Worst Rated Hotel - Circus Circus Hotel, Las Vegas 

You should go to Butlin’s

If somethig is 150% cheaper then surely its free with a profit ? $6 dollars for a starbucks pink . 100% being 6 dollars . so 7-11 pay you $3 dollars to have a starbucks pink ? Just a thought Timothy . I love your channel btw 😅

Circus Circus

Gordon Ramsay does he’ll hotel 7:17

Your too critical, what do you expect the Waldorf Astoria? How clean are London hotels? You seem to want to be negative. Probably get more views that way😮

I have an answer. They are profit-taking. Hire as few people as possible and reap the windfall!

Yup.

I noticed that IMMEDIATELY. Never have I seen a nice Hotel that didn't have the cleaners doing something in the hallway.

I spent ten years in hospitality, and so much of this could be addressed with just having enough housekeeping and engineering on staff. Things that are obviously very dirty not getting cleaned (despite maybe taking a minute to do it) suggests that the hotel staff have just given up. Maybe the renovation that they announced in July of last year led them to telling staff not to worry about it, but that's a terrible route to go if you want any return business.

Definitely a housekeeping problem! Executive Housekeeper needs to be either retrained or replaced.

Yeah, the theme park and upstairs carnival area looked like fun :) would be great for those of us who don't like to gamble.

Vegas native here! It's Phil Ruffin, the owner of the property. He's a glorified slumlord. He's also the owner of Treasure Island and that property isn't exactly high-class even if relatively well maintained.. Plus he owns 50% of Trump tower which... I mean... Trump tower... Phil bought the property in 2020 and has done almost nothing since. However, Adventuredome has been cleaned up and is apparently far better than before. Before that MGM Grand owned it since 2005 and planned a renovation until the recession hit, then kind of just abandoned the place. And before that Bill Bennett and William Pennington owned it since 1983 and were responsible for it's massive expansion from just a small casino to a hotel, adventure park, and bigger attractions.

Seriously. This has all the hallmarks of idiot boomer MBA types who have no mode of operation besides "race to the bottom." Their greed is unbridled and unsustainable.

?? Two words folks... money laundering, (doesn't matter if the place is empty and crumbling down, because the owners declare millions of dollars every year in guest revenue and overhead expenses.)

@@RedRoseSeptember22 My husband and I don't like to gamble, the upstairs is a blast. At least we enjoyed it.

True

Hysterical. What a mental image.

O yea, carpet is definiteltly a huge problem from what i can see, all the germs, allergen, and illness gets trapped inside carpets, and if not maintained and cleaned frequently, u end up suffering from it, visually and ill wise.

That's the problem of many big hotels these days - it's just hardly feasible to invest into refurbishment which costs absolutely huge money. Also the staff. Temporary contractors are very expensive, and on the other hand the in-house maintenance team is usually very small and on close to minimum wage - they can't be expected to bother too much. Often it's easier and cheaper to build a brand new hotel than refurbishing an old one.

They used to turn the Adventuredome into the Fright Dome on Halloween for a good while.

Nah, I say no cleaning whatsoever, still remarket it, but at the door, hand guests a black light. Who woulda thought of yet another circus game that’s original and off the midway! Yeah, that place is def haunted

They did have a FNAF walkthrough in October 2016

the hotel is 100% responsible for taking that woman's life. absolutely unacceptable!!

@laur4620 they can't be responsible if they had her sign a waiver. Signing those is pretty much signing away your life

@@christopherswanson1628 i think there's something to be said for informed consent! somewhere, hopefully, that waiver left wiggle room for those who weren't properly educated...

I'd claim that she was vulnerable when she signed it or in a vulnerable state such as depression, anxiety, anything that could make her vulnerable and unable to make an informed decision at that specific time such as a limited capacity which would make the signed waiver redundant ... asbestos lung cancer is a mesothelioma. There are loop holes in everything. All risks should be made clear with health and safety advice issued both verbally and in written form. The company should have sealed off specific areas to try to contain as much air borne asbestos as possible when working with it and staff should not be allowed into sealed areas.

