EXCALIBUR OR LUXOR? Which of These Budget Las Vegas Strip Hotels Should you Pick?

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Up Up & Our Way

Up Up & Our Way

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The battle of the budget hotels... Excalibur vs Luxor! We have stayed at both the Excalibur and Luxor numerous times and are comparing these two in different categories: Rooms, Pools, Food, Entertainment, Casino, and Bars. We like them both for different reasons. Watch and tell us which you choose! We Hope you liked this Las Vegas Hotel review!!
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@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Which Hotel do you prefer? Please let us know in the comment section 😊
@vegastocali
@vegastocali 6 ай бұрын
We love our big stinky🏰❤🎉
@RealBron03
@RealBron03 6 ай бұрын
Do you really have to ask
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
@@vegastocaliwe do too! Good ol’ 🏰
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
@@RealBron03nope! Not you! 😂
@vegastocali
@vegastocali 6 ай бұрын
@@RealBron03 Sir Bron👑of the🏰✨️👍😃
@ChrisHazz
@ChrisHazz 6 ай бұрын
I've never had an issue with the Excalibur, stayed there numerous times, rooms have always been clean and it's in a great location plus it has a decent casino. Vegas needs more theming back imo, as a tourist I want the tacky castles, pyramids etc 🙂
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Haha! I also appreciate the tacky/cheesy theming. 😃
@scatherinelynch
@scatherinelynch 6 ай бұрын
I’ve been following you guys for quite some time and have always loved your channel, but I have to say you guys have really stepped it up recently. Has not gone unnoticed ❤️ hope your channel keeps growing because it is well deserved! Xoxo
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Wow, Sarah! Thank you for such kind words! We keep trying to improve as we go, but this sure helps motivate us! 💕
@LDAdventures123
@LDAdventures123 6 ай бұрын
We've stayed at both of these properties. Excalbur food court def has the advantage over Luxor. We like Pick up Stix. We like the Tower Elite room at Luxor. It's large and has a fridge !!! Only thing we like about Excaibur room is the shower is large. I LOVE Backstage deli Great sandwiches !!!! Thanks for sharing
@GU-hl8yy
@GU-hl8yy 6 ай бұрын
Great review as always, Melissa. I hardly frequent this side of the strip when I visit, but they both hold fond memories from back in the day trips with my grandparents. My grandfather loved both the Luxor and Excalibur to sightsee. You give your viewers a great perspective of how one property is best suited over the other based on the age ranges. Looking forward to your next livestream! Take care.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
GU, you need to head that direction for nostalgic purposes. I’m sure it would bring back nice memories. We stayed a few times when I was prob in high school. Great memories there. Thank you GU!
@em.8088
@em.8088 6 ай бұрын
You have such amazing & wonderful content!! 👍🏽😊
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Wow, thank you so much em!
@TheCarefreeCamperthd8z
@TheCarefreeCamperthd8z 6 ай бұрын
Very informative!! Thank you so much!!
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Camper!
@TheCarefreeCamperthd8z
@TheCarefreeCamperthd8z 6 ай бұрын
@@UpUpOurWay Your videos are great! I’m planning my next visit to Vegas based on your reviews… no pressure lol
@DD-Lo
@DD-Lo 6 ай бұрын
Great video!
@Evan-lr8nq
@Evan-lr8nq 6 ай бұрын
I'll be there in March. Thank you for this review. This helped us a lot.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
I hope you have a great trip!!!
@user-eo1ee1nv1t
@user-eo1ee1nv1t 6 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. I'll be going by myself on my next trip and you definitely made me think about spending time at the Excalibur. Looks like a lot of fun. Frederic
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Frederic! It’s not the fanciest hotel, but it is fun. 😃
@lloydbaker6988
@lloydbaker6988 6 ай бұрын
Thanks, Melissa and Enrique 👍
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Thank you Lloyd!
@luckcometome
@luckcometome 6 ай бұрын
I would probably stay at the Excalibur if I could ever go back. Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful WinsDay.❤
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Happy WinsDay to you too! We have been going back and forth between both lately! Good prices and fun!
@luckcometome
@luckcometome 6 ай бұрын
@@UpUpOurWay One of these days hope to go back I enjoy watching u guys every other week. I lived there in the 70's. And went back in 2022. Boy things did change. 😅❤
@RealBron03
@RealBron03 6 ай бұрын
As the King of Excalibur I appreciate the honest review of my castle. Never stayed at Luxor but I might check out the tower rooms one day.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
You might be overthrown for being a traitor and joining the Egyptians! 😂🤣
@RealBron03
@RealBron03 6 ай бұрын
@@UpUpOurWay 😂😂😂. I'll be fine. I was told as long as I keep it in the MGM family
@patsman6737
@patsman6737 6 ай бұрын
I liked Luxor better because you have equal access to not only the Excalibur but more importantly, the Mandalay Bay shoppes and hotel. Also liked the Luxor Tower rooms better.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
We also like those tower rooms. And yes, having the Mandalay shoppes nearby is nice.
