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You are a far braver man than I for giving the Flamingo a second chance. Your last stay was so horrific, I actually had a room booked at the time and canceled it.
Wow. Thanks for returning to Flamingo and giving us an update. Since Flamingo is one of the last OGs left standing, I'd really like to see Caesars take better care of this living legend. I can only hope that the up-to-date Flamingo rooms and the soon-to-open restaurants and bars mark some kind of turning point. As to the #Caesaring of it all, you're so correct! It's ridiculous how terrible Caesars' customer service is. Caesars does have some phenomenal assets in their portfolio, yet their commitment to milking every last penny from (already paying!) customers makes the experience far more miserable than it has to be. I know that since our Vegas casino resorts are so huge, it's hard to provide the kind of personalized service that folks might expect elsewhere. But if MGM, Wynn, Venetian, and Resorts World can find ways to make it work, so can Caesars.
This is the most honest and comprehensive video on the Flamingo ! Kudos to you 😊. The comparisons of the room, and service is blunt . All on point for a traveler to consider for booking a trip. Hope you had a good room for the Bump of your flight👍. Thanks for the heads up😜
I just stayed 6 nites - comped - at the Flamingo...had a newly renovated King Room - already Caesars Suite category - with a view on the pool at the 23rd floor...it was a great experience...I usually do not stay at the fancy Strip resorts but try to grab Suites at Linq, Harrahs or this time Flamingo...I will return next year to Flamingo as the location is so center Strip...I like the Happy Hour at their Mexican spot Carlos & Charlies...and the proximity to the Linq promenade...if their Casino would finally pay I would love Flamingo even more 😂
Stayed there last week. Had a Go room with pool and High Roller view (slight upgrade). Honestly, it was nice. I know room types and quality are spotty, but I will be back😊
Stayed there for NAB 2023. Watched them paving the strip all week long, working their way south (prep for the F1 race). The night I had to go to bed early for my 5:45 AM flight, the paving had made it down to my hotel room overlooking the strip. All night long it was jack hammers and dump trucks. Didn't sleep a wink. Other than that last night, the Go-Room I stayed in was a bargain - I had a blast overall. Love walking through when I visit - always has a good vibe.
Never really cared for any Caesars properties except for Paris and Planet Hollywood, so I really appreciate the review. At least the view was nice, and Flamingo does have a good video poker selection, plus it's next door to the LINQ Promenade. Thanks for all you do! Keep up the great work.
Glad to hear your experience with the room was more positive. The Flamingo was always given me a vibe to NOT stay there. I rather stay at PH or the LINQ. but lately I only stay at MGM resorts because (IMO) their reward perks seem to be better.
My first to Vegas was at MGM properties and made the mistake of trying out Caesars when I booked my second trip. I thought it would be the same quality, but boy was I wrong. Booked the Flamingo and expected it to be awesome, but the room was crap. The check in was crap. No free early check in like at MGM properties. That's when I swore off Caesars. If this is how they treat there budget customers, then I rather pay a little more and stay at the Luxor then book the Flamingo. I dont care if its center strip. I don't about its history. Idk if its just Flamingo, but that experience made me question every other Caesar property.
I stayed there during 4th of July weekend, with a strip view room on the 23rd floor. There was a fair amount of noise while trying to sleep, but I didn’t feel it was so bad I couldn’t knock out.
I stayed here in August 1996 with my family. Was my 3rd time to Las Vegas really loved it. I had just turned 19. Last went in 2022 visit Flamingo. I stayed in now defunct Mirage. Recently my mum and dad stayed there for their 50th anniversary. To me needs a bit of revamped
Good informative video Jordan. All your cons are the reason why I don’t stay at Caesar’s properties, and I should because I have better status there than at MGM. Keep up the great content
Great video. I was contemplating staying at the flamingo for my trip earlier this month, but after I saw your previous review I decided to go with planet Hollywood instead and I’m glad I did, I enjoyed PH
Wow, the no red bull because you aren't top tier status is wild and so on par for a Caesars property. One of the many reasons why it's so hard to want to play at any of their properties.
There check in is brutal, I have to stay at MGM property for mobile check in, and I love Flamingo, stayed 3 times, never again until check in changes!!
Subbed… appreciate the videos and I completely back ya on the check in with Caesar’s properties! We stayed at Paris last year and it was absolutely disgusting the check in portion of our stay! Over 45 min wait… I will say our view from our room was incredible tho with the fountains right outside our window. Lastly were just there in April and stayed at Park MGM. I can’t say enough about that property if ur looking for a prime location nice and quite for a great budget look no further! We have stayed at many on the strip from Wynn, Venetian etc and while those properties were great u just can’t beat Park MGM just cause the budget, cleanliness, quite and location! Maybe MGM liked us as well cause they comped us 4 nights! We can’t wait to be back in September! Look forward to seeing more of ur future videos and if u haven’t gone over Park MGM u should! Safe travels to you
That's the thing about hotels, you shouldn't have to play Russian roulette with the rooms, they should all be clean and in decent shape. If a hotel sells ANY crappy rooms, it's a crappy hotel.
Great review. I last stayed at Flamingo in May 2022. Room itself was fine. Clean and simple. I stayed for the Go Pool. And I was so disappointed. Water was cold. No free chairs; everything was reserved. I think they will let anyone in, as long as you pass security. Worse a simple rum and coke cocktails were $31. That's the normal price poolside now. But definitely gave me sticker shock. For the money I thought Mirage across the street was a much better value. R.i.p. Mirage and its pool with lots of free chairs. #caesaring
Nice to see the room is much better than your last stay. We need to hold on to the Flamingo for its history if anything. Love the hat….at first I thought it was Mirage but I believe I’m wrong.
