Lots of awesome vids coming very soon guys... :) So, what do you think of Bally's?

The thing I like about Bally's is you pay a fraction of the cost of a room at Paris. The room is bigger and you still can enjoy the Paris amenities.

I’ve worked security for 13 years, when they can’t give you an answer, it’s most likely a real bad reason…maybe someone left a floater haha

It’s Bally’s, expectations should be minimal.

I’ve stayed there and like the connection to Paris as I often go to the Miracle Mile Shops for breakfast and water and snacks. Minimizes the time you’re outdoors in oppressing heat. Also it’s actually closer to the Flamingo Poker room than sone of the rooms in the Flamingo! And you can minimize your outdoor time by crossing Flamingo to the right of the main entrance of the hotel and walking through the Cromwell casino. One more thing it’s a short walk from their food court to Ellis Island where lots of locals go for low stakes gambling and great inexpensive food. So I’m saying I love the location, not necessarily the casino or other amenities.

Nice honest review. Can tell you’re a positive person and trying find upside at Ballys. Having a monorail stop and easy access to the convention center as a highlight says it all.

I love it so much when hotels have a mirror desk outside of the bathroom. I usually travel to two other ladies and we need that extra space!

I've stayed at Bally's twice. It's nothing special but I think it has the best location on The Strip.

Been waiting for this! So excited to watch! You officially have me hooked on Vegas 😂

Really appreciated the review. I'm looking forward to seeing how they've changed when I go stay near the end of June for the WSOP (Paris and Bally's). The room is the most important thing for me, usually followed by access and the food. Since most of my time will be spent between Bally's and Paris, I'm hoping the access will not be as big of an issue as it was for you. Also expecting they will have the restaurants back open with the new one. Keep up the good work, and know even 9 months later you are getting views :)

We are with Harrah’s rewards and get the rooms for free. We stayed at Bally’s a couple of years ago and the rooms are huge! Totally agree with the review.

appreciated your honesty. i like the way you take us to check the pool, sometimes you eat something and show us, the gaming, location, pretty much the whole vibe.

Great video as usual. Just found out that my company is having our annual meeting in Vegas in January. Can't wait!!!

I’m 100% with you! My husband and I had a horrible experience staying there in April! I even called before we went to see what was available and open. This is normally our go to spot. To say we were disappointment was an understatement. The pools closed, restaurants are closed, and we were also promised free valet if we booked 4 nights. Just as you experienced, nobody could tell us why! We called Caesars entertainment, we called the front desk which would not answer, we went to the front desk and got the run around! It stands for also mentioned that we drove from the East Coast to get there on the way to Los Angeles as well as having a back injury and needing that pool to therapy after being in the car for three days! Huge letdown! Step it up Caesars! Bally’s has huge potential and you’re wasting it! We have stayed there countless times and we got married at Paris and threw our party at Bally’s! Do better!

Those standard rooms in the resort tower are huge - over 500 square feet. Plus, did you notice that huge sitting area by the elevators and how wide the hallways were? You could ride an ATV down those hallways.

Thank you Ruby I just love your room reviews and you have the best videos it’s like I am watching a movie staring you! Great room review on Bally’s thank you!

The location of Bally's is worth the awkward abandoned shopping mall vibe it gives off.

Been waiting on this video! Love the production value so much. You guys are the best!

Best editing for Vegas videos for sure.. you guys knock it out of the park everytime

The mini golf looks like fun ! Thanks Ruby for the awesome video !! Btw.. Happy belated birthday!!

After seeing this review I reconsidered my booking. After a few weeks of more reading & debating, and because we want to be in the center of the strip, we’re staying at Bally’s. I also upgraded our room in hopes we get a good strip view! We called yesterday and it seems all restaurants are open again?? We don’t go till end of October so 🤞🏻🤞🏻 things only improve. Been planning this trip since Feb 2020 and it’s our 3rd (and final) attempt to FINALLY get to Vegas. Super excited! Thanks Ruby for helping us plan our trip 😊

I love the walking..gets you in shape. Bally's is kinda an old man's casino. You can't compare it to the Cosmo etc. But it's center strip and it's connected to Paris. It's not my #1 but don't agreed with your bad review. If you head out and take the first glass doors to the right you'll be outside and if you cross the street, your right at the Cromwell and just a few more feet you're at the flamingo pool and their back entrance. I know when its really hot that's where I head out. It''s very fast and not much of a walk to get back into the airconditioning.

