Hi Ruby. We're going in February and was planning to stay at Caesar's. Now, not so sure. I'd still like to though. I hear the Augustus Tower is the best.
Never again. We stayed there in April. Booked a king room in the Forum. They kindly upgraded us to a suite (2,000+sf). Two levels, incredible view, two master suites. Definitely needed remodeling. Shower leaked constantly. The freakiest thing is the SAME guy came into our suite twice! Didn’t go to the suite that was dark and unused but to the one we were using. The hubs was in the shower. I asked the guy what he was doing. He hesitated a bit and said they gave him the room. The dude had shorts, white tank, and a small duffel bag. I yelled for the hubs and the guy took off. Called the front desk and they said that our suite was registered in my name and there is no way it would have been reassigned. It was freaky. We could not wait to check out. And will never go back. Love your vids Ruby! We watched all of them before coming to Vegas! And still watch them. Thank you for all the helpful info!!
I stayed in 3 different rooms/suites in about a year. The suites were nice but with awful views. The one king room had a great view and the room was ok. There was one time I was there and the there was a bad smell. I agree the property is huge and so much fun. I do not think the dining is as good as the Venetian/Palazzo (Delmonico is probably one of my favorite restaurants on Earth). I went to Hell's Kitchen because of the people I was there with, and I did not understand the huge appeal. Mr. Chow was amazing. Sushi Roku is also nice if you get the strip view.
Nope not worth it. I stay mainly at the Wynn or Venetian. I'll do an MGM property if the comps are good and also Treasure Island/El Cortez when they offer good comps because that's where I play. But Ceasar's nope. Won't stay there or play there. It never feels like good value.
I agree with your comments 💯 We used to stay exclusively at CET properties and were almost always happy. It seems like most of their hotels have gone downhill since the pandemic. The two times we stayed at Caesars, we were in the Augustus Laurel Collection rooms and there were many issues with the light dimmer switches covered in grime and the exterior shell of the bathtub caved in along with a lot of visible general wear and tear (as you documented). I gave up and switched entirely to MLife properties as the value just isn’t there anymore.
Caesar's choice to charge extra for the pool after already charging resort fees is a good example of what is taking place nowadays across the country: the creation of a class system to glorify those who want to be seen as super rich. The result is that the rest of us who thought we already paid good money feel like peasants in an overcrowded pool. Not a good business model, imho.
The same in Disneyland, they charge for an upgrade ticket to be able yo skip línes, everybody in the línes waiting longer because the others aré skipping línes, awful to ser the kids looks watching how unfair Is that, 2 clases of people even there...
@@ramship59 how is that "unfair"? "Unfair" because you didn't save up your money and get flash passes like those folks did to ensure they had to had a better experience? That's unfair? You seem like a hater Karen. Lol That's not even comparable to what's happening in Vegas. Skip-the-line passes have been available at amusement parks for decades now. I'm a passholder/member at a few theme park chains and a certain amount of skip-the-line pass are included in the membership for each visit. I suppose you'd be one of those who'd whine because those people have memberships and you and your family didn't. Btw, I'm not rich by any means, but I also know Disney parks are EXPENSIVE! You're whining about the expense of a flash pass comparing it to a class issue. How about the average person can't afford a Disneyland vacation for there family in the first place? Disneyland is priced for the wealthy or those who saved for years to be able to go. You're trippin on class over a flash pass but Disney theme parks have always been about attracting a certain class of people by charging expensive admission prices. Give me a break.
I feel like since the pandemic, many places have become lazier and greedier - from hotels to restaurants. It's not acceptable. I thought you were very diplomatic towards Caeser's Ruby. Not being permitted to use the main pool as a paying guest is appalling and that, in itself, would deter me from staying there.
@@Mebirduwine caesars was taken over by a company called Eldorado. they suck ass they don't want to pay for upkeep and under pay their employees which is why everyone is so fucking miserable there
Very simple, spend $$$$and you will get the best in Vegas 🌞🌞 why people think you pay 300$ and you get everything!!! No no no no , then we have to deal people wanting free stuff!! ... Yeah right...I don't think so...
These corporations are cheap. When Vegas got heavy rain in late July, many casinos had water pouring through the ceiling onto the casino floor. Even Circa, which is a 2 year old hotel. The Corporate motto is keep revenue flowing and spend as little as possible on overhead
What really sucks is that so many people are unaware of these things until they arrive in Vegas and shell out hundreds of dollars for their room. You, and others writing similar reviews, are doing travelers a tremendous service....letting them know in advance what they can expect. No one likes to be blind-sided with that kind of crap when they're on vacation.
So true. As first time travelers we were blind sided with the 100 dollar per night incidental charge and put our budget for the trip much lower because ot that alone
Ikr. I've seen foreigners at the check in desk be surprised at the resort fees. All I Can tell them is to use a credit card. That's what it's for. Unexpected expenses
Free stuff free stuff free stuff, I'm tired crap... Your spending will give the vacation you can afford..... It takes a big team of great people to welcome you in this beautiful resorts....
I hope your sorry...a..sh stays away, makes for a better place for the rest of us to see and enjoy.....thank you for never going back....Though I suspect you dont mind paying Starbucks every morning for a 10 cent cup of coffee that costs you six bucks no do you....
Paying $40-50 in resort fees per night on top of $200 a night and you can’t even use the pool? That is enough to dissuade me from ever staying at Caesar’s. That and the abysmal condition of the room. That resort fee BS reminds me of when hotels continued to charge resort fees during the height of the pandemic even when all of the amenities like restaurants and pools were closed. Anything for an extra quick dollar
This is why downtown Las Vegas will become more popular. To be honest I never stayed downtown at like the 4 Queens, Golden Nugget or even the new Circa. So I don't know if they have outrageous resort fees.