@oldschoolrich1285
@oldschoolrich1285 6 ай бұрын
I will be staying at the Excalibur in two weeks, will my first time staying there. Better late than never 🤞
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Oooh, just being in Vegas is good enough for me. Where do you normally stay?
@oldschoolrich1285
@oldschoolrich1285 6 ай бұрын
Use to try different Casino's back in the day. Started staying at the MGM mostly because of their Poker room. Now that I finally realized I'm not good at Poker 🤣 Going to start trying different Casino's again.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
@@oldschoolrich1285 😂🤣
@bryanking2996
@bryanking2996 6 ай бұрын
Luxor is better I’ve stayed a couple times over 10 years ago. But I’ve heard it’s in need of renovation. They should tear down Xcalibur hotel
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
@@bryanking2996no, that can’t tear it down! But a nice remodel will help a lot!
@klondikebear
@klondikebear 6 ай бұрын
Totally agree with you about the Buffets. I can enjoy even a bad buffet for breakfast for a cheap option, especially if you get a 2 for 1 through MyVegas. It's hard to mess up breakfast food especially if they have made to order omelettes. The Luxor still manages to do that somehow though.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
It’s crazy to me how much worse it was than Excalibur! I honestly thought people exaggerated, but nope! 😂
@btbt2295
@btbt2295 6 ай бұрын
We usually stay at Excalibur if we're passing through. It is easy to get to and we've never had any issues. For us, it is just a place to sleep for the night.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
It’s a clean place to rest. And we don’t spend much time in the room, so it’s not a big deal. We’ll splurge for special occasions 😃
@bigrudd9346
@bigrudd9346 6 ай бұрын
You know my answer. I'll stay in whichever you guys are at just to meet ya!!
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Haha! Well you might find us at either! We’re frequent guests lol!
@peytonwalker8050
@peytonwalker8050 6 ай бұрын
I love both. Two of my favorite properties.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
They are both fun places to stay!
@jonnuanez7183
@jonnuanez7183 6 ай бұрын
The difference between the Pyramid and Tower rooms at the Luxor is huge. I didn't really notice it until my last 2 stays there where I had a Tower room in May and a regular Pyramid room in July. The TV is better; the curtains block the light out better; and most of all the tub and awesome shower. I'm sticking with at least the Pyramid from now on. (That walkway wasn't working last time I was there. Like an escalator outside-same thing. And this big kid wanted to play some Ms. Pacman and Space Invaders at Excalibur, but days in Vegas for me need to be 36 hours long. And the Luxor gym is 24 hours now which is right up my alley) Thanks, you two
@nathalievanneck6865
@nathalievanneck6865 6 ай бұрын
Stayed at both and love Excalibur a bit more. Will go back end March. Hopefully pools will be open 🎉
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Ooh have a great trip! March is usually the start of pool season! 🎉
@wheezy_owl
@wheezy_owl 6 ай бұрын
I definitely choose Luxor, I have stayed there and it is very nice and clean, also cheap. Never stayed at Excalibur but I heard a lot of not so good things about it 😮
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
It’s not that bad, except the really should redo the rooms
@wheezy_owl
@wheezy_owl 6 ай бұрын
@@UpUpOurWay Yes, I definitely agree haha
@frankrossello7086
@frankrossello7086 6 ай бұрын
Backstage Deli at Luxor is a hidden gem!
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Isn’t it great? Hits the spot at 1am! And good breakfast too!
@user-ok9uw3nf2c
@user-ok9uw3nf2c 6 ай бұрын
My travels to Las Vegas, Luxor is my home away from home as I prefer the south strip. Less traffic and easy in and out of Las Vegas.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
You know, there is something to being on that end, away from the traffic, but close enough.
@stevekratochvil3034
@stevekratochvil3034 6 ай бұрын
I'm looking forward to checking out The Center Bar at Excalibur on my next trip. It was still under construction in the Fall. I must prefer Excalibur...better vibe.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
We just saw it for the first time last trip. Seems like a cool place!
@MH_6160
@MH_6160 6 ай бұрын
Luxor over the Dirty castle any day… just don't go to the Luxor buffet. Never stayed in the pyramid but I have had really good experiences in the tower rooms.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
The tower rooms are nicer but the pyramid isn’t terrible at all.