Hey Mr Jordan ! Glad you had a better room and stay this time but for me … I am not a fan of the Flamingo 🦩. Don’t like those low ceilings in the lobby or that it’s right off the street . The crowd is not for me either . And as you said it’s a crap shoot with the rooms …not mention way too many kids lol . Totally agree on Caesaring . I was just in Atlantic City and stayed at the Tropicana . Horrible check in process . Room was mediocre at best . I should have stayed at the Borgata as I prefer MGM properties. Great review as always sir 😎😎😎
Great video Jordan. When it comes to the Flamingo rooms at Flamingo, they are way better than the GO rooms who according to an employee that I spoke to the last time I was in Vegas (this past March) are not going to be renovated anytime soon which likely means that they will continue to be terrible or get even worse. As for the rest of the property, the two things I don't like is the lack of a sportsbook & the poor cocktail service.
Eeek. Those go rooms are already like 15 years old. They actually have a poster downstairs commemorating the Go Room renovation. I think they might want to take that down...
That Flamingo room back in Feb '23 looked disgusting, it's good to see that they have some decent / renovated rooms. Yeah, what an amazing strip view! It is a great location and being right there on the LINQ promenade is great. I always have to walk around the promenade when I'm in Vegas. I am always drawn into Chayo for some decent food, great margaritas, and amazing super hot glowing orange habanero hot sauce with their chips and salsa! Too bad you had some struggles there, it does look like a fun and happening place and in nice condition.
The check in process you described was a great example of what the Eldorado executives' casino mindset is. Whatever the service issue is in their hotels/casinos, the only thought in their mind is "What is the cheapest way we can accomplish this task?", Not " What is the best way, but what is the cheapest way. This type of thinking is why the guest experience is always going to be terrible.
I believe these kiosks were in place before El Dorado took over, but indeed they have doubled-down on them since then. CET provides the worst customer service in the industry, bar none... Thanks for watching!
I prefer the MGM hotels. Been staying at the MGM Signature lots of space, balcony, kitchen, and use of the MGM lazy river. Great informative videos, thank you.
I absolutely LOVE that term you coined: "Caesaring", hahahahaha! 😇 And part of the definition is "An OBSESSION with Xeroxing celebrity chef I.P. across every single one of your resorts". 😂🙈 As a brand-new aspiring TH-camr myself, I want to make sure I work in a balance of Caesars, MGM and other resorts into my reviews and I'll aspire to be as balanced and level-headed as possible in my reviews, but the fact of the matter is that Caesars resorts are currently the least enjoyable among all the major players in Vegas currently for the reasons you emphasize among others. And it's a shame, because most Caesars resorts have redeemable individual qualities and characteristics and Flamingo especially has one of the most compelling and decorated histories and legacies of ANY resort on the Strip and I certainly hope it is preserved for future generations. I just hate the way Flamingo and other Eldorado-era Caesars resorts are being managed and operated. 😐 Again: thanks for your honest reviews as always! 😊
Caesars Entertainment has been going downhill rapidly since El Dorado took over. I switched to MGM properties recently and never looked back. Much better customer service.
Nothing more stressful and annoying than a delayed or cancelled flight.🤬 Great video! You are so informative and helpful in me making a decision on my next stay in Vegas. Thank you for the content. It’s very much appreciated.✌️
We focused 90% of our play w/ MGM and are now hosted with them. We won't likely ever stay at a Caesars property in Vegas. I've see too many bad experience videos. I do have diamond plus with Caesars status with them and the rooms would be free but that is just because we play at non-Vegas Casinos that are owned by Caesars but run a lot better than Vegas! I think Caesars management could ruin a wet dream!
I know, right? Doesn't that describe almost everybody? Apparently the computer isn't smart enough to match up reservations unless the driver's license and the reservation match EXACTLY...
Funny enough, I may have had a room on the same floor, if not next or close to that room, when me and my wife went (Flamingo stay was 2022). My view was almost identical! The tv was on the other side of the wall and seeing the pink lights from the sign reflect in the room when the lights were off and seeing Caesars Palace in our view was pretty cool. The kiosks are awful. About the names, I have two middle names, so I wonder if that's what part of my problem was, but it was a frustrating mess. Early check in was a joke, too. Compared to Mandalay Bay, we got in at 10am this year with absolutely no problem whatsoever. I will admit, the bird was cheap. 6 nights under 300 bucks when I booked (hit the semi-annual sale in February '22)
Thanks for update on Flamingo. Great info. Caesars is garbage. Since my first stay at Caesars Palace in 1987 I never returned to any of their properties. Left the second night of my stay back then and slept in my Cadillac in the Circus Circus parking garage for free. Incredibly it was better than the shit show that is Caesars "entertainment", albeit the pool area was decent and location on Strip, but nary anything else imo.
@@ShowMeVegas The Vegas Paradise made a video about Flamingo a while back. To sum it up, he said the same exact things, recommended staying in Flamingo rooms & avoiding other rooms. Apparently the standard room is even worse than Go Room, which says A LOT!
Caesar’s Entertainment Properties are a “HARD” PASS! Just burning my remaining “Resort” Credit/Comps. I think you have to earn 1 Tier Credit every 6 months to keep you RC’s active.
Regarding the Red Bull............I had a similar experience at New York New York. We went to NYNY for a show and intentionally went early to do some gambling. While playing slots I ordered a Tito's Pineapple. The server said I had to be gold with MGM Rewards or higher otherwise I could only have rail vodka. If Tito's was important to me she said I'd need to go to a casino a bar and order a drink. That was a couple of years ago. Maybe they have changed since then but I doubt it.