Regarding the pool, the hotel was built when hotel pools had diving boards and therefore had to have a very deep end. Diving boards are gone, of course, and new hotel pools cannot be 12 feet deep, but I personally love those deep, cold pools.

I love Bally’s. Will always be #1. Been going there since 1994.

Bally's is probably haunted anyway, since it used to be the MGM Grand that caught on fire in the 80s and killed over 80 people.

I love Bally's its fun. I stayed there during the pandemic. The pool and gym were closed at that time. However, after the pandemic we got to enjoy the pool. It was really fun.

Wow, I would have stayed at so many so-so hotels in Vegas if it wasn’t for you Ruby! Thank you for saving so many of us from sub par Vegas experiences. Even when your overall review is not good you do point out any positive aspects, you are always objective.

Great review!! Glad you are so honest & thorough! 😊

I 'm staying at Bally's next month for my anniversary and I loved the video it makes me even more excited. I love that they have the shoppes right outside.

We tend to stay at Bellagio and it's also a hike to get on the strip from the rooms. Our last trip we in the Boulevard Tower at Cosmo. That was a treat being RIGHT ON the strip. Easy access to everything it seemed! I do agree that the Casino in Bally's does feel like your in an old basement. I guess when you are a 50 year old Casino - It is hard to stack up against the giant resort that have been built more recently! Enjoyed the video! Cheers!

Bally's is my go to hotel in Vegas. I'm usually in Vegas for continuing education seminars. Often those seminars are held at Caesar's and I stay at Bally's and walk across the street. The one feature of Bally's that I would have mentioned is the tunnel connection to the Paris. There are (usually) several places to eat down there as well, including a really great sandwich place. I have no idea if those places are still open since Covid.

As always Good Looking Out! We’re subscribed bc we believe in your honesty, knowledge and view 👍🏽

I stayed at Bally’s about a month ago. (Mid July) and tbh I got the same vibe as you did! I actually laughed because the way you described the hotel is just how I did. The casino feels like it’s run down, old, kinda musty, not much effort has been placed on the dining either. I feel like Caesars has this resort on the “back burner” so to speak. Great place on the strip, but walking from behind the casino, to the escalators up to a walkway to another set of escalators to hit the bazaar to finally hit the strip; it’s tiring after a day or two 😖

I stay at Bally’s most of the time when visiting Vegas, I agree with your review. With Paris being connected I spend lots of time there, also I walk to the near by casinos. What keeps me coming back is the room and the price.

I enjoy your reviews and the banging music. I have been to Vegas many years ago and stayed at the Desert Inn and had a blast for 9 days they were building the Venetian next door. Great work.

There was a shortage on pool cleaning supplies last month, & lot of pools in Vegas were temporarily closed for that reason.

Stayed there in May for 2 nights. It was sad. The property is old and tired and been ignored for along time. No one checked room keys and where are rooms were located it was rather frightening at times. I will say 15, 20 yrs ago it was a decent property but not any longer. I was also very surprised at the lack of customer service.

I’m so glad I found you today searching. I absolutely love your editing and just vibes. I recently just hit 100 subscribers on my KZfaq channel and I’m so excited. I am learning from you as well. Keep up the good videos.

Fair review. Editing is lit. Bally's is usually my home base on the strip as I get my best low roller comps there and it's a short walk to Ellis Island, Cosmopolitan and Miracle Mile shops for eats. I'll actually be there next weekend. I usually stay in November so I've never visited the pool. I think you can use the Paris pool too but I understand the disappointment. Writing this I'm realizing that the casino slots are boring as you said and I find myself walking in circles trying to find a machine that I want to play and I've never eaten in there other than the food court so I guess that says something about the food choices too even before the closures. I usually get an upgrade at check in for $40-$50 per night for a suite with the big tub in the middle but it's nice to see the regular rooms are nice enough and have a fridge too. It would be nice if the casino got a makeover but of course that would drive the price to stay up.

Hello Travel Ruby it was just good to see you again!

I just found your channel. Thanks for all your reviews. We are planning on coming to Vegas for our 25th anniversary in April. We use to come to Las Vegas all the time but have not been for 7 years. Thank you

Love the videos Ruby! I would love to hear your opinions on the Venetian!

Great review and amazing editing 👏

The casino was so smoked filled my and my better half could hardly breath. And you are 100% correct about all the walking I felt like I was training for the Olympics. Will definitely try another hotel on our next visit.

