The Good (And The Terrible) of Staying at The Excalibur Hotel in Las Vegas
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00:27-03:13 Room Tour
03:47-04:01 Parking Fee
04:02-04:17 Bus Pickup Point
04:18-04:26 ATM Fee
04:26-04:29 Photo Spot
04:30-06:32 Pool and Drenched Bar & Grill
06:34-07:01 Taxi, Uber & Lyft Pickup & Dropoff Point
07:02-07:05 Photo Spot
07:06-07:42 Free Tram Ride
07:43-07:47 Photo Spot
07:49-08:15 Deuce Bus Pickup & Dropoff Point + Monorail
08:15-08:18 Photo Spot
08:19-09:30 Box Office, Fun Dungeon, Tournament of Kings, Arcade
09:31-10:20 2nd Level: Food Court, Shops, Stores
10:21-11:03 Going to Luxor
11:04-11:47 History
11:48-16:10 Pros & Cons, Employee Shoutouts - Розваги
I lived in Vegas from 1987 to 1993 and my dad worked for a construction company that helped build the Excalibur.
I remember going to the grand opening and all the workers and their families were invited to a free grand buffet and an exclusive jousting performance. It was such an amazing experience and being a 6 year old kid made it even better!
awesome!
I also lived there during that same time. No construction relatives. Didn’t see the construction of the place, was working 3rd shift and slept during the day.
Did go see the jousting performance shortly after it opened and have all the $1 coins they minted in circulated condition (free money for them!). The experience was great but never stayed there. Luxor didn’t exist and neither did Mandalay Bay or Trams.
lucky you.
The only way the resort fee goes away at this point is if the state regulates it away which the state should. I know the hotel prices will just jump 50 bucks a night to make up for it but I would rather see 150 a night vs this nonsense of 100 per night plus a 45 dollar resort fee.
I agree! I've said this forever, the resort fee is a deceptive marketing ploy. Be honest & post room rates + tax up front!
@@DanaDane559doesn’t resort fee go towards the new A’s mlb stadium and raider stadium?
@@805fillmore no. All fees charged at the hotel casinos stay with the hotel casinos. I asked this very question to my booking agent over the counter. She told me Resort Fees are to cover use of the pool, Spa & gym. I told her I don't use any of those, but spend my time on the casino floor. She added that the fee is mandatory & all hotel casinos on the strip charge it. I found 1 place on Fremont Street that has NO Resort Fee & reasonable rates- Four Queens.
@@805fillmorethat would make it even worse, non baseball fans paying a ridiculous amount extra for something they’ll never step foot into
@@805fillmore
It balances out the overwhelming construction cost to a point
The point is to write your own ticket by attracting high-end sports betting .
A temporary permit, a Formula one race, high end dining,
There investments to bring in corporate dollars to make up for the loss of Covid -
After an extension of the convention center
So . Ok !
Get a room at the Rio- The Linq Casino
Royal.
Free parking at the Sahara with pool privileges, without being a guest
A two day pass on the monorail $24 dollars
Where was the money being spent after the resort fee if there wasn't one or one for less?
It's a small price to pay for rebuilding an empire
Surprisingly Excalibur is less of a dump than the Luxor. Stayed at both over the last 3 months
Excalibur is one of the cheaper options usually on the strip, I know that people complain about the rooms being not the best. But for majority of the time I am not in the room and I am out and about enjoying Las Vegas. I only really go to the room just to shower/sleep. Love them videos, keep them coming!
And doing ❄️
Excalibur was my first Vegas hotel experience so will always be special for me
I stayed at the Excalibur in March for my first Vegas trip. I got a good deal booking during the holiday season. 18 dollars a night. I was in a room on the tenth floor. It was fine and relatively clean. There wasn’t any noise from the other rooms.
There are two benefits Jacob didn’t mention. The airport is close to the Excalibur. A great benefit if you have an early morning flight. The second is the buffet. 30 dollars. It’s open from around 10-3. Lots of food, including a meat carving station and a made to order crepe station. Ate around 11, skipped breakfast, and was full till dinner around 6.