@MH_6160
@MH_6160 6 ай бұрын
The elevator might be worth checking it out. I hear that is an experience in itself. @@UpUpOurWay
@savagenation236
@savagenation236 6 ай бұрын
I'm A Stinky Castle Person Myself 😀, I Just Like The Casino And Pool Overall And Even Though It's Dated It Works Well
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
I agree on both the casino and the pools. I think we just have a lot of good memories there. 🤷‍♀️
@TracyJ4418
@TracyJ4418 6 ай бұрын
My pick would be the Excalibur 🏰 - I couldn’t deal with the hotel rooms at Luxor
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
The tower rooms are “normal”. I’m not a big fan of the inclinators that take you up the pyramid. They’re kinda weird! 😂
@Coco-up7bl
@Coco-up7bl 6 ай бұрын
Though I've never stayed at Luxor (crazy, I've been going since I was a kid), I would likely still choose Excalibur. I usually win there and I like their buffet. Maybe one day I'll try staying at Luxor 🤔. But it's hard not going with comp'd rooms from Caesars 🤭.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Oh I would take the comp rooms any day too! Especially over these two. 😂 Gracias amiga! 💕
@anthonylagano
@anthonylagano 6 ай бұрын
While I do like the theming of both … I definitely would never book a room at Excalibur . Rather sleep in my car . I did stay at Luxor in 2021 for one night before moving to Bellagio for a week . The room was mediocre at best and that crazy elevator in the pyramid that moves at a slant put me over the edge lol . For me I like the outsides of these better than the inside . They have their place but I prefer the upscale resorts Aria , Bellagio or Wynn 😎😎😎
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
I think we all would choose Wynn, Bellagio, or Venetian if money wasn’t an issue 😃
@NeilMacedo
@NeilMacedo 6 ай бұрын
I liked the Excalibur as well, especially the entertainment 😊
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Haha that’s pretty good Neil!
@tomm2330
@tomm2330 6 ай бұрын
Hi is y'all going to be on Fremont tonight
@mickyinireland4337
@mickyinireland4337 2 ай бұрын
The atmosphere in the Excalibur is far superior to that in the Luxor. All right the rooms may be a bit more modern but they are both clean and its just somewhere to rest your head & if you have any issues they are quickly dealt with in the Excalibur but not so in the Luxor as our lights went out & 3 times i had to report it & it took almost a day to get it sorted. I have stayed in both & once was enough for me in the Luxor but have stayed in Excalibur a few times and will be going back next trip. The food options are plentiful & you also have different options at New York New York next door.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 2 ай бұрын
Yeah, it’s funny how Excalibur gets so much hate too. The rooms are old, but always do clean!
@robertjacobsen3742
@robertjacobsen3742 6 ай бұрын
For me this is an easy choice. Luxor is a hotel I stayed in the first time I went so it has something special for me. And Tender Steakhouse was really good, not just for the price.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
We really do need to eat at Tender. I completely understand that nostalgic sentiment 😃
@jonathanfactor6688
@jonathanfactor6688 6 ай бұрын
I will be starting there in August. I like to stay in the tower better
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Tower rooms are nicer, but farther from the casino. Fine for us since we walk 10 million miles in Vegas anyway 😂
@kleptodathief3946
@kleptodathief3946 6 ай бұрын
excalibur if u have kids.other wise go for luxor..both r dumps tho lolz... better to stay at NYNY for a bit more..heck my top budget choice and center strip would be planet hollywood without a doubt..if ur cheap and frugal and don't want to walk much(or the most less walking cuz ur staying near miracle miles shops with all the cheap eats)...Planet hollywood is the best choice
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
NYNY prices have been so much more that Exc or Luxor lately. PH is a great property for sure. Usually more expensive, but just depends!
@5GreenAcres
@5GreenAcres 6 ай бұрын
Piano bars and live music is a lost art in Las Vegas. I wish they would bring those days back so that people can enjoy what we once did.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Yeah, it’s not as easy to find but here and there you’ll find sone great spots!
@BrakRulesAll
@BrakRulesAll 6 ай бұрын
I've been visiting The Dirty Castle since it opened in 1990. Befriended 2 bartenders around '93 - one is still there, just moved from the Lobby Bar to the new Center Bar. Best bartender in town IMHO. I don't care much for the rooms there, but the vibe is still good on the casino floor. The Dirty Pyramid is a great value if you get into one of the nicer tower rooms, but the casino lacks any sort of vibe and feels cramped. MGM seems to understand these are lower-end properties, but for some reason overprices food & beverage severely, getting crushed by places like South Point nowadays. They need to fully understand who their target customer is -and it's not the people who pay $18 for a cocktail at Aria.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Wow, that’s so crazy that you’ve kept up with the bartenders. I remember there was a craps dealer that we would play with on every trip. I don’t think he’s there anymore. I agree with all of your thoughts. Hopefully they won’t try too hard to make them match up to the high-end hotels. It’s a budget hotel and should remain that way.
