Getting rid of free parking isn't my biggest complaint about Vegas. The inept public transportation system and the monorail that doesn't go to the Airport or all the way downtown is my biggest complaint about Vegas.
It’s not just the Strip. Our public transport is abysmal for a city of 3 million people and there aren’t a ton of plans to make it better other than the tunnels.
@@Milestomemories Yes vegas public transit is terrible. I live in Vancouver we have 3 million people and subway lines that run from the airport to downtown and out to the east suburbs with 2, $3 billion extensions being built
@@Chrissie-d2nliving south of you in the Seattle area, Vancouver has, always, seemed to be ahead of times We're busy patting ourselves on the back for building a limited, over budget light rail that should have been installed years ago.
@@thomashelm6931 I've been there a few times and through there. Seattle traffic is a nightmare its a nice city and hopefully they can get to where they need to be one day with transit
Back when parking was free at the Venetian, I was parked in the garage and they stole the catalytic converter from my truck. The only argument I can come up with for pay garages, is that the bad guys are not paying a fee to go in and steal. They'll take their considerable talents elsewhere. Warmly, FJ
That video of the lady passing out is hilarious! My GF and I always witnessed someone passing out the The Cosmo every time we're there late at night. Lol! As for Fontainebleau, it will take time before they become successful and I don't get why some people want to see it fail. I've stayed there twice now and I loved it. Yeah, I remember the Cosmo and Aria struggled quite a bit when they first opened.
It will be curious to see what the closing of the Mirage will do for the north strip. I don't think it will matter a lot, but that's still 3000 rooms coming off the strip for several years. Prices won't be going down anytime soon.
Approximately 5000 with the Tropicana also gone. Which effectively reverses the surplus in new rooms Fontainebleau's opening offering the Strip in December.
I'm staying at the Fontainebleau August 20-23 and am genuinely excited! I'll film and give a thorough, sincere review of my experience: not only as far as what it offers and my individual takes on some of its restaurants, lounges, nightlife and pool complex, but also how the resort makes me FEEL. I do think with the one-two punch of Tropicana and Mirage closing, that suddenly reverses the net surplus of new rooms Fontainebleau's opening last December on the Strip provided..................and with that I think more people are going to be weighing alternatives to both for their next stay and if Fontainebleau continues to offer deals as they have been doing beginning two months ago, they can win over more people that way. I'll need to see the new Rio carpet up close to get a most accurate gauge of it, but I do love that they're doubling down on its theme at the very least. When Lapa Lounge opens around the Fourth of July it's only going to further enhance the Brazilian theming. I actually briefly visited the Rio on the way to Chef Kenny's Vegan Dim Sum (on West Flamingo Road just west of Decatur)..............and my eyes honestly welled up from how many people were in there. It was a dramatic 180 degree shift from what it was like the previous time I was there back in April 2022 which honestly left me feeling depressed at the time. As you both already know Rio has the most emotional resonance of any mega-resort in Vegas, and it joys my heart to see a feel-good comeback story in the making. 🥰
Yeah I think Mirage closing could help them a lot. I imagine a decent chunk of people who are used to staying a bit further north might be willing to give the new casino a shot. Could help RW as well. Looking forward to staying at FB this Summer myself!
@@Milestomemories Right, and I also feel the Mirage's three-year closure will leave a notable gap in the slightly-north-of-central-Strip for quite a while not dissimilar to that of the north Strip between Sahara and Fontainebleau/Circus Circus and Resorts World/Encore in the meantime: which would further incentivize more who usually don't stay on the north Strip to give it a try as a mind over matter exercise. Like I know Harrahs is directly across the street from the Mirage, but 1) when you're walking on the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard between the Caesars Palace Forum Shops and Treasure Island, it feels like quite the stroll in its own right, and 2) Harrahs is hardly a destination resort anyway so even though you do feel like you're in the heart of the action strolling on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard outside of Harrahs, distance-wise it really isn't THAT different from walking between Encore and Resorts World but only FEELS like a lengthier stroll because there aren't currently mega-resorts on both sides of Las Vegas Boulevard in that specific area.
We went to play there briefly a few weeks ago. I drink iced tea while I play the machines and I don't know what kind they use but it was so good. We also had a "snack" at their Chez Bon Bon cafe, a roast beef sandwich that was very large and delicious. I couldn't eat for the rest of the day after that. Sign up for their rewards card and you get $15 towards dining which was the exact price of the sandwich. Enjoy!
So it's finally OK to root for the success of Fontainebleau and those gainfully employed folks who work there? Excellent! Please notify the rest of the Internet.
I stayed at the Fountainebleau back in March. Absolutely loved it. Everything was top notch and the customer service was excellent. I may stay again on my next trip this year as a result.
Vegas is on the "critical list" . Why would you waste $$ in Vegas when you can loose your money closer to home, with casinos all over the country and more favorable play and comps ( if you like that) .
Casinos have been everywhere for 20 years, and Vegas revenue keeps increasing. Gaming is less than half of Strip revenue anyway. People go to spas, dine, shop, clubs, entertainment, sports.
Las Vegas offers well-rounded atmospheric entertainment in variety. People don't only go to Vegas for gambling while others limit themselves just that in their local casinos.
I’m also thinking that a “high end” casino without another “high end” casino connection, but instead situated on the “poor” side of the strip and the long walk for just one casino is another factor in terms of less foot traffic. Right now people want to be seen around the Cosmopolitan and Aria and MGM and Ceasar’s.
Just came back from Vegas today and I think I’m done going. Been there about 10 times in the last 18 months and I’m over it. Would rather gamble in San Bernardino which is only an hour away
Vegas doesn’t care that millions of us local low rollers are now staying and playing local in their own states. In our earlier days, we had no choice but to go to Vegas. Now as retired seniors, we’re very comfortable playing at our local casinos in California. Parking is free, comps are currently pretty good. So we’re enjoying it while it lasts because nothing lasts forever.
I recently stayed at the FB for a couple of days before heading over to the Aria for a conference. I thought the staff was super friendly, the pool was amazing, great restaurants. The room prices for what you get were very good. The spa was great too. I am not sure if its because its new, quiet or if they have better air systems but the air quality on the casino floor was much better than other hotels. I struggle with all of the vaping in vegas. The biggest issuesfor me was that the FB was very quiet and didnt have the buzz of the Wynn or Cosmo. If you dont care about that, then I definitely recommend it.
