta are real and as real people they are living a real life which can include a stay at the hotel, a concert or a meal. Pompsie edits vibes and these can't be biased😊👍
This is a GREAT place. It's where the locals like to hang out and it shows. EVERYONE is friendly. The food is good. Prices are reasonable. Annnnd unlike the strip, the drinks are NOT watered down. Love the Orleans.
I don't know if anyone will really care or find this interesting, but when I saw the purple Algiers sign, I was blown away. The reason being, that was the very first Vegas hotel I stayed in with parents in 1969. Just seeing it again, brought back those same feelings I felt at the time. Thanks Pompsie for including that sign! 😊
The Orleans has been my go to place to stay when I'm in Vegas. It has alot to offer ; movie theater, bowling, arcade, spa/gym, concert venue, sports arena, variety of restaurants and a food court, and most importantly for me it has POKER! I JUST LOVE THE ORLEANS!
@@orleanscasino Me and my family have been called The Orleans our home away from home for the past 10 years. We appreciate the hospitality every trip we make. I'm celebrating my 50th birthday there October 7th-10th I hope it's and expect it to be memorable. My parents , brother, son, in-laws, and friends will all be there. There is so much I love about The Orleans! Thanks for all my memories..
A great hotel and casino for the price. There’s plenty of free parking and a decent food selection. It’s also a good place to stay at if you’re vacationing with your family, as it has the movie theater, bowling alley, and Kids Tyme. The pool is pretty big too.
IMO the Orleans has some of the cleanest rooms in Vegas. I’m a single mom and have been doing 1-2 trips to Vegas every year with my daughter for the last 3 years…we stayed at another off property hotel 1 time and it just did not compare. She loves the pool, bowling ally, movie theatre, arcade… we’re a quick 5-10min Uber away from the strip! It’s awesome!
I was hoping for a bit more of a tour of the Orleans in order to get a feel for the property. Some of your best hotel reviews take us all around the casino floor, the "restaurant row", around the outside of the building, more information about the history/prices/services, etc. Also, I'd love a separate video focused solely on the Neon Museum! That would be an awesome tour!
Nice Video Pomps, the wife and I spent our 2nd honeymoon there and loved it. She also won a large jackpot too boot. Not sure when we will return due to the covid. From Lighthouse Cove, Ontario Canada. P.S. Say hi to Greta she is a gem.
Stayed there a few times. Nice place. Good casino. Lots of food options. The rooms are decent and you can often get good deals there. Especially during the week.
I stayed at the Orleans many times, l stumbled on to it because a strip property lost my reservation, and did not have rooms available, l got on the phone 3 calls later boom Orleans here l come. I was so impressed with the room that l returned many times. Prime Rib Loft was great, Big Al's Oyster Bar was fun, Have to mention the mexican restaurant, it had like 4 different types of salsa and sauces for the chips impressive, food was great also. Not sure if it is still open. Did have a shuttle running regularly to the strip also at the time. Used the sports book also. Friendly staff.
I've stayed there about 20 times since 2006, always a comp standard room which haven't really changed in that time except they used to charge for wi-fi. also love the pocket door in shower especially on a cold night in a hot shower, they also have a lot of really old slot machines, new ones too but they have the most Keno machines anywhere and a "live" Keno lounge, they offer good comp packages and great food at their many restaurants that keep me coming back, fun place with a great vibe
Forgot to mention the free shuttle to the strip ( high roller) area. Just show your room card. Also agree with good food and cheaper table minimums. Nice place with good value
The hospitality there is 2nd to none. I stayed there a few years ago and my flight was delayed by 16 hours. I did not arrive there until early in the morning.. They offered to give me an extra comped night even though the error had nothing to do with them. Very clean rooms and the casino is filled with locals and less tourists.
Pompsie, myself and a group of basketball referees work 2 basketball tournaments every summer, once in August and once September, and we always stay the Orleans. It is a fun hotel/casino, nothing fancy, but always a good time, and it's off the strip for easy access. But one of the fun reasons we like to stay there is the 2 pool bartenders Nancy and Jason. They are the nicest coolest bartenders in all of Vegas I don't care what anyone says. I have been to every fancy hotel in Vegas with my wife, and these two always make you feel right at home. Plus you can't beat the drink costs at the pool compared to all the other hotels. So glad you had a chance to review this place.
You are correct about the pool drinks. A beer is 6.00. How can you beat that? Great price on all the other mixed drinks. It is by far the best for Vegas prices
I've been going to the Orleans since it opened. I play a LOT there, and they have always treated me very well. And the machines pay out pretty good. Alder & Birch is an excellent restaurant, one of Vegas' hidden gems! I like the old feel of the place as well. Thanks for the great video!
@@marcodoz once you receive those comps all credibility goes out the window ....you can tell he was looking at wall pictures and shower windowa to find anything positive about that standard room. No criticism at all. I hope he doesn't decide to review the new Afghanistan regime, i can see it now, Taliban comps him a palace and he transitions to a standard town, with Taliban rule and all he points to is "an awsome picture or mural" and totally ignores everything critical. "Afgan is not that bad, my HONEST REVIEW " - Pompsie
Big shout out to Sam Boyd and his team for allowing Pompsie to showcase your great casino. Unique as it offers old world Las Vegas quality without the razzmatazz of the strip.. Great work Pompsie
I always make a couple visits to the Orleans when in Vegas. I enjoy gaming there and I just like getting off the Strip. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
I love this hotel-casino. Mostly locals gamble there. Great pool and very good pool bar. Blackjack pays 3/2 and that is a big benefit over the strip hotels. Restaurants are fairly priced for Vegas and food is very good. I always stay at the Orleans at lease 2-3 days when I come to town for a week every month. Rooms are clean but nothing fancy. Who needs fancy, just give me a casino and a few video poker bars.