Appreciate the nice review as always! I agree I have had some of my best, and worst, travel experiences at the fabulous Flamingo! I'm a hopeless Caesars loyalist (Diamond-plus, but I don't drink Redbull) because (1) that's really all there is in my hometown (I'm also from the midwest!) so easiest way to accumulate loyalty points, and (2) I'm a poker player. Alas, despite all the Caesaring, Caesars still is the only major casino outlet that supports poker players with tier-qualifying loyalty points for playing. That's a huge deal for a poker player, assuming that it lasts. The above is the only reason why I stick with Caesars, but if either of those things change, then I would bail for greener pastures. Thanks again for your review. Scott
Literally the worst hotel I've stayed at, and I have stayed at circus circus. The carpet everywhere was sticky, the water pressure terrible, things were dirty and beat down but that wasn't the worst part. Worst part I was LOCKED out of my room three times key reader just did not work. Security took thirty minutes to come open my door and I was drunk at 3am and lying in the hallway, which yes was dirty and sticky. Tv didn't work right, bed uncomfortable, sheets like paper.
Nice. Play Old School because at least there's a change of winning. Wow, no red bull, would think they want players to keep going. Glad I made the move to mgm last year.
Great video and great information. The unfortunate thing with Vegas are the bean counters (my profession except I'm a tax accountant). They look to nickel and dime you in every way. They have even taken away the "double down" and "split" buttons on the video blackjack games at the bars. Usually you can play video blackjack at a dollar a hand, and get comped a martini with top shelf vodka or gin. On my last stay at the Mirage I was informed that martinis were priced at a dollar over the amount they are allowed to comp and therefore can't be comped any more. I did not have as pleasant of a dining experience that you did at the Flamingo Steak House.
I've stayed there twice. On the first trip our room had a fleas infestation , the second time I thought the room's decor was tacky. And Carlos and Charlie's well it filled the void.
Good vid, I experienced the same thing with cocktail service at the Ceasar resorts in Laughlin and Laughlin is not upscale like Vegas. I did ask the bartender why so strict/tight with the premium drinks, she said its a new rule from Ceasars, I said, that sucks I guess I'll go play as the Riverside where they will serve you whatever type of cocktail you ask for. Thanks for an honest review
stayed there last fall in a flamingo garden view room…was very quiet clean but bathroom had stains. The drink service was not good then but we don’t drink much, the slots were very tight but the table games were good to me. i don’t know if would go back since food options were limited there even though the promenade is right there. Used to be a fan of CP properties but mgm has won me over the last few trips to town.
It's so hard to keep track of the ever changing ownership of hotels. I hope they do a better job of taking care to keep the Flamingo running for years to come. It was really nice years ago. Appreciate your review!
Great video. I really think Caesars properties are for people that really don’t think much about their trip or read/watch reviews. I’ve only heard bad things about all of their resorts except maybe Horseshoe and The Cromwell. I did have something similar happen at NYNY. I asked for a Tito’s and soda and they said they couldn’t comp anything but the well vodka. I made it a point to ask for Tito’s everywhere off strip and they gave it to me no problem.
Cromwell isn't very good either, check out my recent review of it here: th-cam.com/video/poJ_QLepqrM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jK4O3SzbHh4Q8AZo And yes, the cocktail service is ridiculous!
For years I’ve had offers from mgm with free play and comped rooms but Caesar’s has NEVER given me much of either,therefore I’ve never stayed at ANY Caesar’s property
Walked in there one day sat down at the bar. Bartender was a complete idiot, sat there for five minutes then he finally makes me a drink and it was horrible. No second chances for that dump
Lmao. We don't love Caesars. We've stayed at most of their Las Vegas properties and Harrah's in Atlantic City. We've always had clean rooms but the check in and customer service is just bad. "Caesered" is synonymous with not the best service. 😂
Total dump of a property that lives off it's namesake only. My last room there was beyond awful. The safe wasn't bolted down and could be carried out of the room. Every drain in the bathroom backed up. Multiple lights out. When I went to the front desk with all these issues, their resolution was offering me an "upgraded" room category, but I'd have to pay for the upgrade. One and done stay with this dumpster fire of a hotel/casino. But after my recent stay at The Linq, I doubt I'll stay at any Caesars property again. Charging your hotel guests $20 to park (The Linq), on top of resort fees, was the last straw.
My dream is a review of the Circus Circus Buffet, which may not be good. However, contrast it with a review of The Steakhouse at Circus Circus, which I heard is a good steakhouse. That way one meal is likely not good, but the other meal is very good, and all at the same hotel. Also, maybe, just maybe, the Circus Curcus Buffet may not be as bad as some of the prior reviews have claimed
I don't like the seating is gone from the sports book area. I always liked taking a break to watch a game that I had a bet on. It just another thing that takes away from the overall experience.
I have the exact same problem with my Drivers license at Caesars properties. My last name is technically 2 words. There is a space in between my last name, which apparently confuses the Kiosks, so I have to check in with a person. When I checked in with the desk, they told me in their system, my name is one word...which is ok. But can they fix it? Its not that hard, I work in IT so I know. Plus many people (on the face of this planet) have more than just a first name and last name. Not everyone is "John Smith". My ID works pretty much works anywhere else(stations casinos, Resorts world, boyd properties, Southwest), all just fine.
Such a shame Flamingo closed their poker room, I do wonder about the long term future of this hotel. It's in a great location which will appeal to someone wanting to purchase the land and build another swanky upscale high dollar property. At the moment Flamingo is iconic and cheaply priced but not a lot going for it to attract people beyond it's cheaper pricing point.
Interesting comment about it being a party hotel Jordan, I do agree about Go Pool but otherwise it's not known ofr having clubs or even bars that are popular, instead Drais next door maybe is making a lot of noise I guess.
