Why Circus Circus is the BEST Hotel in Las Vegas! 

What are your thoughts on Circus Circus?

Circus Circus Steakhouse not having to hire a new employee in 23 YEARS is absolutely mind blowing!! They obviously have not only incredible management, but their employees must be treated with respect and treated VERY well in order for them to have that sort of loyalty. The employees are probably much more like a close family than they are coworkers. If I am ever in Vegas again, there’s no chance I will miss going to that steakhouse!!

I work security at circus circus for the last 5 yrs n already got 4 dead bodies lol 2 murders n 2 overdoses

Well Jacob has gone crazy.

I’ve stayed at all of the top hotels in Las Vegas as I am a huge fan. But when I went there with my young kids a while back, I stayed at Circus Circus, and we had an absolutely wonderful time. You should’ve spent at least a minute more on the Adventure Dome! That place was amazing for the kids! An indoor full on looping roller coaster having amusement park! Awesome! Things are what you make of them. Thanks for your video. 👍🏽

As a kid my dad took me here almost every summer. I am quiet familiar with this property, I stayed here one time as a adult and how things changed from when I was kid. This was about 10 years ago, while it was under MGM ownership. From your video I saw a lot of changes under the new ownership, they are small but still it looks like the ownership group is trying to improve the property. I hope they succeed, just so I can still have my memories of Vegas as kid remain in place.

I walked in there one late night. I thought I was in that bar scene from Fear and Loathing 😱

$25/night for a fridge is crazy. I hate how most resorts no longer have refrigerators it’s just mini bars.

The labor Jacob performed for the hotel in cleaning the dookie stain, hairs, etc, plus marketing with the video, is worth much more to the hotel than a resort fee. A clean room is the minimum expectation regardless of establishment.

Jacob is a Little early for those April Fools Day jokes 🤣🤣🤣

I stayed in this Hotel for several years... all the way from 14 year old teen to maybe 23, and from my experienced, from 2003 to 2009 were the best years without a doubt. Everything was open everyday, and that automatically made it so much better. I stayed again when i was about 27 or 28 so about 5 years ago because I was nostalgic like Jacobs said, and never again... This place is not even close of what it used to be.

Circus Circus is Legendary. I always stop in every Vegas trip.

Thank you Jacob for this very informative tour and review. It’s a real ‘gamble’ staying their apparently! Glad you gave shouts out to the staff. Respect. Let’s see if the upcoming renovations help. Well done.

One of your best videos. Video quality and descriptiveness are through the roof. Keep smiling , keep doing your thing.

I like the intro. The funniest thing is that Circus Circus has the gal to charge a "resort fee."

dude, my first family vegas trip was to circus circus and Wet n' wild was across the street. Parents got a room and we stayed in the RV Park. Good times. Skateboarding was super popular and my brother, some friends and i had a great idea to hop the fence to skate in the park. Not long after exploring the park on our boards, we were being chased by security. We all got away. Back to skating around town and cruising the midway looking for girls. The good old days.

Fun watching these right after I went to Vegas for the first time since I was 14. I’m 34 now with a young son and daughter, it was really cool to take them to Circus Circus for the first time as well as the seeing the Strip. Hopefully we’ll be back next year, but those are memories that last a lifetime.

I love how honest his reviews are.

Other than the steakhouse, this place is the worst. I stayed once and never again. I believe more murders have occurred at this place than any other hotel in Vegas. Run don’t walk far away from Circus Circus!

The Steakhouse is legit! I love that place! Circus Circus could be such a gold mine. It just needs a vision and some good management.

A 30 min video on Circus Circus? "No Way", I thought. Can't possibly be interesting enough to spend that much time watching. But I did. Opened in 1968, the year I was born. Decent looking room. Loved your tour of the property and all the reviews. Appreciated your final, honest critique of the overall experience. Especially liked you giving credit to the folks who stood above the average in your eyes - those are the truly deserving. Not sure I'd ever stay there, but definitely found a few things I'd check out next time. Keep up the awesome work, Jacob!

Really liked this honest review Jacob. Very helpful for anyone wanting to stay at Circus Circus. Post video commentary was great! Man, that toilet...how is that even possible?