Stop paying those fees and let every hotel that does to stop! Sacrifice and stay at one that doesn’t. If enough people did this it would send a strong message! It has to be done in volume’s though.
Wow- before this video I always thought Caesar’s Palace was one of the highest, most upscale of the Vegas casinos. For the prices you pay there’s no reason for the rooms to be in such disrepair, a sewage smell in the hallway, or not to be able to use all the pools. What a rip off.
Caesar's has been overrated for a while, in my opinion. Customer service has declined markedly now that I feel Caesar's Entertainment is low-key in the midst of a phased withdrawal from Vegas beginning with an imminent Flamingo sale. Wynn/Encore is definitely the cream of the crop for quality and value (what you pay versus what you get) if you can afford it, with SAHARA probably the nicest fairly luxurious budget option.
To be honest sort of disappointed with the review or Giadas..my personal favorite..Giadas makes everything in house..even the mayonnaise ...bread..the tomatoe sause is from scratch...the chicken is made in house..everything is done in house! Made by union chefs who are paid well and never disappoint...all from fresh ingredients if you want McDonald's prices eat at McDonald's ...if you want a quality meal eat at Giadas...I have to stand up for them
"Don't get me wrong." I fully understand your statement, Ruby. I have been a Diamond level card holder before, yet I still did not stay at Caesar's. To me, the property is OLD and needs more than a lobby renovation. You gave a fair assessment of the property. 👍🏽
Thanks for posting the video. We were originally booked for the Palace tower at Caesars. After watching your video, we canceled and booked the Venetian. The main things that were deciding factors in us canceling was the sewage smell and having to pay extra for utilizing two of the pools.
To be honest sort of disappointed with the review or Giadas..my personal favorite..Giadas makes everything in house, the mayonnaise ,bread, the tomatoe sauce is from scratch...the chicken is cooked in house...everything is done in house! I LOVE THIS PLACE. food Made by union chefs who get paid well and never disappoint...all from fresh ingredients.. if you want McDonald's prices, eat at McDonald's ...if you want a quality meal ...eat at Giadas. I have zero affiliation just a real vegas local and anyways I hope you realize that's not a fair review...I never stay at hotel so that part I don't care about..enjoy you stay have a great time
I went to the Grand Opening of the Venetian and instantly knew that hotel would be my new home in Las Vegas. One of the things I loved about Caesars in its early years was Cafe Roma. Before that, the Noshorium. The food was incredible and both restaurants were open 24/7. Now there is no 24/7 restaurant at Caesars. Imagine, a resort that is known globally with no place to go eat a meal after a night of gambling. Caesars thinks they are saving money? They have run-off the clientele who made them famous. I love the Grand Lux Cafes in both the Venetian and the Palazzo. Whatever you order will be as good as it was served when they opened in 2000.
@@bluntedvegas702 You are correct about Giadas with the exception of her breakfast service at Caesars. Every item is packaged in plastic boxes separately including cooked eggs which are cold by the time you get through the cafeteria line, pay and find a seat. I went once and all I heard were complaints.
From someone who used to go to Caesars in the 70's, the amount of nickel and diming is too much for me to withstand. It used to be high-end, but you weren't restricted. That pool access thing is a monstrous mistake. I had pit bosses give me Muhammad Ali fight tickets when I was playing heavy. Comped meals at the Bachanal. Now they wanna play games with the pool. Well, I don't wanna play games. So we aren't gonna play games no more.
The nickel and dimming may very well be the last gasp of Vegas as Lake Mead runs out of water and the lights go out. The big question for the money men should be “Where are we going to build the next Vegas with a never ending source of water and nuclear power?
Back in the 70’s Vegas was a blast. Went last year with my son. As soon as I saw the CVS pharmacy on the strip, I lost all interest. Won’t be going back.
I'm surprised there hasn't been a class action lawsuit regarding resort fees. I keep reading that hotels are charging extra for so many things on top of the fee so they should be forced to define exactly what the "resort" part of the fee is if it isn't the pool.
They do define it and it has never included pool at the majority of properties. The resort fee covers all local calls, in-room internet access for two devices, and access for two guests to the health club at Caesars Palace.
@@KeithS4789 So for all the years I've been coming to Las Vegas in the days before cel phones when you had to use a land line telephone, I was never charged for calls .Even donut shops offer free Wifi so I think it is a terrible rip off. It is misleading when you see a hotel price for a week stay and then see the fees all tacked on at the end. I would rather they just be honest about it and show the entire price for the room. Some rooms are cheaper than the resort fee which is crazy.
A lot of hotels off the strip and motels charge the same amount without the "Resort "fee" If they take them away the room will still be the same price...The math gone math for them either way, They don't hide the fee's
Wow! I just checked out of my room at Caesar's yesterday and your review is spot on. I also stayed in the Octavius tower and wondered where that horrendous smell was coming from. There were other parts of the property that didn't smell too good either. While I loved my room, the wear and tear was obvious and it sucked not having a fridge. I paid $199 a night for my room (plus resort fee) and I don't feel as though I got my money's worth. It was my first ever trip to Vegas and I wanted to go big, but I don't think I'll ever stay there again. Great review.