One more comment on cocktail waitresses, I'm not a big gambler but I've noticed the drop off since I first visited Vegas in 2007, it's very noticeable in fact. My perception is other than the high end properties and Sahara (oddly) drinks offers are generally hard to get in the main casino, most likely due to covert cost cutting.
@@jennifernealon9928 no, that’s being built on the south end of Flamingo where the poker room used to be at the entrance by Cromwell. It was supposed to be open this summer but it’s still under construction.
Caesaring 😂 couldn't agree more. I know you want channel diversity and that's part of it, but I had the same experience at PH and never again. You are 100% correct. They treat you like shit starting with check in and its all downhill from there. Glad you had a decent room this time. Hope your unplanned overnight is not at a Caesars property.
We stayed in a comp’d Flamingo room pre-Covid and it was fine. Our friends had a Go room and it was awful. If a traveller is considering this property, the Flamingo room is the only choice.
I enjoyed my stay at the Flamingo but that was mostly the result of the cost, location, and the Go Pool. In terms of customer service, especially check in, which is a very poor first impression, customer service is NON-EXISTENT.
Harrah's purchased Caesars Entertainment in 2005 and the two companies merged. They changed the name of the company from Harrah's Entertainment to Caesars Entertainment in 2010.
I know slots are random but like you I really don't care for gambling at ceasars properties it's like u said the nikle an diming of ceasars weather it's the drinks or price of cheap foods I rem going to that food court paying almost 20 for panda express the same food down at fashion mall beside MGM grand was 11. MGM make my stay more positive and they get my custom.regarding excuse for mobile check in IV never stayed at flamingo but have used mobile check in at horseshoe I have middle name on passport but not on ceasars acc but mobile check in works for me no problem at hs
My husband and I have had it with flamingo. We will never stay there again. It's been 7-8 years now. Weve had so many visits , not one good stay. No more staying there for us!
Darn we’d really clean up without a resort fee…. 😂 oh well can’t have it all right? They definitely could afford to give you a redbull though that’s pretty lame… thanks for the video!
Whoops, that got lost on an edit. It’s been added, and it’s also here: DISGUSTING Flamingo Go Room is the WORST Vegas Hotel Room I’ve ever seen! DIRTY BIRD Las Vegas 2023 th-cam.com/video/y68fgU9nXrM/w-d-xo.html
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You are a far braver man than I for giving the Flamingo a second chance. Your last stay was so horrific, I actually had a room booked at the time and canceled it.
Caesaring! Great term.
@@dwillis24 I was pretty proud of it! Thanks for watching!
Wow. Thanks for returning to Flamingo and giving us an update. Since Flamingo is one of the last OGs left standing, I'd really like to see Caesars take better care of this living legend. I can only hope that the up-to-date Flamingo rooms and the soon-to-open restaurants and bars mark some kind of turning point.
As to the #Caesaring of it all, you're so correct! It's ridiculous how terrible Caesars' customer service is. Caesars does have some phenomenal assets in their portfolio, yet their commitment to milking every last penny from (already paying!) customers makes the experience far more miserable than it has to be.
I know that since our Vegas casino resorts are so huge, it's hard to provide the kind of personalized service that folks might expect elsewhere. But if MGM, Wynn, Venetian, and Resorts World can find ways to make it work, so can Caesars.
This is the most honest and comprehensive video on the Flamingo ! Kudos to you 😊. The comparisons of the room, and service is blunt . All on point for a traveler to consider for booking a trip. Hope you had a good room for the Bump of your flight👍. Thanks for the heads up😜
Thanks so much!
I just stayed 6 nites - comped - at the Flamingo...had a newly renovated King Room - already Caesars Suite category - with a view on the pool at the 23rd floor...it was a great experience...I usually do not stay at the fancy Strip resorts but try to grab Suites at Linq, Harrahs or this time Flamingo...I will return next year to Flamingo as the location is so center Strip...I like the Happy Hour at their Mexican spot Carlos & Charlies...and the proximity to the Linq promenade...if their Casino would finally pay I would love Flamingo even more 😂
😒😒 Caesar’s never fails to mess up an experience
#caesaring
@@ShowMeVegas Ha… love that.
Stayed there last week. Had a Go room with pool and High Roller view (slight upgrade). Honestly, it was nice. I know room types and quality are spotty, but I will be back😊
I've been happy with multiple stays at the Flamingo, but as Diamond I get the renovated rooms. Location is hard to beat.
"Are ya feeling lucky punk"😂
Stayed there for NAB 2023. Watched them paving the strip all week long, working their way south (prep for the F1 race). The night I had to go to bed early for my 5:45 AM flight, the paving had made it down to my hotel room overlooking the strip. All night long it was jack hammers and dump trucks. Didn't sleep a wink. Other than that last night, the Go-Room I stayed in was a bargain - I had a blast overall. Love walking through when I visit - always has a good vibe.
Never really cared for any Caesars properties except for Paris and Planet Hollywood, so I really appreciate the review. At least the view was nice, and Flamingo does have a good video poker selection, plus it's next door to the LINQ Promenade. Thanks for all you do! Keep up the great work.
Thanks for watching!
Glad to hear your experience with the room was more positive. The Flamingo was always given me a vibe to NOT stay there. I rather stay at PH or the LINQ. but lately I only stay at MGM resorts because (IMO) their reward perks seem to be better.
My first to Vegas was at MGM properties and made the mistake of trying out Caesars when I booked my second trip. I thought it would be the same quality, but boy was I wrong. Booked the Flamingo and expected it to be awesome, but the room was crap. The check in was crap. No free early check in like at MGM properties. That's when I swore off Caesars. If this is how they treat there budget customers, then I rather pay a little more and stay at the Luxor then book the Flamingo. I dont care if its center strip. I don't about its history. Idk if its just Flamingo, but that experience made me question every other Caesar property.