@@christopherswanson1628 signing waivers doesn't really exempt a entity from liability. It makes it difficult, but the establishment/individual is still responsible for safe practices. For example a Zoo. Everyone knows there are dangerous animals. It's the zoo's responsibility to keep its staff/guess safe. If someone breaks in or surpasses the safety protocols put out in place. The individual is responsible for any damages. However if the guest or staff is hurt in any way that could be preventable then the Zoo can be held liable. The same concept applies here. If you sign the waiver then the establishment is responsible for your safety by providing the proper measures for preventive harm. Especially if it's stated you are in a dangerous area.

Hahahaha. Last place I would EVER stay at. Looks absolutely disgusting, including that breakfast buffet!

As I feel the need to spray room sanitizer all over the place...

I don't want it demolished. Keep some of old Vegas.

@@RockGirlMedia I’d love to see it come back to its old splendor. The hotel was pretty cool back in the day.

Pro tip: If you're afraid of clowns, don't go to a hotel called "circus circus".

@@yungdani9018 I was too young to choose at the time 😝

That made me LOL

Also I think the mozzarella was boiled eggs

Nope. Looked exactly like little mozzarella balls. @@mereyeahmomo3086

yeah its corned beef hash, and the Excalibur buffet which is actually good is only $28

CANNED corn beef hash at that. I'd recognize it anywhere. Personally I love the stuff but only when I get it for like 2 bucks at the grocery store, not for 35 big ones.

I was getting those vibes the entire video 😭

Ring a ding ding, baby.

I'm glad someone said it!

Exactly what it reminded me of! 😅

My life is like a video game so I appreciate that you put it into terms I could understand

Redrum

Yeah, I was thinking to myself that I'd rather stay at the Overlook Hotel! If I wanted to see a resort with Old Vegas vibes, I would probably just go to the Flamingo. This is a shame - I can't help but wonder why Circus, Circus was allowed to get so sketchy in the first place.

Nah! When the MBAs have sucked everything out of the hotel they can, they'll demolish it and sell the land to Chinese developers for a billion 💰! Then, a new elaborate megahotel, casino, and entertainment complex that nickels and dimes guests for everything including toilet paper will rise in its place. Wo Phat would be proud.

Right? Also how magical it could be during Christmas? Just wow.

So true! If they could do a good overhaul, it would be an amazing holiday experience and could double their revenues. Definitely keep the circus part, but it's big enough to add holiday themes seasonally. It has endless potential! It would cost tons of money for sure, but it would earn tons of money in return. It's a big wonderful place!

I very much agree with you. However I wonder if most of the carpets could be good as new with a steam cleaning. You just know they would never find carpeting as cool as this in modern times.

Las Vegas is known for blowing up thier old buildings. This place won't be here much longer.

What about if they ran one of those ozone machines in it?

@@royjonzejr I dunno. Lots of volume in those old places, obviously it would have to be evacuated while the device was running.

@@royjonzejr ozone machines only deodorize the air, it doesn't penetrate surfaces. It can't do anything for deeply embedded sources of odor.

Some of those cigarettes were probably smoked by Frank Sinatra.

How much would it cost to run a Stanley Steamer over all the carpets?

Wow your decision making sounds impressively bad lol. Try flipping a coin for a while. At least on average you’ll make the right choice half the time

Don’t trip….. the whole world did a backwards flip twist on everybody at some point. I was just tellin my mom this. All the new technology and fast paced lifestyle kinda ruined the America I grew up in. (Example: Chuck E. Cheese got rid of the live action dummy band and replaced it with a digital Wi-Fi band on a large flat screen tv)

@@GMOBtv lol

@@GMOBtv And the 90's were the ruins of the 70s which were the ruins of the 50s etc etc, all the way back. Welcome to the spiral my friend.

@@GMOBtvchuck e. cheese changed to a smartphone?!!!? This world is fucked💔😭😭😭

Tell us more what was on those boarded up places?

Great story! Do you remember its $3.99 buffet? It's a shame that it has gone down hill & can you believe that it's $200. a night, now?

I'm 47 and my parents would take us on trips here back in the 80s and early 90s. I still do very much remember that water pistol game where you shoot into the clown's mouth!

@@rongendron8705 And the breakfast buffet is $35.00 with NO hashbrowns!

Yeah we never did Vegas, but when we did Reno many years ago, one of the notable things was the bargain buffets and meals that could always be easily found, we ate cheap the whole trip and the food was decent... surprised me the breakfast buffet would be $35, that's no bargain.