Excalibur VIP lounge was great: beer, snacks, coffee, soda, water. Was open long hours, accepted GOLD rewards tier, and was next to sportsbook so easy to get munchies and beer while watching / betting on games. RIP VIP
I love that carpet - as long as it stays in a casino…or a party room with a tiki theme…. Missing the prices from right before “C” changed so much. I need to register to the portion of you talking about flights. I would love to check in one time and be set for the rest of the trip. Thanks for the video !
The problem with Atomic Golf, is that it is Far North on the strip and walking there is not only a little dangerous at certain times but it is a long ways to walk. That means you need to have a car. Strat decided to charge for parking, even for hotel guests, which is just beyond stupid considering location. Free parking was one of the few reasons to go all the way down to the Strat. So think about wanting to go to Atomic Golf, and having to pay $20 just to park your car, at a casino with few other reasons to go there. Charging for parking was a terrible decision by the Strat. I used to stay there a lot because I always have a car, and the parking was free and you could get a decent room for an OK price. But that is not longer true.
Valet at Resorts World Hilton was $35 daily when we stayed earlier this month. Worth it because it was our first time there and we didn't want to bother trying to figure out the self-parking. Very good service.
I know many others who did the same thing! Remote check-in. Cheap nights. No remote check-in but at least Rio keeps up the tradition of letting us get cheap Hyatt nights even if it doesn't come with the MGM status perk.
CET’s last quarterly earnings call again said that to service their debt load was now $6.13 million/day. Blackstone sold Cosmopolitan to MGM, it’s a matter of time before FountainBleau has to declare bankruptcy and you’ll see Blackstone sell to MGM. Hopefully, they’ll sell the “Dirty Castle” and “Luxor”. Like I mentioned on another vlog, I’m a Thursday-Sunday, once a month fly in slot player with a budget of $2k/day. It’s been well over a year since my last hand pay as I average $3.75-$5.00 per pull. $6k loss per month not including food, beverage, and tips. SOMETHING has to change. Lastly, you’ll all laughed when Caesars mentioned water meter installation per room at 10 gallons/ person with each additional gallon charging at $2.75, well, it was mentioned again, after parking, WHERE else can they get you?
Honestly MGM would benefit from a property like Fontainebleau, but it would be interesting to see them jump out of their usual geography. $6.13 million per day is just insane.
@@Milestomemories Isn't that why MGM sold the Mirage in the first place: because it stuck out like a sore thumb in terms of where other resorts in their portfolio were situated? I just don't see any way MGM is even thinking about purchasing the Fontainebleau. I guarantee they're much more curious about if Bally's sells the Tropicana site and considering monopolizing that intersection.
@@aheroictaxidriver3180 Actually, more. When you include topping, taxis, restaurants, etc., it’s beyond eye opening. I have a harder time with the casino hosts that will look you in the eye and tell you you’re “Over-Comped”. Unreal, yet, you talk to the younger crowd at the nightclubs and they’re paying $2k for table service(Grey Goose).
I stayed at the Fontainebleau, and it was nothing short of fantastic! Better than Resorts World IMHO. He is right, they need to fill it first and get people hooked on it before they can make real money. One of the problems is they just have too many rooms to fill. I hope they do well - I am in love with this property!
MGM Grand had a similar add on for their lounge I used for my trip last Summer. For the $100 a day that included the limo to and from the airport, it was a bit of a splurge, but to have a spot to get free snacks/coffee/booze along with the VIP services was pretty nice.
Was at Fontainebleau last Friday night and it was pretty dead. Venetian/Palazzo, by comparison, were packed. I think you nailed the problem. They are not doing enough to get people in the door. I matched to their Royal status from Venetian diamond. My current Venetian offers are 3-4 days comped, $950 slot credit, and $50 food credit. Fontainebleau is offering 30% off plus $50 slot credit. I have issues with the changes to Venetian Rewards making tiers more difficult to obtain, but if I’m choosing between offers, it’s a no-brainer.
@@alyonapetrova694 if you’re asking if I gamble a lot, the answer is yes. I gambled much more than the cost of the room and benefits. That is why I am currently the highest status at Venetian, so the comps are better. My frustration with the Venetian is that they changed the rewards system in a way that makes it much harder to hit the high tiers. Under the old system, with what I just spent, I would easily be at the third tier and in sight of the fourth. But I’m only 3/4 of the way to the third tier and I don’t see any way to reach the top tier this year.
That poor girl at the slot machine! I love the new Rio carpet. It is for sure a throwback. If they remodel the Ipanema tower and bring back the Masquerade show I am definitely staying there!
Yeah we've all done something like that (maybe not that specifically), but hopefully she went to bed after that! It does kind of suck that everyone films everyone these days but best thing to do is have a sense of humor about it. Hopefully she does!
@@MilestomemoriesThat behavior is drug-related; it is called nodding out. Thank goodness not all of us have done something like that! I hope she sees herself on the internet and gets the help she most desperately needs.
I like the colorful new carpet going into Rio. However, I once lost a contact lens on a multi-color carpet like this. Nothing like crawling around on your hands and knees trying to find it (and yes, I eventually found it). 😣
Good information. Thanks for keeping it mostly positive. We know when you guys even joke about something being rough or bad we can believe it (like security at Rio).
MTM, Fontainebleau's numbers make sense based on other examples. When The Mirage opened in November 1989, Steve Wynn had to have revenue of $1 million per day to make his interest payments on the approx. $700 million in junk-bond debt. The revenue the first month was $50 million and that didn't include the casino as I remember it. Fontainebleau has conventional financing from what I've heard so lower interest rates but on a ton more in construction costs. And I don't see near the traffic that The Mirage had when it opened. As to Atomic Golf, when they first opened it was 12 Noon to 12 Midnight M-W with longer hours for Th, F, Sat, etc. So with 100 golf stations plus food service can understand needing a bunch of people but now on weekdays they are 4PM - 12 Midnight with longer weekend hours. Would like both them and Top Golf to succeed but given AG's high prices they are in the wrong location.
We never stayed at Excalibur, but always went into the VIP check in to get free drinks and snacks. They had tall, thin, stylish cans of Diet Pepsi, which we enjoyed. Good times!
So you went in there to steal snacks you were not entitled to and youre proud of that? This is why things are taken away from those who have earned it.
You cannot make your picks for the Circa Survivor or Circa Millions from out of State. You have to use a proxy (someone locally that you communicate your picks to and they put the picks in for you. And yes there is an additional charge for that. Couple years ago when I looked into it the Circa Proxy service was $225 for the entire year/season. And you'll have to meet with your proxy to fill out paperwork and go through specifics re communication of picks, how much % to give your proxy should you cash (although I'm pretty sure most are fine with a tipping system) The proxy I met with mentioned 3 to 10% of winnings is pretty standard when you cash on any type of gaming in Vegas.
