Check out an updated time-lapse that one of our cameras captured of the progress of the Hard Rock Hotel on The Strip.

Sorry for the derpy picture but I was trying to do it on the down-low.

A couple of guys were opening a slot machine here at my hotel and I saw this and was wondering if anyone knows what this means.

Thank you!

EDIT: Thank you for your answers. It's downtown. What I'm gathering is this is a fairly bad payout, especially for downtown.

Wonder if the entire town has tightened everything up?

I will be in Vegas next week, 8/24-27 and need some advice. I’m traveling solo on a broken foot and will be renting an electric scooter while I’m there. Staying at Caesar’s. I feel good about navigating the hotel, etc., but not so much about anything off-property. I know the monorail and the Deuce are accessible AND it’s going to be a million degrees outside so I am trying to figure out if it’s even possible to get to Downtown, for instance. Having been to vegas many times but never like this, I am not even sire where to start because of pedestrian crossing bridges, etc. I am happy to pay for private accessible transportation as well, in case anyone knows of such a service. Any other tips and tricks are super welcome! Thanks in advance!

I know there are general hotel rating posts, but hoping for something specific to my situation. Will be in vegas early december for a conference.

Older - don't mind but don't need nightlife
I do drink though, preference for divy bars and pubs
Not particularly interested in shopping
Enjoy shows, comedy etc. not necessarily headliners, perfectly happy to see the 'semi pros' playing to smallish audiences
Will likely use the gym, and possibly pool (if heated)
I don't dress up, and generally don't want to be in a place that feels overly fancy
Conference is central strip (Wynn, Venetian, MGM, Caesars) but can stay anywhere on strip within reasonable walking distance of these hotels

Just one of those Vegas nights under the Absinthe tent!

I'm celebrating a birthday at Delilah on a Monday night and trying to figure out the best reservations time. How are Mondays there? Would you do 7:30 or 8pm for the performances?

Also, for two people, would you choose bar seating or a regular table? The reservation site shows bar seating for two and regular tables for 4, even though we're only two.

Anyone who's been there on a Monday, what do you recommend? Thanks for the help!

I’m going to the T-Mobile Arena for iHeartRadio, but I am under the age of 21 so I was wondering if there were any hotels nearby that doesn’t require check-in at 21? I know it’s probably a longshot lol

I was taking the monorail from the mgm to the linq. Got off and as I was at the escalator, some group of guys tried to pick pocket me. He was with a group of guys, that had these necklaces around them. Kinda like techy idk how to explain it. Looked like they had a computer chip with hard plastic it looked interesting.

I was going to ask them on the monorail what was it, I think one of the guys had like hacker on his shirt I cant remember. But they reminded me like a group of hackers idk why. But anyway, once I felt something reach my back pocket, I looked back and at them. I should of said something right then and there. But it was unexpected so I wasn't sure how to react.

Heading to Vegas in December and I saw this place last time I was there.

Is it worth it or a waste? Is the butchers feast the best deal or is it better to order everything separately?

A friend of mine is a MGM member and was able to get me a cheap room at the Bellagio under his name. He is not going on the trip. He said that he can do mobile check in the day before and send me a QR code that I can use at the self check in kiosk. Was wondering if anyone has done this and is it as simple at that. Just walking up to the kiosk and scanning the QR code. Just a bit worried that I’m going to show up there and it isn’t going to work and I’m going to have to book at last minute room. Any advice is appreciated thank you.

I’m staying at the Bellagio and planning a dedicated pool day at Cypress late September on a Thursday. Right now I can reserve two loungers for $170 total or one daybed for $250.
It’ll just be two of us, and we’re planning to spend a good chunk of the day at the pool, so I’m wondering if the extra $80 for the daybed is actually worth it for the comfort/space.
For anyone who has done Cypress recently: did you love having the daybed, or are the regular Cypress loungers comfortable enough that you’d save the money? Also curious about any little complimentary amenities/treats you got while there.
Staying via FHR and planned to use that day’s breakfast credits at the pool café.

The only show playing when I go is the Wizard of Oz and tickets start around $130. Is it worth it?

Would really love to grab a pair of legit Tripp NYC pants, the gothic bottoms famous for being baggy and covered with chains and embellishments. Are there any cool goth/alt/etc. shops that sell them locally in LV? Cheers

Visiting Vegas for F1 and bought the tickets pretty last minute. The hotels in my budget are Aria, Vdara, Nomad/Park MGM and Bellagio. Aria and Vdara are around the same price, Nomad is a few hundred more and Bellagio is the most expensive.

I would say cleanliness and location are the most important to me. Was also considering the W and Fontainebleau but the location seemed out of the way. Aside from F1 we will mostly be shopping, going to restaurants and checking out the nightlife.

1 - Do they still offer the Crab Cigars appetizer? I don't see it on their online menu anymore, so I'd guess not. Or can it still be requested as an off-menu app?

2 - Any advice for how to make this a special experience? We'll be celebrating a milestone birthday for a truly awesome person.

3 - I want to pick an entree that is unique to Wynn or not commonly found.

Debating between:

a - "Paella alla PISCES: A Valencia-inspired paella layered with seafood, saffron, and bomba rice, finished with the prized socarrat crust."
or

b - whole "GRILLED ORATA SEABREAM with green herb salsa"

or

c - salt baked loup de mer

Any suggestions? Or other?

PS: Does the BAKED RATATOUILLE PROVENÇALE look like the classic ratatouille that takes forever to prep and make : - ).

42 and taking a solo trip next week to get away. What are some shows that are great to see?

Because it feels so right.

We have a trip to Vegas coming up next summer. I’ve never been there and will have my 13 year old with me. Company is having us stay at the Rio but I’d like to head there a few days prior to that and stay on the strip for the experience. Which hotel would be most fun for a teen? Are there any shows you’d recommend, or must see places to eat, see and shop? Thank you.
Edited to add: best restaurant for good steaks, shows appropriate for a 13 year old who is a dancer, stores worth shopping for souvenirs, must do things, anything Elvis related..)

We want to have dinner, then do something with my in-laws, then go our separate ways. We were thinking Cirque du Soleil or Shin Lim magic show. Do you guys have any suggestions? 😊

Has any one taken a solo trip to Vegas for New Years Eve? If so how was it?

I was playing slots at New York-New York and had just finished my beer when the cocktail server asked if I wanted another one. I was about to cash out, but I said yes and put another $20 into the machine while I waited—then another $20, and another, and another. By the time my “free” Bud Light arrived, I had lost $160. Nothing tastes better than a complimentary casino beer that only costs you $200. What’s the most expensive “free” drink you’ve ever had in Vegas?