I remember going there in the mid 90s as a kid and having an absolute blast.

Well, it’s official. Jacob has finally turned to drugs.

circus circus gives me the vibes of an eternal pit of a dead mall, the slots of fun section is incredibly creepy. Def worth a visit when messed up on drugs and alcohol

Circus Circus was the first hotel I ever stayed at in Vegas. It was 1973 and part of their ad campaign was that "They always had a room open!" so I didn't make reservations. Drove from the DC area to Vegas and had a pretty good time there. Also back then Slots O Fun was the old lady place, penny slots (real penny slots) and they wore white gloves that turned black from the pennies as they fed them into the slots. Had a pretty good time there, went back in 1978. After that I pretty much always stayed downtown.

That intro was superb!

We still like to visit Circus circus. However years ago when our kids where young they put us in the Manor suits. It’s was disgusting rundown unclean and not a safe feeling clave for the wife and kids going. It felt like a skid row suit. Then said they couldn’t move us to main hotel. Our kids are now adults with our many trip to Vegas we never stay at circus circus after this. We left and stayed Luxor way nicer and safer feeling place for us.

I really like the staff shoutouts at the end. They are so important for the overall experience and often get overlooked!

sry but Id rather pay a few dollars more and stay at Resorts World xD

Jacob, Sanitation from poor plumbing issues in toilet to dusty bed frame, tables, unclean sinks, unclean dusty, drawers, where dirty left over clothing’s by gusts, Housekeeping do not do everyday room service, so stained dirty bedsheets, towels, washcloths, damp towels hanging as soon as you check in and and has to call for PM Supervisor to witness the dirty room flagged as “”😂Clean room.” but in reality “ it was flagged by same PM supervisor the night before for day shift “” As dirty room vacant for cleaning “”, but someone made a bad room clean up and did not clean properly. The same Pm supervisor has to witness the dirtiest room and apologized for mishap from housekeeping employe. If ever I check in at Hotels like Circus circus we bring our own Sanitizer even their own employe told us to do so for he/ she does not trust Housekeeping Dept. Also the Elevator , you should film the elevator during summer. Dirty, smears and one working elevator, only one out of few elevators working during part of 2022 summer. Next time do film video on Main Casino tower. Also they do not change bedspreads or brown/ beige blankets. Undo the tucked in corners of bedsheets. Hidden dirts, stains ,hairs, etc. I’m proud of you for doing this video and speaking up.

This is considered your good deed of the year….carry on 😊

Jacob, that intro was awesome. this video was very interesting to say the least. i've heard nothing but good things about the steak house, like they redid the food court and water park also. i hope Phil Ruffin sees this video and puts some extra attention to the property

I got put in the manor and decided to cut my loss and leave and go to another hotel. This was the worst hotel experience ever period.

Hi! My first time going to vegas I was 12 years old and we stayed here! Such a great experience. Thanks for uploading this!

Dude I remember going there as a kid in the 90s my parents would be down at the casino floor while I would be upstairs playing the casino and when I needed money I would randomly find them it was probably the best moments in my childhood I loved Circus Circus till this day

I first visited Vegas in 1984 when I was 13 and that gigantic clown neon sign is what hooked me on Vegas!!

It gets shit on a lot, but for what it is it works. It’s a family hotel, and it’s clientele is mostly SoCal. They know what they’re doing, and if they didn’t it would have shut down long ago

last time I was in Vegas was 2016, we went to the Peppermill across the street, and walked over to circus circus. Wandered around the arcade, and the slots area. It looked and smelled dirty, watched one free trapeze show, which was cool and left. Outside felt sketchy and not safe. Sounds like they've done a few cosmetic changes inside. but nothing has really improved. Shout out to you for being positive about this property. But I will forever avoid this place. I will however be looking to staying at the el cortez suites after watching your video on them.

You have to be kidding me…. Circus circus???????

Stayed there last year had a blast...Was good enough for me

They filmed Diamonds are forever 1970 and Damnation Alley 1976 at Circus Circus plus many more...... Great video Jacob congrats on you sub count.....

Thank you for a very honest review. I mostly appreciate your fairness in being objective. You always try to look at things from all positions and not just your own. Very informative.