What gets me about parking is the sudden “special event” pricing. I can’t know of all the events happening in town, especially if I have no interest in attending.
Fontainebleau was packed (gaming floor/lobby) last Monday May 20 in the morning and afternoon. I also received a $125 room offer from them via email last week.
I know many players in MGM world who like Excalibur. Gold & Platinum. Because, they give more freeplay, more resort credit, when staying at the bottom tier properties. That noted, it makes sense to not have VIP checkin in a bottom tier property.
My first thought of seeing the new Rio carpet: Rainforest Cafe. Probably will look better with the machines and other lights on, but can't help but think of screaming kids, cheesy budget puppet effects, and overpriced food looking at it.
Just finished my trip at circa thanks to your guys’ show telling me about the “all in package” ! It was very clean, nice hotel. Very nice room, and day bed at circa swim was so cool. Thanks guys!! 🙏
Actually Excalibur is very popular for people attending conventions at Mandalay Bay. This is useful when you attend a convention at the last minute. It is also a lot cheaper than Mandalay Bay rooms for big conventions. I can take the shuttle to Mandalay bay for the convention and not be stuck at Mandalay Bay when I am not at the convention or in meetings.
Not surprised by that. Super convenient and quite a bit cheaper, especially when you have busy nights. Excalibur is in a great location for Strip access too.
It used to be thought that casino carpeting with colorful complex designs was intended to hide stains and dirt, and make it harder to find dropped chips…which could be swept up by the casino’s maintenance crews over night..😉
In NYC, Parm is great fast food Italian. I was disappointed to see they didn't add Eggplant parm sandwich or pasta to this menu - so few options for non meat eaters 😢. And yeah Vegas is more pricey than NYC in most cases - I just paid $18 for a HALF of an 8" sandwich the other day at Capriotti's... unreal! Might as well just eat at real restaurants, but late night options are few these days.
Great news about aer lingus flying directly from Dublin to vegas. Last couple of times we've had to go dublin to LA and before that dublin to San Francisco. So all good
Yeah it’s exciting. I’m hoping award space will be good so I can “pop” over. Ireland is a big hole in my countries visited list. Everyone I know who has visited loves Dublin! Glad you can make it here without a connection.
Based on my visits it seems to be busier every time I go compared to the last. But I have seen some people share it being very empty during the week/day time. But it's not like every casino is hopping during that time. I think the occupancy rate will make a huge difference and if they can get up near where Resorts World has been I think it will be fine.
I did a quick pass through FB my last trip to check it out. Got my MGM Pearl Tier match, dropped in $50, walked out with $300. Nice looking casino, in my opinion, didn't seem all that busy on a Wed afternoon. Bounced from there to Slots A Fun, Resorts World and Wynn/Encore. I actually enjoyed spending some time on that part of the Strip, which I haven't been since I checked out RW after it opened. I took the tram up to Sahara and walked over to FB, easy walk. I probably wouldn't have gone into Slots A Fun or RW if I didn't got to FB. I never used my $100 dining credit either, so I guess I'll have to pop back in during my next trip.
@@markostermann6632 Slots of fun has been very, very busy. People just love the coin machines. It doesn't take high priced fancy casinos to make people happy. Was a smart move to renovate Slots of Fun.
Just got back from Vegas. First thing I saw on RUclips as a video by Jacob saying the odds on the slot machines are getting worse. I can say my experience in this last trip was in line with that. Could be I just had some extremely bad luck but I could not win on anything in any strip casino: penny slots, quarter slots, dollar slots. Hardly hit any bonus features and when I did, the payout was minimal. Been going to Vegas a long time but this trip was rough. Also noticed that machines with 20 cent and 30 cent minimum bets were pretty much gone in every casino. Might be time for me to kiss the slots goodbye.
I’m a one a month fly in. My budget is $2k/day, $6k for 3 days. I can’t catch a $200 win on a $3.75-$5.00 per spin/pull. The fun and enjoyment is gone. You can burn through $2k in one hour on a $3.75 machine. SAD!
I don’t gamble as much as you, more like $2k limit over a 3 day weekend of quarter and dollar video poker. My last trip at Green Valley Ranch I got wiped out quick. When I asked what comps I earned with my players card, they told me nothing. Not even a cup of coffee. I will never go back to any Station Casino. I’m also questioning how much I will be visiting Vegas at all as cheap as they have gotten and gouging for everything.
@@holdenc3082 I’m in agreement with you. All these years and the “host’s” at MGM will look you in the eye and insinuate that you didn’t gamble enough for the “comped” room. Data point, I was in a MGM property in April, with the MGM tier accelerator, I passed 115,000 points, more than half way to Platinum in a 3 day stay, I asked for a limo to the airport and was denied! Spent $48 over my $300 Food and Beverage comp and they refused to “comp” the $48! The “host” said that I should use my personal MGM points! I said, no, I think I earned it. That’s why, MGM platinums should use the free comp’ed rooms and not gamble after hitting status.
But you all keep going Akers vegas is ripping everyone off till Akers stop going ,I use to go four times a year not know more I have a large casino in my town hardrock Tampa don’t need vegas
“Valet parking is just not what it used to be…” -Shawn 🤣 Remember the days when they parked your car just right, with a little twinkle in their eye, and they’d close the door just right? I’m just playing around…. You guys are the best! 💯
Haha I know it sounded strange. It just used to be part of the casino culture in a way I feel was lost when they started to charge. I actually don't think there is a huge issue with paid valet parking given the labor cost. But Vegas free valet was a cultural thing back in the day and I do miss it. We would valet everywhere when I was a kid and my parents never valeted anywhere other than Vegas!
Virgin is essentially dead and has nothing to do with the parking. Everybody I know that’s local has been going to the Sahara or Tropicana for their free parking and walking up or down the strip from there. Free parking is a huge draw but sadly it’s almost gone now. If Virgin was on the strip or closer to it the free parking would have been a draw.
The atomic golf hiring is the craziest story I’ve heard lately, especially with this economy. They could’ve had more volume if they didn’t charge top golf prices. They could’ve better allocated funds and jazzed up their course.
Too bad it is not possible to "short" Fontainebleu stock. I am glad I do not own any Fontainebleu debt but I will be looking over which public corporation is holding Fontainebleu debt.
Vegas Pauly C is Casino comp wallet. He doesn't really have a feud with them he just discloses lots of financials. He did get kicked out of RW but that was only for reporting their financials.
