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.

Fremont Street Hotels Ranked – Noise, “Niceness” & the Wife Index

Key Points: Vegas vets know that The Strip & Downtown are different animals, and have very different use cases. Think of Fremont Street as The …

Exterior of The CAl at night, with it's signature red neon sign in focus.

The Cal is an Affordably Nice Homebase Downtown Las Vegas

Key Points: I’m no stranger to California Las Vegas, affectionately known by most as “The Cal”. Hours have been spent in their table games pit …

Close up of the TI sign, boasting free parking. The hotel tower is in the background.

Petite Suite at TI Las Vegas – What’s With the Bathroom(s)?!

Key Points: Treasure Island holds a special place in my heart as the first hotel I stayed at in Las Vegas. It was right after …

Sam Boyd's neon sign with Fremont letters, set against a desert cityscape and distant mountains at dusk.

Renovated Rooms at Fremont Las Vegas – NICE, Loud, & Tiny

Key Points: Fremont, one of 3 Boyd Gaming properties downtown, has undergone quite the makeover in recent years. The casino floor has a fresh, new …

Exterior of the D, and the hotel tower in the background.

the D Las Vegas: Great Resort, Bland Room (Starts at $69/nt)

Key Points: the D Las Vegas has long been a “must stop” for me. The 2-level casino is upbeat, with a bit of attitude. The …

Circus Circus' neon sign during the day, which is modeled to look like a clown.

My Renovated Circus Circus West Tower Room – I’m Still Out

Key Points: Let’s start with a disclaimer: Circus Circus isn’t my favorite resort in Las Vegas. I love the idea of Circus Circus. The history. …

Illuminated painings hang on the ceiling above couches. Paintings are also on the wall in the background.

Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel in Las Vegas is … Boring

Key Points: Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel is the newest attraction occupying the former Immersive Van Gogh and Disney space in the Shops at Crystals, mid-Strip in …

Colorful stacks of rocks in the desert with a mountain range visible in the background.

I Visited Seven Magic Mountains from Vegas – It’s Deep

Key Points: Seven Magic Mountains is an outdoor public art installation created by artist Ugo Rondinone, consisting of seven stacks of colorful boulders over 30 …

Excalibur's sign during the day, with the hotel tower in the background.

Not Exactly “Renovated”, But Excalibur’s Resort Tower is OK

Key Points: Excalibur’s Resort Tower has recently received attention and is prominently labeled “Newly Renovated” on the website; the biggest difference being “new” furnishings from …

Exterior of Close Company in the food hall.

The New 90s-Themed Pop-Up Bar in Vegas Has (limited) Charm

As a kid who grew up in the 1990s, I was jacked to hear about Close Company, a pop-up ’90s-themed bar in The Venetian’s Via …

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