[Drazen]

I just came back, there's a big HR convention in town. Tons of hot chicks in that industry for sure. Always flirt with the front desk person, I think they can hook you up some times if you're cool.

For the cheap eater, there's a food court at MGM as well, got a big mac for $5 before walking into wet republic vs. getting a full meal (just to get stuff in my stomach)

[Drazen]

Oh yeah, I really didn't like Omnia. The crowd was a little low class compared to XS and the dancefloor was too crowded they didn't let anyone else in there. They packed way too many people in that club. We had a table on the terrace which was actually pretty good since you could talk to people. Better quality girls were up there until the headliner came on. That's the problem, you're vibing with them and then the whole group of girls wants to go see the DJ (or at least take an Instagram of them).

Marquee dayclub had a shockingly bad ratio of guys to girls in the pool. There were some absolute stunners up in the cabanas though.

[Brodiaga]

Fucking sausage fest. Filthy dudes bathing with each other.

Guys, ffs just go to Bangkok or Bogota or Kiev, whatever you prefer. It's not that expensive.

[Drazen]

Midwest american trash is ruining much of Vegas (its been like this forever but I think they're just finding the EDM Pool Party scene). At the high end, its still good though but you have to pay to play or play it smartly at the very least.

One new revelation that came to me on this trip if you're rolling solo and want to game some hot prospects:

I had dinner at STK at the cosmo, the bar area of people waiting for dinner was filled with 7's 8's and 9's, probably the complete opposite of the pool in terms of average looks and ratios of girls to guys. I think this is probably a good strategy to get access to hot girls with their guards down early in the night. There were just groups of girls standing and drinking wine around the bar and they seemed easy to open (I've picked up in a bar area of the restaurant at Lavo before but thought it was dumb luck as I was just pre-drinking before heading into the club).

So the play would be, get suited up and fresh, and hit up the bar areas of the "hot" restaurants in the hotel. STK, Hakkasan, Lavo, Andrea's, etc. Take a flask with you and dump it in your "water" or "coke" you get from the bar and hang out or you can bring an outside drink easily, no one is checking, there ain't no bouncers in there or anything. Or you can just order a drink, they do cocktails for what a well drink would cost in the club.

Everyone is in transit, so just aim for numbers of girls to hit up at the end of the night. Do this from about 7pm-10pm.

[chyamor]

Just remember to avoid any girls drinking Tea at the bar

[TheWolfHowls]

I'm going in 3 weeks, i'll definitely report back to you guys how it is. Awesome thread btw!!!! Even considering moving there. But man that sausage fotos...fuck! lol

[rungoodinc]

Just came back from Vegas this weekend.

It's still ratchet and crazy as ever.

Checked out Omnia on Friday. Club is HUGE and packed. Even if you get presales you will still have to wait 20-30 minutes if you get there after 11. It's a solid, similar layout to XS but even bigger.

Also rolled out a white pocket square with my blazer for the first time. I don't know if it made a difference, but i had more hot bitches checking me out than I usually do lol.

One of my highlights from the weekend: At Saturday on XS, this tall and dark-looking guy points at me and says "I got you" before giving me a fist bump and walking into VIP. I stop for a second and I'm like, holy shit, that's Rick Fox. Me and my friend were momentarily dumbfounded and then we said "Rick Fox?" And he nodded and smiled and then walked into the VIP.

I should have followed him! Lost my chance to party with a 3-time NBA champ hahaha.

[TripleG]

I realize there are few non played out night-life places with OK ratios in Vegas but what about places for older (35+) players that you guys would recommend? I am heading out there in a month for some R&R. I was thinking of going a bit off the strip and checking out Red Rock resort and Casino for a slightly different experience but not sure if it's worth it...

[Akula]

(07-06-2015 10:20 PM)TripleG Wrote:  

I realize there are few non played out night-life places with OK ratios in Vegas but what about places for older (35+) players that you guys would recommend? I am heading out there in a month for some R&R. I was thinking of going a bit off the strip and checking out Red Rock resort and Casino for a slightly different experience but not sure if it's worth it...

I think going to locals places like the Peppermill or a few of the others mentioned in the Vegas thread would be a better bet than hanging at the Red Rock or Green Valley Ranch. Also just going to the "Industry Night" at whatever casino club it's at on a given night. If you're there a month you can claim some sort of local status I'd guess and would be around enough during the week to set up some dates/bangs with girls who might not be available on the weekends.

Those nice off strip casinos generally seem to be a bit of an older crowd with mostly locals who love slots or blackjack and want to gamble in a modern casino with good player rewards, decent prices and without all the tourist riff raff. Not places where tons of local girls hang out from what I've seen. Maybe others can correct me though.

There is an awesome & huge Yard House at Red Rock though (the home of Classic Rock and over 200 beers on draft!) Like that place to watch sports and drink.

[Drazen]

Has anyone stayed at the Trump? I'm thinking its pretty good logistics if you're doing all XS/Encore Beach stuff since I think its across the street, but never stayed there. How's the hotel overall. With his recent controversy I'd imagine the rates are pretty good versus other places.

