I love how Ruby’s videos goes right to the stuff we care about instead of a long personal VLOG. This is a legit a well produced travel “show” more than a VLOG. Love that!
Hi Ruby I worked in the MINT from 1964-1966. We use to go to the top of the new hotel and watch the A bomb test. We could not gamble in the Mint so we went next door to the Horeshoe. We stayed in the Horsehoe hotel all 8 rooms in the original just above the casino on our honeymoon in 1969. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks for sharing. You aren’t much older than my dad and it amazes me how different the world you grew up in was. Men and women dressed up wearing hats, pensions, home owners, happy just having a job. The rich actually paid taxes, humble parents, land ownership and people lived off it. Now my generations goal is to travel and enjoy the world while we are alive. My best friend just died. Nothing matters more knowing you aren’t promised tomorrow. Traveling is my passion. My friend didn’t get that luxury. Id rather die happy then miserable with money I didn’t get to spend… You are the last of the great generations that no one will ever see again. I’m happy you grew up when technology didn’t matter and people did. My dad doesn’t even like using a phone. I never understood that. He retired and never called in ever. Never late. Sacrificed for his kids. I only wish he understood that we grew up in a different world then he enjoyed. We have things harder. Gone are the times where only men needed to work. Less jobs and benefits. Less buying power. I am lucky to have my dad. I will always have a home to go to when he’s gone. I’m lucky to have two awesome parents who loved me. Not everyone gets that luxury. .
The worst thing about the rooms is that the insulation in the floors is so minor that you can hear the casino and even hear conversations people are having downstairs. Still way better than the original rooms at Golden Gate though. The diner hidden in the back by security is a hidden gem. The hot sandwiches are a great deal.
I stayed in a really cheap room at Binion's about 15 years ago. It was about half the size as the room Ruby was in. I had to use a stairwell to get to it, it was just before the restrooms if I remember correctly. It was clean and cheap which is all I cared about.
i am budgeting my stay in Nov......had a choice of 4 Queens (sister hotel of binions) or Fremont and 4Q did not charge a resort fee. BUT after googling Yelp and other sources....I kinda decided to stick with my other choice....FH.
I really love your videos, Ruby. I'm planning a trip to Vegas for my husband and I for our 5 year anniversary in October. We've used our videos to get excited and to assist in planning. They are so informative and I love your vibe. Thank you for your content! 😊
No closet with hangars in a hotel room is kind of bizarre. I agree with Ruby's suggestions about the casino too as far as pushing the classic old school vibe and history. I honestly didn't know Binions hotel had re-opened I thought it was just a Casino now. I also assume since she didn't mention it that they don't give you access to use another hotels pool since they don't have one. $250 is way overpriced for that room even on a prime weekend. I know it's in a good location for downtown but the place basically has no amenities.
No thanks! Wouldn't want to stay in that place. I just got back from the Golden Nugget. That's about the lowest I will go for accommodations in downtown Las Vegas.
That joining door with another room is an automatic no thank you. That sure is weird for a staying room arrangement. They must be thinking you are hardly going to be in the room. Thank you for the Alone Again Naturally music. Love that song!
I used to love to go to the restaurant downstairs for a .99 cent breakfast of eggs, hash browns, toast and a HUGE slab of ham. Binion's is the place where I hit my first $1 denom Royal Flush for $4000. Good memories. Wouldn't stay in the room though.
So glad you showed us Binions, give that place a miss for accomodation. That’s the beauty of your reviews, you go through the pain for our gain.Thanks Ruby from down under.
I really liked this video. You guys really do a good job and make it interesting. Too many other video bloggers make the video about themselves way too much. You guys have hit the sweet spot. Mr. Ruby is an excellent cameraman and editor. Good job guys.
Your purple dress is perfect for your location! Thank you for all of the amazing videos. I have been binge watching. Have you stayed at the Downtown Grand yet?
I always wondered how nice a hotel it was so thanks for showing it. I go to Vegas twice a year and really appreciate all the tips you give. Love your site!
I love the rooms there. I have never paid over $100 a night there. The beds are comfortable. I have also had experiences in the rooms. Nothing sinister, just things that make you scratch your head.
I love pinions. When they had the poker room couple steps down front left I played there a lot. Hall of fame was awesome. Caddy outside the back entrance. Miss the OLD Binions.
Thanks for showing it to us. I’m not one of those who only uses a room to sh$t, shower and shine and I damn sure didn’t work my whole life to vacation at Hotel Apache/Binion’s!
Too bad the rooftop pool was closed. I stayed at Four Queens (no resort fees) a few times which is their sister property, and you get to use Binion's pool. Fantastic view up there! As always, thank you for another fantastic and informative video.