Caesars properties in Vegas, and everywhere, have gone down shockingly fast in the past 2 - 3 years. I usually stay at Paris, another Caesars owned property. Each time we've been there since 2019 and it has declined more and more, from the condition of the casino, the rooms, and the (almost nonexistent) service. The problem is, the Eldorado people that took over the Caesars brand don't give a sh*t whatsoever. I see a big fire sale coming in Caesars future. Sad. The properties used to be so nice.
Spot on, Ruby! We met you down in the Starbucks and you were SO gracious, friendly, and accommodating! Very refreshing to be fan of yours and to find you are even more lovely and personable in person! Thank you for being so kind and chatting for a bit. Our room was beat as well; what's up with the shredded headboards?! They need to spend some $$ and update the rooms. Caesars is ridiculous with their pools. Best pool complex in Vegas, so many pools, but only 1 where you don't have to reserve or pay for seating. And don't even bother doing the night swim! The water was filthy and disgusting; we were so creeped out we left soon after arriving. Thank Goodness they opened the pool door that is close to the Octavius Tower; last year they made you hike ALL the way over to the door by the Palace Tower to get into the pools. I've been to Vegas many times on business and stayed at a number of hotels on the strip, and Caesars is my least favorite. It's too spread out so the walking is daunting, the rooms are beat, and everything is super expensive there. Also they are known for having tight slots. So glad you did an honest review; they can't keep resting on their old laurels. Why did they spend money renovating the lobby? Who cares?! Fix up the darn rooms, Caesars! I'll take the Cosmopolitan any day over Caesars. Love ya, Ruby! Can't wait for more reviews!
To be honest sort of disappointed with the review or Giadas..my personal favorite..Giadas makes everything in house..even the mayonnaise ...bread..the tomatoe sause..from scratch...the chicken is made in house..everything is done in house! Made by union chefs who are paid well and never disappoint...all from fresh ingredients if you want McDonald's prices eat at McDonald's ...if you want a quality meal eat at Giadas...I have zero affiliation just a real vegas local and I've asked them why is the chicken sandwich so delicious I drive 30 mins weekly...anyways I hope you realize that's not a fair review..I don't stay at the casino and sorry for that bad experience but Vegas loves you and appreciates you.
My partner and I decided to do some gambling at Caeser's and basically lost several hundred bucks in a very short period of time. Those machines were extremely tight! Very disappointed.
I just got married at the Caesar’s Palace this month and let me tell you… -it smells like sewer in certain parts -the hotel is very confusing (feels like a maze) -check in/check out takes FOREVER -the gambling is expensive -I was supposed to get a hotel room in the same tower as the chapel but instead got booked for a room in the farthest tower -the bell hop dropped my cake box that my dad made for me and broke the contents inside of it but instead of letting me know they threw the broken stuff in another box. I didn’t realize this till I got home. -the wedding was nice but don’t expect them to be on it. Everything they do is very last minute regardless of the amount of money you’re paying. -some rooms are hit or miss depending on what tower you’re in -their WiFi/service sucks -some pools are hot and some are freezing -you can’t really use your mini fridge at all or you’ll be charged a fee The rooms are really nice and spacious so if you’re concerned about that then I would definitely stay there. But if you don’t plan to be in your room too often I’d recommend the linq instead There are some great qualities about Caesar’s but some misses as well
Vegas is trying to recoup lost money due to the pandemic. Unfortunately, their method sucks. Indian reservation casinos don’t charge resort or parking fees. They shower guests with all sorts of gifts, freebies and play money. If you can’t avoid a trip to Vegas, then book a room off the strip. The M is so classy and corporate looking. Very clean and has the best tasting buffet.
I work at Caesars and surprisingly you not the only one who has said that they were disappointed in what they get for their money. I'm shocked that there are no refrigerators nor microwaves in the rooms.
I thought places like Caesar's does have mini-fridge but the problem is the mini-fridge is pre-stocked and you can't even take things out to put your own things in because you will get charged because of the censors in the fridge.
I agree with you. I was a Ceasars 7Star rated player and left for Park MGM. Once El Dorado took over the Caesars properties... they went down hill fast. I noticed the lack of maintenance, poor treatment of their employees and players. The Park MGM has plenty of free chairs around the 3 pools and the casino is smoke free !
Caesar's Properties in general have been in steady and constant decline for the past 8-10 years. They used to be the "standard" by which all others were compared, but no longer. They've been living off their reputation too long and other properties have flat out been better in nearly every way. Their pools are awesome but not if you can't enjoy them.
Ruby you brighten my and my wife's day! We used to travel to Las Vegas about every other month but we had to stop because of age and illness / disability. We look forward to seeing your videos, thank you for all that you do.
I just came home today from Caesars Palace and stayed in this same room (6179 Octavius). I was "Upgraded" to this and was told this was the best I could get without paying $150+ a night. (Surprising because I am Diamond Elite and on Track for 7S) We had the exact same issues. The smell in the hall was horrendous and the room was outdated and beat up. Our main door had a huge crack in it and was falling apart, our sinks and showers took hours to drain, (We were standing in 2-3 inches of water while showering) Stains on the couch, rug and tile (Huge spill stain on Tile), lights and Window Sill were dusty. Although the bath is nice, it took close to an hour to fill up due to poor water pressure. Overall the best thing about the room was the Square Footage and View, but really disappointed as this was my first stay here and I have been wanting to stay here for years. Really makes me consider MGM, Wynn, Venetian for future Vegas Trips.
I stayed at Caesar's palace approx 10 years ago so I could be closer to the wedding that was held at the Bellagio. Caesars was already run down back then. Ruby pointed out about the scuffed headboard, sofa, kickboard, and scratched doors and all..yup all that... Wow, I'm surprised they have not done anything to it still....Yeah, I will never stay there again, especially with $299 a night...That's crazy...ugh. Yeah, it was my 1st stay there too..very disappointed....never, ever going to stay again.