I have stayed at Rio a number of times and I always felt it is way too dark and dead in there. Rio is supposed to be "Carnival" year round... that means bright colors, music, colorful tropical birds, and a party atmosphere. I thought the new carpet shown adds to that theme and is a step in the right direction, and I hope it means they intend to brighten the place up and make it a more lively vibe on the casino floor. Dealers and waitresses should be wearing colorful carnival headdresses and outfits, things that enhance the theme of the place.
I wanted to take my wife take a ride on the boring tunnel loop, and she said no it’s stupid… we went anyway and she ended up thinking it was so cool. Once all the casinos are online it will be amazing
It astonishes me to hear his name come up incessantly. I don't get what the big deal with him is as the overtures I have heard of him always seems to be complaining and sour grapes. I'm flummoxed by his name recognition.
Fontainebleau will be ok. Survive. That guy who is reporting those financials has a chip on his shoulder already against them. Can’t quite trust someone who feels/thinks that way toward another.
6:17 You have to sign up for the Circa contests in Vegas and you can ONLY MAKE picks from outside Nevada if you pay a local Proxy service to put the pick in for you. Circa provides a list of trusted proxys.
I loved Fountainbleau it was clean food hall and restaurants were nice far from everything not great location but has everything we want rooms were a bit pricey but spotless casino is beautiful not that busy!
I went to Fontainblue and even though its nice I didn't get good vibes when I was there. It just feels like a shell of emptiness. Machines seemed tight also. I tried several different machines and didn't get much play for my money.
If the Fontainebleau wants to get serious about filling its casino and rooms they need to consider adding a show like Le Girls to their show room. Maybe Le Guys on alternate days.
Agree!! What have they done to bring in the tourists? They need more French-related events and celebrities and music celebrities and or shows. Don’t hear anything about that. It need to live up to its name!! Paris does a way better job!!
I love watching your channel as it always reminds me why I will never go to Las Vegas. You mentioned the new opening of the Italian restaurant Parm. Where I live- outside of Chicago, we have a similar famous Italian place called Portillos. I just looked at both menus. For an Italian Sandwich at Parms in Vegas- its $18. Here in Illinois at our Portillos- pretty much the same sandwich is $6. Need I say more. Vegas is a rip off today. No thanks. We have a Hard Rock Casino here in Illinois if I feel the need. I don't think flying to Vegas to pay $25 for the privilege to park where I'm going to lose money gambling and then have to pay 300% more for a sandwich is something that I wish to do. I'll let others "enjoy" all that.
I'm not paying to park at Resorts World. I've stayed there-and it's nice-but that extra cost to visit the property isn't worth it.
Getting rid of free parking isn't my biggest complaint about Vegas. The inept public transportation system and the monorail that doesn't go to the Airport or all the way downtown is my biggest complaint about Vegas.
It’s not just the Strip. Our public transport is abysmal for a city of 3 million people and there aren’t a ton of plans to make it better other than the tunnels.
A big issue for sure.
@@Milestomemories Yes vegas public transit is terrible. I live in Vancouver we have 3 million people and subway lines that run from the airport to downtown and out to the east suburbs with 2, $3 billion extensions being built
@@Chrissie-d2nliving south of you in the Seattle area, Vancouver has, always, seemed to be ahead of times
We're busy patting ourselves on the back for building a limited, over budget light rail that should have been installed years ago.
@@thomashelm6931 I've been there a few times and through there. Seattle traffic is a nightmare its a nice city and hopefully they can get to where they need to be one day with transit
Back when parking was free at the Venetian, I was parked in the garage and they stole the catalytic converter from my truck. The only argument I can come up with for pay garages, is that the bad guys are not paying a fee to go in and steal. They'll take their considerable talents elsewhere.
Warmly, FJ
Love the “warmly”
That video of the lady passing out is hilarious! My GF and I always witnessed someone passing out the The Cosmo every time we're there late at night. Lol! As for Fontainebleau, it will take time before they become successful and I don't get why some people want to see it fail. I've stayed there twice now and I loved it. Yeah, I remember the Cosmo and Aria struggled quite a bit when they first opened.
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She's on that fent. That's the fent pose. Sad.
I'm impressed with how quickly she got back up on her feet. Not a skill issue for sure, hahahaha!
It will be curious to see what the closing of the Mirage will do for the north strip. I don't think it will matter a lot, but that's still 3000 rooms coming off the strip for several years. Prices won't be going down anytime soon.
Approximately 5000 with the Tropicana also gone. Which effectively reverses the surplus in new rooms Fontainebleau's opening offering the Strip in December.
The Rio carpeting is GORGEOUS!
Mark's brand advice is A+++. I love love love that new Rio carpet! Thanks for the great video Shawn & Mark!
Thanks for watching!
Glad you enjoyed!
Wow. Just keep jacking up the costs huh. Sad expensive times continue. Guess it all started with crazy prices from the in room mini bars
They're specifically focussing on "high rollers". The "average gambler" is just a nuisance to casinos. Short sighted thinking but its their casino.
I'm staying at the Fontainebleau August 20-23 and am genuinely excited! I'll film and give a thorough, sincere review of my experience: not only as far as what it offers and my individual takes on some of its restaurants, lounges, nightlife and pool complex, but also how the resort makes me FEEL. I do think with the one-two punch of Tropicana and Mirage closing, that suddenly reverses the net surplus of new rooms Fontainebleau's opening last December on the Strip provided..................and with that I think more people are going to be weighing alternatives to both for their next stay and if Fontainebleau continues to offer deals as they have been doing beginning two months ago, they can win over more people that way.
I'll need to see the new Rio carpet up close to get a most accurate gauge of it, but I do love that they're doubling down on its theme at the very least. When Lapa Lounge opens around the Fourth of July it's only going to further enhance the Brazilian theming. I actually briefly visited the Rio on the way to Chef Kenny's Vegan Dim Sum (on West Flamingo Road just west of Decatur)..............and my eyes honestly welled up from how many people were in there. It was a dramatic 180 degree shift from what it was like the previous time I was there back in April 2022 which honestly left me feeling depressed at the time. As you both already know Rio has the most emotional resonance of any mega-resort in Vegas, and it joys my heart to see a feel-good comeback story in the making. 🥰
Yeah I think Mirage closing could help them a lot. I imagine a decent chunk of people who are used to staying a bit further north might be willing to give the new casino a shot. Could help RW as well. Looking forward to staying at FB this Summer myself!