Yeah I’ve been going there for 40 years. My dad would stay there because of what you said, it was “family friendly”. Also… if you don’t stay at the Circus Circus Motor Lodge, then you stayed at the “fancy” part. What always strikes me is the ultra thick carpet and other fabrics and materials that have been soaking in the “flavor” of millions of people over many decades. And remember how much around the clock smoke and buffet and kids smells… you can actually taste it. Compare it to modern places (and everywhere I stay overseas) who use very little carpeting or textiles that will hold odors. My favorite places in SE Asia make great use of finished concrete for floors, minimalist bedding where they just keep it cleaned and bleached and places are really cheap, sterile feeling that i find comfortable. It’s really spoiled me. Totally the opposite of a 80 year old US casino. 555

I wouldn't be surprised if people got food poisoning from it!

There’s no chapels that stay open past 10?

@yoteddybaby9198 not the one posted in the video. Stuff does be closing early tho. Late night crowd is nothing but drinking and gambling.

@@bobsaget9675 All of that moved from the north end of the strip up to Fremont. Plenty of bad decisions up that way... lol.

@plektosgaming fremont is the old strip bud..secondly fremont also closes down other than the casinos are 12. This is sin city...it should be 24/7 party hardy and its not.

@@bobsaget9675 Yes, but it IS later than the 9-10 pm elsewhere. lol. The city does have some late night places, but very few any more. Covid really slowed things down and they just don't want to keep everything open unless it's making them a profit per hour.

Good point

As a hairdresser I agree.

As a fruit and veg stall holder, I also agree

As a guy who watches RU-vid videos all day. I agree

I remember the James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever 1971. It stills looks much like it did in the movie.

I hope he's had all his "shots" !

💩💩🤣🤣

You return next year on your free trip and find that it has still not been cleaned up

😭😭😭

Now imagine the cost of cooling Ski Dubai.

@@rexx9496 Now imagine staying home and not going to either of them!

And the lightbulbs

Uh oh...but your secrets safe with me....

Hopefully this is your alt or else your wife’s gonna be quite upset…

@@itrashcant7947 We're getting divorced. She found out I've been sleeping with the babysitter.

@@happilyham6769 this has gotta be fake

"Studies" lol.

@karlwithak. That is 100% not grits he was eating its corned beef hash. If made at home it is corned beef and potatoes leftover from the day before, chopped up and refried. Hash in the US usually refers to a style of preparing breakfast potatoes, or a type of drugs I'm sure you're familiar with. In the US grits are usually a type of corn porridge made from dried and corsely ground white corn.

@karlwithak ...I hope the content you provide is more beneficial than your reply...LOL! Keep on keeping on tho!

How hard is it to make corned beef hash from scratch. Its literally the easiest meal ever.

I knew on sight that wasn’t grits. Grits look like thin mashed potatoes, not speckled brown.

@@limpethead buy corned beef and potatoes. Boil corned beef for at least 4 hours. Cook potatoes that takes 30+ minutes. From scratch?!? Add 3-7 days. To answer your question 2-7 days quick and easy at home fucknut.

The Tropicana is also on its way out (about to be torn down) so I'd probably add that to the list. Sad, because it was the first Las Vegas hotel I ever stayed at.

We stayed at The Strat a few weeks ago, nice hotel. But if I could stay at any hotel it would be Caesars Palace it's beautiful.

Tacos for breakfast? Erm,any McDonald's anywhere close by? 😂😂😂😂

I had heard not to go to CC as well. Everything has been easy enough to find or get help with. The only issue I have had a hard time with is finding out about the brothels. Well at least getting reviews and general info. Ask your husband if he has any information, hints, tips, recommendations or the brothels.

Circus Circus has a certain "charm" that *no other Las Vegas hotel has.* I would cry if Circus Circus was ever torn down.

🤢

There basically adult pee pads 🥴

I have a mattress cover on my mattress, and I can tell you it is quite sturdy and waterproof as well.

@@Gitn2it depends on the price honestly

Nice, I went immediately to the comments to see if anyone addressed the fact that he was not eating grits. As southerners we were practically yelling at the screen "those aren't grits" LOL.

It’s why we forgive William Shatner for just about everything: because of his Priceline ads.