I have been following you for what seems like about a year. You deserve a LOT of credit for what you have been able to accomplish - a LOT of credit. I follow hundreds of UT channels and few have done better in so short a time. I am going to say this just for what it is worth. When you take a comp or any upgrade upon your first visit to a property it plants the seed of doubt that what you are getting is really not what the typical quest might expect. The prospect of "special treatment" taints your review - fair to you OR not - but it does. If you always pay your own way for the first visit and insist on being treated just like any other quest it establishes your independence and CREDIBILITY. If the property wants to invite you back as their guest then your unimpeachable credibility has already been established. You, they and WE know it is the real deal. The good properties want to treat everybody like they treat you. The others need to start meeting that expectation. You have become a power in Las Vegas - already. I cannot wait to see how far you can take this.
I agree with you and this is very fair. I don't think he ever imagined this channel or his local celebrity taking off like this. It must be weird and cool and a little confusing to know what to do with it. Me, I love free stuff so you want to give me the VIP treatment and luxury suite upgrade? Hell yeah! But thinking long-term about his business, which is this channel, no one wants to watch infomercials. And there is simply no way an ordinary human can be totally objective when someone gives you things for free and also treats you really well. You're bound to overlook small things that you might mention if they hadn't. So, I think he's kind of at an inflection point: Does he want this channel to be an honest review channel?; An "insider's view of what VIP life is like in Vegas?"; Or somehow a well defined combination of both? Right now, it's an unsettling blend of both because you don't know what your getting when you watch. But maybe your suggestion is the best way to do it: Somehow demand that he be treated like anyone else then come back. BUT, you have to imagine, what if you know you want to come back and get the VIP treatment for another video? Are you really still going to trash a place, even if they deserve it? No, you'll probably go easy on them.
@@sfmc98 Excellent points. When Chris has to do a "hatchet job" and deservedly so, on some property and they invite him back that may tell something about THEM. If he takes a freebie and does a "hatchet job" that tells something about Chris. He establishes his long-term credibility by being ready, willing, and able to "chop" as appropriate. He has a TREMENDOUS potential in being able to do exactly that. Chris has to go "no prisoners" in his very, very appealing way. I wonder if he will ever read these comments. Thanks for taking the time to make yours.
@@lewislindsey1946 Honestly, it might be time to branch out. One of the things I really enjoyed more than I thought I would were his videos in italy. He might want to do more travel and go places where he's not recognized. I think his filmmaking skills and personality would lend well to a travel review channel, not just Vegas.
@@sfmc98 Excellent suggestion. The Italy vacation was VERY good. Chris could give "cold call" reviews of foreign and US hotels. He would be incognito and with his base that could make him a very powerful figure in hospitality in and OUT of the country. Lots of POTENTIAL! Thanks
I typically enjoy your reviews but this one was too choppy. Talking about the neon sign museum and the show at Planet Hollywood seemed out of place. I wish you had used that time to focus on the Orleans. What type of restaurants and lounges does it have? Is there a buffet? What is the pool area like?
nice place, i was a dice dealer there many years ago. overall my favorite gig vs the strip. Strip casinos felt more corporate and the orleans was like home.
Definitely one of my favorite off-strip casinos. Never had a bad time there, but I do urge visitors to keep aware of their surroundings if walking outside the premises.
Although there’s really no need to walk as it has everything on site :) That said I’ve walked up to Walgreens from there several times in the day and the only danger I’ve felt is of heatstroke ;) Nightime yeah , but that’s true of everywhere not centre or south Strip IMO
Being a fellow hockey fan, before there were the Golden Knights, there were the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL who played all of their home games at the Orleans from 2003-2014, inside that horseshoe shaped arena you showed us. They were the first to host a professional hockey game scheduled for midnight (because it's Vegas and they can) which I was at. Thanks for the vid!
I loved playing and staying at the Orleans. On the tables games the Pit boss would come around and give you beads and candy and it's a fun place to play. The rooms are clean and spacious. I have always enjoyed my stay.
That has been my home base for about 13 years. Always have a great time and do well playing there as well. They always take care you and can say never had a bad stay.
Stayed there every summer while my son's played Travel Basketball. My youngest graduated 2020 so that tradition/chapter is closed for us. Always stayed standard room...nice, roomy,and comfortable. Awsome for families as it has nice variety of food options especially those favored by teenage hungry boys, movie theater, bowling alley and small arcade for our team to enjoy without leaving the hotel. Pool area is both beautiful and plenty of room for guests of all ages. I'm not a gambler but they have nice dancing area and live bands playing at times. Plenty to do and see there if one chooses to free transportation to and from the strip. Never had any issues, staff is pleasant and we stayed for full week every summertime. I would definitely recommend and return in future with no teenagers...what a joy! Oh and handful of fast food options right outside casino including Walgreen's down the corner.
I love the look of the Orleans, you can tell from your video that it has a good vibe. Also, really glad there is a neon museum, those would be a real treat to see both during the day and night, so nostalgic!