Magical video as always Ruby….Thank You Mr.Ruby for playing Gilbert O’Sullivan “Alone again naturally”…brought back memories of growing up in Dublin, Ireland. Cheers guys! ☘️😘🌺
Imagine a Binions without two feet of smoke up near the ceiling. I remember going there in the 80’s before the Fremont Street Experience and all that. You went their to gamble and drink. None of that gaming shit. We gambled.
This was great intel for anyone thinking about staying here - well done! We have been watching for a while and are here now all week applying your tips n tricks 👌🤘🏻
Thanks for the information, I am staying there for four nights, and thought I would give it a try, let's see what happens, again, thanks for the heads up, you and Mr. Ruby make excellent Vegas videos, will take up some of your recommendations for eating in Vegas, great job Ruby!
In Vegas it is common for the steak to be $70 by itself, sides would be extra. So as long as it was good quality meat with a good cook, it’s a reasonable deal
@@bodyloverz30 Contrary to the scripted TV news, CoVid was a manufactured crisis. The Cares Act dropped many trillions diluting the value of the dollar. The $20.00 is now the new dollar.
I was able to get that exact style of room last summer on a trip for $49 per night, and you payed $250? Thats insanity. Its a great room right on Fremont St. for $49 but for $250? Ouch. Was there a UFC fight that weekend or something?
I stayed on the second floor last August in that tower and had a mini fridge and an armoire. They also have a newer side tower that is probably one of the "upgraded rooms"
The changes make me nostalgic. I used to stay, gamble, and eat at Binion’s regularly. They treated gamblers well. The rooms were nice and they did have closets. There was a really tasty late night steak for a few $, and the food from the deli counter was just as good as the delis in LA. Don’t even get me started on missing the delicious cinnamon babka. Binion’s is still one of my favorite spots to play slots on Fremont, but it does feel run down now.
One of my fave casinos to gamble at. Definitely kind of divey but the dealers are awesome, cocktail service is great, and I've had good luck there. It gets very lively on a weekend night.
At one time Binion's had $1,000,000 on display in $10,000 bills. I think those are them in the picture at 4:37 and at 4:50. I saw them as a kid/teenager. Lincoln's Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase is on the $10,000. Mainly they were used for inter-Fed transfers and eventually the Fed took back the bills. And yes, so much fun to go to Whiskey Liquor Up sit at the rail and people watch.
We once had a free room at the old Lady Luck given to us as a “prize” for attending a timeshare presentation. Similar room but everything was bolted down, including the TV remote, which was screwed in place on the night stand. We checked back out and stayed at the Flamingo instead.
We love downtown and have stayed at just about every hotel there thanks for your review. We love the Deki and Binions Cafe will definitely make reservations for the up top restraunt and skip staying in a tiny room.
My wife and I ate at Binion's Steak House probably 25 years ago. It was fabulous. Great old school steak house with fabulous waiters. Never stayed there, though - we always stayed at the Golden Nugget when staying downtown.
I stayed in a room similar to this last December during the week. I had played using the Binions' app (when it was active) and had a $50.00 credit which paid for my experience. I enjoyed my time once my room was available. I had been told "early check in" was available but it wasn't. They suggested I leave my bags at Bell however that is at the far side of the 4 Queens and for me impossible to navigate. I am disabled and sat at the sports book for 2 hours waiting for a room. I do believe I had a ghost experience in the early AM hours.
We stayed there just after covid restrictions opend. It had furniture under the TV, the ironing board was behind the bathroom door, and we had a mini fridge in the mentioned furniture. Otherwise our room was identical. I understand that we got a big discount because of timing, but $220 a night is insane. We had a great time and was perfect for a honeymoon room for history buffs, but no way worth 220.
Thanks for showing us the Binions hotel Love downtown Vegas I don’t know if I was stay there but the restaurant seemed decent will definitely do those and for your honest with you I appreciate it
Your tour and review was fantastic. Loved the deli offerings, I ate at the coffee shop there a. Few times. When you do the tour, you really give a feel for the place, and since you said to google Benny Binion, I am going to do that right after I watch your whole tour. Thanks for the great info.
Cool! I've always wondered how Downtown's rooms compare to The Strip! Thanks as always for another great video! I'm still a Las Vegas Strip travel girl 😆
Stayed there last month. I paid $165 for 4 nights which was a crazy steal. It's really affordable and you're literally on Fremont st. The casino and steakhouse are really good too. Binions’s has a real old school vibe that I really liked and don’t see anywhere on the strip. Only negative things they play music on Fremont till 3-4AM. Lucky for me l'm heavy sleeper lol.
