Las Vegas News, Reviews and our Vintage Vegas feature segments that look at the people, resorts and events in history that make Las Vegas the greatest
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Random Vegas
All the rooms at the Golden Nugget are now non-smoking. It’s believed the practice was put into place after the last room fire they had on the 11th floor of the Gold Tower in 2021. That fire damaged about 200 rooms, mostly water damage from the sprinklers. (Vital Vegas and Vintage Research)
Twitpic of the week
Seems no one remembers that Stardust was a run down, low-roller joint at the time of its closure. Similar to my love for Dunes, when we lose something we only had limited or no exposure to we romanticize it. Like this week’s winner from @Summacorp. It is not disputed that the Stardust marquee is one of the most iconic in Vegas history. Fortunately that sign was donated to the Neon Museum. The bad news is the sign is so large odds are it will never be refurbished and relit at the Neon Boneyard but one can hope.
News
Sunday May 28, 2023
Sunday May 28, 2023
Random Vegas
The original MGM Grand, now Bally’s, had the first movie theaters ever built into a hotel (@vitalvegas)
Twitpic of the week
One of the challenges new residents of Vegas that love the city like we do have to learn how to drive, is paying attention while you’re driving and not gawkin. This week’s pic by @_GrandPaD illustrates that better than any I’ve seen before. It’s just fuckin miles of eye candy and I have to try and ignore all of it. While I am a giant fan of the FSE and Turing all that space into a pedestrian mall, at night, it must have been impossible to drive down Fremont St.
Sunday May 21, 2023
Sunday May 21, 2023
Random Vegas
The lead singer of Devo did the cool/creepy art in the men’s room at Park on Fremont restaurant. (@VitalVegas)
Twitpic of the week
In what can be agreed is the sexiest Golden Nugget exterior signage ever looked as in the late 60s. A time when Gold didn’t look like yellow. The glow of the signage somehow embodies the phrase “feel all warm and fuzzy inside.” But Golden Nugget’s story is longer than that and even the signage couldn’t keep up with the demand caused its evolution into the property it is today. Thanks to @las_when for sharing it
News
Monday May 15, 2023
Monday May 15, 2023
Random Vegas
40% of MGM Resorts guests decline daily housekeeping (VitalVegas)
Twitpic of the week
Simply Elegant and somehow sexy, like the leg lamp in a Christmas Story. Milton Prell’s Aladdin’s original marquee was a looker, shared this week by @summacorp. It’s not a marquee often featured in the great marquees of Las Vegas but it should be. I can’t describe it without doing a huge disservice. It’s like a neon ice cream cone but with an ad for Nudes On Ice on it.
News
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
To summarize, although there were multiple service issues, it didn’t spoil our enjoyment. This place should do very well, having good beers, burgers and pizza right off the bat. The draw is going to be that roof terrace, the drawback is going to be the location. Price wise it’s in line with the rest of the strip with $11 beers and food at resort level pricing. Overall in our opinion, it’s worth a visit. It will be interesting to hear what other people think.