My favorite place to stay in Vegas honestly. I really enjoy the poker room, all of the food options are solid and its just a better bargain to stay here. I don't feel ripped off here like I do at many other "strip" properties.
I stayed at the Oleans during the mid 2000's. It was a great place that surprised me because I stayed at other off Strip Casino-hotels that were old. The Orleans was warm and beautiful and jumping which also surprised me at the time. I had a very comfortable and large room which came in handy when my friends came to visit me. I will definitely checkout the Vegas sign museum and will like to check it out at night. Thanks for showing a standard room, it seems it needs updating but it may the best place to stay if you are on a budget.
Hey There Mr. Pompsie, I been following you and your videos for a VERY Long time. I have lived in LasVegas for 27yrs and I LOVE the LasVegas History. You do amazing and awesome videos. QUESTION: Would you consider doing videos on the "Celebrity Old Resident Homes/Condos and Restaurants of Las Vegas"??? There are so many and it such GREAT information and locations to share with the world. There are so many stories and facts that are still active and available to visit. I would LOVE LoVe to see you do this.
Our kid played in a baseball tournament each spring break in Vegas and we always stayed as a team at the Orleans. Great value. Pool area was nice and peaceful. The fast food, theatres and bowling alley made it great for the kids to spend their downtime. Understand that you are off the strip and don't expect the glitz and glamour of the strip hotels and you'll be fine.
Word got around after The Cosmo situation. Now all these properties do is give him free comps & rooms so they basically own him and they know he won't give them a bad review. It's become biased bull imo, they own Pompsie now & his so-called reviews have become tame & biased when given a comp & free luxury suites. This isn't the average Vegas visitor's experiences. I don't blame Pompsie though. What person wouldn't want to take up offers on free comped best luxury suites and be able to film it for his popular vlog. But to be "honest", it isn't about being honest anymore really.
I've stayed there at least 5 times; i like the off the strip vibe, great free parking, plenty of different games to play! Plus the table games have a nice relaxed feel to them. Very popular with the locals. Their poker room is just the right size! Lots of food options as well... Great place!
Pompsie & Greta , Thank you for taking the time and effort into this vlog . By reading some of the comments this hotel & casino isn’t for everyone. I would give it a try if I wanted to stay off the strip . First because you gave it your approval . Second because I love New Orleans . The decor and vibe is perfect . It seemed like they have some good restaurants with some southern cuisine choices and a Baskin Robbins 🍦Last , but not least . I have seen One Republic in concert too . My favorite song is “Counting Stars “ ⭐️ I would see them again and again . I think Greta would too 😎
Stayed in that EXACT same standard room in April of this year! I adored that little shower window ❤️ The beds and pillows were firm, but the hotel had SO much charm. It’s a very chill place and I loved it
When I visited my brother who moved to Vegas a year ago, we went to Orleans several times. They also have a great Asian restaurant there. We ordered take out several times. The Mongolian Beef is soooo good! And the Honey glazed Shrimp with walnuts is good too.
I have spent a lot of time at the Orleans hotel and Casino. It’s a well maintained off strip property that has great food, entertainment, and gambling options. I highly recommend it to anyone local and out of town vacationers. They keep a high level of security ensuring your visit is peppered with great memories. So give it a try, you will not go wrong.
@@marianne4468 : Yes, that’s right. Me bad… The Orleans sits on the corner of Tropicana and Decatur. Across the street from the Clark County Firefighting school. About half a mile up from In & Out.
love the orleans! also ur final thoughts at the end were spot on! glad u showed towards the end the nice shots of the poker room , bowling alley, etc. i’ve stayed many times .
@@Dive-Bar-Casanova Interesting take. There is no point in the video that suggests he didn't like it. Nor did he ever say anything alluding to that a single time at any point in the video.
This is My hotel. Love the NO vibe + playing poker with the locals. One of the only place you can play LIMIT omaha High/Low. Close enough to go see shows on the streets. Loving the College basketball tournaments. Sportsbook vibe for NFL is great.
My comment is hard to put in words properly, but I actually like that you show more than just the standard rooms. If it’s comped, who would pass up the opportunity? I wouldn’t. I appreciate the work you put in. You’re doing us all a favor by touring multiple room options. What if someone wanted to actually stay in suite and didn’t know what which one to pick?! I know most people usually stay in standard rooms, which is great, you’ve shown plenty of options. But showing these bigger better rooms brings the entertainment to the channel and not just general information that people can look up on the internet. If that makes sense… Anyways awesome video. I enjoyed it.
You get it. So many complaints about them staying in suites. I don't get it. I mean you can't get everything in a vlog. He takes more hours to edit, put music in, etc than anyone and gets complaints. Just amazing.
Pompsie, the Orleans is in my top 3 Hotel choices to stay in Vegas. It is also one of the most liked and busiest Hotels in Las Vegas. I myself have stayed at the Orleans four times out of my 16 times to Las Vegas. There is a shuttle that takes you to the strip every 15 minutes, non-stop so it's not a biggy if you're not Hoteling it right on the strip. It's a real self-contained Hotel where if you didn't want to leave you'd be entertained all day there. Great restaurant choices, good gambling, Keno section, Bingo upstairs, Movie Theatre, Bowling Alley, Arcade, Spa, I believe there's a small Sportsbook, the Arena of course where you saw One Republic (and YES I'm so jealous!). Just love that band & Ryan Tedder. Love the whole New Orleans vibe there. Thanks for sharing your views on it.