El Dorado company now owns Caesars. That's all you need to know. A once great property now owned by a "slum landlord", in our opinion. That's why in our opinion you are already seeing the rooms not being properly maintained.
Hey Ruby, I think my husband and I were the couple you met that day who told you about our terrible experience at Caesars! (My husband sang the song "Ruby" to you lmao 🤣🤣) that was our fourth Vegas trip so we weren't put off of Vegas by the bad experience but we agree with you 100%, skip out on staying at Caesars but definitely still check out the property! It was great meeting you and Mr. Ruby, hope to see you guys in Vegas again one day!
Your review was spot on, and you weren't being nitpicky about the upkeep of the room. I stayed at Ceasars in June with a large group of colleagues who were in Vegas for a conference, also held at Ceasars. We arrived early and were informed about the early check-in fee, but each person was quoted a different amount ($35, $45, $60), depending on which reception clerk they spoke to. (Paying the fee didn't result in any upgrades.) That made the early check-in fee feel like a scam. A few in our group checked in early; the rest waited until after 4:00 p.m. When trying to complete check-in after 4:00 p.m, the express kiosks malfunctioned, and the available clerk became snippy when asked basic questions. So the overall "welcome" to the hotel wasn't smooth or hospitable. I stayed in the Forum Tower. The room had a lot of scuffs, scratches, and signs of wear and tear --- not what you would expect from a luxury hotel. I would choose to stay somewhere else if I were planning my own trip to Vegas.
To be honest sort of disappointed with the review or Giadas..my personal favorite..Giadas makes everything in house..even the mayonnaise ... the bread..the tomato sauce is from scratch...the chicken made in house..everything is done in house! Made by union chefs who are paid well and never disappoint...all from fresh ingredients if you want McDonald's prices eat at McDonald's ...if you want a quality meal eat at Giadas...I have zero affiliation just a real vegas local and that's not a fair review and it bothers me
It’s not just Cesar’s. Other hotels are starting to charge for certain areas of the pool like MGM. There’s a middle island that the lazy river goes around that costs extra to sit there. Also discovered some restaurants are adding gratuity to the bills disguised as a fee to the bill. All these fees are getting out of hand.
Totally agree with Ruby's assessment of Caesars rooms. I stayed here in May in the Octavius Tower 2 x Queen room and thought it was really overpriced. Both headboards were ripped in several places with strips of the vinyl hanging off. Fixed shower head was so high you could walk underneath without getting wet. We ordered a mini refrigerator for the room which on arrival failed to work. The whole room felt tired and grubby. Checked out after 2 days and moved to the Wynn which for only a little extra cost was vastly superior.
I stayed at Caesar's palace approx 10 years ago so I could be closer to the wedding that was held at the Bellagio. Caesars was already run down back then. Ruby pointed out about the scuffed headboard, sofa, kickboard, and scratched doors and all..yup all that... Wow, I'm surprised they have not done anything to it still....Yeah, I will never stay there again, especially with $299 a night...That's crazy...ugh.
Thank you again Ruby, for being totally honest in your review of highly overrated Caesars Palace. I walked out of Caesars four years ago, vowing to never return. Throwing money away for second class surroundings is unacceptable. You nailed it about the outrageous $10 pizza slice. Try going into a Caesars gift shop and have them ring up a small bottle of Gatorade for $6.95. That costs 70 cents in a store. I walked out and left it on the counter. There is an executive chef restaurant that sells the 'soup of the day' for $80 a bowl. They wait for the next table of suckers to walk in. I had been a regular customer since 1971. I was known by employees all over the hotel who are all class acts. I say enough of the pretense. One of the final straws was a pit boss who closed a roulette table after changing dealers on me every 10 minutes to stop my winning streak. That is when I handed the pit boss my players card and told him I would never return. I haven't.
@@brtecson The Venetian or Palazzo. If I just want to sleep in a very comfortable bed with awesome air conditioning, we prefer the Four Queens. Never a resort fee and rooms are usually under $50 a night on Priceline! Thanks for asking. 😀
I don't understand sweating a game like roulette. I understand that they need to be vigilant against cheating but let me feel good about beating the odds and winning. Las Vegas was built by the losers but the stories of winners keep the crowds coming back - Las Vegas needs players to win too!
Caesars properties in general have gone downhill with the latest ownership group. I still like the rooms at Planet Hollywood, the Miracle Miles shops and the casino at Paris, and that’s it. Cleanliness at Caesars in general is terrible, overflowing ashtrays at slot machines, sewer smells, low staffing/poor customer service, all very disappointing. I’m not saying MGM Resorts is perfect, but every time I’m at Bellagio or Park MGM, the rooms and casinos are clean and the workers I encounter are very nice.
I've been going to Vegas for a long time, and Caesars used to be a premier property. It's unfortunate to hear the rooms needed better upkeep as well as the pool situation is not acceptable either. Plenty of other luxury properties that you get more for your money, I 100% agree. Thanks for the review!
Yep, spot on! I stayed there for the first time at the end of October. It started out bad- a two hour wait to get a room (including the 30 plus minutes I stood in line to use their digital check in.) The room was a total letdown. Every bit of wood furniture was noticeably dinged up, the lampshade looked like someone had taken it off and thrown it at some point. And… carpet stains. Ick. We also went to Gordon Ramsays pub and had an all-round terrible experience. I’m still shocked because I had gone a couple months earlier and had a GREAT experience. The casino is massive, which is pretty nice but the floor is pretty confusing to navigate. I won’t stay there again, even in a comped room. The only Caesar’s property I like STAYING in is Paris.