[JohnQPublic]

I thought this post was going to be about boycotting the Trump. Anyway, I've heard that if you go to priceline and try to get a 4* hotel on the strip, that the one you usually get is the Trump. That should tell you how desirable it is. It also doesn't have a casino. And now since a lot of hispanics and open-minded people will be avoiding it, if it doesn't look like a ghost town, it will surely be more of a Fox news style wasteland. That could be a good deal for some people I guess, but there are tons of other money saving options in Vegas.

To answer your question, I met some guys at the Wynn who were staying in the trump and they just walked over to the Wynn for the brunch. So logistics might be good. But who cares if, given the controversy, saying you stay in this hotel is not going to act in your favor with at least half the chicks you might meet.

[Drazen]

I don't think it'll be an issue for drunk Vegas girls. I can sell it to them easy, even a mexican girl. "Yolo!"

I believe the way to NOT get the Trump is to specify that you want a Casino as one of the amenities on Priceline. I know the Hyatt is also one of the "luxury strip" hotels they try to pass off as well (although this has a casino so you have to use a different filter).

[slothpiece]

What are the best pool beach clubs to attend on Thursday during the day? I am attending the Above & Beyond party at Wet Republic Wednesday night. I won't be able to attend Encore Beach Club Friday. That was my best experience last Summer. I showed up to Wet Republic on Thursday last year and it wasn't that fun. I wondered if someone on the forum knew where the next best place was for pools held on Thursday afternoons.

[C-Note]

A cheap way of getting around Las Vegas is by their bus system. I've used it before and it costs $2 one-way. So, if you really want to save money getting from the airport to your hotel, this is one way to do it. So, you would think that Las Vegas would make it easy by having a bus route that goes from the airport straight up the Strip? Unfortunately, if you thought that, you would be wrong. For whatever reason, it's kind of a pain in the arse.

To get to the strip, one way is to take Route 109 from Terminal 1 to the South Strip Transfer Terminal, which is located on the opposite side of the airport from the Strip. There you can grab one of the two Strip buses.

A different way to get to the Strip, and downtown, is the Westcliff Airport Express. It makes a stop when it crosses the Strip at Tropicana, and you can presumably switch to the Strip buses there.

You all are probably aware of this already, but another way to cut costs on transportation is to share a taxi ride. When you exit the hotel after checking out, ask if anyone else in the taxi queue is alone and if they'd like to share a cab with you. If no one's alone, just stand there for awhile until someone solo walks up.

If you really want to save money, then staying downtown is the way to go. You can often get a suite for the same price as one of the worst rooms at one of the Strip resorts. Downtown hotels, however, also usually charge the dreaded "resort fee." Of course, the logistics are not helpful, unless you're gaming the locals, who usually hang out downtown.

You can pipeline in Las Vegas using dating sites or dating apps. In fact, from what I understand, some of the local women like meeting up with tourists or conventioneers and trying to have a night out on the town at the visiting chump's expense. Knowing game, however, should help you get something out of it at minimal cost if you decide to go that route. The thing is, is Vegas a good travel option if you just want to game locals?

[TTG]

I actually grew up in Vegas, and usually the local girls are a little bit more difficult to pull compared to tourists.

[TheBMan]

Headed to Vegas this weekend w/some guys for a bachelor party - any advice on whats hot these days?? Tomorrow we are doing dinner then will hit up somewhere chill (Voodoo lounge or the place on top of Hard Rock?), doing David Guetta Friday at Xs and MGM Pool Party Saturday w/Calvin Harris. Any other suggestions?

[Drazen]

Wet Republic has gone to shit. Trash crowd, it looks like Rehab right before fell off the radar completely. Vegas has shifted in the last two years to something really pretty shitty. I was there on a Friday night recently and there was NO line at XS whatsoever and it was Kaskade spinning. Incredible, I think people are burning out on the same DJs, its nothing special anymore. The crowds at the venues are weaker and weaker every time I go, its less people out to have fun, more people there to see the DJ than to party and be bad. Its hardly ever an "A-list crowd" or the popular party circuit. Girls just dance on the seat cushions at the Tables and many times don't even talk to anyone anymore.

For pool parties, I can only recommend going to Encore Beach now. Tao Beach is tiny, Marquee is a huge cockfest, I haven't been to Drais but I heard its "urban" and I don't think Wet Republic is on my radar anymore (except maybe on Sundays).

Since you're already set on Wet Republic, go EARLY like before noon otherwise you'll be in an hour line. Drinks are expensive, the large sippy cup drinks with the lid is your best bet but those are $39 each. XS is probably the only club I like in Vegas right now. Everything else has nosedived into either too ghetto or too crowded or both.