❤❤❤🎉 ty I’m going with my 4yr old 8/16. We are Ubering there from airport. He’s obsessed with titanic so we are going to Luxor for their Titanic exhibit then the Mandalay Bay for the shark reef museum. He LOVES 🦈 sharks too! I’m excited to stay at Excalibur!
@@love_reka_777 Vegas is not a place for kids.
There are more family friendly places now in Vegas so your comment is null and void. @@geftiler2112
I went there a lot in the 90's. back then the upstairs was extremely family oriented. They ran it much like an old castle. They had puppet shows, and magic shows and other entertainment. As someone who was a huge medieval fan, spending all day upstairs as a kid in the 90's was so much fun. Now it's just a shopping mall, nothing special about it anymore. it's a shame.
Loved it in the 90's
Google reminds me that I was at the Excalibur exactly four years ago this week. We had an amazing 11 night stay when we went from Manchester,England. I am sure I would have returned by now if it was not for covid. None of us are getting any younger so I am looking at going back now. These videos by you,Norma,Jaycation,Matthew,etc,etc are a fantastic source of entertainment and education for us tourists,especially when you tell us about things off strip that are not very well advertised.Just a tip from me is to ask for a room in the resort tower,as it is easier to get to the pool.Thanks and stay safe.
Clive, I sure hope that you did not stay at Excalibur during your entire 11 night stay. That is doing Vegas WRONG brotha
@@josephkwak3875 it was somewhere to sleep, use the pools, and get changed. That was about it. I watched the Tournament of Kings but most of the time I was elsewhere.
Wow 11 nights in Vegas. I’d need to pack my spare liver.
@@holdenc3082 I was supposed to go for 10 but the flight got changed so I got an extra night free.
@@josephkwak3875 they wanted to get away from England to experience England 😂
Just back from a four day stay with my two sons for a 20 year Anniversary of our first stay at the Excalibur Hotel and Casino. Had a great time, used the pool and yes close to the airport! Will be back in September. The staff is great, making a stay here easy.
I remember the first time I stayed at the E xcalibur it was during rodeo week in 1998. It was my first time ever in Las Vegas and we checked into the hotel about 9:30 at night and in the morning when I woke up I open the curtains and they put us on the side of New York New York with the roller coaster going I was in such awe of it. The most spectacular view I ever seen.
Wow! The last time I was at Excal was in 1991! I was staying at the Trop and I saw Merlin at night and HAD to go. Ah... memories!
I had that same view one time
I really like that your open minded about the short comings of the hotel.
I believe the rooms smell the way they do because they treat the rooms for bedbugs with heat if I'm not mistaken I've stayed here and found bed bugs in my room and management cares very little to correct the issue went over and stayed at the Luxor management was very understanding after explaining what happened and gave me a great rate
There's never "too much coffee" good sir
Been hanging out here since the early '90s. #1 bartender at the Lobby Bar has been there since the opening in 1990, and IMHO he's the best bartender IN TOWN. He's become a good friend. What saddens me about MGM is they've lost sight of who their customer is. This place is clearly for the "low roller" crowd, not the ballers who want to hang at the new posh properties and don't mind paying outrageous prices for everything. They used to understand this, and drinks were cheap, food was reasonable, etc. Now everything is gouge city. This is the reason people flock to places like South Point, who caters to that same customer, but actually knows how to do it, and do it well. We spend a ton of time there now too.
Excalibur hotel is very first place I stayed at Las Vegas and our stays happened around Halloween 1997. San Diego/Las Vegas trip happened during Colorado's 97 blizzard and we are on very last flight out from Colorado Springs airport on morning of the blizzard.
