The 12 Best Las Vegas Hotels For Your Money 

Some good discussion, as always. I'd always considered Caesars Palace is being the one resort that was poor value due to them seemingly charging a premium for being the most well known place in town. I should perhaps give it another chance to see if my opinion is outdated.

Excellent review! I would add MGM Signature to the list. The standard balcony room is huge beautiful, has a kitchenette, and the balcony is spacious and fun to sit out on plus you get a whirlpool tub and walk in shower. There are moving walkways all the way to MGM Grand and they have private pools, but you also get full access to the MGM Grand pools. Weekday pricing is very reasonable. PS Coolist, where did you go? You haven’t done any reviews for a while. Did you take a break? You were the king of Las Vegas reviewers! No one reviews restaurants as good as you do.

I only really stay at Cosmopolitan, Bellagio, Wynn/Encore, and Aria/Vdara but if I need a value hotel I will always prioritize Luxor tower rooms. Very nice for the price.

I like the list but I think Park MGM is a big omission. I always have gotten cheap rooms here and while not high luxury, the resort and rooms are all newer and very nice. That combined with the great restaurants, smoke free, nice pools, free tram access to Aria and Bellagio, and best south strip location. At the very least it is top 12 for value but I think more like top 5.

Treasure island was such a great value for us. Free parking, great location, and being across the street from the Venetian was perfect. My husband and I would walk over to Palazo to the Create coffee shop for excellent coffee and breakfast every morning.

The four seasons is a phenomenal place to stay! It’s so nice and it’s not that cheap, but it’s right within Mandalay Bay! Their food is amazing, their pool is amazing! Their spa is my favorite! Their staff is great as well!

Luxor is an amazing property for your money. Luxor, MGM Grand, and Park MGM (for location) for MGMRI and for Caesars Entertainment: The Linq, Flamingo, and Cromwell.

Damn, James! Def agree with Mandalay Bay.. love that place! Favorite MGM property .. but still need to make to Delano because of your last review of it!

Thanks for this video James! Your videos are some of the best out there. Thanks for the great info always. I don't know how you don't have 200k subscribers yet.

Great video. I was trying to decide where to stay for my next trip, but after watching this vide, i've decided to book at Planet Hollywood.

I agree we stayed at Planet Hollywood this year and we cant wait to go back

Hey Coolist, I'm planning a trip to the DR. I've been watching all of you videos on the best resorts in order to make a decision. 👌

I stayed at Excalibur in August and I actually really enjoyed my stay. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. You can get the room comped with very little play.

The Luxor was good, that pool & the Double Dole Whip w rum is the best.

Agree about the Luxor. Honestly underrated. You go online and you will find a lot of hate for the property. The steakhouse there is solid. The rooms are pretty big, especially the towers. The suites honestly look good and are reasonably priced. Sure, the food court isn't the best, even compared to Excalibur, but then again, just walk over to Excalibur or Mandalay Bay for more options. But I can say the same for the Linq with the Flamingo and Harrah's. I think the Flamingo being the better property with location and the pool scene. And you have all the benefits of the Linq Promenade and Grand Bazaar Shops still. And the rooms at either the Flamingo or Harrah's are bigger.

After watching a few of your videos i think PH is a good choice for my wife's first time. I don't like to navigate through giant resorts but still want a nice view and vegas experience. My choices were PH, Cromwell or Paris. We will probably get the room with the fountain view.

I think the Signature At The MGM Grand should not only be on your list but should be #1. You get a refrigerator and jetted tub included with your room. You have access to the MGM pool area as well as separate pools set aside for the Signature. The cost for the Signature is close to what the regular MGM rooms cost and occasionally you can find it cheaper.

Another word to consider is expectation. Thanks James!

Thanks for making these vegas videos. So helpful and fun.

Love the videos, makes me wanna book a flight asap! Circa has to be a top five hotel/casino in all Vegas now in my opinion!

That Pyramid bottle/cup is da bomb. Lol ❤️

I went to planet Hollywood for dinner but there is too much smoking in the casino. I went to the buffet and I was breathing in more smoke than smelling my food. I don’t know if that has changed?!

The reason why mandalay bay is so cheap is because it is very far from the main strip, but it makes up for that by providing free tram rides to exalibur which is a really underappriciated feature in my opinion. It also as an RTC bus stop which i think is great beccause the buses are much more affordable than using ubers to get around

We've definitely considered Planet Hollywood because of the cheap rates and location... Haven't tried it yet because we get comp's elsewhere but would definitely consider it if those comps dry up!! After they finished the remodel it's definitely a nice looking Casino!!

Great video. You keep it moving at a good pace and provide all the relevant info. Thanks.

I've been doing my own "cleanliness" checks at Vegas hotels for a few years now, just for my own well being. I go into the hotels, find a good spot, and poop on the floor in one of the hallways. I document where I dropped a pile and then I see how long it takes until it gets cleaned up. So far out of 14 hotels, the Cosmo is best at a tick over 5 minutes. The worst by far is Circus Circus. I pooped on the floor of a hallway on the 9th floor in October of 2021 and as of June 10th 2023 it's still there.

