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.

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 …

Bonus Round at MGM Grand – Free Arcade Games & Drink Deals

Bonus Round is a new bar + arcade concept at MGM Grand that lets food & drink customers play their collection of arcade games for …

Exterior isignage of 4 Queens, illuminated at dusk with the North Tower visible.

4 Queens’ Renovated North Tower – Well Done, but Loud AF

Key Points: Ever go into something expecting to be underwhelmed? Well, after my stay in the South Tower at 4 Queens a while back, I …

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