We were in Caesar's in June. Never going back. We booked the Julius suite and got the Octavius room instead. The mini bar meant we had no room for our own food or drinks. The loooong walk to the elevators stunk of garbage and restaurant food. Our room was exactly like hers including the worn our furniture and rugs. The food was expensive (e.g. $25 for a plate of waffles at the Americana Cafe). Giada's little bakery Pronto had overpriced everything. We went across the street to the LINQ for breakfasts as it was half the price of anywhere in Caesars.
No fridge, $9 muffin, $10 pizza slice...HARD NO! I always suspected Caesars was in the "ripping you off" business a bit TOO much, even for a casino group, but your video definitely confirms it. Thanks Ruby!
I absolutely agree. My husband and I have been there twice and both times the sticky toffee pudding was the best part about our meal. Our steaks, though cooked rare and medium rare, were dry and tough with little flavor. We already decided we won't be back.
Thanks for another honest review. I’m so glad that you tell it like it is. We visited many places in Vegas that you recommended and didn’t recommend , and You were right on the money! You made our trip really enjoyable!
I hear you on the pool. I stayed at Mandalay Bay one time and the pools closed very early for a special event so I couldn’t swim there when I needed to. I argued with them very hard and had my resort fee refund that day. Thanks for the great video, you have saved lots of us a disappointment by going there. I recently splurged and stayed at the Palazzo and it was fabulous, The room , the stay , the customer service , everything was perfect, my best stay ever in Vegas.I would consider that over Caesars.
I have been a Caesars Rewards Diamond member for many years, and am very loyal to them, since they comp me very well, but I was never a fan of Caesars Palace. It's a beautiful property, with a beautiful pool complex and the Forum Shops are very cool, but the property is just way too big. Depending on which Tower you stay in, your walk to your room from the Strip could take 20 minutes. Who needs that, especially in the hot months in Vegas? I prefer the smaller, cozier hotels that Caesars offers in Vegas, like Planet Hollywood, Paris, Cromwell, Flamingo or Harrah's. Just much easier to get around, you are on the Strip very quickly, and plenty of less expensive food options as well. Caesars Palace is lacking the cheaper food choices. That's just my opinion. I enjoy walking around there , just when I'm visiting the different casinos, and exploring the Strip, but to actually stay there for a week? Not convenient, and not practical at all
We stayed in this exact type of room for our honeymoon in December and I was so disappointed. I dont know if you turned on the bathtub but as soon as we did the tub filled with black sediment. Our headboard was scratched to hell and drawers had knobs missing. They wouldnt upgrade us after we complained and offered us a $50 Food and Beverage credit instead. We will never stay at Caesers again
we only ate at Caesars, and did some shoppng, we were happy with the room at ....Harrahs....ate at the big hotels, ----I got lucky at 6 am at Treasure Island...across the street.... brought coffees back , from McDonalds
I have stayed at several hotels on the strip, but never at Caesars. After watching this video, I don't think I'll be a hotel guest there anytime soon. Thanks for the video! 👍 Greetings from Switzerland 🇨🇭😀
Thanks again Ruby! I appreciate your honest, straightforward reviews. Your advice saved me $$$ on our last trip, and I'll keep soaking up your info and tips for the future!
I have stayed at Caesars before and was completely underwhelmed. Our room was so far from the casino I had to rent a scooter to get around. The room was one of the worst I had experienced on the strip. While it was complimentary I think I would have rather paid for a room elsewhere. The casino was dirty and not fun. I used to stay at Venetian and Palazzo, much more luxurious and their casinos are way better. Even Paris is way better.
Definitely agree its gone downhill. Stayed there a few months ago, room was in poor shape and could hear everything from next door. Wi-Fi was garbage, and they refused to refund resort fees until I argued with a manager and threatened to file a chargeback. The only redeeming feature would be the main pool, but it looks like even thats closed off now. Absolutely no reason to stay there anymore, with Aria, Cosmo, Venetian/Palazzo, and sometimes even Wynn/Encore providing comparable rates.
I stayed at Caesar's palace approx 10 years ago so I could be closer to the wedding that was held at the Bellagio. Caesars was already run down back then. Ruby pointed out about the scuffed headboard, sofa, kickboard, and scratched doors and all..yup all that... Wow, I'm surprised they have not done anything to it still....Yeah, I will never stay there again, especially with $299 a night...That's crazy...ugh.
What did you hear? Lots of passionate noises? 😆 Yeah, balligio for me till Ceasars palace gets their act together. I'm a pearl member for mgm properties.
At the Mirage last week, put in $20 in the large Buffalo Gold slot and played the 225 button. After I lost $10 of my $20 bill, I won a jackpot of $510. Wow! My sisters and I were so excited!! I cashed out, so my remaining $10 and the $510 jackpot, gave me $520 in my pocket! That was exciting! Didn't do any gambling at Caesar's when we went to the Bacchanal Buffet, but we did love the variety of slots there!
Glad it's not just me! Was super disappointed in our stay, it took an hour to check in and almost the same on check out. Our room was nice however there was no housekeeping unless you called for it, which we did and yet our room still wasn't cleaned. There were dirty dishes left in the hallways and a disgusting dirty qtip which was left in the hallway for over 24 hours! We'd just stayed at the Cosmo which was absolutely faultless which I think made this experience so much worse. I won't stay again.