I’m so happy that you gave a positive review. Our family LOVES this hotel. Very budget friendly and all the staff we met are very helpful and lovely 😊
TEAM EXCALIBUR 👍🏻
Awesome video ‼️
Thank you
Last November, my wife and I stayed at the Luxor, but we also visited the casino areas of Mandalay Bay and Excalibur. I saw the big dragon at The Dragon's Lair, walked through the mall and food court and went down the escalator to the Exalibur casino, lobby and walkway to New York New York. I look forward to returning to this brilliant complex of hotels/casinos on the south Strip sometime soon!
Stayed here a few times, was here for opening weekend as a kid. Family friendly and not bad if you are on a budget, but rooms are definitely in need of renovation. Great video.
I gotta say, I love your hotel reviews. It's nothing fancy for the rooms, it's what the average person would choose. Simple and to the point without any extra effects and unrelated topics. Thanks for all you do!
Ive never stayed at the Excalibur, but have spent nights in there doing a spot of gambling while roaming the strip. I like the atmosphere, it feels a little bit more grounded and real compared to some of the high end casinos.
Props to another generally positive review of a lower end property and taking it for what it is and not just trashing it like most others do
I stayed at the Excalibur on both my trips in 2022, and in March of 2023. Highly underrated property. Sure, the rooms aren't plush like those on the center Strip, but it is as good as the places I've stayed at downtown (without all the noise). I don't go to Vegas to spend a lot of time in my room, so this fits the bill. It's close to other properties and a short stroll to go to a Golden Knights game. The casino has a nice vibe to it. Thanks for putting together this video. I wondered why the tram I took skipped the Luxor, but now I know I was on the wrong track, thanks to the video!
That local bus SAVED MY WALLET!! I recommend it to anyone that's on a budget.
I ❤️ The Excalibur! Always a solid stay and can't beat the price! I've probably stayed there over the years more than any other property. Love that has an indoor connection to Luxor and Mandalay... Never have to step outside to enjoy 3 separate resorts.👍👍
It's been a while since I've been there (early 2000's). The price for the room was about $30 and looked about the same as your room (but it was cleaner back then). Resort fee back then: None, zero, no fee. What's a resort fee? Parking: Totally free. You just drive in back and park in the garage. The buffet. I forgot the price, but I don't think lunch was even $10.
Mister Jacob, pls play table games such as baccarat, roulette. It's a lot more fun! 🤗🥰🤗🥰🙏🏾
Agree.
The Excalibur toilet being held to extreme scrutiny after your horrific experience in Circus Circus 😭
That Circus Circus one was bad! This wasn't nearly as bad, but still noticeable, even though blurring it out makes it harder for the audience to see.
@@JacobslifeinVegas Thank you so much for the consideration to blur the filth lol I didn't even experience that Circus Circus room and the verbal description alone haunts me lol
The X-Calibur is my go to place when I'm going to Las Vegas by myself. I'm a MGM Resorts M-Life card member, (I was GOLD until they changed the point amounts at the beginning of the year 😡🤬). It's a good place to stay if you are not looking for a whole lot of fancy stuff, but for us gamblers it's a great deal.
Whatever I save on my room I spend on food, drinks & fun!
I love that you do employee shout outs. Very often when we have a great experience, it's because someone gave exceptional service.
On my honeymoon early Feb 1999, we went to the very first public showing of the Tournament of Kings show. We sat in the France section and our king won! Got to meet some of the performers afterward and chat. Great experience. I have always loved going to Excalibur. We even took our kids there a few years later. Hope to go back soon.
❤❤❤🎉 ty I’m going with my 4yr old 8/16/23 We are Ubering there from airport. He’s obsessed with titanic so we are going to Luxor for their Titanic exhibit then the Mandalay Bay for the shark reef museum. He LOVES 🦈 sharks too! I’m excited to stay at Excalibur!
I don't know is helping you make your videos, but you guys have made massive progress in the quality of your videos. It is truly a pleasure to watch your content. It doesn't look amature. 10 thumbs up!
For sure very well done. These videos are better than any local tv station productions.
Took the family through there and had no idea of the shows or arcade or shopping! We are small town people, so maybe we were just overwhelmed by the city in general. Thank you for the video.