Great video Ruby, I agree with the review. Oh, your intro’s are on 🔥🔥

I stayed there for a night in the king room when my trip got extended (thank you comp)! We didn’t get to go to their pool or casino and it’s sad that it seems like we didn’t miss anything. The only bad thing about the room was the toilet flush was so loud 😅

Bally's was our first hotel when we started going to Vegas in the early 2000's, it was fun back then but got old fast, last time back in 2007, it was failing big time.

The Mini golf scene editing was incredible, kudos gal!

Thank you for the honest review. I can see the Hard Rock company buying it and renovating like they did with the Taj Mahal in Atlantic City. It’s a great location but definitely needs some work.

I use to stay at Bally’s every trip then decided to stay at other places and realized there’s way better out there but not for the same price, location or room size.

That's unfortunate. Bally's imo is 1 of the most underrated hotels, if you're into a nice pool and location. It's 1 of my faves, and I usually upgrade to get a fountain view. PH for me is not worth it due to their pool and crowd. Lastly, the upgraded rooms is super close to the strip

Sucks that your experience was so bad. My wife & I stayed there about a month ago and loved that Buca Di Beppo was in there since it is one of our favs! The views definitely makes the room very nice. Totally agree about the casino though!! Weak selections. Can’t wait for more videos from this past trip!!! 🤗

I was there August 2 to August 5 when it was 111 and 112° outside I found it very convenient to go out the side door walk over to Maxis for breakfast over by the highroller and also the eating shops were all open then, I did not go to the pool though so I don’t know about that.

All great videos…so informative!

Next time try the Jubilee tower at Ballys-when going in main entrance the elevators to jubilee tower are to the right and about 2 minutes to get there-

Would love to see a video from you breaking down the dayclub options!

you don't have to go up the escalator and down to the bazaar shops to get to las vegas blvd. You could just get out the main entrance through the valet pickup - there is a walkway to the bazaar shops from there.

Thanks for the honest review ! Hope the rest of the Vegas week was way better than Bally's ✌🏻

Wow. I was JUST there last month and everything was open. I was at the pool (which wasn’t great) and ate at Buca’s (all-you-Can-eat buffet breakfast was very small and very limited) and at Tequilas, nice; sorry it’s closed. I’ve stayed at Bally’s many times. Location is great and you can access the Strip quicker by using the side exits by valet parking. Definitely needs a refreshed casino.

I'm attending a convention in April '22 and had a choice of Paris or Bally's for my room, and now I'm glad I chose Paris. Hopefully, the restaurant situation will improve drastically by then. That mini golf looked super fun! The last time I went through the Bally's casino I thought it smelled stale and mildewy- sounds like it hasn't improved. Sorry to hear Bally's was so disappointing!

I actually loved Bally’s when we stayed there; however I never utilized their pool, gym or food court. It does not look like they are offering the same great prices that we got when we were there, but they’re not terrible. Also, beautiful girl I wish you would post links to your suits, because there hasn’t been one I haven’t liked!

Thank you for this video! I have a stay booked for February. I booked this because of the monorail access. But we’re not always going to be using the monorail. So I am going to find a better place.

That mini golf looks fun!

This was very helpful. I was supposed to stay at Bally's back in April 2020 but then COVID hit. Now I'm glad I dodged that bullet. It sounds exhausting having to walk that far to get to the strip from your room. I absolutely loved staying at Caesars and at Harrahs. II love that location. Next May for my 65th birthday we are staying at The Mirage/Hard Rock. Hopefully it will be a fun stay. I love Vegas so much.

We stayed at Bally's on our last trip to Vegas and enjoyed our stay. We loved our room, the bed was comfortable, the pool was nice and not crowded. I liked the casino too. We did not care too much about the restaurants because we always had reservations at other restaurants outside of Bally's. I would recommend Bally's as a reasonably priced option and I personally would stay there again. Great location for the price.

It is a bit of a walk exiting Ballys out of the main entrance but if you exit through the Paris hotel (since the two hotels are connected), you can get out on the strip quicker.

To me, the Sterling Brunch is one of the only reasons to goto Bally's. It's an older casino, and I wouldd say it's a mid-lower tier casino compared to others on the strip. I didn't know about the mini-golf... looked fun!

We’ve stayed numerous times but last time over labour day. It was packed and the best vibe we had seen. We stayed in a lot when normally we wouldn’t. We also leave the side door and cross over towards stage door.