Caesars Entertainment is the worst managed gaming corporation in Vegas by far. Maybe even the world…
I stayed there during 4th of July weekend, with a strip view room on the 23rd floor. There was a fair amount of noise while trying to sleep, but I didn’t feel it was so bad I couldn’t knock out.
I stayed here in August 1996 with my family. Was my 3rd time to Las Vegas really loved it. I had just turned 19. Last went in 2022 visit Flamingo. I stayed in now defunct Mirage. Recently my mum and dad stayed there for their 50th anniversary. To me needs a bit of revamped
Good informative video Jordan. All your cons are the reason why I don’t stay at Caesar’s properties, and I should because I have better status there than at MGM. Keep up the great content
Just a quick compliment: Your reviews are consistently the best and most detailed on You Tube. Keep up the good work!
Thanks so much!
Great video, as always. I guess I will avoid the Flamingo after your experience, especially the check-in process and cocktail service.
Caesar’s is eventually going to piss enough people off where it’s going to affect their bottom line. Terrible since Eldorado took over!
They’re doing it already, it’s one reason their rooms are so much cheaper than other comparable hotels.
i have been seven star for past yrs--- no more!!! what is the use!!
@@ShowMeVegas Caesar’s is their top hotel in Vegas. You would think they would at least upgrade the better tower rooms
Great video. I was contemplating staying at the flamingo for my trip earlier this month, but after I saw your previous review I decided to go with planet Hollywood instead and I’m glad I did, I enjoyed PH
Planet Hollywood is a much better choice! Thanks for watching!
Wow, the no red bull because you aren't top tier status is wild and so on par for a Caesars property. One of the many reasons why it's so hard to want to play at any of their properties.
Worst customer service in the industry... Thanks as always for watching!
When you pay as little as possible on a 3rd party site, you are going to get the worst room that they have. Happened to me at venetian recently
There check in is brutal, I have to stay at MGM property for mobile check in, and I love Flamingo, stayed 3 times, never again until check in changes!!
Subbed… appreciate the videos and I completely back ya on the check in with Caesar’s properties! We stayed at Paris last year and it was absolutely disgusting the check in portion of our stay! Over 45 min wait… I will say our view from our room was incredible tho with the fountains right outside our window. Lastly were just there in April and stayed at Park MGM. I can’t say enough about that property if ur looking for a prime location nice and quite for a great budget look no further! We have stayed at many on the strip from Wynn, Venetian etc and while those properties were great u just can’t beat Park MGM just cause the budget, cleanliness, quite and location! Maybe MGM liked us as well cause they comped us 4 nights! We can’t wait to be back in September! Look forward to seeing more of ur future videos and if u haven’t gone over Park MGM u should! Safe travels to you
We're MGM Resorts loyalists, and customer service is just one of the many reasons why! Thanks for watching!
We love Flamingo! Just don’t stay in a crappy room! Our favorite hotel/pool in Vegas!
Please try somewhere different. You'd be pleasantly surprised.
That's the thing about hotels, you shouldn't have to play Russian roulette with the rooms, they should all be clean and in decent shape. If a hotel sells ANY crappy rooms, it's a crappy hotel.
Great video, this is why I am an Mlife member
Great review. I last stayed at Flamingo in May 2022. Room itself was fine. Clean and simple. I stayed for the Go Pool. And I was so disappointed. Water was cold. No free chairs; everything was reserved. I think they will let anyone in, as long as you pass security. Worse a simple rum and coke cocktails were $31. That's the normal price poolside now. But definitely gave me sticker shock.
For the money I thought Mirage across the street was a much better value. R.i.p. Mirage and its pool with lots of free chairs.
#caesaring
Nice to see the room is much better than your last stay. We need to hold on to the Flamingo for its history if anything.
Love the hat….at first I thought it was Mirage but I believe I’m wrong.
Thanks, it's just got a palm tree on it. The brand is Alter Ego, which is a brand of running apparel. I just liked the hat!
I LIKE TO PLAY OLD SCHOOL SLOTS TOO!
Hey Mr Jordan ! Glad you had a better room and stay this time but for me … I am not a fan of the Flamingo 🦩. Don’t like those low ceilings in the lobby or that it’s right off the street . The crowd is not for me either . And as you said it’s a crap shoot with the rooms …not mention way too many kids lol . Totally agree on Caesaring . I was just in Atlantic City and stayed at the Tropicana . Horrible check in process . Room was mediocre at best . I should have stayed at the Borgata as I prefer MGM properties. Great review as always sir 😎😎😎
Thanks Anthony, appreciate it as always!
Great content here. I always enjoy your guys takes on the Vegas properties. Any content on the Sahara or west gate ??
Not yet, but there definitely will be eventually. Stay tuned, and thanks for watching!
Great job, Jordan! Always informative!
Thanks so much!
Great video Jordan. When it comes to the Flamingo rooms at Flamingo, they are way better than the GO rooms who according to an employee that I spoke to the last time I was in Vegas (this past March) are not going to be renovated anytime soon which likely means that they will continue to be terrible or get even worse. As for the rest of the property, the two things I don't like is the lack of a sportsbook & the poor cocktail service.
Eeek. Those go rooms are already like 15 years old. They actually have a poster downstairs commemorating the Go Room renovation. I think they might want to take that down...
That Flamingo room back in Feb '23 looked disgusting, it's good to see that they have some decent / renovated rooms. Yeah, what an amazing strip view! It is a great location and being right there on the LINQ promenade is great. I always have to walk around the promenade when I'm in Vegas. I am always drawn into Chayo for some decent food, great margaritas, and amazing super hot glowing orange habanero hot sauce with their chips and salsa! Too bad you had some struggles there, it does look like a fun and happening place and in nice condition.
