Vegas Work Trip Review
A week of work, gambling, and the hunt for the perfect Old Fashioned at the Venetian
Highs and Lows on the Strip
I spent a week in Las Vegas for work and stayed at the Venetian on the Strip. I’ve always wanted to check out this hotel, and while it was enjoyable, it didn’t quite live up to my expectations. Overall, my experiences with other casinos like Bellagio, Mirage, Paris, and Caesars felt similar. Thankfully, there's something for everyone at nearly every price point, which was a plus.
- →Beer Prices — I finally found decent beers for $2-5 without having to resort to CVS or Walgreens.
- →Craps — I learned how to play Craps! Although I lost money, it was fun to try.
- →Hotel Room — The Venetian hotel room featured double single beds with a very nice and spacious layout. 🤗
The Culinary & Cocktail Tour
I always seek the best Old Fashioned wherever I go. During this trip, I tested several spots at the Venetian and beyond, with varying degrees of success.
| Venue | Item | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Delmonico Steakhouse | Old Fashioned & Steak | 😍 Wow! |
| In-N-Out | Double Double Animal Style | 😁 Excellent! |
| Sugarcane Bar & Grill | Food & Old Fashioneds | 😁 Good! |
| Bouchon | Macarons | 🤔 Adequate |
| Venetian Casino Bar | Old Fashioned | 😑 Meh |
| Illy's | Cappuccino | 😑 Meh |
| Hawaiian Airlines | In-flight Sandwich | 😝 Gross |
- →Old Fashioned at the Casino Bar — Using a 2-for-1 coupon at the Venetian, I tried the round casino bar, but it was underwhelming. Strong drinks, but not amazing for $18.75.
- →Sugarcane Bar & Grill — Dinner here with coworkers was a highlight. The Old Fashioneds were better than the casino bar, although not quite as good as what I had at Bellagio on a previous trip. The food, especially the vegetables, was top-notch.
- →O'Shea's — Struggled to find a Black-n-Tan; after three bars, I finally found one made with Coors Lite and Guinness.
- →Delmonico Steakhouse — We dined here another night, and it surpassed Ruth Chris and Morton’s. They served the best Old Fashioned I had in Vegas!
- →In-N-Out — I always have to hit up In-N-Out for my Double Double Animal Style—never disappointed and very affordable.
Travel Logistics & Tech Gear
My flight and transit experience was a mix of poor airline food and great new tech.
- →Hawaiian Airlines — They should reconsider advertising complimentary meals; the sandwich was unappetizing. The chicken & rice was okay, but the sandwiches were a letdown. Their drink choices were also lacking.
- →Starbucks — Grabbed a reliable Cold Brew for the journey.
- →Amazon Fire HD8 Tablet — This was my first trip using my new tablet, and I loved it! Although I didn’t use it on the plane due to Hawaiian Airlines' good movie selection, I streamed movies and shows in my hotel room. The Fire HD8 is perfect for that purpose, and I’m thrilled I got it for $50.
- →Apple AirPods — These synced nicely with the Fire HD8 for private listening in the hotel.
Reflection & Looking Ahead
Overall, this was a fantastic trip. I’m starting to enjoy Vegas more, especially with a good group of people. I’m heading back for another business trip next month and look forward to seeing how it goes!
I’m grateful I visited Vegas in 2019, especially since things will be different for a while, if not forever. I got to enjoy the city pre-COVID-19. Excited to see what the future holds in a post-COVID-19 world!
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