To me Jacob is the best Vegas blogger, and that is saying something because there are many great ones. I love how he gives us the good bad and ugly of Vegas. Great resource before or trip to Vegas a couple of months ago.
I'm so glad The Plaza is finally getting the love it so desperately needed. All the newer updates and upgrades are absolutely welcome and needed. A bit of the classic style still remains but the newer additions helping keep it fresh. BTW, in my opinion Oscar's is absolutely top notch. The best crab cake I ever had outside of Maryland. (I literally cried when I took my last bite cuz I KNEW it was over and I'd never have it again until the next visit..) Another excellent video, my man.
Its so funny, I guess I'm the only one that found Oscars completely overrated. Maybe I just hit it on a bad night. But I've been to 15-20 steak places around the city and I'd hit them up again before going back to Socars.
@dcmidnight or maybe we hit it on an EXCELLENT nite. Lol. Honestly the tomahawk steak was decent but that crab cake was perfection. Maybe give it another go...??
@JohnBarney-yd2wq also...do a search from the Crab Corner in Vegas. It's off the strip, but they have as authentic Maryland crabs, chips, and fries as you can get!! They fly in blues weekly. Just like being in Ocean City! Lol.
I stay at The Plaza every year when I visit Las Vegas. I enjoy the location on Fremont Street (The Strip is too busy and crowded for me) and the vibe is just right. I'll be back there next month and can't wait to see the improvements made. Thanks Jacob for the review!
In 1995 my family and I went down there and stayed at the Plaza. We came down about 6 times between 1995 and 2008. We stayed at Plaza 5 out of the 6 times. It was nice. My aunt would book the rooms 410 and 412 so we could see the Nightly shows on the big experience from our rooms. It was great
Jacob, Great production. The fastest twenty-one minutes on You Tube. Your videos are the "Go To" if you're planning a vacation in Las Vegas. Thank You!
of all your channels this is the best. thanks. big fan of the quality work you do. P.S. i loved the picture of Fremont street back in my day. I miss driving downtown while drinking a cold beer. lol
I love the plaza. I've stayed there many of times and it remains on my occasional rotation. First time I stayed there around 2001 it was getting really run down and kind of a grandma casino. I stayed in the north tower rooms shortly after they were "renovated" using the furniture from the original defunct Fontainebleau auction. I love every tweak and refresh that has happened in the last few years, especially the carousel bar. The murals on the hotel tower are cool and i love that they maintain all the twinking lights better than they used to. Im glad to see her in such good shape.
About 5 years ago I brought my family to the Plaza for a one night stay. Fortunately for us the front desk made a mistake in our reservation. As it turned we were given the suite. We so surprised! The hotel has evolved over the years especially since they added the Carousel Bar and PinkBox. My husband and I will be staying there in November. Looking forward to it!
Jacob, I've been watching for a while and I just gotta say your production quality has vastly improved, like anything the more time you spend doing something (editing) the better you get at it and I'm here for it man! Editing is a thankless job that most people don't even consider but I appreciate the extra effort.
I agree with the editing as well. My issue with most of the Vegas RU-vidrs is content. While the editing is top notch ,they are all running out of content ,and it shows
We booked a room there last minute online for $34 and did the $20 trick and got upgraded to an amazing suite. Absolutely loved the vibe there and this video really brought back some great memories for me. Thanks legend 👍🏼
Thanks Jacob for the clear, concise and informative content on The Plaza. I will be visiting this Fall and splitting up my stay between The Plaza and The Elara Hilton.
Jacob! Bravo! 🎉 Your videos are only improving as the years go by! Thanks for putting in so much time and energy into delivering great content for us all! Cheers!
🏨Plaza is awesome!They were gracious last year with hosting your meet & greet with Norma, Greta & Pompsie. Oscar's is bomb with a bomb view. Niiiiice there is a non smoking section in the casino! More hotels should have this as more people seem to prefer cleaner air while gambling. It's a bonus for hotels too if they want you to stay there longer. Of course, great vlog job as usual! 🎬👍👍
Great video Jacob. I got a kick out of the pink box donut shop. Oscar's sounds really good. It's good to go downtown and get off the strip for a while. Thanks for doing such a good job with your videos. I always find them informative and fun at the same time. Take care.