@@Milestomemories Right, and I also feel the Mirage's three-year closure will leave a notable gap in the slightly-north-of-central-Strip for quite a while not dissimilar to that of the north Strip between Sahara and Fontainebleau/Circus Circus and Resorts World/Encore in the meantime: which would further incentivize more who usually don't stay on the north Strip to give it a try as a mind over matter exercise.
Like I know Harrahs is directly across the street from the Mirage, but 1) when you're walking on the west side of Las Vegas Boulevard between the Caesars Palace Forum Shops and Treasure Island, it feels like quite the stroll in its own right, and 2) Harrahs is hardly a destination resort anyway so even though you do feel like you're in the heart of the action strolling on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard outside of Harrahs, distance-wise it really isn't THAT different from walking between Encore and Resorts World but only FEELS like a lengthier stroll because there aren't currently mega-resorts on both sides of Las Vegas Boulevard in that specific area.
We went to play there briefly a few weeks ago. I drink iced tea while I play the machines and I don't know what kind they use but it was so good. We also had a "snack" at their Chez Bon Bon cafe, a roast beef sandwich that was very large and delicious. I couldn't eat for the rest of the day after that. Sign up for their rewards card and you get $15 towards dining which was the exact price of the sandwich. Enjoy!
So it's finally OK to root for the success of Fontainebleau and those gainfully employed folks who work there? Excellent! Please notify the rest of the Internet.
I stayed at the Fountainebleau back in March. Absolutely loved it. Everything was top notch and the customer service was excellent. I may stay again on my next trip this year as a result.
The food prices at the food courts make the buffets a better deal. Pay double, eat everything you want versus pay $30 and still be hungry.
Totally agreed but I think that is part of the strategy. Makes them more money this way.
Vegas is on the "critical list" . Why would you waste $$ in Vegas when you can loose your money closer to home, with casinos all over the country and more favorable play and comps ( if you like that) .
Casinos have been everywhere for 20 years, and Vegas revenue keeps increasing. Gaming is less than half of Strip revenue anyway. People go to spas, dine, shop, clubs, entertainment, sports.
Las Vegas offers well-rounded atmospheric entertainment in variety. People don't only go to Vegas for gambling while others limit themselves just that in their local casinos.
I’m also thinking that a “high end” casino without another “high end” casino connection, but instead situated on the “poor” side of the strip and the long walk for just one casino is another factor in terms of less foot traffic.
Right now people want to be seen around the Cosmopolitan and Aria and MGM and Ceasar’s.
Just came back from Vegas today and I think I’m done going. Been there about 10 times in the last 18 months and I’m over it. Would rather gamble in San Bernardino which is only an hour away
Vegas doesn’t care that millions of us local low rollers are now staying and playing local in their own states.
In our earlier days, we had no choice but to go to Vegas.
Now as retired seniors, we’re very comfortable playing at our local casinos in California. Parking is free, comps are currently pretty good. So we’re enjoying it while it lasts because nothing lasts forever.
@@5877user exactly. I’m 31 so I’ve been to Vegas often the last decade and it’s only gotten worse for low rollers
I recently stayed at the FB for a couple of days before heading over to the Aria for a conference. I thought the staff was super friendly, the pool was amazing, great restaurants. The room prices for what you get were very good. The spa was great too. I am not sure if its because its new, quiet or if they have better air systems but the air quality on the casino floor was much better than other hotels. I struggle with all of the vaping in vegas. The biggest issuesfor me was that the FB was very quiet and didnt have the buzz of the Wynn or Cosmo. If you dont care about that, then I definitely recommend it.
I agree and that’s not talked about a ton but the air filtration is top notch.
Excalibur VIP lounge was great: beer, snacks, coffee, soda, water. Was open long hours, accepted GOLD rewards tier, and was next to sportsbook so easy to get munchies and beer while watching / betting on games. RIP VIP
Nice hack when watching games for sure
@@markostermann6632 lol 🤣
I love that carpet - as long as it stays in a casino…or a party room with a tiki theme…. Missing the prices from right before “C” changed so much. I need to register to the portion of you talking about flights. I would love to check in one time and be set for the rest of the trip. Thanks for the video !
Fontainebleau has awesome restaurants and the Lapis spa is excellent!
I especially love the $150 duck.
Circa Survivor looks like a lot of fun. Rio's new carpet looks great. Your channel gets me excited about returning to Vegas from the East Coast!
Wow so nice to hear that! We definitely love to get people excited.
The problem with Atomic Golf, is that it is Far North on the strip and walking there is not only a little dangerous at certain times but it is a long ways to walk. That means you need to have a car. Strat decided to charge for parking, even for hotel guests, which is just beyond stupid considering location. Free parking was one of the few reasons to go all the way down to the Strat. So think about wanting to go to Atomic Golf, and having to pay $20 just to park your car, at a casino with few other reasons to go there. Charging for parking was a terrible decision by the Strat. I used to stay there a lot because I always have a car, and the parking was free and you could get a decent room for an OK price. But that is not longer true.
Yeah I think Atomic Golf needs to really figure out a way to draw locals out there. Strat needs to backtrack on paid parking.
Why would anyone want all the properties to be the same with atmosphere and vibe. Me personally that super high end was going be tough.
Valet at Resorts World Hilton was $35 daily when we stayed earlier this month. Worth it because it was our first time there and we didn't want to bother trying to figure out the self-parking. Very good service.
Valet there is infinitely better for a stay than self parking due to locations of the lobbies, etc.
I used the dirty castle to pick up Hyatt nights. As gold, I didn’t pay the resort fee and would pretend to stay there at $20 a night.
I know many others who did the same thing! Remote check-in. Cheap nights. No remote check-in but at least Rio keeps up the tradition of letting us get cheap Hyatt nights even if it doesn't come with the MGM status perk.
CET’s last quarterly earnings call again said that to service their debt load was now $6.13 million/day.
Blackstone sold Cosmopolitan to MGM, it’s a matter of time before FountainBleau has to declare bankruptcy and you’ll see Blackstone sell to MGM. Hopefully, they’ll sell the “Dirty Castle” and “Luxor”.
Like I mentioned on another vlog, I’m a Thursday-Sunday, once a month fly in slot player with a budget of $2k/day. It’s been well over a year since my last hand pay as I average $3.75-$5.00 per pull. $6k loss per month not including food, beverage, and tips. SOMETHING has to change.
Lastly, you’ll all laughed when Caesars mentioned water meter installation per room at 10 gallons/ person with each additional gallon charging at $2.75, well, it was mentioned again, after parking, WHERE else can they get you?