That's good to know about the shuttle. I will try the Orleans poker room out but was concerned on how far it was from the strip. I'm staying there for a weekend this summer.🙂
When I would get off work at the Forum Shops, me and fellow employees would go to The Orleans for their Steak & Eggs Breakfast at their diner. It was so good!
I have stayed here a few times and enjoyed it. The standard rooms can stand updating but they are spacious. Don’t know if they still have the free shuttle that goes to the strip. We used that many times.
Orleans was the best place to be when I was a teenager, I grew up down the street from there on trop and Jones so on weekends we would go there for bowling and the movies
What do you think about the Orleans?! (Also please remember to like this video if you liked it in real life 😊✌🏽)
I like the fact when he went to the standard room, he totally ignored what looked like a dirty couch and aged room and focused on.."oh look at this awsome picture on the wall"~while the dirty looking couch was in frame...lmao .....is this a hotel review or pictures inside hotels room vlog?
I really like the Orleans , lots of facilities, really easy to get to the Strip and great food options. The pool is good too. The showroom has some good retro big name acts too……..oh and the bathroom windows all open too :)
This place has always been a hidden gem to me
Hey there Mr. Pompsie,
Please read my comment I left for you
I’ve stayed there at least 10 times but it’s been about 3 years now. The standard rooms are due for a upgrade. The resort is large and does have a lot to offer. Very busy resort that held a lot of conventions. At times these conventions had a lot of kids for tournaments and there would be numerous kids moving through the casino to get places to eat or go to the arcade. The reason I stopped going there was the comps I used to get along with some video poker pay tables went south.
I now stay more at station casinos 🎰
The Orleans is a fun hidden gem. It's aging, but they take pretty good care of it. I love the fact that it's still so heavily themed. I wish more creative themes would make a comeback to Vegas.
Hey! Just subscribed to your channel!!
@@CasinoCorGaming welcome!!
I know I’m not the only one, but I’m really digging these value friendly and historical properties lately.
YES! While this wasn’t a favorite video I love seeing the properties off the strip! He has shown so many cool places to visit!
The Orleans is one of the favorite casinos of Las Vegas locals, which is why you would’ve seen it packed and full of energy…… Love this place!
Stayed at the Orleans many times and loved it! Everything you need in a casino resort without the hustle and bustle and overcharges on the strip. And seems better odds on the slots, with good variety of restaurants. A great place!
Hey Pompsie! Just wanted to thank you for continuing to show the standard rooms despite the fact you get lots of comps. Still a man of the people to showcase what the majority of the public probably wants to see. Keep it up!
I like The Orleans. It’s a totally different vibe than the hotels on the strip. Our room was nice and comfortable. Plus, everyone was very nice there. I have family in Las Vegas and they liked Red Rock and The Orleans.
I agree.
Sorry Pomps but I agree with others that you kind of just rolled through this review and didn’t give much detail. Don’t do reviews when you’re tired - it doesn’t go well. I’m a big fan but this doesn’t belong in your repertoire. Kind of felt like you had to do something without the “cons” in the review since they comped you so well and got special treatment.
No kidding. He can't even point out that the furniture in their best room is totally outdated. His comps have made him totally biased in his reviews and ALL the major properties know this so they give him free rooms now. Smh. He's playing the ball game that is Vegas. Spelled correctly it's spelled "BOLOGNA".
Agreed....sorry. man....you've sold to the highest bidder...
Sorry to disagree. Letting us see him when he is tired is a plus to give a feeling of family or friend vibe. He could easily edit an extraordinary video promotion of the hotel which he didn't because he never does. Pompsie and Greta are real and as real people they are living a real life which can include a stay at the hotel, a concert or a meal. Pompsie edits vibes and these can't be biased😊👍
Pomp’s going down in quality…
The Orleans has one of the largest casino floors in Vegas. It also has great poker games.
This is a GREAT place. It's where the locals like to hang out and it shows. EVERYONE is friendly. The food is good. Prices are reasonable. Annnnd unlike the strip, the drinks are NOT watered down. Love the Orleans.
Always been watching your videos. Just wanted to say great work and your videos are always on point and appreciated.
Love your music you feature in all of your videos!!!!
I stayed here for 7 nights in February-March and it was fantastic! We can't wait to stay here again.
So cool . You will have to tell us one day about your stay 😜
@@TracyJ4418 I have a 4 different ones already up for you. Have a great day my friend
I don't know if anyone will really care or find this interesting, but when I saw the purple Algiers sign, I was blown away. The reason being, that was the very first Vegas hotel I stayed in with parents in 1969. Just seeing it again, brought back those same feelings I felt at the time. Thanks Pompsie for including that sign! 😊
I saw that and thought how cool.
@@LearnExploreAdventure 👍😉
The Orleans has been my go to place to stay when I'm in Vegas. It has alot to offer ; movie theater, bowling, arcade, spa/gym, concert venue, sports arena, variety of restaurants and a food court, and most importantly for me it has POKER! I JUST LOVE THE ORLEANS!
❤️ Appreciate the love, David!
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Me and my family have been called The Orleans our home away from home for the past 10 years. We appreciate the hospitality every trip we make. I'm celebrating my 50th birthday there October 7th-10th I hope it's and expect it to be memorable. My parents , brother, son, in-laws, and friends will all be there. There is so much I love about The Orleans! Thanks for all my memories..
