My Stay at WESTGATE Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas! 🎙️🎸 

What hotel would you like me to stay at next?

Simi-funny story about my stay there. Around 1974 I was a young man on a tight budget. Elvis is appearing in the show room, but, no way I could afford to see his show. The casino was next to the main entrant to the showroom and I watched as the line of lucky folks entered the showroom. The heavy doors were shut and a heavy curtain was pulled around the door I assume to cut down the noice. About half an hour later two couples dressed and the stunt of very wealthy people walk up to the shut door and quickly staff open the curtain and pull open the main door letting the 4 people in, I didn't recognize them but it was easy to tell they were very VIP ! As the door open I could hear Elvis "the king" in the middle of a song. Only about 20 seconds could be heard before the showroom doors were shut tight But, I have been able to brag I once heard Elvis Live!!!!!!!! LOL, sure, only 20 seconds, but still live.

The best thing about this hotel is the king’s statue. I will forever love Elvis ♥️♥️♥️♥️

Westgate sports book was the biggest. Then Circa took the #1 spot. BUT then Westgate did some remodeling at the sports book and made it just a little bigger. So they are again the biggest.

I love that suite!!! The weather now and deep Fall.....would be spectacular for the lanai!! Great video! LOL! How the hell do they not know how to cook Chicken Tenders!!!??? LOL.

Love the Westgate, got free upgrade last time, going back in June from Scotland

I've stayed there several times, and like you said, it was because I was attending a convention. It is a great location for that as you can walk to the convention center through the hotel itself. I agree that it's not a hotel for anyone who wants to enjoy the excitement of Vegas on the actual strip. It's definitely the business traveler's hotel. I also agree that the casino is very underwhelming. It is surprisingly small and oddly laid out, and there are limited options of slots and games to play. I fully agree with everything you said about the rooms and the food!

I stay at the Westgate and I love it. The resident performer is a wonderful man. Copa on 😃

I agree with it being a convention hotel. Last year when I visited it was a cheerleader convention or competition in town and it was just filled to the brim with them.

Happy belated birthday to your handsome Mr Ruby and many mores 🎉🎁💙🎈😎 Great review, thank you Ruby♥️♥️

Thanks for keeping it real, Ruby. As, I've stayed there myself in the distant past and I felt like we were isolated from The Strip as well and the casino, although large, didn't have a lot of slots in it - compared to others nearby on The Strip. We've stayed at either Palazzo or Wynn ever since and feel like we're right in the middle of the action. And when we're ready to go outside, there's action in every direction...without having to jump on a monorail to get there.

Great music, Ruby's dancing, dinner looked tasty. The rooms looked clean and comfy but quiet. The hotel is for business people, you can see that. I loved the video.

If I remember correctly, Westgate is largest in terms of square footage, but Circa is largest in terms of capacity, as they include the SRO capacity on the upper two floors.

Happy B-Day Mr Ruby! And as always, the editing and visuals rock!!

Love your white dress 👗👌🏻

My late father was a high roller back in the 70 &80’s. The Hilton was his goto casino. Many great times seeing Elvis & attending Mike Tyson heavyweight fights. Good times!!!

My daughter was married at westgate in vegas...she absolutely loved it

I was there in '04 when it was Hilton....Star Trek exhibit 🙌🏻

Ruby, I felt the same when I stayed in the early 90's, when it was the Las Vegas Hilton. However Special Memories, as I lost my Virginity there, 30 years ago!

Best part of its history is The Star Trek Experience!

So I had reservations to Golden Steer before I watched this video, but totally changed to going to Edge Steakhouse. I just left there and it was AMAZING!! We had the 6 course meal and absolutely recommend it!! Thanks again!! 😊

I am so grateful for all your reviews! We go to Vegas tice a year and I keep a list or restaurants and activities based on your reviews! Thanks!

Thanks Ruby for the heads up. Was considering it,but not now.

I've been staying at Westgate since 1993. I'm in my 50's and really enjoy the calm, smaller, cozy atmosphere. Plus for myself, everything is comped, free Edge Steakhouse ($200), free rooms, free Starbucks ♥ Ask for Mark at the Edge (amazing). At any Hotel/Casino, make sure you get a players card and a casino host. #GoWhereTheCompsAre ❤👍

You missed the most important factor of the Westgate... it's a TIMESHARE COMPANY! I'm surprised you didn't tell us that they tried to sell you a timeshare at check-in. They remodeled more than half of the rooms into extended stay-style apartments for their "owners". Sadly, Westgate is a shadow of the resort it was when it was the Las Vegas Hilton.

Westgate looks really nice.Alot of historic shows over the years.💚

We used to stay there a lot when it was Las Vegas Hilton. Last fall, we stayed there four nights to attend The Big Blues Bender. Although we got stuck with a worn-out unrenovated room, Westgate handled the event very well, with music in the Cabaret, theater and at the pool. They're still working on the rooms and elevators, but I still like it there. Parking (including valet) is still free, too. PS: You got a steal to get the lanai suite for less than $200/night!