The check in process you described was a great example of what the Eldorado executives' casino mindset is. Whatever the service issue is in their hotels/casinos, the only thought in their mind is "What is the cheapest way we can accomplish this task?", Not " What is the best way, but what is the cheapest way. This type of thinking is why the guest experience is always going to be terrible.
I believe these kiosks were in place before El Dorado took over, but indeed they have doubled-down on them since then. CET provides the worst customer service in the industry, bar none... Thanks for watching!
I prefer the MGM hotels. Been staying at the MGM Signature lots of space, balcony, kitchen, and use of the MGM lazy river.
Great informative videos, thank you.
I absolutely LOVE that term you coined: "Caesaring", hahahahaha! 😇
And part of the definition is "An OBSESSION with Xeroxing celebrity chef I.P. across every single one of your resorts". 😂🙈
As a brand-new aspiring TH-camr myself, I want to make sure I work in a balance of Caesars, MGM and other resorts into my reviews and I'll aspire to be as balanced and level-headed as possible in my reviews, but the fact of the matter is that Caesars resorts are currently the least enjoyable among all the major players in Vegas currently for the reasons you emphasize among others. And it's a shame, because most Caesars resorts have redeemable individual qualities and characteristics and Flamingo especially has one of the most compelling and decorated histories and legacies of ANY resort on the Strip and I certainly hope it is preserved for future generations. I just hate the way Flamingo and other Eldorado-era Caesars resorts are being managed and operated. 😐
Again: thanks for your honest reviews as always! 😊
#caesaring
Making a mockery of the hospitality industry for the past 25 years...
@@ShowMeVegas Caesars Entertainment is essentially the Iger/Chapek-era Disney of the hospitality industry indeed.
Caesars Entertainment has been going downhill rapidly since El Dorado took over. I switched to MGM properties recently and never looked back. Much better customer service.
Yep. MGM was already better, but El Dorado’s CEO taking over was the straw that broke the camel’s back. He’s a joke.
@@ShowMeVegas Caesars employees agree. It's embarrassing to work for such fools, but it's a paycheck
Nothing more stressful and annoying than a delayed or cancelled flight.🤬 Great video! You are so informative and helpful in me making a decision on my next stay in Vegas. Thank you for the content. It’s very much appreciated.✌️
Thanks so much for watching!
We focused 90% of our play w/ MGM and are now hosted with them. We won't likely ever stay at a Caesars property in Vegas. I've see too many bad experience videos. I do have diamond plus with Caesars status with them and the rooms would be free but that is just because we play at non-Vegas Casinos that are owned by Caesars but run a lot better than Vegas! I think Caesars management could ruin a wet dream!
Classic quote there at the end! Thanks for watching!
"Oh, you have a middle name." What kind of excuse is that?? 😂😂😂😂😂
I know, right? Doesn't that describe almost everybody? Apparently the computer isn't smart enough to match up reservations unless the driver's license and the reservation match EXACTLY...
Caesars Caesaring with their only two device wifi for free is also very cheap and insulting.
Not only that, but it doesn’t work half the time and you have to call and talk to tech support…
Dang! I like the Flamingo.
Dude. Love that ur just a normal customer. Great in!💪🏾
Thanks for watching!
Funny enough, I may have had a room on the same floor, if not next or close to that room, when me and my wife went (Flamingo stay was 2022). My view was almost identical! The tv was on the other side of the wall and seeing the pink lights from the sign reflect in the room when the lights were off and seeing Caesars Palace in our view was pretty cool.
The kiosks are awful. About the names, I have two middle names, so I wonder if that's what part of my problem was, but it was a frustrating mess. Early check in was a joke, too. Compared to Mandalay Bay, we got in at 10am this year with absolutely no problem whatsoever.
I will admit, the bird was cheap. 6 nights under 300 bucks when I booked (hit the semi-annual sale in February '22)
Price and location is what's keeping the Flamingo relevant. Thanks for your comment and thanks for being a subscriber!
Thanks for update on Flamingo. Great info. Caesars is garbage. Since my first stay at Caesars Palace in 1987 I never returned to any of their properties. Left the second night of my stay back then and slept in my Cadillac in the Circus Circus parking garage for free. Incredibly it was better than the shit show that is Caesars "entertainment", albeit the pool area was decent and location on Strip, but nary anything else imo.
The customer service in Vegas is pure Siht!!
Correction: customer service at Caesars is trash. It's good at a lot of places in Vegas. None of them belong to Caesars.
The dirty bird is looking stanky!
The room was quite a pleasant surprise, but Caesars Entertainment is always looking for new ways to ruin the guest experience…. Thanks for watching!
@@ShowMeVegas The Vegas Paradise made a video about Flamingo a while back. To sum it up, he said the same exact things, recommended staying in Flamingo rooms & avoiding other rooms. Apparently the standard room is even worse than Go Room, which says A LOT!
Caesar’s Entertainment Properties are a “HARD” PASS! Just burning my remaining “Resort” Credit/Comps. I think you have to earn 1 Tier Credit every 6 months to keep you RC’s active.
Regarding the Red Bull............I had a similar experience at New York New York. We went to NYNY for a show and intentionally went early to do some gambling. While playing slots I ordered a Tito's Pineapple. The server said I had to be gold with MGM Rewards or higher otherwise I could only have rail vodka. If Tito's was important to me she said I'd need to go to a casino a bar and order a drink. That was a couple of years ago. Maybe they have changed since then but I doubt it.
