Jake Hoffman

I’m a former software salesman turned Vegas aficionado. While the craps table is my preferred habitat, I pull myself away to explore new attractions, shows, restaurants, and outdoor activities around Las Vegas with the intent of sharing my experiences.

Ultimately, I just want to help folks plan a better trip and save a few bucks in the process.

More about me, here.

A wide angle of the room, with the king bed featured with a bench at the end of it. Window in the background.

The Cheapest Room at Fontainebleau Las Vegas – Spectacular

Key Points: Fontainebleau Las Vegas opened in 2023, but the tower has been a staple of the skyline since 2008, when it originally topped out. …

Harrah’s Mountain Deluxe Room – Cheap, Tiny, but Fashionable

Key Points: Harrah’s has a lot going for it. Prime center Strip location, a Monorail station, free live music offerings, and a nice dining assortment. …

Exterior of MGM Grand from across the street.

MGM Grand Room Review – Renovated & No Longer Boring AF

Key Points: MGM Grand is the biggest hotel in Las Vegas, weighing in at over 5,000 guestrooms. It’s a monster. The property has a starkly …

Circa's main entrance, with a giant CIRCA Sign above it.

Yes, Nice Hotel Rooms on Fremont Street Exist – My Top Picks

I’ve always viewed Fremont Street as the Strip’s “black sheep sibling”. Every family has one. Obviously, you love him, but he went a different, rougher …

A red sign says Plaza hangs in front of D*Face's mural on the north tower of a monster opening a door. A scared women is behind the door.

Vegas All-Inclusive Deals?! Get More For Your Money

Key Points: Las Vegas hasn’t historically been known for all-inclusive hotel deals, but a handful of resorts are dipping their toes in the water. These …

A very grumpy old man staring into the camera with Vegas resorts in the background.

No. Vegas Isn’t “A Ripoff”- Your Whining is Obnoxious

I woke up this morning, logged into the ole Facebook account, was treated to another dose of negativity, and decided it was time for a …

A feature image the shows a Canadian Flag, Circa, The D, and Golden Gate Las Vegas.

“At Par” Exchange Rate For Canadians at 3 Las Vegas Casinos

Key Points: 3 downtown casinos are offering a sweet deal to “stretch the loonie” of Canadian visitors. Circa, the D, and Golden Gate, all on …

A neon sign, posted on the exterior of the building that says

Guys, Stop Ignoring Downtown Grand – My Gallery Tower Room

Key Points: All you see nowadays in Las Vegas social media circles is a chorus of incessant whining about deteriorating value. I get it. I’m …

Exterior of Cosmopolitan's 2 towers with a blue sky behind and a giant Bellagio sign in the foreground.

Cosmopolitan’s Terrace Studio – Great & Getting Better (in 2027)

Key Points: The Cosmopolitan is packed with “uniqueness” that extends beyond their elite hotel product (that’s getting renovated in 2027, btw). The gaming floor is …

Bellagio's hotel tower at dusk, the sky behind it aglow in pinks at sunset.

Bellagio Las Vegas – Boring, No-Frills Luxury (Yawn)

Key Points: Bellagio Las Vegas is one of the most instantly recognizable resort properties in the world, thanks in part to Daniel Ocean & Terry …

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