I remember back when they announced they were going to re-open the Hotel Apache part of the hotel and announced that it was going to be for those who wanted an old school downtown hotel experience (i.e. divey motel in the 70’s) I knew they would end up looking exactly the way they did. It’s too bad that Binion’s doesn’t have a hotel tower that could be renovated into an old-school Vegas luxury hotel using an amazing throwback Vegas brand like “The Mint” that would add a cool and interesting vibe to an ailing property downtown. Oh wait…
Apparently they wanted to use the Mint Tower. Problem is there was alot of asbestos and the building was not even eligible to be gutted because of the crumbling structure since it closed in 2008. For the longest time homeless were breaking in and stealing shit out of the walls and rooms. As much as it would be cool to have the tower back they would have to take the entire thing down and rebuild. Though 4 Queens is finally renovating the North Tower in 2024 so hopefully that will be nice.
I spotted the Whiskey Licker Up Bar from Fremont Street on my last visit & found my up there. You're right, Travel R, cool vibe! Full view of Fremont Street while rehydrating at the revolving bar. Worth checking out!
In 2003 I stayed at Binions, in the old tower. My room had a sliding door so I could go outside. Problem was, it was street level, and backed into the alley. I could see bottles, used needles, old clothes, etc. Had to wait til the next day to get moved. Place was a super dump back then, but had a great burger bar in the casino, steakhouse was decent, and downstairs diner was good as well.
lol I love binions such trippy old time Vegas rooms! Stayed there many times, people say it’s haunted and it looks like it but never felt a thing slept like a baby lol
If you are concerned about the $250, then don't stay on a Saturday night. I've got a Monday and Tuesday coming up for $94 total for 2 nights. Total!! And NO resort Fee's!! Looking forward to the ghosts!!
The airport bus stop is right on the street by Binions. Was $2.50 to the airport a few years ago. For $2.50 you can go from airport to downtown Fremont, with all your luggage.
i stayed there once because I was on a budget. I had no idea it was haunted when I stayed, I wish I knew! The room was so depressing & the bed was rock hard. I’m not one to complain about any Vegas room since we aren’t in the room 24/7 but these rooms suck lol I try to stay at a different hotel each time I visit, so I definitely won’t be back anyways. I like the old school casino though!
Thanks for staying there love your channel,been going there for 45 years only stay there one time fun place for black jack and parking is free with stamp lived there in LV and SoCal say hi to Mr Ruby peace.
Love your channel but I also wanted to make mention that you look absolutely gorgeous in purple. That color is so you. Thanks for everything you and Mr. Ruby do.
About 40 years ago, wife and I ate dinner at Binion's. They advertised a steak dinner for $6.99, and it wasn't bad. They kept the price low because the cattle used came from Binion's ranch.
Hello Ruby! Love your video along with your detailed descriptions as you go along! I'm a new subscriber, so I have a lot of catching up to do on your previous videos. Have never stayed at Binion's before but used to stay at "The Golden Nugget" often! Love hanging out on "Fremont Street"! Thanks again! Robert /:-)
We did the hand in with the fish at Sea World in San Diego. What a bizarre feeling. Ruby, you and Mr Ruby should have tried it. The fish on my hand gave a buzzing vibration feel. I was so scared that it might be painful, but it was just a nice relaxing vibration feel.
I had a great Reuben sandwich at the Binion's deli, Breakfast at the cafe, and several drinks all comped from their casino game app. last October. I wish they hadn't discontinued the rewards.
Yeah that place is definitely hunted! My hubby and i stayed thrre a couple years ago and all kinds of creepiness , fire alarms going off with announcements to leave the room & called the desk they knew nothing about it. Cold spots in our room, knocks at the door and nobody tgere! We almost checked out!
Hello Ruby. Well done on your blogs. We stayed at the plaza luxe room just back. We are from Ireland. We just got married at plaza . Binions was originally owed by a Irish person. Xxx
I think thats the saddest room Ive ever seen!🤔😪 Pool being closed is always a bummer too. Whiskey liquor up is on my list of places to check out! Looks cool! Thanks for the review!✌️❤️
Love your videos! One complaint, you always show what Mr.Ruby gets but don't always get his review. He knows how to order food abs is right up my alley
The major thing I’ve noticed looking for places to stay in downtown and being there a few times: almost every casino needs to redo their rooms, or just tear them down and build new ones. I couldn’t fathom paying $200+ for that room!
Excellent video Mrs Ruby thank you so much. There was an excellent computer game in the late '80s/ early 90s called Binions World Series of Poker. It was an awesome game. You checked into Binons and you could play slots all the table games Keno etc, but the main event was World Series of Poker. Keep having fun Mrs Ruby, always enjoyabe. Oh I didn't know binion's had a pool I'm going to look online and see what it looks like.