As for Thursday, I'd go to the lounge at Encore where they have a guy doing Frank Sinatra cover songs. I think its called the Eastside Lounge, it a pretty nice atmosphere. Maybe hit up a strip club after that since it won't be a madhouse like a Friday and Saturday night (make sure you get a FREE ride, just call the strip club and tell them you want to be picked up in a limo and it should be free).

As for rooftop bars, I think its:

1. Foundation Room
2. Ghostbar
3. Voodoo Lounge

They might all be pretty empty on a Thursday.

[Drazen]

My rank of clubs:
1. XS
2. Surrender
3. Hakkasan
4. Omnia
5. Light
6. Marquee
7. Tao
8. Bank
9. Chateau
10. 1Oak
11. LAX

Haven't been to Drais or Hyde. Don't think I will either. Tryst just closed.

[allanw]

Went to Vegas twice this summer and once last summer, XS is great when it has night swim, it's the most popular for the PUA's, large outdoor area and pool. I really liked Omnia and Surrender. Tao is interesting and slightly unique in its own way, first mega club I ever went to so it left an impression on me. Drazen's list is pretty on point from what I experienced although I didn't got to any of the last four he listed. I went to Drai's and it is solid especially during the week for night swim but on the weekend I would suggest something larger.

[TheBMan]

(09-09-2015 11:15 PM)Drazen Wrote:  

Wet Republic has gone to shit. Trash crowd, it looks like Rehab right before fell off the radar completely. Vegas has shifted in the last two years to something really pretty shitty. I was there on a Friday night recently and there was NO line at XS whatsoever and it was Kaskade spinning. Incredible, I think people are burning out on the same DJs, its nothing special anymore. The crowds at the venues are weaker and weaker every time I go, its less people out to have fun, more people there to see the DJ than to party and be bad. Its hardly ever an "A-list crowd" or the popular party circuit. Girls just dance on the seat cushions at the Tables and many times don't even talk to anyone anymore.

For pool parties, I can only recommend going to Encore Beach now. Tao Beach is tiny, Marquee is a huge cockfest, I haven't been to Drais but I heard its "urban" and I don't think Wet Republic is on my radar anymore (except maybe on Sundays).

Since you're already set on Wet Republic, go EARLY like before noon otherwise you'll be in an hour line. Drinks are expensive, the large sippy cup drinks with the lid is your best bet but those are $39 each. XS is probably the only club I like in Vegas right now. Everything else has nosedived into either too ghetto or too crowded or both.

As for Thursday, I'd go to the lounge at Encore where they have a guy doing Frank Sinatra cover songs. I think its called the Eastside Lounge, it a pretty nice atmosphere. Maybe hit up a strip club after that since it won't be a madhouse like a Friday and Saturday night (make sure you get a FREE ride, just call the strip club and tell them you want to be picked up in a limo and it should be free).

As for rooftop bars, I think its:

1. Foundation Room
2. Ghostbar
3. Voodoo Lounge

They might all be pretty empty on a Thursday.

Thanks - appreciate your input. I'm not overly excited about Wet Republic but its not my party. I'm looking forward to our Friday at XS, and a somewhat chill night tonight. By Saturday I'll probably be shot.

[Drazen]

Yeah, focus on just having a good time with your friends and the ladies will come naturally. Eat a steak, shoot a gun, seem some titties.

If you don't have a table/cabana at Wet Republic, the best areas to hang out are by the inside bar, in the BACK pool, and the small area above the main pool where there's like a few inches of water. The main pool is really easy to hook up in but the quality and ratios is not good.

[TheBMan]

(09-10-2015 01:28 PM)Drazen Wrote:  

Yeah, focus on just having a good time with your friends and the ladies will come naturally. Eat a steak, shoot a gun, seem some titties.

If you don't have a table/cabana at Wet Republic, the best areas to hang out are by the inside bar, in the BACK pool, and the small area above the main pool where there's like a few inches of water. The main pool is really easy to hook up in but the quality and ratios is not good.

I think we are getting a daybed or something at Wet Republic. Again, I'm just along for the ride and trying to make the most of it. I dont get out here often so worst case scenario its a change of pace from the East Coast routine.

[Rush87]

I thought I'd revive the Las Vegas thread. I'm wondering whether Wynn or Mandalay still have the best pool parties? Also: I'm not big on the nightclub scene. Are there any solid bars on the strip good for gaming?

[Rush87]

I'm wondering whether Wynn or Mandalay still have the best pool parties? Also: I'm not big on the nightclub scene. Are there any solid bars on the strip good for gaming?

[invictusiii]

If you're looking for cheap bars and lounges, checkout out downtown (Fremont Street). Everything there is much cheaper than on the strip.

Favorites:

Downtown Cocktail Room - A speakeasy lounge with a rotating menu of specialty cocktails
Gold Spike - Old hotel casino that has been turned into a chill bar with games and large outside area. Standard DJ club music inside, live music outside.
Commonwealth - Another pretty cool bar.

You can try gaming up and down Fremont street but the talent is hit and miss. A lot of weirdos, drug addicts and homeless people also hang out there but it's usually crowded.