A great hotel and casino for the price. There’s plenty of free parking and a decent food selection. It’s also a good place to stay at if you’re vacationing with your family, as it has the movie theater, bowling alley, and Kids Tyme. The pool is pretty big too.
It haven’t to be the strip, there are so many beautiful hotels more. You know „Sam‘s Town“?
IMO the Orleans has some of the cleanest rooms in Vegas. I’m a single mom and have been doing 1-2 trips to Vegas every year with my daughter for the last 3 years…we stayed at another off property hotel 1 time and it just did not compare. She loves the pool, bowling ally, movie theatre, arcade… we’re a quick 5-10min Uber away from the strip! It’s awesome!
Agree they are super clean
Always enjoyed The Orleans. Stayed many times and was never disappointed. Apparently it's not for everyone. We were always treated very well.
I was hoping for a bit more of a tour of the Orleans in order to get a feel for the property. Some of your best hotel reviews take us all around the casino floor, the "restaurant row", around the outside of the building, more information about the history/prices/services, etc. Also, I'd love a separate video focused solely on the Neon Museum! That would be an awesome tour!
RESTAURANTS ! !
We were at the Orleans on Friday and my husband won a $6000 jackpot! Our favourite casino! ❤️
Niiiiiiice!
Nice Video Pomps, the wife and I spent our 2nd honeymoon there and loved it. She also won a large jackpot too boot. Not sure when we will return due to the covid. From Lighthouse Cove, Ontario Canada. P.S. Say hi to Greta she is a gem.
Stayed there a few times. Nice place. Good casino. Lots of food options. The rooms are decent and you can often get good deals there. Especially during the week.
I stayed at the Orleans many times, l stumbled on to it because a strip property lost my reservation, and did not have rooms available, l got on the phone 3 calls later boom Orleans here l come. I was so impressed with the room that l returned many times. Prime Rib Loft was great, Big Al's Oyster Bar was fun, Have to mention the mexican restaurant, it had like 4 different types of salsa and sauces for the chips impressive, food was great also. Not sure if it is still open.
Did have a shuttle running regularly to the strip also at the time. Used the sports book also. Friendly staff.
I've stayed there about 20 times since 2006, always a comp standard room which haven't really changed in that time except they used to charge for wi-fi. also love the pocket door in shower especially on a cold night in a hot shower, they also have a lot of really old slot machines, new ones too but they have the most Keno machines anywhere and a "live" Keno lounge, they offer good comp packages and great food at their many restaurants that keep me coming back, fun place with a great vibe
GREAT Destination for us common folk.
Are those very old slot machines coin operated ones? 😊
@@oldiesgeek454 I don't believe they have coin drop, just a ton of the same Keno/Poker ticket in/out type machines
@@pmahre I see. I'm 60, and can't imagine playing a slot machine that doesn't take coins. I'm afraid the gambling world has passed me by. 😉
Thanks pmahre for the slot info ! I love Keno and it’s getting hard to find them in a lot of the Strip casinos.
I’ve been staying at The Orleans for the past 7 years. Offers a little bit of everything for my family .
Forgot to mention the free shuttle to the strip ( high roller) area. Just show your room card. Also agree with good food and cheaper table minimums. Nice place with good value
Nice about the free shuttle
The hospitality there is 2nd to none. I stayed there a few years ago and my flight was delayed by 16 hours. I did not arrive there until early in the morning.. They offered to give me an extra comped night even though the error had nothing to do with them. Very clean rooms and the casino is filled with locals and less tourists.
I used to have to stay at the Orleans every year for work. it is a great casino and you used to be able to take a shuttle to the strip.
I love staying there for Viva Las Vegas! Everything you want is there and I never had to leave the hotel
Pompsie, your Vegas videos are The Best!. Super cool Channel Brother, love what you do man!. Cheers!.MH.
Pompsie, myself and a group of basketball referees work 2 basketball tournaments every summer, once in August and once September, and we always stay the Orleans. It is a fun hotel/casino, nothing fancy, but always a good time, and it's off the strip for easy access. But one of the fun reasons we like to stay there is the 2 pool bartenders Nancy and Jason. They are the nicest coolest bartenders in all of Vegas I don't care what anyone says. I have been to every fancy hotel in Vegas with my wife, and these two always make you feel right at home. Plus you can't beat the drink costs at the pool compared to all the other hotels. So glad you had a chance to review this place.
You are correct about the pool drinks. A beer is 6.00. How can you beat that? Great price on all the other mixed drinks. It is by far the best for Vegas prices
Thank you so much for your kind words about Nancy & Jason. We love hearing they make your experience with us extra special!
@@orleanscasino They are the best!
I've been going to the Orleans since it opened. I play a LOT there, and they have always treated me very well. And the machines pay out pretty good. Alder & Birch is an excellent restaurant, one of Vegas' hidden gems! I like the old feel of the place as well. Thanks for the great video!
The Orleans seems relaxing, I’ll definitely check it out!
It's nice that you show the regular basic room that most people will be staying at.
It would have been nice if you showed more of the standard room and the casino and less of the comps and tour you received
Totally agree 👍
Yeah, seems like he focuses on other stuff and not the actual review he is there for!!!