I was there back in 2018 and I was in one of the rooms. I had the same musty smell as well.
I took the time to look around the room. I noticed the AC / Vent was full of Mega dust Bunnies "bigtime" I popped off the housing and put it in the shower and cleaned it.
I let it dry for the day when I was out. came back later and installed the housing back. The air in the room was 110% better.
I'm not saying everyone who gets a room and takes off or apart the AC housing.
I just know how to get a report of anything, so I was very comfortable servicing the unit.
I’m looking forward to moving to Las Vegas sometime this.
I have been enjoying getting to know Vegas through watching your videos. Keep up the good job Jacob.
This is perhaps one of the Resorts on the strip that can be demolished and I wouldn't bat an eye...
Jacob, the production quality of your videos has been increasing tremendously over the last year or so. The first 20 seconds alone has some great shots. As always, great videos!
Jacob you are the coolest guy. I feel like you could be anybody's friend. I love watching your videos before I visit Vegas. Looking strong too man! 💪
We usually stay at the Excalibur. I run the strip in the mornings, so it's straight to Circus and back about 6.2 miles in total. The little one loves the pools for sure. The buffet is actually pretty darn good. It's right next to the NY which has the coaster, and then a few blocks from Planet which has those good shops. The gambling is great; they have one of those video craps multiplayer ring areas. My little one likes the games downstairs, but I was once bonked in the head with a rubber ball thrown by a little monster child, so the supervision wasn't as great down there. There are some great shows in the vicinity as well. Our room is just... well a room. I like how they now require a key or phone app to board the elevators; it keeps the randos from bugging.
I stayed there once, it was okay; nothing more. I equate it w an old Holiday Inn. I was a "LV newby" at the time, found it affordable & the Welcome to Las Vegas sign was an easy walk. I also liked that the casino has a Krispy Kreme Donuts! I hear they have a good Medieval Times show, but I've never seen it.
Who besides me votes for a Monorail that goes full circle up & down the strip? In fact, it would be even better if it went all the way to Fremont Street!
Yup, there is plenty of room to run it down Sammy Davis drive.
You do a great job, Jacob. Thank you for sharing!
10:44 So the sun sets in the EAST in the Vegas valley. I swear I learn something new every day! Seriously, enjoy the videos. Keep up the good work!
Excalibur is where I like to stay when I am in Vegas. It has the best rates and I can get comps being a rewards member. Also I try to see Tournament of Kings whenever I am there.
Whatever I save on the room I spend on food, drinks & fun!
Another great video showcasing one of the historic casinos in Vegas. Love your pro's and con's and the employee shoutouts.
love it mention don't have to wait 20 minutes into your video to get to the point. Love the FAST introduction, and to the point.
I like the format of this video! Very easy to follow and gives a good tour of the property! Lots of good information!
I remember going to the Excalibur as a kid. That was in the 90’s and the best time of Vegas (to me). When you said it was built in 1990, my mind went wild. I used to go when it was brand new??? Amazing and a lot of memories. Pretty sad how much Vegas has changed since the early 2000’s
I like how you give shout outs to the employees you talk to or see. That’s nice. I like how your demeanor is. Just tell it like it is. No BS. Also how you are able to live with some of the imperfections at times. Nothing is perfect. Great videos. 👍😎
Jacob, enjoy your videos! Appreciate the effort you put into it. Also like the length of videos. You make good use of time.
We’ve been 4 times, stayed at Circus Circus, The Palazzo, The Flamingo, and Excalibur ….we really loved the Excalibur location the most so far….for the price and surrounding properties it offers a great spot…shopping and Top Golf very close …plus getting to experience MGM, New York New York, and Mandalay Bay without spending an entire day….that’s what’s so great about the strip, each new place has a lot to offer….great review also! Can’t wait to go back( and hopefully stay at New York New York next)
Well done Jacob. Enjoying these. Very useful and informative review as usual. Cheers.