$250 ??? Wow, you are right there is no way I would pay that. You could have been in a nice room across the street a the Nugget. Thanks for doing this one. Now I know.
We were there and stayed 4 nights about A week ago during the week and paid about what you did on a Saturday night in a double room with a fridge Could your stay been the weekend of the Billboard Music Awards show perhaps?
I never stayed at Binions but the day before the Super Bowl I did stay at El Cortez and it was $245 for one night. I also stay at the Cal for 5 nights completely comped no resort fee.
My mom was good friends with Benny. Let me just say, you never ever ever acted like an idiot in his establishments. He took care of an issue she had, and he was loyal.
Stayed at Binion's early 2000s before the remodel. They did have two elevators, and they walled off the elevator that went straight to the gaming tables, not sure why. It was one of the best amenities they had..ha
My wife and I stayed there about 8 years ago in what appears to be the same kind of room as yours. We thought we were staying in a haunted hotel. If you like antiques and a lack of luxury, then Binion's hotel is the place for you! Great video, represented the place well.
Back in my Navy days (mid 80's) I was stationed in San Diego. I used to get a $25 round trip plane ticket on PSA from rec services and vouchers for $15 per night at Binion's. Free drinks, cigarettes, and I usually got comped for meals. $2 blackjack and 25¢ craps. BTW except for the TV, the room looks the same.
Hi Travel Ruby and Mr. Ruby..., History ! ! If only the walls could talk... Over the years..., we have lost count of the number of people that have ( died ) at BINION'S Hotel Apache... Even "Stu Ungar," the World Series of Poker Champion, died here... Including Benny Binion's son, who died here or at his home in Las Vegas... As you..., I do ( NOT ) recommend staying at Binion's Hotel Apache or even stepping inside its doors... Some of the important historical items have been ( removed ) and that is sad within itself... The cheap room was always a cheap room, and I would stay somewhere else on Fremont Street. Excellent video and very informative, and thank you for sharing the video... " Semper Fi " Mike in Montana :)
Would you stay at Binion's Hotel in Las Vegas?
only if the price was representative of the quality, apparently is not quite there, (yet).
Nope! My house has a better bedroom than that! I’ll pass thanks!🤢🤮
Not at that price! Wow!!
Probably not. The rooms look like large closets to me. Very bare bones. I don't need luxury, but they just look bad.
Yes...
I love how Ruby’s videos goes right to the stuff we care about instead of a long personal VLOG. This is a legit a well produced travel “show” more than a VLOG. Love that!
Facts!!!
FACTS
She’s the best. I like Pompsie & Norma Geli too! They’re great.
She has lots of personality and she really knows her food.
I adore Travel Ruby but variety is the spice of life. Different things appeal to different people.
Hi Ruby I worked in the MINT from 1964-1966. We use to go to the top of the new hotel and watch the A bomb test. We could not gamble in the Mint so we went next door to the Horeshoe. We stayed in the Horsehoe hotel all 8 rooms in the original just above the casino on our honeymoon in 1969. Really enjoy your videos.
Thanks for sharing. You aren’t much older than my dad and it amazes me how different the world you grew up in was. Men and women dressed up wearing hats, pensions, home owners, happy just having a job. The rich actually paid taxes, humble parents, land ownership and people lived off it. Now my generations goal is to travel and enjoy the world while we are alive. My best friend just died. Nothing matters more knowing you aren’t promised tomorrow. Traveling is my passion. My friend didn’t get that luxury. Id rather die happy then miserable with money I didn’t get to spend… You are the last of the great generations that no one will ever see again. I’m happy you grew up when technology didn’t matter and people did. My dad doesn’t even like using a phone. I never understood that. He retired and never called in ever. Never late. Sacrificed for his kids. I only wish he understood that we grew up in a different world then he enjoyed. We have things harder. Gone are the times where only men needed to work. Less jobs and benefits. Less buying power. I am lucky to have my dad. I will always have a home to go to when he’s gone. I’m lucky to have two awesome parents who loved me. Not everyone gets that luxury. .
When I see a Travel Ruby video drops, it just brightens my day!!!!👍🏿☺️
same here! 😍
I recently saw some dude review a hotel for TH-cam and didn’t even sleep in the room and went home to sleep. Glad to see Ruby do a legit review.
I mean, when you’re getting free Penthouse Suite stays at the Cosmo, why would you stay here?