@@marcodoz once you receive those comps all credibility goes out the window ....you can tell he was looking at wall pictures and shower windowa to find anything positive about that standard room. No criticism at all. I hope he doesn't decide to review the new Afghanistan regime, i can see it now, Taliban comps him a palace and he transitions to a standard town, with Taliban rule and all he points to is "an awsome picture or mural" and totally ignores everything critical. "Afgan is not that bad, my HONEST REVIEW " - Pompsie
@@OmarAcosta09Imagine talking crap about the hand that feeds him. That would be something!!!😅😅😅
The Standard Rooms are really nice.. Much bigger than a standard strip room with free WI-FI and decent amount of cable channels
Big shout out to Sam Boyd and his team for allowing Pompsie to showcase your great casino.
Unique as it offers old world Las Vegas quality without the razzmatazz of the strip.. Great work Pompsie
We were happy to have them here!
I stayed here in July of 2020. Being from new orleans i was impressed. Def didnt kno they had a bowling alley and arcade
I love the Orleans. Favorite casino by far
I always make a couple visits to the Orleans when in Vegas. I enjoy gaming there and I just like getting off the Strip. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
Thank you for showing us around the property. I live right near by and love this place.
I love this hotel-casino. Mostly locals gamble there. Great pool and very good pool bar. Blackjack pays 3/2 and that is a big benefit over the strip hotels. Restaurants are fairly priced for Vegas and food is very good. I always stay at the Orleans at lease 2-3 days when I come to town for a week every month. Rooms are clean but nothing fancy. Who needs fancy, just give me a casino and a few video poker bars.
Hey. On Blackjack…. Do the dealers deal out of shoes? How many decks? Does the dealer hit on soft 17? Can you double more than once? Thanks.
I have been following you for what seems like about a year. You deserve a LOT of credit for what you have been able to accomplish - a LOT of credit. I follow hundreds of UT channels and few have done better in so short a time. I am going to say this just for what it is worth. When you take a comp or any upgrade upon your first visit to a property it plants the seed of doubt that what you are getting is really not what the typical quest might expect. The prospect of "special treatment" taints your review - fair to you OR not - but it does. If you always pay your own way for the first visit and insist on being treated just like any other quest it establishes your independence and CREDIBILITY. If the property wants to invite you back as their guest then your unimpeachable credibility has already been established. You, they and WE know it is the real deal. The good properties want to treat everybody like they treat you. The others need to start meeting that expectation. You have become a power in Las Vegas - already. I cannot wait to see how far you can take this.
I agree with you and this is very fair. I don't think he ever imagined this channel or his local celebrity taking off like this. It must be weird and cool and a little confusing to know what to do with it. Me, I love free stuff so you want to give me the VIP treatment and luxury suite upgrade? Hell yeah!
But thinking long-term about his business, which is this channel, no one wants to watch infomercials. And there is simply no way an ordinary human can be totally objective when someone gives you things for free and also treats you really well. You're bound to overlook small things that you might mention if they hadn't.
So, I think he's kind of at an inflection point: Does he want this channel to be an honest review channel?; An "insider's view of what VIP life is like in Vegas?"; Or somehow a well defined combination of both?
Right now, it's an unsettling blend of both because you don't know what your getting when you watch. But maybe your suggestion is the best way to do it: Somehow demand that he be treated like anyone else then come back. BUT, you have to imagine, what if you know you want to come back and get the VIP treatment for another video? Are you really still going to trash a place, even if they deserve it? No, you'll probably go easy on them.
Totally agree!
@@sfmc98 Excellent points. When Chris has to do a "hatchet job" and deservedly so, on some property and they invite him back that may tell something about THEM. If he takes a freebie and does a "hatchet job" that tells something about Chris. He establishes his long-term credibility by being ready, willing, and able to "chop" as appropriate. He has a TREMENDOUS potential in being able to do exactly that. Chris has to go "no prisoners" in his very, very appealing way. I wonder if he will ever read these comments. Thanks for taking the time to make yours.
@@lewislindsey1946 Honestly, it might be time to branch out. One of the things I really enjoyed more than I thought I would were his videos in italy. He might want to do more travel and go places where he's not recognized. I think his filmmaking skills and personality would lend well to a travel review channel, not just Vegas.
@@sfmc98 Excellent suggestion. The Italy vacation was VERY good. Chris could give "cold call" reviews of foreign and US hotels. He would be incognito and with his base that could make him a very powerful figure in hospitality in and OUT of the country. Lots of POTENTIAL! Thanks
used to live up the street from here and frequented the arcade after school... thanks for the nostalgia trip :)
I typically enjoy your reviews but this one was too choppy. Talking about the neon sign museum and the show at Planet Hollywood seemed out of place. I wish you had used that time to focus on the Orleans. What type of restaurants and lounges does it have? Is there a buffet? What is the pool area like?
Love The Orleans Hotel & Casino. Have stayed there multiple time and always had a great time.
As soon as I saw the door handles, I was in heaven..thanks for showing me my favorite place.
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nice place, i was a dice dealer there many years ago. overall my favorite gig vs the strip. Strip casinos felt more corporate and the orleans was like home.
Loved the Orleans when we stayed there! And would definitely go back! Great times there! Great views of the strip from our room!
Planning on staying there to see the Silver Knights play. Great value.
My first time ever going to Vegas this is where I stayed I had a great time for my first experience 💯
Definitely one of my favorite off-strip casinos. Never had a bad time there, but I do urge visitors to keep aware of their surroundings if walking outside the premises.