I always enjoy your reviews Ruby, you are honest and thorough. I saw Elvis at the International in the mid 70s and what a thrill it was! The property looked pretty dead through most of the video, shame about the pool being closed. I agree that it's a convention hotel, there's not much to attract the young or old traditional tourist to Vegas. Very unexciting property, but your review was spot on!

My only reason for staying there back in the late-1990's was the Star Trek Experience, which was awesome. My parents saw Elvis there in 1973/4.

Today is National Cocktail Day so yeah...celebrate it!! 😃🍸🍸🍸🍸🎉

Happy Birthday Me Ruby!! Thanks for the video 😻

Thanks Ruby, as always love your videos. Always true and honest.

Loved this place when it was The Las Vegas Hilton. The Benihana was decorated to look like a Japanese village. The casino I remember being mostly red with a sort of "London Casino" decor and beautiful chandeliers. For a long time the casino seemed massive but newer ones are much bigger. One of the best hotel shopping arcades in town. And the pool was the world's largest at one time. You could play golf next door. It was a cool, happening place for quite a while.

My last stay at this hotel was at 2016. Use to stay here many a time when the hotel was Las Vegas Hilton and ex girlfriend and I enjoyed steakhouse (called Hilton Steakhouse). The film Indecent Proposal was filmed partly there when it was The Las Vegas Hilton. Sports Book Ruby is correct. Front desk should drop the world's largest sports book line (unless they want to say one of.) When the name changed to Westgate, this is when to me the property to me nose dived. The 2016 stay was via a contest win. 2 nights. Along with signing up for their football contest (also free as part of contest) and two connecting rooms(no idea this was part of the prize. All I knew was hotel room). Now the bad: The food outside of the steakhouse. The rooms it was hit and miss for taking a good shower and sometimes I was going to the alternative room to do so. And you needed to keep your head low due to timeshare sales people. And it seems that hotel is only busy for football, March Madness and conventions. The time I stayed, a Mrs. America event was going on and the late Florence Henderson hosted the event . Was hoping to see her around and about that weekend. No luck. it would have been fun to ask why Carol Brady did not make any family decisions until that god awful final episode of the Brady Bunch that the late Robert Reed wanted no part of.

Really informative! Love these type of vids as we get value out of them. Thank you!

Happy birthday Mr Ruby ! And your white dress for dinner at Edge looked great …very chic Ruby . I totally agree with you …looks more like a convention hotel now . I personally wouldn’t stay there . It seemed ok but as you said there are so many better options . Excellent work as always 😎😎😎

For convention goers its a great hotel - I used to stay there every summer for an event at the convention center and always enjoyed myself. That Benihana is the best!

Yes 👏🏽 another banging video by Travel Ruby Happy Birthday 🎈🎂 Mr Ruby.

We are heading there in a week. I have been there before and like that it’s low key. I am in my 50’s ouch lol and love that I play My Vegas and get the monorail passes for free! Lol we love you and Mr. Ruby!

Well put together video. The Steak House food looked fantastic! Thanks for being honest, the convention hotels get away with not worrying everything being top shelf like the paid early check in and not available, having to get 4 keys before they worked and the room advantage would be the pool. Not open. Enjoyed your video!

Thank you for your review. I always wanted to know more about that hotel! Now I know. 😊

Ate at Edge for a friends bday last Friday. Very impressed. Had the same meal as you in this video.

Love how the suite reminds me a bit of the 70's with the rod iron separating the living and sleeping area. Very vintage and gritty yet, modern.

Thank you for the review, I always wondered about this hotel when visiting las vegas

I stayed there last week, it was very nice. The food options were good, reasonably priced, and the SuperBook was amazing. The only downside is the additional transportation costs, because you are off strip. Uber was $12 to the strip, and $29 to Freemont (each way). I got a $10 a day food credit for opting not to utilize housecleaning. This is a great hotel if you are attending a conference at the Convention Center.

Omg I about spewed my yogurt through my nose when you started play ODB!!! Love your reviews, i have never been to Vegas, but i go vicariously through you. Thank you Ruby and Happy Birthday Mr. Ruby!

Happy birthday! I love your videos. I would love to see you review the Vdara

On the piano!…… Somewhere over the rainbow, right into Wu-Tang Clan! NICE!!!

at least you guys had a nice dinner for Mr Ruby's birthday. That going to front desk 4 times for a key would have been a bit much for me.

Brings back some good memories. Stayed here one of my first times here alone in Vegas, for a wedding. After this that trip I never stayed off strip again. But I remember the room being spacious and wasn’t a bad stay, minus the location.

We have stayed at the Hilton Grand Vacations on Paradise next door to the Westgate. We like it there. The Westgate is great for sportsbook. We used to love it for March Madness before it got crazy crowded. Maybe now that Circa is open Westgate won't be so nuts. Edge looked great, thanks for that tip! Bagelmania nearby is really good and walkable for breakfast or lunch. Being on the monorail line is great, super easy to get down to the Linq promenade for dinner or drinks.

love your honest reviews!