@brge15
@brge15 5 ай бұрын
stayed at the Luxor several times, the remodeled rooms are amazing. the older rooms are really weary. tower room was amazing but i didnt like the intense smell of perfume in the room, perhaps other rooms dont have it. the tower room bathroom was amazing also. as about Excalibur i would never stay, ive heard lots of bad things about the rooms. the food court is good, the buffet very basic. Luxor buffet was a bit better, but both budget anyway
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 5 ай бұрын
Overall I think we prefer Luxor too, but definitely not the buffet! Excalibur is much better. Luxor buffet was a disappointment. Of course, we have reviewed both! Luxor: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/lZiPlcqUuMnUZmw.htmlsi=1cJlCAMd6yqnJrtq Excalibur: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/a8WhftVls9TZhXU.htmlsi=UTcGnVZKiX68Sumc
@brge15
@brge15 5 ай бұрын
@@UpUpOurWay you guys are awesome and your channel is exactly what i need when i am not in Vegas! may you do lots more trips and share with us!
@jeremys.travels
@jeremys.travels 6 ай бұрын
The Luxor is a much better property, one of the best experiences I've had in Vegas is staying at the top of the pyramid in a suite. I love the Luxor !
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Oh wow, that must have been some experience! We’re too cheap and don’t gamble enough to get one of those rooms 😂 Maybe one day!
@natecraig8917
@natecraig8917 Ай бұрын
Luxor is the better option especially for adults.
@SAsh-zg6ln
@SAsh-zg6ln 6 ай бұрын
I’ve stayed at Luxor twice last year. I booked Excalibur then canceled and went to Luxor after reading google reviews haha. They’re both as average as it gets.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
They are both pretty basic budget hotels. But both are always clean and we appreciate that more than anything.
@SAsh-zg6ln
@SAsh-zg6ln 6 ай бұрын
@@UpUpOurWay I’m comped at both so I’ll def check out Excalibur so I can compare. I’m going Monday but staying at mirage since it’s the best hotel I’m comped for
@blossom-ty8kw
@blossom-ty8kw 6 ай бұрын
Can you swim at luxor hotel in the month of February 2024?
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
No, pools are closed. Sone hotels keep one pool open and heat it, but neither Luxor or Excalibur do this
@JohnBarney-yd2wq
@JohnBarney-yd2wq 4 ай бұрын
The tower rooms at the Luxor defeat the whole purpose of staying there! That's just what I think.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 4 ай бұрын
Yeah, I think everyone needs to try the pyramid once. I agree 😃
@violasdaughter
@violasdaughter 6 ай бұрын
👍🏽🤗
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
@whimsicalhamster88
@whimsicalhamster88 6 ай бұрын
Luxor all day. It’s amazing to me that Excalibur has timeshares. I can’t imagine being locked in to paying actual money for those rooms when they are so often comped or so cheap. The Excalibur casino area is marginally better than Luxor’s. I don’t know why the casino at Luxor feels so cramped when the rest of the property is actually quite spacious.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
Haha no to timeshares period! Yeah, there is something about the Luxor casino, right?
@peytonwalker8050
@peytonwalker8050 6 ай бұрын
They do not have timeshares. They have timeshare sales people working the traffic inside but have nothing to do with MGM Resorts or Excalibur.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
@@peytonwalker8050thanks for the info. We always just say “no thank you” 😂
@TracyJ4418
@TracyJ4418 6 ай бұрын
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
@jim6070
@jim6070 6 ай бұрын
Great comparison video. A split screen flush power comparison would,have been nice, but some people don’t care about that I guess.
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
😂🤣 I say we do that next time Jim! Just for you 😉
@michael2244
@michael2244 6 ай бұрын
I would stay at Luxor, all the way at the top of the pyramid
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
That would be a fun experience!
@hankschraderontheshitter5593
@hankschraderontheshitter5593 6 ай бұрын
Tender bar is great but you'll spend $100 per person
@alyonapetrova694
@alyonapetrova694 6 ай бұрын
NEVER stay at a resort where the rooms have “Thru the Wall” air conditioners! It’s embarrassing that Excalibur uses these in their rooms. Time to tear down Excalibur and build a new casino
@RealBron03
@RealBron03 6 ай бұрын
Keep dreaming. Only will happen in your dreams
@alyonapetrova694
@alyonapetrova694 6 ай бұрын
@@RealBron03 A man/woman can dream 🛌
@UpUpOurWay
@UpUpOurWay 6 ай бұрын
I say leave the castle because it’s cool, but totally redo those towers and get some cool rooms. 😃
@RealBron03
@RealBron03 6 ай бұрын
@@UpUpOurWay I think Excalibur will get a refresh in the next couple years 😉
@alyonapetrova694
@alyonapetrova694 6 ай бұрын
@@UpUpOurWay 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
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