Honestly MGM would benefit from a property like Fontainebleau, but it would be interesting to see them jump out of their usual geography. $6.13 million per day is just insane.
Your comment is embarrassing. You pay them $6K per month and they spend a lot of it trying to find ways to increase it to $7K.
@@Milestomemories Isn't that why MGM sold the Mirage in the first place: because it stuck out like a sore thumb in terms of where other resorts in their portfolio were situated? I just don't see any way MGM is even thinking about purchasing the Fontainebleau. I guarantee they're much more curious about if Bally's sells the Tropicana site and considering monopolizing that intersection.
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Actually, more. When you include topping, taxis, restaurants, etc., it’s beyond eye opening. I have a harder time with the casino hosts that will look you in the eye and tell you you’re “Over-Comped”. Unreal, yet, you talk to the younger crowd at the nightclubs and they’re paying $2k for table service(Grey Goose).
I stayed at the Fontainebleau, and it was nothing short of fantastic! Better than Resorts World IMHO. He is right, they need to fill it first and get people hooked on it before they can make real money. One of the problems is they just have too many rooms to fill. I hope they do well - I am in love with this property!
We’ve heard so many good reviews lately.
MGM Grand had a similar add on for their lounge I used for my trip last Summer. For the $100 a day that included the limo to and from the airport, it was a bit of a splurge, but to have a spot to get free snacks/coffee/booze along with the VIP services was pretty nice.
Was at Fontainebleau last Friday night and it was pretty dead. Venetian/Palazzo, by comparison, were packed.
I think you nailed the problem. They are not doing enough to get people in the door. I matched to their Royal status from Venetian diamond. My current Venetian offers are 3-4 days comped, $950 slot credit, and $50 food credit. Fontainebleau is offering 30% off plus $50 slot credit. I have issues with the changes to Venetian Rewards making tiers more difficult to obtain, but if I’m choosing between offers, it’s a no-brainer.
Does your Casino host at Venetian/Palazzo pressure you to cover the cost of the rooms and free play with your gambling?
@@alyonapetrova694 if you’re asking if I gamble a lot, the answer is yes. I gambled much more than the cost of the room and benefits. That is why I am currently the highest status at Venetian, so the comps are better. My frustration with the Venetian is that they changed the rewards system in a way that makes it much harder to hit the high tiers. Under the old system, with what I just spent, I would easily be at the third tier and in sight of the fourth. But I’m only 3/4 of the way to the third tier and I don’t see any way to reach the top tier this year.
I thought the Parm story was incredible. The fact that they raised prices on day 2 says a lot about Vegas. It's all about fleecing the tourists.
Yeah it’s crazy and almost comical. I wonder how they got the new sign done so fast.
That poor girl at the slot machine! I love the new Rio carpet. It is for sure a throwback. If they remodel the Ipanema tower and bring back the Masquerade show I am definitely staying there!
Yeah we've all done something like that (maybe not that specifically), but hopefully she went to bed after that! It does kind of suck that everyone films everyone these days but best thing to do is have a sense of humor about it. Hopefully she does!
@@MilestomemoriesThat behavior is drug-related; it is called nodding out. Thank goodness not all of us have done something like that! I hope she sees herself on the internet and gets the help she most desperately needs.
I love the Rio carpet!!!
I like the colorful new carpet going into Rio. However, I once lost a contact lens on a multi-color carpet like this. Nothing like crawling around on your hands and knees trying to find it (and yes, I eventually found it). 😣
Yeah finding something on that carpet would be rough!
Thank goodness we had a carpet episode. Loved it.
Good information. Thanks for keeping it mostly positive. We know when you guys even joke about something being rough or bad we can believe it (like security at Rio).
Would rather stay at Luxor than the dirty castle. Excalibur just looks too dark and dingy
MTM, Fontainebleau's numbers make sense based on other examples. When The Mirage opened in November 1989, Steve Wynn had to have revenue of $1 million per day to make his interest payments on the approx. $700 million in junk-bond debt. The revenue the first month was $50 million and that didn't include the casino as I remember it. Fontainebleau has conventional financing from what I've heard so lower interest rates but on a ton more in construction costs. And I don't see near the traffic that The Mirage had when it opened. As to Atomic Golf, when they first opened it was 12 Noon to 12 Midnight M-W with longer hours for Th, F, Sat, etc. So with 100 golf stations plus food service can understand needing a bunch of people but now on weekdays they are 4PM - 12 Midnight with longer weekend hours. Would like both them and Top Golf to succeed but given AG's high prices they are in the wrong location.
We never stayed at Excalibur, but always went into the VIP check in to get free drinks and snacks. They had tall, thin, stylish cans of Diet Pepsi, which we enjoyed. Good times!
So you went in there to steal snacks you were not entitled to and youre proud of that? This is why things are taken away from those who have earned it.
Hence why it's closing 😅
You cannot make your picks for the Circa Survivor or Circa Millions from out of State. You have to use a proxy (someone locally that you communicate your picks to and they put the picks in for you. And yes there is an additional charge for that. Couple years ago when I looked into it the Circa Proxy service was $225 for the entire year/season. And you'll have to meet with your proxy to fill out paperwork and go through specifics re communication of picks, how much % to give your proxy should you cash (although I'm pretty sure most are fine with a tipping system) The proxy I met with mentioned 3 to 10% of winnings is pretty standard when you cash on any type of gaming in Vegas.
I wonder if that is because of the laws in place? If not that is a terrible set up so must be.
What gets me about parking is the sudden “special event” pricing. I can’t know of all the events happening in town, especially if I have no interest in attending.
Yeah that is true. Basically variable pricing policies with no way to know what you are going to get.
Fontainebleau was packed (gaming floor/lobby) last Monday May 20 in the morning and afternoon. I also received a $125 room offer from them via email last week.
Hide the check in area so you can say it's unused so you can get rid of it.
I know many players in MGM world who like Excalibur. Gold & Platinum. Because, they give more freeplay, more resort credit, when staying at the bottom tier properties. That noted, it makes sense to not have VIP checkin in a bottom tier property.
My first thought of seeing the new Rio carpet: Rainforest Cafe. Probably will look better with the machines and other lights on, but can't help but think of screaming kids, cheesy budget puppet effects, and overpriced food looking at it.
Haha. You're not wrong.
I'll be in Vegas for four days next week. My usual bag- staying downtown. I love Fremont st. Thanks for the show guys.
Have a great trip!
Just finished my trip at circa thanks to your guys’ show telling me about the “all in package” !
It was very clean, nice hotel. Very nice room, and day bed at circa swim was so cool. Thanks guys!! 🙏
I love the rooms there and that pool. Nice place to spend a couple of days. Glad you enjoyed it!