Dinner looked amazing. We stayed in the MGM and had no hot water. Nightmare. They gave us free spa pass, then 100$ credit but we had to move rooms and then had free resort fees. Not great! Cathy and Kevs x

Beautiful job as always Ruby!!

Love your videos! You’re the best. ❤️

Thx Ruby for great review. Very Cool room with the pool extension 😎. I Love the Benihana Restaurant. It's amazing. A must try.

Happy Bday Mr Ruby 👏👊 Great Videos Guys 🤙 Keep it up 🤘

Great info thank you. That white dress was the bomb. I hope Mr. Ruby enjoyed his birthday!

I was there for a pool tournament in August and also stayed there in 2014 and actually got to see them changing the sign over from the Las Vegas Hilton to the Westgate.

Love that food bit, and soooo good to see no face muzzle on

I think you’re on-point with saying Westgate is more of a convention destination being in walking distance to the Convention Center. I really liked your video review of the Sahara Hotel. I definitely would that give hotel a try. Awesome clarity. Great content. Keep them coming!

Glad you hit an off-Strip place. Happy (belated) Birthday Mr. Ruby!

Love the westgate. The kids cheeseburger is perfect and nice as pricey. Thanks for sharing ❤️

Hi Ruby, Excellent review, The Hilton/Westgate has always been a hotel for conventioneers. Sharing a residence for, now, the past 32 years, with New York, I only went to the Hilton to watch the NFL games on Sundays. I must say the restaurants there,(The high-end ones) are very good.

The Westgate used to be one of my go-to hotels. It's good IF: 1) You are into the Sportsbook scene 2) You don't mind walking a lot (to-&-from monorail stations) 3) You are on a budget (I think they price well because they are Off-Strip). Otherwise, your evaluations were correct on all other points. And I too prefer to just be on The Strip.

I love love love watching your videos

Happy birthday sir. Ruby You look amazing in that dress. Thanks for the entertainment

Happy Belated Birthday, Mr. Ruby!!!

We stayed there last year during the wsop. The beds are hands down the most comfortable I've ever slept on. The casino is small and stayed quiet no traffic until 1 morning we woke up and it was jammed packed bc of a conference going on.

We stayed there in Sept. of 2021 and enjoyed it, but we used the monorail A LOT to get to the strip lol. Other than that, the Room Servive was great and we had an awesome time!

What a nice room! I was lucky enough to snag a Lanai suite in March 2013. It was 48 degrees, rainy, with 30mph winds, so nobody was swimming that weekend. The Westgate isn't a perfect match for everyone, but it is great if you are a sports bettor, be it NFL weekend or March Madness. They also have free parking.

Thanks for the video. You made me laugh with the gentle NO! not a recommended hotel.

Ruby when I stayed at the plaza there was a room similar to this one but I could not figure out online how to rent it. It never accured to me to ask the front desk. That maybe they are not advertised online. Cool thanks Ruby. Always full of great advice.

Great review!

I used to come her ALL a the TIME back when it was the LV Hilton and they still had the FABULOUS Star Trek Experience attractions…we still come back every so often because the Benihana on site is just phenomenally designed to look just like a genuine Japanese village

A year later, aka less than two months ago, it was packed! We went to a Motown show and dinner. It was a fabulous time.

Happy belated birthday Mr.Ruby!!!

Love your videos 🤩

Happy Birthday Mr. Ruby!!

I love the honesty

Glad the algorithm fed me your channel, I’ve been having fun bingeing your videos… only wish I had found you before our trip a month ago! Love you white dress, so pretty!

HBD Mr Ruby🥳🥳🥳

I’m arriving tomorrow night to Vegas I will be staying at Planet Hollywood ! Also attending some pool parties I hope to see you around 💓

Happy Birthday Mr.Ruby!

Happy Birthday to Mr. Ruby🥳🥳😎

Ms, Ruby must like hard beds. I stayed in the exact suite and it was the hardest bed I've ever been on.

Happy birthday, Mr. Ruby!

Ruby Tuesdays! Love your videos

Happy Birthday 🎂🎉🎁

Thank you for the Awesome video! I have been telling everyone for years...Edge is By FAR the best Steakhouse in town! Their service is also impeccable! 👌 Happy Birthday! 🎂

Another honest review . Happy birthday Mr R . I’ll be in Vegas from May 2nd to May 11th . Would love to catch up for a drink you you two are filming.

Happy Bday Mr Ruby!!

The 2 bedroom villas are really nice I stayed in November

When it was Hilton, they had Star Trek the Experience. I worked there as part of the opening crew. Great food. Fantastic atmosphere. Broke my heart when I heard it closed.

I saw Nancy Sinatra there when it was the International. Shortly after, it became the Hilton which was my favorite incarnation. I loved the Star Trek Experience and all of the Star Trek theming inside the casino and was sad to see that all go away. I have never stepped foot in the Westgate.

This may be an older video but it was still helpful. Thanks Ruby.

I’m digging the song at the beginning cool vibe. A track list would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for sharing your stay at west gate

Happy Birthday 🎂 , Mr. Ruby .

Looks like a seniors home!

PROPS ON THE WU-TANG!😁👌