Not the biggest Caesars fan, but I did book an upcoming stay in a Flamingo room - this review gives me hope!
Good luck and have fun!
@@ShowMeVegas thank you!
Appreciate the nice review as always! I agree I have had some of my best, and worst, travel experiences at the fabulous Flamingo!
I'm a hopeless Caesars loyalist (Diamond-plus, but I don't drink Redbull) because (1) that's really all there is in my hometown (I'm also from the midwest!) so easiest way to accumulate loyalty points, and (2) I'm a poker player. Alas, despite all the Caesaring, Caesars still is the only major casino outlet that supports poker players with tier-qualifying loyalty points for playing. That's a huge deal for a poker player, assuming that it lasts.
The above is the only reason why I stick with Caesars, but if either of those things change, then I would bail for greener pastures.
Thanks again for your review.
Scott
I like the older style slots also. I could never figure out how to use the new cartoon style slots
Most new machines are super high volatility as well. No bonus game = no money coming back.
The most expensive buffet, the Bacchanal, with their 90 minute time limit. Jeeez
Literally the worst hotel I've stayed at, and I have stayed at circus circus. The carpet everywhere was sticky, the water pressure terrible, things were dirty and beat down but that wasn't the worst part. Worst part I was LOCKED out of my room three times key reader just did not work. Security took thirty minutes to come open my door and I was drunk at 3am and lying in the hallway, which yes was dirty and sticky. Tv didn't work right, bed uncomfortable, sheets like paper.
Water pressure at every Caesar’s properties were never good.
Stayed there 15 years ago horrible and sounds the same love the Wynn worth every penny
Nice. Play Old School because at least there's a change of winning. Wow, no red bull, would think they want players to keep going. Glad I made the move to mgm last year.
Love the new attitude!
If its not MGM, I dont go.
Gold Spike is like that too with noise problem!!
Gold Spike?
Great video and great information. The unfortunate thing with Vegas are the bean counters (my profession except I'm a tax accountant). They look to nickel and dime you in every way. They have even taken away the "double down" and "split" buttons on the video blackjack games at the bars. Usually you can play video blackjack at a dollar a hand, and get comped a martini with top shelf vodka or gin. On my last stay at the Mirage I was informed that martinis were priced at a dollar over the amount they are allowed to comp and therefore can't be comped any more. I did not have as pleasant of a dining experience that you did at the Flamingo Steak House.
I've stayed there twice. On the first trip our room had a fleas infestation , the second time I thought the room's decor was tacky. And Carlos and Charlie's well it filled the void.
EEEK!
Good vid, I experienced the same thing with cocktail service at the Ceasar resorts in Laughlin and Laughlin is not upscale like Vegas. I did ask the bartender why so strict/tight with the premium drinks, she said its a new rule from Ceasars, I said, that sucks I guess I'll go play as the Riverside where they will serve you whatever type of cocktail you ask for. Thanks for an honest review
stayed there last fall in a flamingo garden view room…was very quiet clean but bathroom had stains. The drink service was not good then but we don’t drink much, the slots were very tight but the table games were good to me. i don’t know if would go back since food options were limited there even though the promenade is right there. Used to be a fan of CP properties but mgm has won me over the last few trips to town.
It's so hard to keep track of the ever changing ownership of hotels. I hope they do a better job of taking care to keep the Flamingo running for years to come. It was really nice years ago. Appreciate your review!
Caesars has owned the Flamingo for quite awhile now. Since 2005, actually. They’re not known for maintaining their hotels, unfortunately…
@@ShowMeVegas Ah! I wasn't sure how long but thought I saw Caesars changed hands/names...
Great video. I really think Caesars properties are for people that really don’t think much about their trip or read/watch reviews. I’ve only heard bad things about all of their resorts except maybe Horseshoe and The Cromwell. I did have something similar happen at NYNY. I asked for a Tito’s and soda and they said they couldn’t comp anything but the well vodka. I made it a point to ask for Tito’s everywhere off strip and they gave it to me no problem.
Cromwell isn't very good either, check out my recent review of it here: th-cam.com/video/poJ_QLepqrM/w-d-xo.htmlsi=jK4O3SzbHh4Q8AZo
And yes, the cocktail service is ridiculous!
@@ShowMeVegas Yikes on the noise at Cromwell. I NEED my sleep. Thanks. Now I know never to try them out.
“Caesar Me Timbers!” 😂
For years I’ve had offers from mgm with free play and comped rooms but Caesar’s has NEVER given me much of either,therefore I’ve never stayed at ANY Caesar’s property
We wouldn't do it either if it wasn't to make video reviews. Thanks for watching!
Walked in there one day sat down at the bar. Bartender was a complete idiot, sat there for five minutes then he finally makes me a drink and it was horrible. No second chances for that dump
Newer room looking good. But that last one ohh boy....just as bad as the Circus Circus in Reno is .
Lmao. We don't love Caesars. We've stayed at most of their Las Vegas properties and Harrah's in Atlantic City. We've always had clean rooms but the check in and customer service is just bad. "Caesered" is synonymous with not the best service. 😂
I couldn’t get over the smell in the Caesars properties compared to MGM. Really tried to keep an open mind but, ew.
I love their lobby and shopping area and all of it downstairs. But, dang, don't want to take a gamble on their rooms.
Total dump of a property that lives off it's namesake only. My last room there was beyond awful. The safe wasn't bolted down and could be carried out of the room. Every drain in the bathroom backed up. Multiple lights out. When I went to the front desk with all these issues, their resolution was offering me an "upgraded" room category, but I'd have to pay for the upgrade. One and done stay with this dumpster fire of a hotel/casino. But after my recent stay at The Linq, I doubt I'll stay at any Caesars property again. Charging your hotel guests $20 to park (The Linq), on top of resort fees, was the last straw.