Yo Jacob. Theres a guy on RU-vid who worked on that clown tv show who has it available to watch. Brings back memories.

It’s March not April fools day

As a kid my family vacations were to Vegas stay at Circus Circus. I loved taking in the circus acts and all the games of the Midway. Then they opened the Adventuredome and it got better. While I do not recommend it for an adult only trip, you have kids it's the best place to stay.

Having just stayed at C.C. at the end of Feb. ,I agree with Jacob. It's classic Vegas, catering to families and young people. My first time staying at C.C. was 1989. Celebrating my 10th wedding anniversary, my wife and I fell in love with this hotel. We returned in 2010 and 2017. Now our 44th anniversay, we came back and had a wonderful time. Our room on the 14th floor was clean and comfortable. It suited our needs. The employees were great. The food court was a nice addition to the property. And the only casino with coin slots. That sweet soind of coins clanking was awesome. Too bad Slot-a-fun never came back. The employee at the gift shop at Slots informed us on how the pandemic led to the downfall of Slots. We will back to Circus Circus soon.😊

Thank You! Planning a little vacation to Vegas with family on January .

I like Circus Circus in the sense that is north of the strip and alternatives to gambling. It's one of the resorts you see a lot of families booking during the Afternoon. The free circus show is a nice highlight being a resort along with the amusement games. I think resorts south of the Strip going to be more adult orientated like the Aria and Cosmopolitan.

My bro is KILLING IT .. LOVE SEEING YOU take this thing to the next level! KEEP CRUSHING!

Jacob is trolling🤣🤣🤣

Also circus circus use to give a great discount book to get savings. You should not tip the maid for crappy service. A problem of the times is that people tip for bad service so there should be no tip. Tips should be reserved for good to great service increasing with better service. Alway be respectful and point out concerns. Not happy with this property at all. To many way better places for families in Vegas

Circus circus has the least ghetto popeyes I have seen they are usually in bad neighborhoods in CA. I got to try that buffet

Been to the Steakhouse twice, it was amazing.

Great video and a good take on one of Las Vegas' oldest/known hotel/casino. Thank you!

The only thing missing from Circus Circus is a demolition crew.

This is a joke right…?

The music in this video is awesome!!

This was great! Loved this style of video of trying to show the good out of something that is not necessarily the best! Would love to see this style for more properties

Definitetly going to fly cross country to go there. Lets see, disgusting rooms and expensive bad food. Oh let me not forget that the whole strip now smells like pot.

We used to be regulars at the Westward Ho until it was closed and demolished in 2005. We brought a bunch of family members down for my parents 50th that winter so the consolation prize was staying at Circus Circus. Back in the 80s and 90s it used to be a fun area with the Westward Ho, its back casino on Industrial called The Ho, Slots a Fun, Circus Circus, The Riv etc. 2 and 5 dollar blackjack all gone now, just Circus Circus left with 10 and 15 dollar tables.. We bought a timeshare in 2009 so don't use hotels much any more. I gotta admit after 35 years of coming to Vegas I didn't find this trip to be much fun.

25:41 that’s amazing..ly bad. 8 years ago that place was Immaculately clean and really busy, I’m amazed at how bad it has become

Extremely fair and I like that you're actually trying to help them. Real people work there and own this place that are trying to make a legendary property better again. I believe you reflected this well.

The employee shoutouts are great!

Thanks for the thorough review. Other than The Steakhouse don't think it's for me.

The first 35 seconds pretty much sums up everytime I've gambled lol😅😂😂😂😂

Vegas has a room for every budget

3:12 that was slick my guy

As many others, I have nostalgia for this place. My parents took me to Vegas many times as a kid and most of the times we stayed here or somewhere close to CC. So I do have a soft spot for this casino and I'm glad they are making the effort to upgrade the place. In my adult life, I have booked CC for some of my Vegas trips and have faced some, but minor, issues while staying there, but nothing extreme and would always be glad to visit there, but probably not staying there anymore. The Midway is still very fun. Anyways, nice video and yeah, all those reviews can't be lying. I won't defend this place despite my nostalgia for it, they do deserve that reputation, but I am glad they are investing on improving.