I agree with your review with the exception that I really like the layout of the casino itself. I can't speak to the variety of the slot machines, but the arrangement of the table games is very nice and, unlike many other casinos, I don't get hopelessly lost on the casino floor! haha You're right about the walk from the room to the Strip; that's a LOT of steps just to make it out to the front sidewalk! I've stayed at Bally's maybe 10 times over the years but I think I'm going to branch out and try someplace else on my next trip.

Fun fact it’s the original Vegas mega resort when it was the mgm in the 70a

The mini golf and bowling do sound fun as a way to beat the heat. When my wife and I went through Bally's it was all blocked off and we couldn't seem to get around it either. Had no idea they had those things downstairs. Would rather be closer to the strip itself.

Thanks for your great videos!!! I used your series to help me plan...stayed at Mirage....it was fantastic....I had a great time, and knew what to expectI I did my trip on a budget so your free activities one was a tremendous help.Did the mini golf too! It was fun!!! I used the free slots game on my phone while planning and got Freeplay and other rewards

Your description of the basement feeling casino reminds me of the back bar at Vanderpumps in Caesars. The front area of Vanderpumps is gorgeous. But we got seated at the back. ugh, how depressing. It's a very small room, with no view. It's all walls. In the middle is a table that's attached to the tree, and I guess a group was sitting there earlier, as the seats were all kinda pushed back and at every angle. The room reminded me so much of the basements of the homes of our classmates, where when their parents went out for the night, us teens went into the basement to have a party. That back room gave off a very high school, party in your classmates basement vibe. So we drank up quickly and left.

Aye we were both staying at Bally's at the same time! Sucks the pool was closed it was open on Monday but way too hot :( Bally's is great I love the location

I stayed in Bally's in 2018 and really enjoyed it then. The room had already been updated at that time and all the restaurants were open. Bally's does seem like an afterthought when compared to the other properties though. Depending on your budget, it's a decent hotel with a great location. Just got back from Paris hotel last week and everything there was open and running normally. Its true that the way to get in and out of Bally's is a little weird with the escalators and the hallway that lead you out to all the street shops on Vegas blvd. BLT Steak in Bally's was one of the best places I've eaten at in Vegas. It's the location of the Sterling Brunch on Sundays which is still not in operation, apparently...

We are in Vegas a LOT and stayed at Bally’s 6 weeks ago and again this weekend and stayed in both towers. Same style but Jubilee tower is run down. We don’t mind the casino. They also closed Sea, the Thai restaurant last year which was our favorite! Seems like this is happening all over though, sadly.

Thanks for that review I think will be changing where we’re going to be staying when we go in May

I just got back from a stay at Bally's pretty much agree with you. It feels so far from everything but Paris and maybe Cromwell that you don't want to leave but the place itself is so Meh. I want to feel like I'm in Vegas not a local casino.

😀 I really enjoyed this video keep up the good work

I really like Bally's because there's barely anyone there. Makes me feel like i have the whole hotel to myself.

That red swimsuit is stunning ruby! Stayed at Bally's in 2019 and was also disappointed and security was not good.

Great video Ruby, and I like the honest review. If I flew all the way from NYC to Vegas in the summer to find that the pool was CLOSED for 2 days, I would absolutely lose it. For many of us, the pool is the #1 attraction for Vegas in the first place, so the pool being inexplicably "closed" for 2 days is absolutely inexcusable!!! Seems like Caesar's might be unloading Bally's soon. Usually when there is a noticeable drop in quality and services in a hotel that's the deal (ex. MGM Grand). Great video!

We stayed at Bally's last year at the front tower facing Bellagio. We loved it!

Boy that casino did look awful dark inside! And that long walk to get out is not something I'd want to deal with. Thanks for the great review! It really helps people decide where to stay.

Woah! Your bathing suit is so cute!!!

OMG, Ruby! I can’t believe we missed you there! We stayed at the Aria Aug 5-10, but my dad stayed at Bally’s Aug 5-10. He was told that the pool was closed because it was reserved for the DEFCON conference attendees. He was also told that he could use the pool at Paris while he was there. I think that there’s big changes coming to Bally’s since Bally’s Sports bought the Tropicana. I have to think Bally’s Sports wants that name for their hotel. I doubt Caesar’s is going to put much money in it. My Dad likes Bally’s because of the sports book. It’s unique compared to other strip sports books. And go to Dirt Dog if you’re getting a hot dog next time! It’s in the Bazaar Shops and way better than Nathan’s. Love the videos!