Always enjoy your reviews. Jacob.look forward to more.
I’ve lived in Las Vegas for 15 years and have never stepped foot in that place. Proof that reputation matters.
WHAT TYPE OF REPUTATION DOES IT REALLY HAVE?
Missing out. Tournament of kings is awesome
Or that you let others control your opinions…
@@justinjahn1340 and the dinner is yummy 😋 too !
I ate the buffet and it had a soft serve ice cream machine. My dreams all came true 😂
Love that your in gym it’s showing bro keep being consistent going to turn into a beast an maybe start a fitness channel as well
Good job . Excellent work on this vlog
I had a suite there recently and it was quite nice. I had a huge tub, dining area, and refrigerator. I had a basic Royal Tower room in April for a concert offer and it was renovated and clean. No weird smells that some complain about. Unless you have to stay or work from your room for hours, all you really need is a clean room, good AC, and a comfortable bed while in Vegas.
Havent tuned in for a while. So great to see Jacobs views going up and subs. Much deserved! 🎉
Hello 👋 Jacob . Thank you for sharing your videos ❤.
I literally just booked the Excalibur for Superbowl weekend however after seeing this I think I am going to go to plan B. Thanks for a another great video. If you could do more on the gym's of the hotels you review it would help a muscle buddy out!
Love these longer videos! Great job as usual! 😃
I appreciate the compliment, but I just published the video less than 1 minute ago! 😂😆
@@JacobslifeinVegas I know - but I always get bummed when I see a review that's 90 second long 🤣
Dude, thank you for making and posting this! feel like I was there again... awesome job on the info...
Thanks for the honest video! I think I'll stay there at the Excalibur next.
Im staying here in a week from now. Great video. Great info
Great Video as always
Jacob great job and hats off to the videographer.
I use to work for circus corp back in the 80’s and there’s a very interesting story about the Luxor and how it came to be. For a really good history lesson on how these properties came to be was the minds of William Bennet and William Pennington who envisioned themed hotels in Vegas.
Everything seems unpredictable..
Thanx for sharing.
Very good video Jacob. Cheers from Germany. Thanks
Love the inserted clips of the locations on the casino map.
Great video Jacob
Time for Jacob to visit Lake Mead and Lake Powell. You can only spend so much time in the city.
Brilliant review. well presented and very fair. Thanks for your vlogs , always 👍
Excellent video! Thank you Jacob!
You're welcome TOm!
Thanks so much for this video and updates. First trip to Vegas was in 1999 and stayed at the Excalibur. It was so much fun and inexpensive. I had never been in a hotel and casino that was so massively huge. Buffets were like $3.99 for breakfast and you would get a buy one get one free buffet coupon which could also be used for the dinner buffet which was like $8.99. Room was $20, no resort fee and free use of the phone for local calls as not everyone used cell phones. A great stay for families for cheap eats and the arcade. The hotel would give you free arcade coupons or 2 for 1 coupons for other entertainment. Never used the arcade freebies but gave them to kids playing games in the arcade. If the room smells funky, break out your favorite room spray from Bath and Body. I always keep this packed in my to go bag for all my trips, cruises etc. and have been going to Vegas since 1999 but prefer to stay at TI as it has the bridge to the Fashion Show Mall etc. I'm more of a shopper and into fine dining than gambling but how can anyone NOT have fun in Vegas. It's always changing with so much to do that the word Boredom doesn't exist in this city.
When you check the bathroom, the first thing we do is flush the toilet, to make sure it carries away waste fast, and there are no backups.
Very entertaining and fun to watch. Thanks for posting this.
i like all the information from Jacobs channel
Top things a about staying at Excalibur : McDonald upstairs open late ….(used to be) on a good corner for access to 4 decent casinos across the bridge ….. had luck on slots a lot .. near airport ….large casino floor ….. decently priced table games that aren’t crowded . A good home base and friendly workers
Still remember when i was younger, we had a room facing New York New York. Used to spend time watching people ride the roller coaster from my room
A black light would be fun during the room tours lol.