The worst thing about the rooms is that the insulation in the floors is so minor that you can hear the casino and even hear conversations people are having downstairs. Still way better than the original rooms at Golden Gate though. The diner hidden in the back by security is a hidden gem. The hot sandwiches are a great deal.
nothing is better than pulling up TH-cam and there's a new Travel Ruby vid!!! It makes me really happy
me too 😁
I stayed in a really cheap room at Binion's about 15 years ago. It was about half the size as the room Ruby was in. I had to use a stairwell to get to it, it was just before the restrooms if I remember correctly. It was clean and cheap which is all I cared about.
i am budgeting my stay in Nov......had a choice of 4 Queens (sister hotel of binions) or Fremont and 4Q did not charge a resort fee. BUT after googling Yelp and other sources....I kinda decided to stick with my other choice....FH.
I really love your videos, Ruby. I'm planning a trip to Vegas for my husband and I for our 5 year anniversary in October. We've used our videos to get excited and to assist in planning. They are so informative and I love your vibe. Thank you for your content! 😊
No closet with hangars in a hotel room is kind of bizarre. I agree with Ruby's suggestions about the casino too as far as pushing the classic old school vibe and history.
I honestly didn't know Binions hotel had re-opened I thought it was just a Casino now. I also assume since she didn't mention it that they don't give you access to use another hotels pool since they don't have one.
$250 is way overpriced for that room even on a prime weekend. I know it's in a good location for downtown but the place basically has no amenities.
Actually it isn't over priced that's just the way vegas works and you can even look at places in the ghetto and it's all the same
No thanks! Wouldn't want to stay in that place. I just got back from the Golden Nugget. That's about the lowest I will go for accommodations in downtown Las Vegas.
@@ChrisJohnson-hk6es Exactly
Binion's hotel did NOT reopen.
The room looks the same as when I stayed there 40 years ago.
That joining door with another room is an automatic no thank you. That sure is weird for a staying room arrangement. They must be thinking you are hardly going to be in the room. Thank you for the Alone Again Naturally music. Love that song!
I used to love to go to the restaurant downstairs for a .99 cent breakfast of eggs, hash browns, toast and a HUGE slab of ham. Binion's is the place where I hit my first $1 denom Royal Flush for $4000. Good memories. Wouldn't stay in the room though.
It reminds me of an old people's home when I use to visit my aunt. Lol!
So glad you showed us Binions, give that place a miss for accomodation. That’s the beauty of your reviews, you go through the pain for our gain.Thanks Ruby from down under.
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I really liked this video. You guys really do a good job and make it interesting. Too many other video bloggers make the video about themselves way too much. You guys have hit the sweet spot. Mr. Ruby is an excellent cameraman and editor. Good job guys.
$250.00 is the cheapest room at Binions on Fremont? No way that room should cost that much, i will pass thank you . Thanks for a honest review Ruby.
During the week I have had this room type at about $44.00 nightly.
The main reason I return to Vegas is to book a room Sunday - Tuesday with a player's card for a comp (plus resort fee) or reduced rate.
@@deshonydo1433 same price for me too
Right
Rubys review is crap. 39 bucks for a room is what you can pay. Not 250 wtf
I love your honesty without negativity!
Your purple dress is perfect for your location! Thank you for all of the amazing videos. I have been binge watching. Have you stayed at the Downtown Grand yet?
Very Pretty Purple dress, you look awesome in it! Love your reviews
I always wondered how nice a hotel it was so thanks for showing it. I go to Vegas twice a year and really appreciate all the tips you give. Love your site!
I love the rooms there. I have never paid over $100 a night there. The beds are comfortable. I have also had experiences in the rooms. Nothing sinister, just things that make you scratch your head.
I love pinions. When they had the poker room couple steps down front left I played there a lot. Hall of fame was awesome. Caddy outside the back entrance. Miss the OLD Binions.
Hi Ruby loved this vlog always wondered what the rooms and hotel were like … you are the best at these volgs 👍👍👍
Thanks for showing it to us. I’m not one of those who only uses a room to sh$t, shower and shine and I damn sure didn’t work my whole life to vacation at Hotel Apache/Binion’s!
Grow a pair
Too bad the rooftop pool was closed. I stayed at Four Queens (no resort fees) a few times which is their sister property, and you get to use Binion's pool. Fantastic view up there! As always, thank you for another fantastic and informative video.
Glad to hear the Steakhouse has reopened....probably my favorite place to eat in Vegas.....
Magical video as always Ruby….Thank You Mr.Ruby for playing Gilbert O’Sullivan “Alone again naturally”…brought back memories of growing up in Dublin, Ireland. Cheers guys! ☘️😘🌺
Imagine a Binions without two feet of smoke up near the ceiling. I remember going there in the 80’s before the Fremont Street Experience and all that. You went their to gamble and drink. None of that gaming shit. We gambled.