Hey Ruby! I'm staying here this weekend (first time in Vegas!) and I'm confused about the pool situation. Since this is a Ceasar's property are there other hotel pools that we have access to by staying here?

I'm surprised that the front desk did not give you an option to use the pool at Paris. The two dining locations that were closed received a very short notice (72 hour window) that they could no longer serve customers. My big pet peeve are the push carts that are in the basement walking towards the pool. Some of those workers do not take no thank you very well. Since the Eldorado merger, the property removed some of the table games and replaced them with generic slot machines.

I stayed at Bally’s 3 different times after Renovations. I used the hair salon once and wasn’t very happy. Johnny Rockets food was good. We tried Wahlburgers one time and found it just okay. I like that they are connected to Paris Hotel and all the fabulous restaurants. It was great to walk over to Giada’s for dinner. I found the casino boring and walked thru to Paris. Thank goodness for comps.

I just got back from a week long trip, staying at Paris, and this is the only casino on the strip i did not walk into… as you said best thing in there is the mini golf, and i’m single, so no thanks. And it’s also easy to miss that fabulous entrance. Thinking back at the only time I did go in there, it is so far from everything. At least now I definitely know not to stay there, even if at a really low cost. Thanks for the great review.

Bally’s, the original MGM Grand. Sorry to hear your stay wasn’t a hit. I miss Sterling Brunch. Hope it returns soon. At least they updated the rooms to appear modern contemporary.

Thank you Ruby. I wouldn't want to stay at a resort that has a boring casino, a closed pool, and almost no place to eat. Shame on Caesars. No wonder they were offering me a room there for $25 a night.

On November 21, 1980, Bally's , which was the original MGM Grand was the site of one of the worst high-rise fires in United States history, in which 85 people died The North tower is totally haunted. You can find the fire report online and sleep in the same rooms where people died!

What's your opinion of the MGM?

So Ruby what's the story?? Do you have to wear a mask? I am planning on going to Vegas for my Birthday in November but don't want to go if everything is restricted. I have been vaccinated. Does that help? Hope you had a Happy Birthday!! Hope to hear more from you soon. Look for you every day. Missed You!!

What I don't agree with is 1) the Reel slot selection at Bally's is pretty good. They have a much higher coin recycle rate than penny slots (which means more room comps and perks). Penny slots have a lot of bells and whistles, flashing lights and imagery but pay far less in the long run than the old Reel slots so you feel less bad when you're losing. 😂 2) On the strip, ALL of the hotels are like 3 miles from your room to the actual sidewalk on the strip. Every hotel I've stayed at on the strip is like this. The hallways alone in some of the strip properties are like a half mile from your room to the elevator alone, then you have to get in the elevator, depending on how busy it is, that could be a wait. Then you have to walk from the bank of elevators out through the casino to get to the strip. (Remember that famous scene in the Mirage when Clark W. Griswold was checking in at the Mirage and the lady is giving him instructions on how to get to his rooms? It's like that on steroids at all the strip properties.) Bally's is a good location because you can easily get to Paris, Planet Hollywood, Cromwell, Flamingo, Caesar's, Harrah's, Bellagio across the street (which btw is probably 3.5 miles from your room through the casino to the actual strip front). I've stayed at MGM, Mandalay Bay, Bally's, Paris, Caesar's, Harrah's, Flamingo, Mirage, TI, Venetian, Palazzo, Linq when it was the Imperial Palace, and they are ALL a haul and a half to get to the strip front sidewalk except for Harrah's. When I stayed at the IP, it was a haul and half just to get to the elevator bank from the room with multiple weird doors. Almost reminded me of a hospital with different wings. 🤣 Not sure if they have changed that since it became the Linq as I haven't stayed there since. Anyway, just wanted to share my thoughts for Vegas newbies. If you want good comps look for Reel slot machines. They usually tend to have a much higher coin recycle rate. The casinos count every dollar you play - including the ones they give you in the machine that you play down.

I agree with you about Bally’s. I always just walk thru it going somewhere else.

And they never went back! 😂 I would love to see an update with Horseshoe. I think it looks great. Obviously a lot of restaurants were closed during Covid.

Has the same thoughts as this video. We were there Aug 4 to 7. Three nights and No Pool for all 3 days. No warning before arrival. And our room was really average. Storage sucked, no hooks or clothes linens for towels, etc. location cannot overcome other issues in our opinion.

Hoping for an HRH at the Bally's site in the coming years. That was my favorite hang :( . That being said Bally's has spirits in the hallways / stairwells from 1980.