Although there’s really no need to walk as it has everything on site :) That said I’ve walked up to Walgreens from there several times in the day and the only danger I’ve felt is of heatstroke ;) Nightime yeah , but that’s true of everywhere not centre or south Strip IMO
How far is it from the strip?
Being a fellow hockey fan, before there were the Golden Knights, there were the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL who played all of their home games at the Orleans from 2003-2014, inside that horseshoe shaped arena you showed us. They were the first to host a professional hockey game scheduled for midnight (because it's Vegas and they can) which I was at. Thanks for the vid!
Some really great memories! We hope you can join us for a Henderson Silver Knights game this season!
I loved playing and staying at the Orleans. On the tables games the Pit boss would come around and give you beads and candy and it's a fun place to play. The rooms are clean and spacious. I have always enjoyed my stay.
Hi Pompsie, great Hotel in the second Line. Greetings from Rainer from Germany😉. And thank you so much for your work.
That has been my home base for about 13 years. Always have a great time and do well playing there as well. They always take care you and can say never had a bad stay.
Thank you for your loyalty! It means the world to us!
Stayed there every summer while my son's played Travel Basketball. My youngest graduated 2020 so that tradition/chapter is closed for us. Always stayed standard room...nice, roomy,and comfortable. Awsome for families as it has nice variety of food options especially those favored by teenage hungry boys, movie theater, bowling alley and small arcade for our team to enjoy without leaving the hotel. Pool area is both beautiful and plenty of room for guests of all ages. I'm not a gambler but they have nice dancing area and live bands playing at times. Plenty to do and see there if one chooses to free transportation to and from the strip. Never had any issues, staff is pleasant and we stayed for full week every summertime. I would definitely recommend and return in future with no teenagers...what a joy! Oh and handful of fast food options right outside casino including Walgreen's down the corner.
I love the look of the Orleans, you can tell from your video that it has a good vibe. Also, really glad there is a neon museum, those would be a real treat to see both during the day and night, so nostalgic!
My favorite place to stay in Vegas honestly. I really enjoy the poker room, all of the food options are solid and its just a better bargain to stay here. I don't feel ripped off here like I do at many other "strip" properties.
Seems like a good place for you and Greta, other things to do but gamble, and I am sure they have a 21 machine! bowling, movies, etc. good review
Literally was wondering the other day when you'd review the Orleans. Thanks!
It's a fun place isn't it?
I love The Orleans. We've stayed there and really enjoyed it. Basic rooms are affordable and comfortable.
I stayed at the Oleans during the mid 2000's. It was a great place that surprised me because I stayed at other off Strip Casino-hotels that were old. The Orleans was warm and beautiful and jumping which also surprised me at the time. I had a very comfortable and large room which came in handy when my friends came to visit me. I will definitely checkout the Vegas sign museum and will like to check it out at night. Thanks for showing a standard room, it seems it needs updating but it may the best place to stay if you are on a budget.
Hey There Mr. Pompsie,
I been following you and your videos for a VERY Long time. I have lived in LasVegas for 27yrs and I LOVE the LasVegas History.
You do amazing and awesome videos.
QUESTION:
Would you consider doing videos on the "Celebrity Old Resident Homes/Condos and Restaurants of Las Vegas"???
There are so many and it such GREAT information and locations to share with the world.
There are so many stories and facts that are still active and available to visit.
I would LOVE LoVe to see you do this.
Our kid played in a baseball tournament each spring break in Vegas and we always stayed as a team at the Orleans. Great value. Pool area was nice and peaceful. The fast food, theatres and bowling alley made it great for the kids to spend their downtime. Understand that you are off the strip and don't expect the glitz and glamour of the strip hotels and you'll be fine.
Love New Orleans, it is not on the strip, Neon Museum is so cool
👍👍👍👌👌👌 again nice video Pompsie
You’re montage/interlude music selections are chefs kiss 🤌
That is a very nice suite. I am so glad that your channel is being recognized and given the proper respect by the hotels.
Word got around after The Cosmo situation. Now all these properties do is give him free comps & rooms so they basically own him and they know he won't give them a bad review. It's become biased bull imo, they own Pompsie now & his so-called reviews have become tame & biased when given a comp & free luxury suites. This isn't the average Vegas visitor's experiences.
I don't blame Pompsie though. What person wouldn't want to take up offers on free comped best luxury suites and be able to film it for his popular vlog. But to be "honest", it isn't about being honest anymore really.
I've stayed there at least 5 times; i like the off the strip vibe, great free parking, plenty of different games to play! Plus the table games have a nice relaxed feel to them. Very popular with the locals. Their poker room is just the right size! Lots of food options as well... Great place!
Pompsie & Greta , Thank you for taking the time and effort into this vlog . By reading some of the comments this hotel & casino isn’t for everyone. I would give it a try if I wanted to stay off the strip . First because you gave it your approval . Second because I love New Orleans . The decor and vibe is perfect . It seemed like they have some good restaurants with some southern cuisine choices and a Baskin Robbins 🍦Last , but not least . I have seen One Republic in concert too . My favorite song is “Counting Stars “ ⭐️ I would see them again and again . I think Greta would too 😎
Stayed in that EXACT same standard room in April of this year! I adored that little shower window ❤️ The beds and pillows were firm, but the hotel had SO much charm. It’s a very chill place and I loved it
When I visited my brother who moved to Vegas a year ago, we went to Orleans several times. They also have a great Asian restaurant there. We ordered take out several times. The Mongolian Beef is soooo good! And the Honey glazed Shrimp with walnuts is good too.