I'm so glad someone cleared up the corned beef hash vs grits issue! South Carolina here, laughing at poor Tim's expense. I hope he gets a chance to eat real Southern food at a good restaurant sometime. He could stay in Charleston or Savannah at a luxury hotel.

@@barbarajeffries I am a foodie from the northeast and also travel to the "south" often, so I appreciate a plate of proper grits (with cheese, please). Real good biscuits and gravy are also hard to come by anywhere else. Best chicken and waffles I had anywhere was in GA I also find myself bringing back Crystal's hot sauce and tubs of pimento cheese because once you go north past VA those are hard to find. In the mid atlantic area I always look for scrapple - hard to find that anywhere else. First world problems.

Came to see if anyone else had been yelling it's corn beef hash...lol a little late to the party I see.

It was clean until the early 2000's. The Manor needs to be demolished.

The Steakhouse is very good!

Yes demolished it and start from scratch! Build something worth going to.

Fellow housekeeper here and, yes, I work at a budget place for business people and guest-laborers and I'm absolutely disgusted. I could not work here if these are their standards.

Do you recommend the Paris Hotel??

gmod lol

I'd love that in GMod. My computer can't run VRChat so only way I'd be able to see it is in GMod. I still play from time to time just to enjoy the old liminal feel of the og maps.

The thing I noticed was how much of this looked familiar. After playing Five Nights at Freddy's: Security Breach I can tell they have been inspired a lot by Circus Circus.

Layout-wise, it's pretty much unchanged since the 80s. A few stylistic changes were done, and they took out all the classic arcade games, but the carousel bar, certain skill games - all of it is unchanged. The Adventuredome was a parking lot, and down the road through the middle there was a post office branch at the back, almost where it met Industrial.

It was amazing back in the day. Busy shoulder to shoulder food vendors on every corner families migrating about. Lol checkin looks the same lol

I agree it's also about 30 years newer than the rest of circus circus.

Unless it's raining. There was leaks everywhere and a lot of the ride were shut down due to the rain and large puddles from leaks.

The pink glass made everything look off and strained my eyes

It's likely a gamble by the owners on whether operation versus selling offers more. The strip basically stopped expanding once it hit circus circus so the offers may have not come as expected. Consolidation has meant it is unlikely that there will ever be more expansion, the focus is on the big money in the middle.

Theme park buffets circus fun faor amazing

@@ctgottapee9020fontainebleau may change that. it’s huge and could draw people up strip a little more. having one more mega resort would probably make people more willing to walk all the way up there

I think there's a point of no return. The owners will keep it open doing the minimum to maintain as long as it's profitable. It would be nice if they re-did it all keeping the theme and attractions people love, but that's expensive. They'd have to decide if keeping it family friendly and affordable is going to be cost effective in the long run. I think you're right about starting from scratch, but the question is, will it go delux or become something entirely different?

No wonder the last war we won decisively was World War II if this is what we are feeding our soldiers.

@@matthewa11 Or maybe because every war since then has been BS wars for profit.

yes you can almost tell the strip up that end is changing and this is looking out of place

Unfortunately big buildings like those are cheaper to demolish and rebuild

they are actually upgrading it will be done by 2025!

SSAAMMEE

Same but we went in the 2010s :)

Myself and my lawyer had a great time here.

Tell us about the Golf Shoes??

YOU CAN'T PARK THERE!! Why?, Is this not a reasonable place to park? Your on the sidewalk!

Listen. Let’s get down to brass tacks here, how much for the ape?

@@jcm78 How much do they pay you to do that to that polar bear?

Is it really?

@@Sandman_Slim The production wasn’t allowed to film in Circus Circus so they recreated the moving bar themselves. Maybe the hotel rooms too but they could have also just been filmed at a different location.

I remember the scene where Johnny Depp tripping balls was too afraid to get out of the revolving bar

The first tiem I wathced tje scene of him doinf the "ether-walk" up to the lobby, I laughed so hard I tjoughr was going to die. ​@@Luke77rat

That is one of the greatest movies of all time.

Someone needs to pressure wash the entire building 💀

Honestly, they probably best to ditching most of the carpet all together. but some new carpet or hardwood replacement would go a long way.

@@jyoats7959 Hardwood would be best, but I doubt they would have the budget to do the whole building.

