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A close shot of Golden Gate's exterior signage, which is still illuminated in the morning.

I Stayed in an “Original 10” Room at Golden Gate Las Vegas

Key Points: Golden Gate’s long story started in 1906 when it opened its doors as the Hotel Nevada. The resort boasted amenities like electric lighting, …

Exterior of Fontainebleau Las Vegas with a car standing vertically on it's front bumper as a decoration.

Things To Do At and Near Fontainebleau Las Vegas

Fontainebleau finally opened to the public in December of 2023 after sitting vacant and incomplete for over 15 years. Boasting over 3,640 (really nice) rooms …

Two queen beds, each with a bench at the end of them.

Ultra Hip Room Review – Planet Hollywood – So. Much. Value.

Key Points: Planet Hollywood is known for its trendy, upbeat vibe and is situated right in the middle of the action on the Strip. Tough …

A white king bed in the middle of the room with a

Sahara Las Vegas – Blanca King Review – A Unique Layout

Key Points: Sahara has been through a lot since my last stay, transitioning briefly to SLS Hotel & Casino (which still seems like a weird …

A wide angle view of the room, which shows a king bed and a window in the background.

OYO Las Vegas – Standard King Review – The Bad & The Worse

Key Points: OYO, formerly Hooters Hotel & Casino, is located within walking distance of the Las Vegas Strip and is known for being budget-friendly. Rooms …

A king bed with a white comforter. In the background, the living area is visible.

Palazzo Las Vegas – Luxury King Suite (City View) Review

Key Points: The Venetian and Palazzo are comprised of all suites and are known for an elevated level of luxury. While I’ve had the opportunity …

Durango's hotel tower, with a pure blue sky behind it.

Tourists, Don’t Sleep On Durango Las Vegas – The Newest Locals Casino

Key Points: Focused on the Las Vegas locals market, Durango is the newest casino under the Station Casinos umbrella and is built to impress. The …

Fontainebleau's blue hotel tower extending into the sky.

Meet the Luxurious Fontainebleau Las Vegas – At Long Last

It’s been a long road. As Vegas regulars are painfully aware, construction on Fontainebleau started in 2007 with the intent of opening in 2009. Unfortunately, …

A wide angle shot of the Studio Suite, which shows a king bed to the right, and a dining room table to the left.

Palace Station Las Vegas – Studio Suite King Review

Key Points: My personal affinity for Palace Station stretches back to my early days of visiting Las Vegas. Now, in those days, Palace Station was …

A wide angle photo of the king bed flanked by end tables. Above the bed is a large abstract painting.

Resorts World Las Vegas – Hilton Deluxe Room Review

Key Points: Despite its somewhat isolated location on the north end of the Strip, I remain drawn to Resorts World. I was there on opening …