My dream is a review of the Circus Circus Buffet, which may not be good. However, contrast it with a review of The Steakhouse at Circus Circus, which I heard is a good steakhouse. That way one meal is likely not good, but the other meal is very good, and all at the same hotel. Also, maybe, just maybe, the Circus Curcus Buffet may not be as bad as some of the prior reviews have claimed
Recent reviews of the Circus Circus buffet make it look a lot better than it did about a year ago. It MAY have improved. Thanks for watching!
That is unacceptable that you have to be a certain player level to get a Red Bull.
@@keithdiemler5583 Caesar’s cutting back on everything for the consumer
I don't like the seating is gone from the sports book area. I always liked taking a break to watch a game that I had a bet on. It just another thing that takes away from the overall experience.
I have the exact same problem with my Drivers license at Caesars properties. My last name is technically 2 words. There is a space in between my last name, which apparently confuses the Kiosks, so I have to check in with a person. When I checked in with the desk, they told me in their system, my name is one word...which is ok. But can they fix it? Its not that hard, I work in IT so I know. Plus many people (on the face of this planet) have more than just a first name and last name. Not everyone is "John Smith".
My ID works pretty much works anywhere else(stations casinos, Resorts world, boyd properties, Southwest), all just fine.
Such a shame Flamingo closed their poker room, I do wonder about the long term future of this hotel. It's in a great location which will appeal to someone wanting to purchase the land and build another swanky upscale high dollar property. At the moment Flamingo is iconic and cheaply priced but not a lot going for it to attract people beyond it's cheaper pricing point.
Interesting comment about it being a party hotel Jordan, I do agree about Go Pool but otherwise it's not known ofr having clubs or even bars that are popular, instead Drais next door maybe is making a lot of noise I guess.
One more comment on cocktail waitresses, I'm not a big gambler but I've noticed the drop off since I first visited Vegas in 2007, it's very noticeable in fact. My perception is other than the high end properties and Sahara (oddly) drinks offers are generally hard to get in the main casino, most likely due to covert cost cutting.
I heard margaritaville is going to be a new flamingo themed vanderpump restaurant
@@jennifernealon9928 no, that’s being built on the south end of Flamingo where the poker room used to be at the entrance by Cromwell. It was supposed to be open this summer but it’s still under construction.
I'm with you. Not interested in Caesars at all
Caesaring 😂 couldn't agree more. I know you want channel diversity and that's part of it, but I had the same experience at PH and never again. You are 100% correct. They treat you like shit starting with check in and its all downhill from there. Glad you had a decent room this time. Hope your unplanned overnight is not at a Caesars property.
We stayed in a comp’d Flamingo room pre-Covid and it was fine. Our friends had a Go room and it was awful. If a traveller is considering this property, the Flamingo room is the only choice.
Seems to be my experience as well. Thanks for watching!
Have only stayed at 2 Caesars properties, once at Linq and once at Planet Hollywood. Very disappointed both times. Will stick with my MGM properties
I enjoyed my stay at the Flamingo but that was mostly the result of the cost, location, and the Go Pool. In terms of customer service, especially check in, which is a very poor first impression, customer service is NON-EXISTENT.
Lost me at old and smokey on the casino floor. I like these videos though because I where not to go .
Hi Jordan
Can I ask where you get the hats with the palm/palmetto on them ?
That's from a company called Alter Ego. It's actually a running apparel brand.
Thank you .
Is there a coffee pot in that room? I didn't see it..
Just back from Vegas. Why is Gordon Ramsey so popular?
Didn't know Ceasars took it over. It used to be Harrahs
Harrah's purchased Caesars Entertainment in 2005 and the two companies merged. They changed the name of the company from Harrah's Entertainment to Caesars Entertainment in 2010.
I'm going November, I wanna be near that area ,was gonna give Flamingo a shot, where should I go? Been to Caesars, Bellagio,MGM and Paris,
So long as you book the Flamingo Room category you'll "probably" be ok. But it will not be on par with your previous hotels.
@@ShowMeVegas I don't go to Vegas for the Rooms, as long as it's clean
Was in Atlantic City at Tropicana and couldn't get captain Morgan spiced rum
I know slots are random but like you I really don't care for gambling at ceasars properties it's like u said the nikle an diming of ceasars weather it's the drinks or price of cheap foods I rem going to that food court paying almost 20 for panda express the same food down at fashion mall beside MGM grand was 11. MGM make my stay more positive and they get my custom.regarding excuse for mobile check in IV never stayed at flamingo but have used mobile check in at horseshoe I have middle name on passport but not on ceasars acc but mobile check in works for me no problem at hs
My husband and I have had it with flamingo. We will never stay there again. It's been 7-8 years now. Weve had so many visits , not one good stay. No more staying there for us!
What took you so long!?! Thanks for watching!
Was the old buffet located where the Havana restaurant is being placed?
@@chrisf6666 no, Havana is on the other side of the hall from the Flamingo habitat. The old buffet is still just walled off…
Caesar's resorts are bad, dirty, almost no housekeeping. employees have negative attitudes. stay away
Darn we’d really clean up without a resort fee…. 😂 oh well can’t have it all right? They definitely could afford to give you a redbull though that’s pretty lame… thanks for the video!
Go to Luxor way better drinks service
We have numerous Luxor videos on the channel. We also find it to be a far better experience than Flamingo. Thanks for watching!
There is no link for the video you stated
Whoops, that got lost on an edit. It’s been added, and it’s also here: DISGUSTING Flamingo Go Room is the WORST Vegas Hotel Room I’ve ever seen! DIRTY BIRD Las Vegas 2023
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