Loved the context given when explaining the grievances and downsides to staying at Ceasars. If only journalists could be this objective when reporting!
I feel like ceasars properties have been going down hill since the merger a few years ago. They charge more for everything and in my experience comps have gotten a lot worse.
We stayed there last year and loved it. Stayed again in January and absolutely hated it. The room was dirty, charged us $60 to check in at 1. Told them we would wait and she insisted it wouldn't cost anything. Got home to find the $60. Called 3 times and they said a manager would call us back and they never did. Drinks are nearly impossible to get.
Agree 100%. Stayed at CP in June of this year, same tower. It smelled like butt walking to the tower. The room was marked up as you described. Our room had dirty clothes behind the toilet door. I thought the decor was antiquated. There were no charging stations in the lamps and the lamps did not work. The complex is very confusing and easy to get lost. Food prices were very high, IMO. The only thing good about our stay was Sting, he was phenomenal! I will not stay there again, had a better room at the Venetian years ago.
Excellent review Ruby, the reality on the ground info about the pools is vital to vacationers when shopping around for hotels, the pool experience often makes or breaks the vacation. Yes, what Caesar's is doing is sleezy, puts a bad taste in everyone's mouth. This tactic only adds to the negative perception that Vegas resorts are more about swindling tourists than offering a good time.
Thanks for the honest review. I had no idea Caesar's Palace was so expensive these days and on top of that they make you pay a reservation fee to use two of their pools? Geeeeeeez, man!! I was going to stay there the next time I'm in Vegas but I think I might go to Resorts World instead. Great job with the vid. 👍
To be honest sort of disappointed with the review of Giadas..they're my personal favorite..Giadas makes everything in house..even the mayonnaise , the bread..the tomatoe sauce is from scratch...the chicken is made in house..everything is done in house! Made by union chefs who are paid well and never disappoint...all from fresh ingredients if you want McDonald's prices eat at McDonald's ...if you want a quality meal then honestly eat at Giadas...just a real vegas local and I've asked them why the food is so dam good.. I hope you realize that's not a fair review..but if McDonald's or burger King is more your style we have that too..enjoy your stay
Thanks Ruby! I appreciate all of your reviews for their honesty, and your perspective. We are booked at Nobu in November. We absolutely love it’s location, not sure about the value though. Shout out to your camera man, Mr Ruby.
Hint: when you make your reservation, if you tell them you need a mini fridge for your meds, they will put one in your room if your’s didn’t come with one. I totally agree about the room and would mention the wear and tear on an opinion card and nicely when you check out. Even snaps pics to show check out and send pics to manager when you get home. You could get some comps on your next trip, make sure and say Cesars is the only place you stay!! This also makes the manager aware the room isn’t up to par which surprisingly unless customers don’t point out with photos she/he might be unaware how bad the room looks. Loved your video.
First went to Vegas in1999, stayed in Ballys. It was brilliant. Went back in 2010, it was like the Vegas answer to Fawlty Towers. Haven`t been back to Vegas since and after watching these videos I don`t think I will be back.
Just went to Vegas for the first time since the pandemic and will never go to Vegas again. The homeless situation is horrific. I felt very unsafe even during the day. Lots of homeless with mental illness as well and begging, picking garbage and passed out on the stairs of the CVS just horrible. We stayed at Planet Hollywood for 4 days and had our room cleaned only once and had to pay the $50 resort fee per day. Homeless also wander in the casinos and looking for money left in machines and wander around until they kicked out but not enough security anyway to keep under control. Bye Vegas it was nice knowing you 😢
As a child my family went to Las Vegas a lot in the early 70’s. I remember it as very clean and very safe at all time of the day or night. The folks would drop us kids off at the movies for a double feature while they gambled. No worries about hobos, bums, drug addicts or pedos. Times sure have changed.
That was very good commentary. Don't feel bad about telling the truth. I've already been to Vegas for this year but I'll be more aware of a property's strengths and weaknesses before I decide on lodging next year. I don't think you know how much it helps. I'm glad I found this channel. Thanks.
We were at Caesar's a few years ago and I had two main complaints: First, the casino is so huge its easy to get lost in and HARD TO FIND A BATHROOM, which I desperately needed after a couple of cocktails I indulged in while gambling. Secondly, it really felt geared towards an older clientele. If we're paying those prices we want high end, modern and contemporary. All in all, my rules for Vegas are this: Stay in the mid level hotels Gamble in the lower tier hotels Eat dinner and see shows at the upscale hotels.
$9 for a muffin, $10 for a slice, charging to use the pool on top of the resort fee and $2-300 for a scruffy room with no fridge (plus a substantial room tax, etc)? Nope, no thank you. Las Vegas pricing is becoming ridiculous.
To be honest..Giadas makes everything in house..even the mayonnaise ..the chicken..everything is done in house...from fresh ingredients if you want McDonald's prices eat at McDonald's ...if you want a quality meal eat at Giadas...I have zero affiliation just a real vegas local
@@bluntedvegas702 I'm confused why your reply is under my comment. I wasn't speaking of fine dining, I was speaking of muffins and pizza, pool charges and scruffy rooms, etc.
And the best way to combat those ridiculous pool fees, keep them chairs empty! If people ain’t buying them, they’ll see and hopefully drop prices!!! In my logic anyway!
