Check out my full reviews of each property! Which downtown hotel is your favorite?

We were so excited to stay at The El Cortez after it was all redone. After 2 days....and a very bad "Rash" all over my body....the doctor informed me it was the result of bed bugs. We checked into The Golden Nugget. Loved it.

Love your videos Ruby. Golden Nugget is my favorite because my father saw actor/singer Frank Sinatra perform there in 1987. That, and I won $300 there in 2019

The Grand was the Lady Luck, our most favorite of all back in the day. We got married and stayed there all the time before we decided to move here and now it is no more. Did I hear you say the Pink Donut Box is cheap? I don't know about that, but after a few drinks and $24 later, I have a box of donuts that puts about 5lbs back on me. lol

OMG, I had to laugh. You're showing the Circa Sports Book, and there up on the screen between the sports, is the catastrophe guy riding a girls trike with the sign HONK AT ME. LOL. He's too funny. He makes me laugh when the commercial with him comes on TV here at home, and there he is on the vegas screens. LOL

Fremont Hotel is my #1 place to stay in Vegas, strip or downtown. Can't argue your list though, all are great places to stay!

I’ve stayed at the Grand a number of times and really like it. I’m coming to Vegas end of September and my friend and I are trying The California. We watched your video on it and you really enjoyed the room you stayed in. Looking forward to it! Love your videos!

😊😊😊great video, as always. For that old Vegas vibe I like the Four Queens. Not much has changed. Their traditional hotel coffee shop, Magnolia's is fantastic. The El Cortez is ny second favorite for the same reasons. Their coffee shop is Siegel's 1941 witha super $16.95 prime rib special. Served all the time morning, noon and night.

We've stayed at every hotel downtown (on/close to Fremont), excluding El Cortez...and can't pick a favorite. They all have one thing or another we love! Of course, there are some we like better than others. We always book ahead all our stays for the following year and then cancel/rebook if we get a better deal somewhere else. But we will definitely be more proactive about checking out deals for El Cortez. I'd love to stay there at least once! Thanks for sharing! I've only recently found you (and your other channel, Ruby Slots) and you've already enhanced our Las Vegas experiences!

I love your videos they helped my wife and I it was my first time and we enjoyed it! Cannot wait to try one of these places out!!!

Perfect timing!! We are booking a trip for June this week and we are staying downtown.

I loved all your choices. Pretty spot on. I personally think The D is underrated. I really enjoyed my stays there. It’s basic, but it’s nice, clean and you can ask for a room facing away from the noise of Fremont.

Perfect list Ruby!! 👍🏻 great job! I like downtown grand it’s nice

Thanks for another fun video Ruby! I'm glad you included El Cortez, MY favorite hotel/casino. I win a LOT of money at El Cortez and I love every aspect of the place, but although it's the furthest away from the Fremont Street Experience, I wouldn't call El Cortez very quiet or even quiet. I'm at El Cortez often- in upper-floor, strip-view Tower Premium rooms and the music from all the competing bands and entertainers on Fremont Street is incredibly loud in my room up until 2AM, even on weeknights.

Another helpful video, Rubys 😊. Appreciate your viewpoint.

I really like Downtown Grands casino and the GN in its entirety....aside from the crazy crowds. GN sometimes does no resort fee promos, which is a great opportunity to upgrade to fancier rooms

Thanks Ruby!! I love downtown Vegas!!

Love the Plaza! Great video

Great video Ruby. Always liked the Golden Nugget

Stayed in a suite at the Golden Gate a couple of weeks ago. The suite had a real cool 60s retro vibe. Liked it a lot. There's no restaurants on site, but you have access to all the Circa restaurants and amenities (like stadium swim) right across Freemont. Liked that GG is only a 110 room Property. The suite was on the Main St side, so it was quiet. Loved the history and prohibition theme. Staff was friendly and attentive. The comps I received were much better than what I got at mgm, venetian, or red rock (for similar play). Parking was also close to the hotel check-in. Hope to be back there in June.

We love the Golden Nugget. We stay there every year. I love the Fremont St experience.

Thank you for your videos. They are so helpful. We're going to LV for the first time in over 30 years and I take notes when I watch your reviews. We remember how fun downtown is, so on our way back from Grand Canyon Nat'l Park, we thought this would be a great way to stay to end our trip as we're staying on the strip on the first part.

Hi Ruby. I really enjoy all your videos! They are very informative and fun. I would like to add a little tidbit about the El Cortez. I believe if you stay at the El, they have a deal with the Downtown Grand where you may use the pool at no charge. Keep up the great work!

Simply the BEST,great vibe, great🎼🎶, solid info😎

I always go to Las Vegas for the first week of March Madness (I was actually in 8 East when you were enjoying dinner with some guests).. For the past 2 years I've stayed at The El Cortez in the Cabana Rooms across the street.. Love everything about that property so I'm glad it was on your list

Have to mention Charthouse and RUSH Lounge when talking about the Golden Nugget, also they have great concerts. I also love the Cal, renovated, quiet, good restaurants

Thank you Ruby for this video it truly helps those of us who have never stayed downtown 😊

good job as always!