Ruby you looked so pretty at dinner time. Loved the purple dress on you 😍
This was great intel for anyone thinking about staying here - well done! We have been watching for a while and are here now all week applying your tips n tricks 👌🤘🏻
Thanks for the information, I am staying there for four nights, and thought I would give it a try, let's see what happens, again, thanks for the heads up, you and Mr. Ruby make excellent Vegas videos, will take up some of your recommendations for eating in Vegas, great job Ruby!
Yeah their food reviews are ON POINT! 🙌
I met Mrs. Binion when I lived in Vegas. Awesome lady.
$70 a plate seems high for a steak, veggies and a side. Or did I miss something?😊
I agree. Ridiculous
In Vegas it is common for the steak to be $70 by itself, sides would be extra. So as long as it was good quality meat with a good cook, it’s a reasonable deal
@@kosttoomuch Things are much higher since Covid.
It is some of the best steak you will ever have. The prices are right on point with the other quality restaurants in the area
@@bodyloverz30 Contrary to the scripted TV news, CoVid was a manufactured crisis. The Cares Act dropped many trillions diluting the value of the dollar. The $20.00 is now the new dollar.
I was able to get that exact style of room last summer on a trip for $49 per night, and you payed $250? Thats insanity. Its a great room right on Fremont St. for $49 but for $250? Ouch. Was there a UFC fight that weekend or something?
I stayed on the second floor last August in that tower and had a mini fridge and an armoire. They also have a newer side tower that is probably one of the "upgraded rooms"
Love your honest review. Watching your video's, you have stayed at enough places to give a fair review. Thank you.
The changes make me nostalgic. I used to stay, gamble, and eat at Binion’s regularly. They treated gamblers well. The rooms were nice and they did have closets. There was a really tasty late night steak for a few $, and the food from the deli counter was just as good as the delis in LA. Don’t even get me started on missing the delicious cinnamon babka. Binion’s is still one of my favorite spots to play slots on Fremont, but it does feel run down now.
The apache hotel had the first elevator in vegas.i started going to binons in the early 80s.i met mr.binon while having breakfast.it was great.
Licker up bar is the best. Specialty when the band is playing on the Fremont stage.
One of my fave casinos to gamble at. Definitely kind of divey but the dealers are awesome, cocktail service is great, and I've had good luck there. It gets very lively on a weekend night.
Rubes rocking the Tiesto Tank at the end. Dope
The Whiskey Licker Up is awesome! Great food and drinks!! We make a point to go there every time we’re in Vegas!!
Great review as always. Thanks for the honest review. Think I will stick with the Nugget if I want to stay downtown
At one time Binion's had $1,000,000 on display in $10,000 bills. I think those are them in the picture at 4:37 and at 4:50. I saw them as a kid/teenager. Lincoln's Treasury Secretary Salmon P. Chase is on the $10,000. Mainly they were used for inter-Fed transfers and eventually the Fed took back the bills. And yes, so much fun to go to Whiskey Liquor Up sit at the rail and people watch.
We once had a free room at the old Lady Luck given to us as a “prize” for attending a timeshare presentation. Similar room but everything was bolted down, including the TV remote, which was screwed in place on the night stand. We checked back out and stayed at the Flamingo instead.
We love downtown and have stayed at just about every hotel there thanks for your review. We love the Deki and Binions Cafe will definitely make reservations for the up top restraunt and skip staying in a tiny room.
Ruby I love the way you walk,I love the way you talk, I love your style!!
Your so to the point Ruby, love your reviews 💞👍
My wife and I ate at Binion's Steak House probably 25 years ago. It was fabulous. Great old school steak house with fabulous waiters. Never stayed there, though - we always stayed at the Golden Nugget when staying downtown.
Only been to Vegas twice and without a doubt my most favorite place to hangout in there and down below on Fremont st 🕺😁
I would run after seeing the gap from the door. lol
I stayed in a room similar to this last December during the week. I had played using the Binions' app (when it was active) and had a $50.00 credit which paid for my experience. I enjoyed my time once my room was available. I had been told "early check in" was available but it wasn't. They suggested I leave my bags at Bell however that is at the far side of the 4 Queens and for me impossible to navigate. I am disabled and sat at the sports book for 2 hours waiting for a room. I do believe I had a ghost experience in the early AM hours.
You’ve become my wife and Is favorite TH-cam channel! If we ever run into the Ruby’s in Vegas, drinks are on us!
We stayed there just after covid restrictions opend. It had furniture under the TV, the ironing board was behind the bathroom door, and we had a mini fridge in the mentioned furniture. Otherwise our room was identical. I understand that we got a big discount because of timing, but $220 a night is insane. We had a great time and was perfect for a honeymoon room for history buffs, but no way worth 220.