Good review, I've stayed here many times. Things I like: the mall, huge rooms, bathroom and jetted tub, great food court and buffet, excellent casino. Things I don't like: slow drink service at pool/no lifeguards, long walk to elevators, only 2 devices for wifi. This hotel has a lot to offer and It sounds silly but the wifi is a deal breaker for me. If you don't have a US data plan or have multiple devices 2 devices per room is not enough. They offer unlimited devices included in the resort fee for all mgm hotels. If you have more than 2 people per room, you have to pay an arm and a leg for wifi, this is ridiculous
Welcome to the city of Lost Wages. I’m a 15 year resident of the Valley. I’ve witnessed the town become one huge tourist rip-off at every turn. From the gambling to the dining, from the hotel rooms to the entertainment it’s one, big scam. “Elvis has left the auditorium”
To be honest 100% wrong with the review of Giadas..my personal favorite because Giadas makes everything in house..even the mayonnaise ...bread..the tomatoe sauce is from scratch...the chicken is made in house..everything is done in house! Made by union chefs who are well paid and never disappoint...all from fresh ingredients if you want McDonald's prices eat at McDonald's ...if you want a quality meal...then eat at Giadas...I have zero affiliation just a real vegas local and I hope you realize that's not a fair review...you want cheap processed food there are plenty of McDonald's and burger Kings no worries
OMG I stayed at Caesars in June and had a similar experience!! I stayed in the same tower, identical room to yours... the giant floor lamp in the room was broken! As in... the whole top of it fell off! I had to call maintenance first thing I did when checking in. Room was in similar condition. You also didn't mention that Caesars charges a $100 per night incidentals charge! More than any other Caesars resort. Everything there costs more, and a lot of these are recent changes! I'm a video poker player, and this year they raised the minimums on all their machines to dollar denomination. You can't find a 25 or 50 cent denom poker machine... IF YOU CAN FIND VIDEO POKER AT ALL. I hated my casino experience there. (I also had a bad experience at that Gordon Ramsay Pub. They overcooked my prime rib. I don't go to any of his restaurants anymore.) I will say... as a Diamond member, I called and they brought a mini fridge to the room for free. They said it was free because I was Diamond. (Of course *most* hotels will deliver a free mini fridge if you say you have medication that needs refrigeration.) I will say the customer service at Caesars was excellent all around... but the rooms and the all around experience (and all that WALKING just to find your room) are not worth the excessive cost.
1993......Breakfast at the Las Vegas Club casino downtown : 2 eggs, bacon, toast, hash browns and coffee for $1.99. This was Las Vegas on my first trip when I turned 21. It's a joke now with the stupid 1%er prices but people pay it I guess. Great video Ruby, new sub here.
I like the Caesar's Lobby bars(though the service there can be sketchy nowadays), and the buffet is 2nd to none. But we decided a couple years ago to never stay there. Every time I am in the casino bathrooms there are broken toilets, foul smells, people puking and human..... liquids on the floors. Park MGM, Delano, Aria, Bellagio are all better properties and often way better priced for the quality(esp Park).
I had the same opinion about the Venetian when I stayed there not that long ago. The bathroom was amazing, the bed was really nice, but everything in the living room area felt warn out, particularly the couch. Because of the time of the year and the fact that we went during the week, the room was a little less than $200 after all of the taxes and fees, and we did not stay in the room that much, so we didn't mind the shabby sofa, but it would have been nice to have furniture that was placed in the room a little more recently than a decade ago.
Lmao- I had the same exact experience when I first stayed there over 20 years ago!! Those couches in the suites are like f'n concrete 🙄🙄 Not surprised it hasn't changed. To be fair, my girl and I always had fun when we stayed there, though.
After watching this video, I will defiantly avoid staying at Caesar’s. Too bad I was going to book a trip there. Thank you for this great video and doing me a favor. Keep up the great videos!
Great review! You're very personable and your videos are professional. Hubby and I stayed in the Augustus tower in June and I was really disappointed that they charge $75 US to use the mini fridge. I used the ice bucket instead. Your review of the pools was spot on too. I loved how the Forum shops were attached to the resort so I didn't have to walk outside. We were there to see Sting and what an amazing time! Will be checking out your other videos to see what you recommend for a luxury hotel.
I have stayed at many Caesars properties and it's pretty evident that they don't have any type of ongoing maintenance program. Everything looks like it's been through a war or they purchased it at the thrift store. I never want to be a top card holder there, because you are faced with properties that are run down. Compare that to the Wynn or the Palazzo and you'll see the difference. They have very strenuous ongoing maintenance programs and you would be hard pressed to find any of the same type of damage in their rooms. As an example, I stayed at Harrah's in Las Vegas and the valet had been shut down even though they told me valet was open. I stayed at the Southern California Harrahs recently and there was no hot water in the entire Tower. I had to check out and go to another hotel to take a shower, so I could go to work. I did not hear of Mr Rudy, and I miss that...
My trip earlier this year I did 2 nights at Mirage then 2 nights at Caesar's my first time staying at both properties. Loved Mirage. Caesar's was fine. I paid for late check out at Mirage so I was packing up to head off to Caesar's when I received an Email from them asking my ETA I said 3pm and at 2:45 I got another one that said my room was ready. So I checked in at 3pm instead of 4pm. Well, they ended up charging me early check in which I never asked for and I didn't even notice until I was at the Airport. Oh well, that'll never happen again.
How much for the early check-in? What a horribly greedy thing to do. In a town that's full of greed, this is right up there. Best to review your bill immediately after check-out.