Great reviews, great video! One of these days I will make it to the downtown area / Fremont street (I have driven by, but not stayed or hung out there). Headed to Vegas in a week, but staying and hanging out on the South end of the strip. Things change so quickly there and there is so much to see!

I definitely need to stay at Circa at some point. That Stadium Swim!

Thanks for another great video

I used to live across the street. From the Cortez. I love it so much.

Great video ruby thank you

No favorite yet. We will be visiting Vegas for the first time this year, and we opted for 3 nights at the Four Queens. Your video about them helped us decide, so thanks for that!😊

Hi ruby!! Love your videos!!

🎉🎉🎉Love Downtown Fremont Experience Such A Vibe & The El Cortez Have A Airport ✈️ Shuttle If You Stay There GREAT Picks & Video Mrs Rubby

Hi Ruby!! Love your videos! We watch them everyday. My husband and I are coming to Vegas next year and your videos have helped us to decide where to stay and eat! Thank you!! We are looking to come in March is the weather a little cooler then? We love Ruby slots too!!

Thank you Ruby! I have to admit that I had never given The Grand consideration when staying downtown. You have changed my mind.

Hey Ruby ! A great list . I don’t stay downtown but I try to visit once on each trip. I do love the Golden Nugget and Circa . Staying at Bellagio next week …maybe l will catch you and Mr Ruby on the streets 😎😎😎

Ty for sharing. All really good choices. Love the downtown grand. Although they will get u with the resort fees and hold fees. 😊

I’m heading to the grand next week , can’t wait ! Love the location.

Thanks Ruby. The Grand looks nice.

love love love your reviews!

Ruby, I got two nights between Xmas and NY's coming up at Golden Nugget for $148 total. Can't beat that.

I usually stay on the strip but tempted to try downtown. Thanks for your reviews!

Hey Ruby! Great resorts reviews! What's your favorite favorite place? Would you ever do a video of ways to get pampered in Vegas?

Going to Oscar's Steakhouse with my brother here in a couple of weeks, really looking forward to it due to your recommendations!

Thanks Rubies.Im traveling to Vegas to visit my Nephew in Summerlin for the first time.I going to stay at Suncoast since its close by him.For my Birthday we are jumping off the Strat and then hitting the Bacchanal for supper.I thoroughly enjoy your vids.Especially since Im not a gambler and have been taking tips from you guys on the slots.Where in Wisconsin are you from? Minneapolis here.Would be a blast to see you out at Suncoast. Thanks and peace 👍🏼☮🇺🇸

Love it! Downtown ROCKS

I love the Plaza! The best part is that they will match your offers from other casinos. I agree with your assessment of GN Rush tower. I stayed there when it first opened in 2009 but after a few years switched to other properties as it feels dated now. Once they upgraded me to what a called a Liberace suite in the Gold tower, in 2016, and it was incredible!

Love your reviews. I have always stayed at Treasure Island on the strip but have had to change due to the density of smokers and inadequate ventilation system. I am looking to trying the Plaza for the non-smoking casino area and will also consider one of more of your suggestions. Thanks I watch your videos all the time.

We ❤Ruby’s channel & ❤ her & Mr Ruby’s recommendations ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

Thanks, Ruby. I am planning a trip definitely for January 2025. I've never been to downtown, but I might stay in one of these five you recommend

Great job Rube!!!

Four Queens we stayed there last October. Coming this Friday thru Sunday and trying The Plaza.

The Rush tower is great at the Golden Nugget and the tower rooms at the El Cortez are wonderful as well! Both are fun properties!

Last time I stayed downtown vegas was 2002 at the Lady Luck. Dang it’s been awhile

Hi Ruby, I watched a lot of your videos before going to Vegas last week! All your tips were spot on specially the $20 trick which worked at Planet Hollywood and was able to get a room with a view! Keep up the great videos.

I have stayed at Golden Nugget twice and it is fantastic! The pool and restaurants are top notch!

I always stay at the Golden Nugget when I go to Vegas and can attest about how great the place is! Great food, great staff, and being close to Fremont is always an added bonus! Plus there's the Chick-fil-a in the Rush Tower that is always open late night for some post Fremont hopping eats!

I'm dissapointed that Four Queens didn't make your list. In my opinion it's the best deal on Freemont due to no resort fee and low priced rooms. Great selection of slots and being in the middle of Freemont Street.

The last time I stayed downtown was at the Plaza in September 2022 and my wife and I did not have as much fun as we do at the Cosmo. I just feel like the whole 'vibe' on Freemont is much different than the strip when walking around. I feel like my head is on a swivel looking for danger when on Freemont street.

We've stayed at the El Cortez in a lovely suite with a huge walk-in shower. We had some good meals at Siegal's 1941.

I have stayed at the El Cortez, The Plaza (got married there once) and the Golden Nugget many times. They are definitely solid places to stay downtown and absolutely will give you that 'classic Vegas' feel. Another great review from Team Ruby, always the best!!!