Yeah I was thinking that. The vibe I got was 'nobody cares'. Considering the history of the place it has genuine potential to lean into the 60's glitz of the place, if it was cleaned up.

Also imagine some air fresheners or new lighting so it doesn’t look so dim

Wow, left alone at 5 & 9, 😢. I’m glad you have those good memories of tho

It's already been in a movie The carousel bar is prominently featured in fear and loathing in Las Vegas whit Jonny Depp It's were he got problems getting on and off just an hilarious scene 😂😂 And a great movie 😂😂😂😂

I was at a regular old holiday inn when the power went out and everyone had to use a flashlight. That was spooky. Cant imagine this place holy cow

The thought of "Fire Hazard" comes to mind if one ever broke out there. Too many confusing corridors and not enough "EXIT" sign's.

​@marymason9981 and one can only hope the wheelchair accessible rooms are on the 1st floor 😉🙂

You seem to have maturity issues

While I would like to see SOME sort of updates - I have tried to tell people this. Circus Circus knows what they are, so don't freaking touch it. Tear down Treasure Island before you think about demolishing Circus Circus. But, again, some minor updates and revitalization could be nice - even if they are profitable without it

In the long run it's not a wise business strategy tho.

There comes a point of no return, if enough people are disgusted by the state of the hotel, they'll just stop coming and the hotel's reputation will be ruined by which point even refurbishing may not help.

Same here!

Don't lie, free room and $200? You'd stay

Anything else? Had your rabies shot?

Ok princess...

Yes, lie on the floor half dead.......@@PebblesOTB

Also, one of the best steak houses in Vegas!

Stayed once and had a great ayce buffet of prime rib. That was surprisingly good.

Poland is not eastern Europe, you would literally got slapped here for saying it :⁠-⁠) We are geographically and mentally central Europe and we really hate eastern Europe mentality. As for the girl I'm 99% sure your referring to my aunt, she upgraded and works as croupier in some other casino but last time I heard from her was half a year ago so it may have changed.

I’d stay there just to play F-Zero-AX. Still have my memory card

​@@wykydytron My apologies for the geographical error.. 😂 I'm Polish myself and have family in Nowy Sącz. I've visited your country and miss it, it is an awesome place indeed. And that's your aunt? Haha, so cool! Small world. I'm super glad to hear she's doing good. 😊

The only way to get rid of the old stale smoke stench is to change out carpeting, curtains, wall coverings and anything that can hold onto the old smoke. Sometimes even textured ceilings and walls can hold odors.

I guess this was back when the mob ran it and the other properties.

You need the parking lot for folks to sleep who found they couldnt stand it anymore indoors.

I love the term “millennial gray”, it’s perfect for that drab color scheme I see all over the place right now.

Deep clean everything, replace carpets and fabrics, brighten up the common spaces with new (and brightly colored!) paint and wallpaper, polish up the fixtures, renovate the rooms- a muted retro feeling pastel 50s or brownish 60s theme with updated fixtures would be appropriate here, so guests can relax after the circus themed chaos outside! It’d take probably more cash than it’s worth but it’d be a neat retro theme hotel. Especially if you put old school soda and burger shops (in the style of Winstead’s) and maybe like make the parking lot drive-in movie theater themed? Keep the arcade and casino areas bright and flashy, keep the circus shows, maybe have a few characters or clowns running around, and theme the little convenience stores like a circus concession stand. Seems like you’d pick up the niche market of grandparents staying with the grandkids while the parents went off and had Vegas Fun elsewhere. Maybe have a clown do the weddings in a big top themed wedding chapel just for the unique photo op!

This hotel's potential went down in flames twenty years ago !

Is it cool? Is it really?

Vegas has really changed in 20 years. Nothing is “cheap” anymore and the cheaper options are just gritty and slimy. While all the money has gone to the high end. It used to be such a cheap and interesting to visit, now it’s definitely not.

I used to love it as a kid in the late eighties, early nineties! I would beg my parents to stay here and Excalibur! Looks the same, but after all this time, I don't know if that's the best thing.

@@angelface925 ~ Yes, it and the Excal were great fun in their day. And I used to enjoy the Luxor for the Egyptian theme. If you haven't been back since the early 90s, I suggest that you don't even go. It's not the same place anymore. 😢 Better to remember it the way it was. 👍

@@clairdelunefan last I remember they hadn't finished the Luxor, just had the frame done. If I went now, I think it'd be okay. I'd just have to set realistic expectations and explore. Excalibur still looks fun!