Shawn has to be somewhere in Hawaii. That Aloha shirt though 🤌🏽👌🏽🤙🏽
Luxor > Excalibur
Excalibur to me is a giant money pit, never won. Have one plenty of times at Luxor.
Perhaps they can change blackjack to 5/6 rather then 6/5 no one will notice.
Ha
The accountants are salivating at the thought…
Actually Excalibur is very popular for people attending conventions at Mandalay Bay. This is useful when you attend a convention at the last minute. It is also a lot cheaper than Mandalay Bay rooms for big conventions. I can take the shuttle to Mandalay bay for the convention and not be stuck at Mandalay Bay when I am not at the convention or in meetings.
Not surprised by that. Super convenient and quite a bit cheaper, especially when you have busy nights. Excalibur is in a great location for Strip access too.
The new carpet at the Rio looks Cool! If you puke, it will blend right in!!!
I have used the VIP checkin at Excalibur. I was Gold at the time, but slumming it for EDC-- I normally prefer better properties, but free is free.
Absolutely. Free is free! Nothing wrong with that.
Seems very strange that business seems to be down, in some cases way down, but prices continue to go up and fees are increasing also.
Your shirt perfectly matches the Rio carpet
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Fontainebleau Las Vegas is so awesome!! Im sure they'll be around for a very very long time!
They definitely will be. World class property, but it will take time. The design really is stellar. Not perfect but its a beautiful place.
It used to be thought that casino carpeting with colorful complex designs was intended to hide stains and dirt, and make it harder to find dropped chips…which could be swept up by the casino’s maintenance crews over night..😉
In NYC, Parm is great fast food Italian. I was disappointed to see they didn't add Eggplant parm sandwich or pasta to this menu - so few options for non meat eaters 😢. And yeah Vegas is more pricey than NYC in most cases - I just paid $18 for a HALF of an 8" sandwich the other day at Capriotti's... unreal! Might as well just eat at real restaurants, but late night options are few these days.
Great news about aer lingus flying directly from Dublin to vegas. Last couple of times we've had to go dublin to LA and before that dublin to San Francisco. So all good
Yeah it’s exciting. I’m hoping award space will be good so I can “pop” over. Ireland is a big hole in my countries visited list. Everyone I know who has visited loves Dublin! Glad you can make it here without a connection.
I checked Atomic Golf's website earlier today. It mentioned they were closed for Memorial Day (scroll all the way down). That seems pretty odd to me.
Wild
Hard to believe Fountainbleau is struggling. It is quite busy there staging as a cab 🚕 driver
Based on my visits it seems to be busier every time I go compared to the last. But I have seen some people share it being very empty during the week/day time. But it's not like every casino is hopping during that time. I think the occupancy rate will make a huge difference and if they can get up near where Resorts World has been I think it will be fine.
I did a quick pass through FB my last trip to check it out. Got my MGM Pearl Tier match, dropped in $50, walked out with $300. Nice looking casino, in my opinion, didn't seem all that busy on a Wed afternoon. Bounced from there to Slots A Fun, Resorts World and Wynn/Encore. I actually enjoyed spending some time on that part of the Strip, which I haven't been since I checked out RW after it opened. I took the tram up to Sahara and walked over to FB, easy walk. I probably wouldn't have gone into Slots A Fun or RW if I didn't got to FB. I never used my $100 dining credit either, so I guess I'll have to pop back in during my next trip.
I agree its been fun to spend more time up there.
I love that Slots A Fun gives you some cheap fun surrounded by the nicer properties.
@@markostermann6632 Slots of fun has been very, very busy. People just love the coin machines. It doesn't take high priced fancy casinos to make people happy. Was a smart move to renovate Slots of Fun.
Just got back from Vegas. First thing I saw on RUclips as a video by Jacob saying the odds on the slot machines are getting worse. I can say my experience in this last trip was in line with that. Could be I just had some extremely bad luck but I could not win on anything in any strip casino: penny slots, quarter slots, dollar slots. Hardly hit any bonus features and when I did, the payout was minimal. Been going to Vegas a long time but this trip was rough. Also noticed that machines with 20 cent and 30 cent minimum bets were pretty much gone in every casino. Might be time for me to kiss the slots goodbye.
That’s been most of my trips for about 5 years now. Can’t catch a break on the video poker. I used to have a lot more winning trips.
I’m a one a month fly in. My budget is $2k/day, $6k for 3 days. I can’t catch a $200 win on a $3.75-$5.00 per spin/pull. The fun and enjoyment is gone. You can burn through $2k in one hour on a $3.75 machine. SAD!
I don’t gamble as much as you, more like $2k limit over a 3 day weekend of quarter and dollar video poker. My last trip at Green Valley Ranch I got wiped out quick. When I asked what comps I earned with my players card, they told me nothing. Not even a cup of coffee. I will never go back to any Station Casino. I’m also questioning how much I will be visiting Vegas at all as cheap as they have gotten and gouging for everything.
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I’m in agreement with you. All these years and the “host’s” at MGM will look you in the eye and insinuate that you didn’t gamble enough for the “comped” room. Data point, I was in a MGM property in April, with the MGM tier accelerator, I passed 115,000 points, more than half way to Platinum in a 3 day stay, I asked for a limo to the airport and was denied! Spent $48 over my $300 Food and Beverage comp and they refused to “comp” the $48! The “host” said that I should use my personal MGM points! I said, no, I think I earned it. That’s why, MGM platinums should use the free comp’ed rooms and not gamble after hitting status.
But you all keep going Akers vegas is ripping everyone off till Akers stop going ,I use to go four times a year not know more I have a large casino in my town hardrock Tampa don’t need vegas
Thank you to our co- hosts for this Tuesday segment. Free parking for spenders or guests and diners and gamblers.
Thanks Fred!
“Valet parking is just not what it used to be…” -Shawn
🤣 Remember the days when they parked your car just right, with a little twinkle in their eye, and they’d close the door just right?
I’m just playing around…. You guys are the best! 💯
Haha I know it sounded strange. It just used to be part of the casino culture in a way I feel was lost when they started to charge. I actually don't think there is a huge issue with paid valet parking given the labor cost. But Vegas free valet was a cultural thing back in the day and I do miss it. We would valet everywhere when I was a kid and my parents never valeted anywhere other than Vegas!
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Fountainbleu, no poker room. Location is shit for anyone that doesn't drive.