C'mon, we all know Circus Circus is a bit of a dump. Maybe when renos are done things will get better but in the meantime avoid this if your budget will allow it. Dumpy place, bad location - this is a situation where you should try and pay a little extra and go elsewhere. Great video by the way!

bottom line you cant put perfume on a pig...

Hey Jacob and another great video so Thanks.

I would have booked a room in the Skyrise tower instead 😂

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I don't want to think what the mattress might look like. Nevertheless, enjoyed the video (s) I'm doing homework for our next visit.

Jacob you should stay at the Manor to give people the reason they should not stay at circus circus. Such a scratchy place should be ripped down as it so takes away from this hotel. It’s not worth the chance the hotel is packed and they move you to the Manor

Thank for this information, please do more, I canceled my vegas trip because of one of these videos, now I will stay somewhere else, good job looking out for us

Like the intro and music dor video, you nailed it.

I've been to 6 properties. this will never be one of them. And yes this was the first properties I visited when I was a kid traveling with my dad LOL

It’s hard to find help now of day sad American don’t like work or do good job, your right people need let them know about stuff, but sometimes we just go get the cleaning stuff and finish the job , because one thing about my friend and most real women it’s not clean into they clean it. But the owner needs a new Manager if all of that going on because that’s who it falls back on anyway, so Circus Circus get a new manager before I show up this summer lol 😂 because we coming!

How much did they pay you?

This was a great video. I will come by and check it out. Won't stay because I live here now. Keep doing these videos.

bro--that toilet seat---wtf?

I find your videos very informative and entertaining. You went to the next level with this video. My advice to friends has always been go to the Steakhouse at Circus Circus, fantastic. Then leave the hotel. Never stayed there and probably never will.

I stayed at Circus Circus in the past. It reminded me of outdoor camping, in camping you have dirt and forests. In Circus Circus you also got dirty floors. While camping, watch the water you drink. I ate at the Circus Circus buffet and got Giardia diarrhea just like camping. It took antibiotics to kill that bug. The heavy lingering cigarette smoke feels like a forest after a fire. I don't go camping and I no longer stay at Circus Circus.

In this era of cell phones, taking pictures of issues makes it super easy to point out to management this issue(s) with your room and to let them know of the issue, so it can be fixed before someone goes nuclear over the issue(s). did that at Bellagio one stay - wallpaper coming unglued, and 3 or 4 slats on the AC vent being bent/broken. Did it affect my stay? No. But I guarantee someone else would pitch a fit. Also, for me in either 1975 or 1977 my first time in Las Vegas, as teen was at Circus Circus. A few years later with my dad I got a sticker made for my car (Ford Pinto) that said "Chariots of Fire."

This is a joke, right?

Wish I would've watched this video before I went and stayed here last July. Had very similar experience with the addition of fire ants in my room and rude and unprofessional front desk agent named Andre. great video thanks

I need more Navy Federal.... Quickly !!

Just never been real impressed with the place. I don't like the location and I am not much for the theme. I would never stay there mainly because of the location.

you messed up the title it should be Why Circus Circus is the Worst Hotel in Vegas! 😂

Former Las Vegan here. Circus Circus is an absolute dump. It was a cool, fun place decades ago but now it's sketchy and sleazy as h*ll, as is all of Vegas. It has the cheapest rooms on the Strip for a reason. For those of you not familiar with Vegas and don't realize how degenerate the town is but, you're still determined to visit, then I implore you to check the hotel review sites and at least upgrade to a better property.

circus circus carousel always had slots back then it was mostly 1 dollar machines. people who don't like circus circus never been there when they were kids

Thanks Jacob!! Appreciate your info.!!!(:

Circus Circus is certainly famous....

My kids just booked for the 16th - cheap and someplace for the kids to be. Maybe they should pack some Clorox wipes just in case…

yeah you definitely stepped it up with that intro Jacob. Good job. Hope I get to meet u one day I visit Las Vegas

Hey hope this finds you well. Great video and awesome honesty. Seem like a very fair review. Not everyone can afford Cosmo or Aria.

You lost me at “$25 a night for the fridge”

Jacob you took one for the team. I been seeing you on Pomps I’m watching now take it easy Peace