Im making my first trip to Las Vegas next February and the hotel I want to stay is definitely ......Ceasars Palace. Second, Paris Hotel. My pic for my first trip.

Disappointed Park MGM isnt on your list, yet alone top 3. Park MGM is close to center strip, has immediate access (10 min or less walk) to Aria, Cosmo, Bellagio, NY NY, and T Mobile. The prices are super low and the cleanliness of the hotel is top notch (non-smoking). Park MGM has fantastic restaurant options and is walking distance to many more at the aforementioned other hotels.

Was surprised Planet Hollywood was number 1, but I can see why. My favorites were included as well. Thanks for your review!!

I would Horseshoe on the list. The location is amazing and it’s super cheap.

What's up coolest,, heading to flamingo Nov 17 th .. 2 more ceasars properties and I'm done with all there casinos hotels on the strip MGM is next

This was a great video

💯 spot on Planet Hollywood

Ehhhhhhhh, I mostly agree with your list.................but the glaring exceptions being midway through with Caesar's Palace and Paris, and finally with Mandalay Bay. I actually consider Caesar's Palace in the bottom half of Vegas Strip resorts when it comes to what you pay versus what you get. I know I haven't minced words on a few of your previous videos with regard to how much I feel the Caesar's group has gone downhill in customer service and amenities and I may seem blinded by bias, but beyond that.................rates are usually quite pricey and when you size Caesar's up with resorts that have similar nightly rates like the Venetian and Bellagio...............especially if you take advantage of myVEGAS rewards.................I just don't see it. And with Paris, the rates are respectable..................but there just isn't much there compared to most Strip resorts in my opinion. It's smaller, very boutiquey like you characterized it as in your review, and lacks in some core amenities such as their pool and better dining options on-site. I don't know: I've noticed you including Paris in pretty much all your latest Vegas list videos, and I'm still scratching my head over that one even if I otherwise largely agree with your rankings. And Mandalay Bay.............I LOVE Mandalay Bay and I know I've gotten hyphy in previous comments about how I find it ridiculous Mandalay Bay gets docked many points just because of its location, hahahahaha...................but I'll also say I do NOT consider Mandalay Bay among the best value options in Vegas at all. Granted it DOES have soooooooooo much to offer and is very well-rounded, but the counterpoint is that nightly rates there often rival even Wynn/Encore of all resorts. In fact I was just checking Priceline when I next plan on visiting Vegas, and Mandalay Bay's nightly rate at least in that particular time window is more expensive than..............drum roll please..............WALDORF ASTORIA!!! Waldorf Astoria has a cheaper nightly rate than Mandalay Bay sometimes, that truly makes my head spin. @.@ Those contentions aside, I genuinely do much like many of your choices and accompanying arguments...............and just as I prize you for your honesty, I know you do for your fans in turn as well. Cheers! 🙂

Thank you!

No Elara?

I agree with most of your list however, the Linq gave me airport vibes.

I’m going in July, I got the Linq at $40 a night but Planet Hollywood is around $100. Is it worth it to switch?

So James, when are you finally gonna be staying at Circus Circus ?? 😂

Does he go the FULL video without saying prices??

Whats the best family friendly hotel? Clean and comfortable? First time in vegas and bringing the kiddos!

Flamingo is a good value and starter hotel for people who just want a reasonably priced hotel in a great location. Though it is a little rough around the edges. Good list but I don't understand the inclusion of Circa on here. It's a great hotel but it certainly isn't a value especially on weekends. Prices have been sky high since it opened. It's downtown and often pricier to stay at than many luxury strip hotels. You must have gotten a better deal than what I paid for a room.

If you were staying in Vegas the first time where would you stay?

You missed the harraah man. Stayed there and for what I paid wwll worth it

Excellent list! What about Circus Circus? Ha! JK

Lot of yada yada yada, but NO prices at all !?

MGM Grand was ranked way too high😂

The Wynn was NOT a good value even if the Rooms are cheap. They sucker you in with Cheap Room, while everything else is expensive. $40 for breakfast just seem overpriced.

My wife and I are in our mid-60's and look for something different in a hotel and a resort than you do. We go for peaceful quiet luxury. We only stay at Trump international in Vegas now. It is gorgeous, luxurious, and service is impeccable. Sitting in that jacuzzi tub looking out at the strip at night in a corner suite is fantastic. It does not have a casino which for us is a big positive. We can be on the strip and in a casino in 10 minutes by foot.

I wish you gave the prices

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Planet Hollywood? Really?

Omg Bellagio, rooms are worn out needs a renovation its a 3 star compared to the Wynn

I stopped visiting Las Vegas when the hotels started charging resort fees.

The linq is trash

I'm surprised the Mirage didn't crack your top 12