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Things You Should Expect When Staying At A Retro Downtown Las Vegas Hotel

USA Today was quoted as saying “Boutique hotels are characterized by their intimate atmosphere and idiosyncratic style. They distinguish themselves from larger chain hotels by offering personalized attention and styled accommodations . . . ” While no exact definition of “boutique hotels” exists, they do have some equally shared features that you should expect when […]

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Benefits of Staying At A Vintage Las Vegas Hotels

If you’re planning a trip to Las Vegas for work or leisure, you’ve probably discovered the overwhelming number of accommodation options available on or off The Strip. But have you considered staying at a Vintage Las Vegas Hotels such as the Oasis At Gold Spike? With fewer rooms than the resort hotels on The Strip, […]

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How Does The Design of A Boutique Hotel Differ From A Regular Hotel?

When it comes to understanding how the designs of boutique hotels differ from regular hotels, you’ll quickly discover that the goals and operational procedures are uniquely different. While the branded mega hotel chains follow standard requirements where colors, materials, and overall appearance are concerned, boutique hotels don’t follow some pre-approved, traditional model. With the chain […]

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What Is The Meaning of A Boutique Hotel?

If you think the definition of a “boutique hotel” refers to some type of hip European hotel, you’d be sadly mistaken. It’s more like a movement or phenomenon in the hospitality industry rather than an actual hotel category. The 1980’s witnessed the birth of these establishments in larger cities such as London, New York, and […]

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Gold Spike’s Makeover Updates Downtown Las Vegas

If you live in Vegas or have spent any time off the Strip, you know that you’re always within easy walking distance of a slot machine. Gambling can become a full-time hobby that you can do nearly anywhere, the airport, the cheap casinos on the outskirts of the city and even at 7-Eleven stores. In […]

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Vegas Uncork’d Food Tour in Downtown Container Park

Vegas Uncork’d, a longstanding food tour in Las Vegas, is celebrating its 10 year anniversary in April 2016. Boasted as the premier culinary and wine event, Vegas Uncork’d creates a four day experience packed with the best meals you can imagine. Top chefs from around the world travel the Las Vegas to serve their prized […]

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Oasis Eats Review: Park on Fremont

It took some effort, but I rallied the team together to come to brunch with me on a Saturday morning in Downtown Las Vegas instead of our usual Friday night after work meal. We agreed on brunch at Park on Fremont at noon. Had it not been for my reminding everyone on Friday afternoon, I […]

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New Breaking Bad Exhibit at Mob Museum in Downtown Las Vegas

Fans of the AMC television show “Breaking Bad” will rejoice at the news that the Mob Museum now has a permanent display for Walter White’s organized crime as a methamphetamine kingpin.   Breaking Bad Exhibit Makes Mob Museum Its New Home Fans will appreciate the homage on display: the infamous yellow hazmat suit worn by […]

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Oasis Eats Review: Chow

When I arrived at Chow for a dinner party, I was immediately greeted by a friendly hostess and a giant Chinese dragon mounted on the ceiling. I took my seat and studied the menu intently—it was going to be difficult to choose between so many interesting options. While Chow offers dishes of both Southern-fried chicken […]

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Visit Las Vegas Comic Con 2016 in March

Nerds of all fandoms are welcome to the Wizard World Comic Con in Las Vegas this year. Hosted on March 18-20 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, fans of such shows like Doctor Who, Firefly, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., Once Upon a Time, Supernatural, The Walking Dead and more will be able to meet and interact […]

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The First Friday Art Walk Returns to Downtown Las Vegas

Downtown Las Vegas is on the rise in a big way. There’s talk of a public transportation light rail that will better connect tourists and locals to downtown, the Strip and beyond. Tourism for Downtown Las Vegas is up and in the green. Now with the return of the First Friday Art Walk, there’s no […]

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Change-is-a-Comin’: Downtown Has Big Expansion Plans for 2016

Big plans are underway as part of a continuation to revitalize the Downtown Las Vegas area. Housing construction, new restaurants and more grace the horizon of 2016. For starters, a real estate acquisition and development company has agreed to partner with a Downtown Project affiliate called 901 Fremont LLC. Together, they will build a multifamily […]

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