We've stayed at the Golden Nugget and tomorrow we're off to Vegas and staying at Circa! Can't wait!! :) xoxo

very true about The Nugget being supersmokey.You should mention good/bad sportsbooks in the reviews

I've only stayed there twice so far and rated Downtown Grand above the D. I'm staying at the Plaza next month and I'm looking forward to that.

we love main street . off fremont quiet and 777 great restaurant

Great Video As Always! Love your In Depth Reviews and Tips! Always Spot On! 🫶

I took your recommendation back in December to stay at the El Cortez however the rooms are very loud no insulation on the windows I got moved to the other side because I wanted to at least get a little bit of sleep. The original 47 rims are cool however with the club across the street the windows were shaking nice and friendly staff no complaints about that

I just discovered Travel Ruby! The Best!!!!

Really enjoy your videos instead of the tap water guy 😊😊😊 You’re Always upbeat and honest. That’s probably why you’re so successful.

i absolutely love downtown a whole different vibe than the strip but i love the strip too..planning a visit in december and want to stay a few nights downtown debating between el cortez, downtown grand or circa….leaning towards el cortez since noise isn’t too bad there but if had to pick one of those which would it be? thanks again for all your videos

Fremont casino has the Tony Roma prime rib special between 4:30 and 6:30 approximately every day for $10.00. We made reservations and it was delicious.

This was very helpful !

Going to stay at El Cortez next week! I only stayed for one night in January 2020... and now I'm a little fed up with MGM or Ceasars. I just hope that one of the other places will allow me to use their pool if I walk over there and ask politely 🙂

stayed at the Downtown Grand before, and it was great.

Ruby we love ur vids my bestie just moved to Vegas. I live in Seattle but I'm in Vegas 2 times in the next 4wks dressed as Alan Hangover w Carlos😂

Golden Nugget's always a winner (but can get crowded, as you noted). Back in the day, I used to stay at Main Street Station - cheap rooms, good grill (Triple 7), part of the Berlin Wall (if you know where, you know!) and a lower-key vibe than right on Fremont.

El Cortez all the way for me. I'd like to try Downtown Grand, but they seem stingy with comps. I've definitely gotten comps at other properties at a lower coin in level. You're spot on about the non renovated rooms at Plaza. Very meh. If you're staying longer than two nights I like to work in a "Strip day" to change things up. Easy to canvas Fremont Street pretty quickly. Also, the vibe at Hogs n Heiffers is unique lol. Worth stopping in for a beer.

Love the Triple George!

The downtown grand was a wonderful hotel. Clean and a lot more quiet than you would think.

We love the Plaza! 💕

EL CORTEZ has always treated us well. I love to old vegas feel!

The absolute best Vegas reviews.

We use to always stay at Golden Nugget but last visit in 21 it was horrible. Room in gold Tower was horrible. We now stay at Circa.

i liked the D...and you can use Circa pool too

4:02 Nice entrance. Good size.

Nice set of choices. Although as everything Downtown is so close to everything else, it is probably less important than Strip resorts to worry about what else is at the property, and just concentrate on the room you are getting.

We always stay at Main St Station, of course we have been going there for YEARS and my hubby and I each get 4 nights free every month, so its a no brainer as we can walk anywhere else we want to go downtown. But we like Main St because it is a LOT more mellow than the other casinos. Not too loud, not too smoky. We LOVE the staff there but then they know us well by now, many of them have become our friends. They recently renovated their rooms which is great! They do have a mini fridge but no coffee maker (which we don’t drink coffee so we don’t care). The cons are the casino is small…not the greatest selection of machines. And their table games are STILL not back in full action since the pandemic, they are only available on weekends. Also the restaurants have cut back hours since the pandemic as well, but the Triple 7 is a microbrewery so good beer and pretty good food, and they have a really good buffet. So, if you are looking for a quieter hotel/casino as a ‘home base’, with easy access to all the rest of the downtown action, Main St is a good option!

Good choices, though I may have to put El Cortez in consolation and install Fremont instead//

How did you miss "The D"? I've stayed there a few times in the last couple years and I love it. Its not too big and feels fancy with out charging fancy prices. Anyway love the videos

Only downtown place I've stayed at was in 1995 at the Horseshoe...otherwise it been on the strip...but mostly at The Orleans...they always had decent cheap rooms & good gambling

We tried our first off strip casino just a few weeks ago. Loved it!

Not having to mess with the elevator in the original rooms at el Cortez is a plus for me

Did I see a pickleball court at Plaza?! I looked it up and they do!!!

Great video very helpfully. I will be relocating to Pahrump soon for a 2 year project and definitely want to check the downtown area out. These videos definitely help.

The Downtown Grand. Perfect. Rooms are very clean. Book online 2 days and one day free. Pool is great. Food and drinks. One block from Fremont but far enough to not hear the live music. Parking Lot is little scary. But it is free and valet is free.

My first and last trip to Las Vegas was a stint at the Stratosphere hotel. We were there for a week. Only in the room to sleep at night and shower in the morning. Money well spent. It's cheaper to stay off the strip.

Love Downtown Grand! We stayed there when we got married