Hey Big Jake, been a Sub for a while now. Watch your videos as I come to Vegas 2 times a year for a couple weeks each time. No high roller, just able to find good deals thanks to your videos. 1 thing I'd like to request is in your wrap up at the end of your videos, could you include the parking garage height limit.many of us drive trucks, and where we can stay is dependant on if we can park our trucks there. We don't all all drive hybrid smart cars..lol Appreciate the help and good luck in 2024..
That was a great review. I felt you showed it, good and not so good. You showed everything if not for the sloppy house keeping, would be a great budget stay and many unique options. I would definitely stay there on my next trip. Thank you for a great review. 😊
Nice Review. Stayed there many times over the past couple years, solid place. Concur with your impressions. Notably, only place downtown with single Zero roulette, drops house advantage significantly from 5.8% (double zero) to just 2.4%.(single Zero). Use your players card while playing games - Plaza is liberal with comps and food discounts. Host Ashley is awesome. Plaza is making an effort lately, and it shows. Similar to Grand Downtown Resort - also stepping up their game. All great news for downtown. Very useful video. Thanks, Jacob
Love me some Oscar's. Miss it. Need to get another rib cap when I go back to Vegas. Las Vegas Jerkys Inc is a routine stop for me also. Glad you mentioned it in the vid, bro. Love the shortbread cookies there, as well as the cinnamon bagel chips. As always, keep up the great work, Jacob. Always look forward to your videos.
Jacob, I think that you honestly enjoy doing videos like these because you do them so well. I enjoy seeing the different types of resorts and the locations. More than anything though is the fact that I love your honest feedback about your stay. Much like the way that any of us could go through during the same visit in the same resort. You should do the fountain view room at the Cosmopolitan. It has an outdoor balcony that looks out over the fountain show.
Wow, that gym was the best I’ve seen in any hotel! I’d stay there just to try that out. I also prefer to gamble downtown. And you are looking jacked, dude. Your arm veins are popping!
What the heck! That hotel gym alone has me sold! I’ve never seen such a cool gym at a hotel. When I stayed in downtown I usually do the little walk to the 24 hour fitness.
Another cool and informative video. Very well done also. I have been watching you for several years. Looks like you have made a pretty good life for yourself in Vegas. Congrats this shows what hard work can bring a person.
Such a poor experience at El Cortez last March ('23) that I'm now looking for a new place to stay Downtown. Guess I'll try the opposite end of Fremont St. and stay at The Plaza. Thanks for an honest review.
I love the Plaza! Gym and pool are great! Some of my favorite times in Vegas has been at the Sand Dollar Lounge. The noise from trains and/or Fremont street are the only downsides. Absolutely a favorite
Stayed at Plaza last year for my bday.. since then I've been back twice more on comps. It's much more laid back than the strip. Can't wait to get back and visit with the new updates..pinkbox looks amazing, and Hash House is always great!
I haven't stayed at the Plaza since it was owned by Jackie Gaughan many moons ago. At that time it was a bit of a dump, but a great value for cheap rooms and food. I will be staying there again Aug 20th for three nights and your video shows that it still seems to be a good value.......only much cleaner! Thank you Jacob for the great tour!
"shub" new way to describe shower and tub... like it! gonna use it from now on. layout certainly different... like that the bath is located away from the door.
Love your videos. I haven’t heard anything lately about the Rio or Excalibur? Is there anything going on with either, like remodeling or closing? Keep up the great stuff
i went there along time ago dont know if they particpate food places yes you cant smoke in there but smoke can come inside i remember eating in a place in a casino
I stayed at the Plaza last yr for the first time and loved it. I will be there again on Aug 27 until Sept 1 this year can't wait to see the carousel bar and pinkbox and the no smoking casino add on. They were working on it last yr when I was there
I loved that horse racing game I noticed that at the Plaza it pays out a little better compared to the D also the double round comes out more often I noticed when its full of people playing it.
Thanks Jacob for your detailed review I saw a coffee maker which I love so I don’t have to pay $8 cup😂 Been thinking about going to the Plaza so this video came at the right time Thank you ❤
They upgraded that casino with the furniture from what was supposed to be Fountain Blue. However, there are rooms that are just okay. The back of the casino is a mess and you will find workers loitering around back there.
lovin' the photo spots.... can tell by your gesturing that youre totally a real estate guy! lol..... bought your diet plan, didn't really like it, glad it worked for you tho! looking good!
Thank for the video; it's pretty clear that they have put some money into the place. Visited the Plaza in June for the first time in 20+ years. Pool and gym look nice than I expected.
