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.

The exterior of Luxor Las Vegas. A sphinx is in the foreground while the black pyramid shaped tower peeks out from behind.

Luxor’s Tower Premier – A GREAT Budget-Friendly Room

Key Points: Let’s start with some blunt reality. Luxor is one of the cheapest resorts on the Strip, and the quality of the room product …

Looking straight up at Waldorf Astoria's hotel tower from the base.

My Final Stay at Waldorf Astoria Las Vegas.. Cuz’ I’m Broke

Key Points: It’s wild to me that one of the nicest, most luxurious hotels on the Strip receives so little discussion in Vegas social media …

Exterior of The Venetian illuminated at night.

Renovated Suite at The Venetian – Some New, Some Unchanged

Key Points: The Venetian is in the midst of a $1.5 billion renovation project that’ll touch every aspect of the resort experience, including the suites, which are the largest standard accommodations in …

Mandalay Bay Las Vegas = Tremendous BANG For Your Buck

Key Points: The biggest knock against Mandalay Bay is its location on the southern reaches of the Strip, but don’t let that scare you off. From my perspective, Mandalay is …

Golden Nugget’s Rush Tower – Modern, Luxurious, Recommended

Key Points: Golden Nugget is a sprawling resort that offers room types, spanning the price & quality spectrum from budget to luxury. Their Rush Tower …

Nobu tower Exterior in the middle of several other towers at Caesars Palace.

Nobu at Caesars Palace – Nice… But Not Worth the Upgrade

Key Points: Nobu at Caesars Palace is a luxurious hotel within a hotel that feels separate from the rest of the resort. It has its …

A main atrium, which features a red carpet leading to a red staircase in the distance.

Why I’m Stoked for Netflix House Las Vegas – Coming in 2027

Key Points: New attraction announcements in Las Vegas usually come with a load of “press release speak” describing “immersive experiences” with nonsensical words never used …

Exterior entrance to Barbie Malibu Cafe.

Barbie Malibu Cafe – Coming to Las Vegas in December

“Different” is good when it comes to new Las Vegas attractions, and the Barbie Malibu Cafe, a pop-up concept debuting at Area15 on December 18th, …

An autonomous Zoox Robotaxi pulling into Resorts World.

Zoox Robotaxis in Las Vegas – What You Need to Know

Zoox, an autonomous-driving company owned by Amazon, has launched its paid robotaxi service. This follows a testing phase that allowed the public to take free …

Exterior of Resorts World at night from across the street.

Crockfords at Resorts World Las Vegas – “Soulless Luxury”

Key Points: Crockfords is the most luxurious hotel brand at Resorts World… and while it was a spectacular room, with amenities and features not found elsewhere, I found …

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