Oh, and we had a coffee maker.
Thanks for showing us the Binions hotel Love downtown Vegas I don’t know if I was stay there but the restaurant seemed decent will definitely do those and for your honest with you I appreciate it
Great video Ruby!!!!
Your tour and review was fantastic. Loved the deli offerings, I ate at the coffee shop there a. Few times. When you do the tour, you really give a feel for the place, and since you said to google Benny Binion, I am going to do that right after I watch your whole tour. Thanks for the great info.
Cool! I've always wondered how Downtown's rooms compare to The Strip! Thanks as always for another great video! I'm still a Las Vegas Strip travel girl 😆
125k!!! Congratulations Ruby 😎
Stayed there last month. I paid $165 for 4 nights which was a crazy steal. It's really affordable and you're literally on Fremont st. The casino and steakhouse are really good too. Binions’s has a real old school vibe that I really liked and don’t see anywhere on the strip. Only negative things they play music on Fremont till 3-4AM. Lucky for me l'm heavy sleeper lol.
Glade I got my million dollar picture when I went!
thank you for this great video stay safe out there on those crazy roads your fan from east of Atlanta.....
I remember back when they announced they were going to re-open the Hotel Apache part of the hotel and announced that it was going to be for those who wanted an old school downtown hotel experience (i.e. divey motel in the 70’s) I knew they would end up looking exactly the way they did. It’s too bad that Binion’s doesn’t have a hotel tower that could be renovated into an old-school Vegas luxury hotel using an amazing throwback Vegas brand like “The Mint” that would add a cool and interesting vibe to an ailing property downtown. Oh wait…
Apparently they wanted to use the Mint Tower. Problem is there was alot of asbestos and the building was not even eligible to be gutted because of the crumbling structure since it closed in 2008. For the longest time homeless were breaking in and stealing shit out of the walls and rooms. As much as it would be cool to have the tower back they would have to take the entire thing down and rebuild.
Though 4 Queens is finally renovating the North Tower in 2024 so hopefully that will be nice.
Thanks for this amazing review. Your editing skills are SECOND to None!! Great Job to you and Mr. Ruby.
I spotted the Whiskey Licker Up Bar from Fremont Street on my last visit & found my up there. You're right, Travel R, cool vibe! Full view of Fremont Street while rehydrating at the revolving bar. Worth checking out!
In 2003 I stayed at Binions, in the old tower. My room had a sliding door so I could go outside. Problem was, it was street level, and backed into the alley. I could see bottles, used needles, old clothes, etc. Had to wait til the next day to get moved. Place was a super dump back then, but had a great burger bar in the casino, steakhouse was decent, and downstairs diner was good as well.
Speaking of ghosts, you should do a video on the haunted museum!
lol I love binions such trippy old time Vegas rooms! Stayed there many times, people say it’s haunted and it looks like it but never felt a thing slept like a baby lol
I did notice. Very respectful professional review 👍
If you are concerned about the $250, then don't stay on a Saturday night. I've got a Monday and Tuesday coming up for $94 total for 2 nights. Total!! And NO resort Fee's!! Looking forward to the ghosts!!
The airport bus stop is right on the street by Binions. Was $2.50 to the airport a few years ago. For $2.50 you can go from airport to downtown Fremont, with all your luggage.
Never stay at downtown Vegas before. I will definitely stay there next time. Great contents...
i stayed there once because I was on a budget. I had no idea it was haunted when I stayed, I wish I knew! The room was so depressing & the bed was rock hard. I’m not one to complain about any Vegas room since we aren’t in the room 24/7 but these rooms suck lol I try to stay at a different hotel each time I visit, so I definitely won’t be back anyways.
I like the old school casino though!
Thanks for staying there love your channel,been going there for 45 years only stay there one time fun place for black jack and parking is free with stamp lived there in LV and SoCal say hi to Mr Ruby peace.
I love the restaurant great portion of food for cheap and great service old Vegas charm.
Love your channel but I also wanted to make mention that you look absolutely gorgeous in purple. That color is so you. Thanks for everything you and Mr. Ruby do.
About 40 years ago, wife and I ate dinner at Binion's. They advertised a steak dinner for $6.99, and it wasn't bad. They kept the price low because the cattle used came from Binion's ranch.
Hello Ruby! Love your video along with your detailed descriptions as you go along! I'm a new subscriber, so I have a lot of catching up to do on your previous videos. Have never stayed at Binion's before but used to stay at "The Golden Nugget" often! Love hanging out on "Fremont Street"! Thanks again! Robert /:-)
We did the hand in with the fish at Sea World in San Diego. What a bizarre feeling. Ruby, you and Mr Ruby should have tried it. The fish on my hand gave a buzzing vibration feel. I was so scared that it might be painful, but it was just a nice relaxing vibration feel.
love that place!