We stayed here in ’98 for a few nights on our way to Disneyland. I was 8 and my brother was 5 so I’m sure I don’t remember much or accurately. But I remember having a good time. I went on the rollercoaster twice with my dad. We also went to the Mirage and saw all the animals which I loved at the time. Now though I wouldn’t even entertain the idea.

​@@h.b16 you should check out the sphere in Las Vegas. U2 did the opening show

Especially the broken glass on the carpet.

That carpet needs to be sent to a lab I’m sure they discover all kinds of new things growing in there. 🤮

we're you there in 1996? It was no different when I was out there then.

@@MadMomma-kj9ks That would have been 1988.

If you know this women for over 40 years, you should marry her already :)

yeah, wouldn't be surprised if the gov use them for homeless or something like that eventually, but it gives a VERY bad vibe, anyone could just smash your window and do something and no one would even notice.

That must be the room with smashed windows. Creepy

That’s a horrible story.

Seriously!? Wow…

Door plate won't keep you safe if the door opens and someone wants in. That is called "security theater", like the TSA, or a chain on a door. People think it makes them safe or keeps people out, but all it takes is one person that doesn't abide by society's rules, in order to get in once the door is opened. That is why you never open the door in a situation like that, if it is the middle of the night & someone you don't recognize (who isn't definitely from the hotel) comes to your room. They won't be able to kick in the door with the little extra lock and you can communicate through the door. Some people may think that's goofy, but you need to be aware of when danger most happens.

We paid $35.00 a night in 1997 at Excalibur. Our cheap honeymoon ☺️

My family stayed in the manor at CC once to save money too.

@@bopeep86 lol, we stayed at Excalibur a few yrs after you did... My parents got married in Vegas (my mom & step-dad were together almost 20yrs already & decided to do it more for ins, etc purposes & yes, they are still together today, almost 20 yrs later lol just goes to show you don't need a huge fancy wedding 😉). Most of the other adults that went, which was about 40 of my parents friends & relatives, all stayed at various places, but anyone that brought their kids/teens all stayed at Excalibur and we all had a blast! We also went over to Circus Circus and the younger kids had fun. Being about 19, I was a bit old, but played a few games W my little brother and cousins. It's kinda sad to see the wear and tear, I'm SURE having to do with MANY kids filling those rooms over the years... Which I'm sure is why the carpet is such a mess, lol! I'm just glad to see there still open and probably more affordable for families than the others, but definitely with kid friendly activities. My parents have gone back many times over the yrs and said it's changed so much and it seems more geared to family than it ever was. I was lucky enough to have been old enough to go to many of the amazing shows back then like Zigfreid & Roy (I have no idea how to spell that lol), Legends, and Baleys Topless Show 😂😂😳 which was almost uncomfortable & Def weird for me with my adult family members lol!!!

Wow! Flashbulb memory- the Stardust!

They had video game arcades in 1976?

@@kidgrebo1 Probably pinball machines and similar gaming machines.

@@goldman77700 That sounds about right

you are 100% correct. I was going to comment, but glad you did instead. What he was eating was corned beef hash, not grits, which is a corn byproduct.

He also thought the chicken fried steak was chicken and the boiled eggs were mozarella cheese. It was kind of impressive.

Thanks for the re-cap there ... Chef Boyardee

And then there was scone vs. biscuit.

@@rochelle1117 yeah, I was baffled like has this man ever seen Food before? 🤣

the problem is, theyre not even ATTEMPTING to clean up the kiddy messes when there are splashed slushy drinks and chocolate all over the walls in every hallway. IF a switch plate has a layer of dirt that landed on it 40 years ago, no damn body is wiping down ANYthing in that hole. its grotesque. I cant imagine anyone paying to fly there and finding this nightmare as their accomodations. I am not spoiled, i just worked in the industry and this is far below even a substandard for any hotel.

increase the cost and you would never keep up lol i believed the rumours of how gross it was till i found out kids are allowed and it has an arcade, drunk parents, hyper kids… yeah it’s gonna get real messy lol

@@MrComradebuttons trust.. the vomit on the walls is from mummy and daddy