Virgin is essentially dead and has nothing to do with the parking. Everybody I know that’s local has been going to the Sahara or Tropicana for their free parking and walking up or down the strip from there. Free parking is a huge draw but sadly it’s almost gone now. If Virgin was on the strip or closer to it the free parking would have been a draw.
What hotel on the strip stilll has free parking? I was heading to Vegas on June 20th. I thought I heard the Mirage still had it but I may be wrong
Treasure Island does. Sahara for now. Circus Circus too and Casino Royale.
The atomic golf hiring is the craziest story I’ve heard lately, especially with this economy.
They could’ve had more volume if they didn’t charge top golf prices.
They could’ve better allocated funds and jazzed up their course.
These new hotel/casinos are gorgeous,but,from what I'm seeing,everyone is more cost-conscious,(not even going out,as much).Thanks for the LV update.💙
I'm amazed there was a VIP anything at Excalibur. Place is a dump.
You say dirty castle I call Excalibur a noisy ashtray
Atomic Golf Should fix their reservation system. Always says they have no availability.
Oh wow that’s crazy.
Yikes
Too bad it is not possible to "short" Fontainebleu stock. I am glad I do not own any Fontainebleu debt but I will be looking over which public corporation is holding Fontainebleu debt.
Vegas Pauly C is Casino comp wallet. He doesn't really have a feud with them he just discloses lots of financials. He did get kicked out of RW but that was only for reporting their financials.
I only eat at Aria because I get food comps, otherwise I'm heading to Herbs and Rye for steak, In & Out for a burger or Ellis Island for pizza.
I have stayed at Rio a number of times and I always felt it is way too dark and dead in there. Rio is supposed to be "Carnival" year round... that means bright colors, music, colorful tropical birds, and a party atmosphere. I thought the new carpet shown adds to that theme and is a step in the right direction, and I hope it means they intend to brighten the place up and make it a more lively vibe on the casino floor. Dealers and waitresses should be wearing colorful carnival headdresses and outfits, things that enhance the theme of the place.
I agree. The new carpet may be busy but it is festive and that is what Rio is supposed to be.
It would be hard for the new owners to do anything that doesn't improve the Rio.
Yeah, most definitely. They’re re-Rioing it haha
I wanted to take my wife take a ride on the boring tunnel loop, and she said no it’s stupid… we went anyway and she ended up thinking it was so cool. Once all the casinos are online it will be amazing
I guess that calls for a Divorce?
@@stocksandblonds44 It ain't worth the 1/2!
I subscribed to 20 minute Travel, loved learning about your background there. Great show today guys! See ya Friday
Thank you! 🙏
Thank you - appreciate it!
Did you see that huge joint sitting on top of the Rio’s carpet?!?
ROFL
Vegas Pauly C has a beef with Resorts World…. Not with Fontainebleau
It astonishes me to hear his name come up incessantly. I don't get what the big deal with him is as the overtures I have heard of him always seems to be complaining and sour grapes. I'm flummoxed by his name recognition.
Excalibur used to have real VIP check-in through glass doors: I will miss VIP Lounge next to High Limit Slots.
At the very back of check-in, where the blue arrow is, used to be a glass wall/doors, where VIP check-in was.
Love the Rio carpet!
Fontainebleau will be ok. Survive. That guy who is reporting those financials has a chip on his shoulder already against them. Can’t quite trust someone who feels/thinks that way toward another.
the carpet at Rio looks cool at least it's brand new and that casino reminds me of a dungeon, it needs brightness
A dungeon is a good descriptor. Can't wait for the festive atmosphere to return. And I hope they consider bringing back Rio Rita!
I like Fontainebleau
Loved it when Norwegian flew direct from Copenhagen to Vegas. Return ticket for $500
Miss that!
I have had some fun in Copenhagen last year - very pretty city
Am I the only one that picked up on the fact that Shawn's shirt looks similar to the Rio Carpet!
A few others did too and you’re absolutely right.
Overpriced steak in a briefcase will never bring the crowd.
So far there is nothing about fountainbleau that is interesting to me.
I'm not a Papi Steak pretentiousness fan either, but there's way more to Fontainebleau than that place!
6:17 You have to sign up for the Circa contests in Vegas and you can ONLY MAKE picks from outside Nevada if you pay a local Proxy service to put the pick in for you. Circa provides a list of trusted proxys.
Thanks for that info! Nice they have that option.
I loved Fountainbleau it was clean food hall and restaurants were nice far from everything not great location but has everything we want rooms were a bit pricey but spotless casino is beautiful not that busy!
It really is a beautiful place.
I think they have the best food hall set up in Vegas in terms of space and seating.
MGM rewards card used to allow free parking. I haven't used it since the Mirage exchanged hands.
The girl asleep at the slot is my hero #wulffdendad
Damn, Fontainebleau is turning into Revel New Jersey. Open after a long delay then bankrupt in a year!
Hopefully not! Or maybe it just needs a 3rd act. Oceans seems to be doing pretty good now.
Which is better, the Rio carpet or Shawn's shirt? 😊
Carpet, no question!
I went to Fontainblue and even though its nice I didn't get good vibes when I was there. It just feels like a shell of emptiness. Machines seemed tight also. I tried several different machines and didn't get much play for my money.
If the Fontainebleau wants to get serious about filling its casino and rooms they need to consider adding a show like Le Girls to their show room. Maybe Le Guys on alternate days.
Agree!! What have they done to bring in the tourists? They need more French-related events and celebrities and music celebrities and or shows.
Don’t hear anything about that.
It need to live up to its name!!
Paris does a way better job!!
I think Fontainebleau should reach out to hyatt to do a short term 5 years deal like how Ocean in atlactic city partnered with Hyatt for a short time
I was so sad I didn’t get there during the Hyatt days.
Don's Prime Steakhouse at the Fontainebleau is excellent. The main areas are very beautiful.
The carpeting is “busy.” It works to conceal stains
the chic in the beginning was nodding off. She wasn't drinking IJS
I love watching your channel as it always reminds me why I will never go to Las Vegas. You mentioned the new opening of the Italian restaurant Parm. Where I live- outside of Chicago, we have a similar famous Italian place called Portillos. I just looked at both menus. For an Italian Sandwich at Parms in Vegas- its $18. Here in Illinois at our Portillos- pretty much the same sandwich is $6. Need I say more. Vegas is a rip off today. No thanks. We have a Hard Rock Casino here in Illinois if I feel the need. I don't think flying to Vegas to pay $25 for the privilege to park where I'm going to lose money gambling and then have to pay 300% more for a sandwich is something that I wish to do. I'll let others "enjoy" all that.