Great work cobber
Just got back from staying at Delano and used the tram and walkways between Excalibur and Mandalay Bay. Great video Jacob keep up the awesome content. 👍👍
Great video! I've stayed at Excalibur a couple of times - yep, rooms are a little dated but i's cheap. LOL The first time, I stayed right above the pool - totally cool! But, the bathroom was a little dirty - some hairs in the sink, toilet was a little ick but still it was okay. This last time I went, I had a view of the strip and it was in one of the "stay well" rooms which is on a non smoking floor and they had air purification aromatherapy, etc. This room was spotless and I really enjoyed the stay. I highly recommend one of the "stay well" rooms if you can. Also, I have done a couple of excursions and both times I was able to take the bus from the property so I didn't have to travel to another hotel for pick up which was nice.
Very informative video Jacob. Hate the rip-off resort fee.
Love all your videos. Reminds me of all the fun I had when I lived there
Thank you Jeremy!
Another great video! I like staying at the Excalibur it was always a good price. Learned a valuable gambling lesson at the craps table, leave if you keep loosing.
Thanks for this! We're staying at the Luxor end of June, and learning more about Excalibur is a big benefit. I used to work Renaissance faires back in the day, and I looked at the property, unfairly, through that lens when I visited there last.
We're looking for some family-friendly things to do, not necessarily on the Strip. Our son found Impact Archery and wants to do that... any chance of a video covering things like that in the future? Thanks for all the great content!
I have stayed at Excalibur every year since 2019 and never had a problem. Resort fees are the exact same I think across all the MGM properties. I do a convention every year that is held over at MGM and even with the block of rooms for that convention Excalibur is still cheaper and a good deal. I enjoy staying there every year and will probably continue to book a room there each year.
Great review! We stayed there few years ago for a few days before we were going to the Caesars Palace for a business meetings and enjoyed it very much. It is not the Ritz but wasn’t bad either and we explored more of the strip and enjoyed Vegas.
Great Video! Keep up the great work.
Thank you Steven!
The clean carpet smell of Excalibur is one of a kind. Once you step foot in the casino, you know it's Excalibur. The Buffett is pretty good for the price, if you use the self check out you end up avoiding the huge line to get in. The Lounge has a DJ on the weekends.
Nice video Jacob and congrats on your new sub count. Awesome.
Thanks Richard!
We just stayed at Excalibur a week ago in the Resort Tower. Room was old and bathroom was not cleaned with toilet seat with stains and hair left on shower doors. Complained to managers 4 times but no change.
Really great review as always. I like the Excalibur, depending on the time of year. The hotel itself is a great deal if you don't spend a lot of time in it. For me , I am usually out roaming the strip, seeing shows and eating/drinking. I always get one of the rooms with the soaking tubs, after walking the strip for hours, it is a nice relaxing break. I don't recommend it as a place to stay when school is out, it is definitely geared to families and it shows.
Good video as usual Jacob. Stay at Excal quite often (6 out of last 8 visits) mainly because its cheaper than most and we spend most of our time at bars etc at NYNY and its next door. When flying from UK (and fairly frequently) hotel price is very important for us so for the location and price its ideal and its not like we spend much time in the rooms anyway, just sleep and get ready (always been adequate for the purpose).
This could be a show on the Travel Channel! Nice work Jacob!
When I was a kid this place rocked. Now I’ll stay in the nicer MGM places.
Wow! I am actually here now. Let's just say you get what you pay for...love your videos Jacob; keep them coming.
Thanks James!
Great insight, I know it's a lower-end MGM property but I've been offered a lot of comps for Excalibur and I'm planning an extremely budget-friendly trip to Vegas soon and I will have no issues staying here now. Thank you a lot!!
You're welcome Blake!
Good video, very professional
Your content continues to impress! I was also impressed that you were able to turn into Micheal Keaton at 11:46, that's a pretty cool trick.
Well Done!