I had a great Reuben sandwich at the Binion's deli, Breakfast at the cafe, and several drinks all comped from their casino game app. last October.
I wish they hadn't discontinued the rewards.
For that amount of money you can get a Suite at the Four Queens, and no Resort Fee.
I LOVE that room!! It's perfect! For just me
Yeah that place is definitely hunted! My hubby and i stayed thrre a couple years ago and all kinds of creepiness , fire alarms going off with announcements to leave the room & called the desk they knew nothing about it. Cold spots in our room, knocks at the door and nobody tgere! We almost checked out!
Hello Ruby. Well done on your blogs. We stayed at the plaza luxe room just back. We are from Ireland. We just got married at plaza . Binions was originally owed by a Irish person. Xxx
I think thats the saddest room Ive ever seen!🤔😪 Pool being closed is always a bummer too. Whiskey liquor up is on my list of places to check out! Looks cool! Thanks for the review!✌️❤️
I need a pool in my life too!
Love your videos! One complaint, you always show what Mr.Ruby gets but don't always get his review. He knows how to order food abs is right up my alley
HI RUBY....IM MARTY FROM TAMPA. YOU CRACK ME UP BECAUSE YOU GET SO ANIMATED. TOO CUTE!
The major thing I’ve noticed looking for places to stay in downtown and being there a few times: almost every casino needs to redo their rooms, or just tear them down and build new ones. I couldn’t fathom paying $200+ for that room!
Excellent video Mrs Ruby thank you so much. There was an excellent computer game in the late '80s/ early 90s called Binions World Series of Poker. It was an awesome game. You checked into Binons and you could play slots all the table games Keno etc, but the main event was World Series of Poker. Keep having fun Mrs Ruby, always enjoyabe. Oh I didn't know binion's had a pool I'm going to look online and see what it looks like.
$250 ??? Wow, you are right there is no way I would pay that. You could have been in a nice room across the street a the Nugget. Thanks for doing this one. Now I know.
Not on a busy Saturday
We were there and stayed 4 nights about A week ago during the week and paid about what you did on a Saturday night in a double room with a fridge
Could your stay been the weekend of the Billboard Music Awards show perhaps?
I never stayed at Binions but the day before the Super Bowl I did stay at El Cortez and it was $245 for one night.
I also stay at the Cal for 5 nights completely comped no resort fee.
It was EDC weekend I think
My mom was good friends with Benny. Let me just say, you never ever ever acted like an idiot in his establishments. He took care of an issue she had, and he was loyal.
Have you stayed at The Wynn ? We have nice but not as luxurious as a penthouse at Bellagio .
Stayed at Binion's early 2000s before the remodel. They did have two elevators, and they walled off the elevator that went straight to the gaming tables, not sure why. It was one of the best amenities they had..ha
My wife and I stayed there about 8 years ago in what appears to be the same kind of room as yours. We thought we were staying in a haunted hotel. If you like antiques and a lack of luxury, then Binion's hotel is the place for you! Great video, represented the place well.
There was no open hotel on the property 8 years ago
Back in my Navy days (mid 80's) I was stationed in San Diego. I used to get a $25 round trip plane ticket on PSA from rec services and vouchers for $15 per night at Binion's. Free drinks, cigarettes, and I usually got comped for meals. $2 blackjack and 25¢ craps. BTW except for the TV, the room looks the same.
Hi Ruby, thanks for the insights, ive never stayed downtown.
Great review. First time I saw that you weren’t so positive. Room looks like a dorm room with the ironing board to the side
Hi Travel Ruby and Mr. Ruby..., History ! ! If only the walls could talk... Over the years..., we have lost count of the number of people that have ( died ) at BINION'S Hotel Apache... Even "Stu Ungar," the World Series of Poker Champion, died here... Including Benny Binion's son, who died here or at his home in Las Vegas... As you..., I do ( NOT ) recommend staying at Binion's Hotel Apache or even stepping inside its doors... Some of the important historical items have been ( removed ) and that is sad within itself... The cheap room was always a cheap room, and I would stay somewhere else on Fremont Street. Excellent video and very informative, and thank you for sharing the video... " Semper Fi " Mike in Montana :)
Stu Ungar died at the Oasis Hotel, not Binion's.
@@XZOL445 Hi x zol..., Thank you for the correction... Mike :)
Sigma Derby is really cool. I think only the D casino still has it. Solid review. The Steakhouse was always one of the best in town