We stayed at Caesar’s in June in the Palace Tower - the room was immaculate but I think it had been recently renovated- also, the only pool that was closed was a really small one…
I'm absolutely shocked that you could pay $300 for a room like that and not be allowed to use the best pool. The only way I could see justifying that would be if bc
Of all the times I've been in Vegas never once have I stated Caesar's Palace. Beautiful but very overpriced. That pocharge was absolutely ridiculous, $300 for a daybed and you may only stay there a couple of hours perhaps no thanks! Love your videos Mrs Ruby thank you.
I used to stay at Caesars and get a Day Pass to Qua Spa with in and out privileges for $20 couple years ago. Now it is $80-&90 for only 3 hours. They are nickel diming without feeling like you are getting a bargain anymore.
Great vieo as always. I typically stay downtown or off strip. I'm going think about staying on the strip for my next trip. I've alway wanted to stay at the Luxor so I'll rewatch your review while I plan things out. I did also come across a place called the Thunderbird. I'll need to check if you've reviewed it.
2 small coffee, a muffin and a breakfast sandwich would cost about $9 at a Tim Horton's. $35 is ridiculous. Just goes to show never to eat inside the casino/resorts.
We just stayed at Peppermill in Reno and it was fantastic. We love the feel of the Tuscany tower but they have renovated rooms in the other tower if you want modern. There are rewards on My Vegas for up to two nights. Maybe you should give Reno a try!
We had a horrible experience with Ceasers Palace last year. They put us in the wrong room and cleared it the next day while we were having lunch. They put everything in trash bags and we had some items missing. It was clearly their fault and they never apologized for the missing items. NEVER AGAIN.
I always go to your vlogs/reviews for all things Vegas. Been to Caesars something like 5 times in past 18 months or so. I think you're spot on with the review. Where I would differ just a bit: First timers. Knowing that the room price point is "silly"...it's all about what CP will offer a first timer. The pool deal. We went in March and we were able to get spots by a pool area that wasn't an ice bucket. Yes, that main pool with the tower thingy is COLD. It sits in shade too much and the water is circulated through all the fountain sprays. So why do I disagree with you? Because if you want a "one-stop" location for strip location, sports, tables, slots, pools, food, shops (the greatest experience of high end shops), it's a great location for first timers that would get overwhelmed walking the strip trying to find those things elsewhere. Me? Been there and done it too many times. So I wonder if your experience is what mine is now? Ho-Hum, been there, and there's better value elsewhere. Yes Caesars is not a value proposition. But if you want to hit the best nightclub in Vegas and never have to leave the property to hit great pools, and all the other stuff...it's a one of a kind. Lastly, Paris is my choice for a great spot if you just want to be close to things, and you don't need massive pool options, and nightclubbing is now called grab a drink at 11pm and hit the bed. Stay and Play at Paris a few times, and then CP will make you offers to stay there at much better rates.
I gotta tell you Ruby et al., that your posts about Las Vegas are by far the most informative. A lot of these places I have stayed or visited and had a meal, on par with my experiences as of late.
Honestly I've always felt that this property is over rated, but people love it. I feel that they keep raising the bar as far as pricing goes. I don't like this property
Back in 1975 my grandmother bought me a nice sweater for a special occasion. She was a seamstress at an upscale clothing store in Phoenix where our family lived. With her employee discount, the sweater cost about $25. Around 1 year later, on a trip to Vegas with friends; I saw the same sweater at a clothing shop at Caesar’s for $75. I even went inside the store to check the label. Same exact sweater.
we were there a few weeks ago and had a comped room exactly like yours. Same tower, same layout, same view. It was beautiful. I didn't notice a smell, my grandson loved the tub. The only complaint was the pool situation. It was very hot, and too many people at the pools that were open to everyone.
Hi Ruby, For a few months I have viewed many of your informative Vegas videos. The last time I stayed at Caesar's was 1982. However, we have just returned this April. The $20 trick did the trick, yet I am a loyal Caesar's customer in Atlantic City. Palace Tower suite was great. The pools were terrific. the fortuna and neptune were the warmest. Got sticker shock on drink prices, but hey, its Vegas. All in All we had a great time, Would like to comment on other activites we enjoyed.
Hey Ruby …totally agree …if I pay over $200 a night I don’t want stains and scrapes etc . The pool thing was outrageous . Yes they can have a separate pool for cabanas or daybeds but not the main pool. That being said I do like the property although I’m a Bellagio fan all the way and usually stay there. As for Gordon Ramsay not a fan of any of his restaurants. I hated the Pub. Service was rushed and rude, my food was cold and greasy . Never eat there again . Did not like Hells Kitchen either . Great video as always 😎😎😎
Ruby , thank you so much for your video's ! I'm going to Vegas for the first time in 30 years to celebrate my 45th Cancer Remission annivercery the end of september ( yes I was a little kid at the time ) and I am completely overwhelmed . You have really helped me I'm watching all your video's and I love them the only thing I have yet to reserch are the gay clubs cause this man wants to dance ! thank you again , you are adorable xoxo Steve
Do you give this feedback to the hotel upon checkout? The pool situation is totally ridiculous and would have been a sticking point for me that I would have felt compelled to complain about.
Some places you try to complain, they hand you a $5 comp coupon, and tell you the property manager is away during the weekends. ... of all days, they get off on the weekends during their highest demand. They leave a "memo" for them to call you at your number, in which you will NEVER get a call back.
Stayed there two weeks ago. Flight arrived at 11am and decided to try to do an early check-in if our room was available. They charged me $55 bucks for the privilege of an early check in. Once the payment went through, I was not given my room, instead told that I would get a text message when our room was ready. After waiting for two hours, I was finally given my room at around 2pm. I felt robbed out of $55 and this was not the best way to start our vacation.