Big Al's Oyster Bar has good food and oysters! (and bloody maries!). Eat there every time we are in Vegas.
Beautiful Hotel and Casino. "Outstanding Room Service." few years back.
Hello.Love the small rooms and the space it has.and yes it,s worth.i went to most of those casinos back in the days.thanksNice video too.
I have spent a lot of time at the Orleans hotel and Casino. It’s a well maintained off strip property that has great food, entertainment, and gambling options. I highly recommend it to anyone local and out of town vacationers. They keep a high level of security ensuring your visit is peppered with great memories. So give it a try, you will not go wrong.
The Gold Coast is next to the Rio on W. Flamingo Rd. Orleans isn't. It is on Tropicana.
@@marianne4468 : Yes, that’s right. Me bad… The Orleans sits on the corner of Tropicana and Decatur. Across the street from the Clark County Firefighting school. About half a mile up from In & Out.
love the orleans! also ur final thoughts at the end were spot on! glad u showed towards the end the nice shots of the poker room , bowling alley, etc. i’ve stayed many times .
you kinda " mailed this one in " revisit on your own dime and really explore it.
We’ll said. I took it as he didn’t like the place at all.
@@Dive-Bar-Casanova Interesting take. There is no point in the video that suggests he didn't like it. Nor did he ever say anything alluding to that a single time at any point in the video.
Love your videos and glad to see your adventures as well Pompsie. Thanks for posting this too. Have a nice day now.
Finally you do it I've been there Finally you do it
Neon museum rocks
I really like this place. Excellent value and some dynamite food choices. I actually prefer The Orleans to most strip properties. Thanks man !
This is My hotel. Love the NO vibe + playing poker with the locals. One of the only place you can play LIMIT omaha High/Low. Close enough to go see shows on the streets. Loving the College basketball tournaments. Sportsbook vibe for NFL is great.
My comment is hard to put in words properly, but I actually like that you show more than just the standard rooms. If it’s comped, who would pass up the opportunity? I wouldn’t. I appreciate the work you put in. You’re doing us all a favor by touring multiple room options. What if someone wanted to actually stay in suite and didn’t know what which one to pick?! I know most people usually stay in standard rooms, which is great, you’ve shown plenty of options. But showing these bigger better rooms brings the entertainment to the channel and not just general information that people can look up on the internet. If that makes sense…
Anyways awesome video. I enjoyed it.
You get it. So many complaints about them staying in suites. I don't get it. I mean you can't get everything in a vlog. He takes more hours to edit, put music in, etc than anyone and gets complaints. Just amazing.
Pompsie, the Orleans is in my top 3 Hotel choices to stay in Vegas. It is also one of the most liked and busiest Hotels in Las Vegas. I myself have stayed at the Orleans four times out of my 16 times to Las Vegas. There is a shuttle that takes you to the strip every 15 minutes, non-stop so it's not a biggy if you're not Hoteling it right on the strip. It's a real self-contained Hotel where if you didn't want to leave you'd be entertained all day there. Great restaurant choices, good gambling, Keno section, Bingo upstairs, Movie Theatre, Bowling Alley, Arcade, Spa, I believe there's a small Sportsbook, the Arena of course where you saw One Republic (and YES I'm so jealous!). Just love that band & Ryan Tedder. Love the whole New Orleans vibe there. Thanks for sharing your views on it.
Thanks for the love, Patricia!
That's good to know about the shuttle. I will try the Orleans poker room out but was concerned on how far it was from the strip. I'm staying there for a weekend this summer.🙂
Orleans is my favorite off-strip casino.
This looks like a nice place - I have to go there.
Just another great video by Pompsie.
When I would get off work at the Forum Shops, me and fellow employees would go to The Orleans for their Steak & Eggs Breakfast at their diner. It was so good!
I love the Orleans. I 've stayed there many times in standard rooms. I had no idea they had those fancy suites. Thanks for the video Pompsie
Thanks Pompsie for making this video very interesting about the place..😍
I have stayed here a few times and enjoyed it. The standard rooms can stand updating but they are spacious. Don’t know if they still have the free shuttle that goes to the strip. We used that many times.
Thanks for choosing the Orleans, we appreciate your feedback. We do have a shuttle to the Strip. www.orleanscasino.com/stay/amenities/shuttle-service
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I am fascinated by the Neon Museum after watching a documentary about it. Orleans is a nice hotel too 😁
Orleans was the best place to be when I was a teenager, I grew up down the street from there on trop and Jones so on weekends we would go there for bowling and the movies
Orleans is a Destination by it self, everything is there. Lucky you, what a fabulous staycation, stay safe…🤙🏼
for your next video idea you should do a top best hotels or top worst hotels based off your personal experience! :)
Great review as always. Keep it up.
Love the Orleans. My go to when I am in Vegas. Great channel Pompsie.
Come on by Kel!
Thanks for the tour. I have been looking for properties of the strip to try. This was one and palace station.
Come on by Kimberley!
@@orleanscasino wish i could but can't leave the my country lol but yet anyway
Heading there. What a special moment to have met the Boyd Family.