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New York, New York

  • June 22, 2006
  • Rated 5 of 5 by two cruisers from Ames, Iowa
New York, New York

Just like the real New York, New York, floor space is at a premium. There is no outsized lobby here. The emphasis is on the vertical. Look up from your slot machine and admire the details of the New York theme. We looked up and got a kick out of seeing the Statue of Liberty posed like Marilyn Monroe over the subway grate. The casino was upgrading or installing a large section of new video style slot machines. Other areas of the casino were set in Central Park, or Times Square. A row of shops imitated SoHo, flanked part of the casino. My husband had very good luck with his favorite game. My favorite game wasn’t available yet. I ran through my gambling allowance quickly, and then wandered the “city” sightseeing. On the Mezzanine level we found a few more shops and the skywalks to MGM Grand and Excalibur. From the MGM skywalk we looked down on the Brooklyn Bridge and a New York street scene. Look up and you can see the New York skyline.

American Restaurant was where we met for lunch. The only problem was that at 11:30am they were still serving breakfast. We had Ham and Eggs and Steak and Eggs, coffee, and tip for $33. The food was cooked right and tasted good. Suspended from the ceiling is a gigantic map of the United States. The states are slightly distorted in shape, but it was fun to pick out each one. The map reminded me of a 6th grade project where you glued regional crops on each state. Sure enough, this one had corn on Iowa, wheat on Kansas. I couldn’t see Nevada, but I bet it had a slot machine.

From journal Nothing Vague about Vegas

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New York-New York Hotel Casino and the Manhattan E

  • May 24, 2006
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Brooklynite22 from Brooklyn, New York
New York-New York Hotel Casino and the Manhattan E

As a New Yorker, and a roller coaster fan I had to see New York, New York and ride the roller coaster. This glitzy New York mock up, had a traditional casino floor, restaurants etc.. It's special attractions included "Coney Island" a large (kid friendly) arcade complete with midway games, rides, simulators and full roller coaster complete with upside-down loops running through the hotel, winding through the building as well as over the glowing strip.

The Manhattan Express roller coaster definitely beats out Circus Circus's enclosed coaster, offering a better, more exciting ride. The ride costs $12.50 but if you take the coupon books they hand out on the strip you can find discounts for this somewhat over-priced ride. Even if you can't find a coupon it might still be worth it, this ride reaches speeds up to 70 miles an hour and is supposed to be a sort of wild cab ride. The way this ride weaves through the building and over the strip is also a thrilling draw. Ride this coaster at night for the best views of the illuminated strip.

The arcade will offer hours of entertainment for kids, with tons of coin operated arcade games and rides. I was particularly fond of the 25 cent Pac-Man game. New York, New York, offers the best roller coaster on the strip and a decent arcade, if that's your thing.

From journal Spring Break in Vegas on a Student Budget…

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9 Fine Irishmen – Can I Have #4?

  • October 6, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by Carmen from Fairfax, Virginia
9 Fine Irishmen – Can I Have #4?

Located in the NY NY hotel, 9 Fine Irishmen brings a wonderful Irish pub to the heart of New York, well, the one in Vegas, anyway. And I mean they LITERALLY bring the Irish pub here, it was transported to Vegas from Ireland. Inspired by 9 Irish independence fighters from the 1800s, 9 Fine Irishmen (which has nothing do to with the way they look, by the way) is a true Irish pub, filled with stouts and other fine beers, as well as a very entertaining Irish band and some Irish step dancers.

The bar is a two-floor establishment, but you’ll only get to see the band from the first floor, and only if you crowd around the small stage and push other people out of your way. Fear not, however, as the music is loud and rowdy and can be heard clearly from any vantage point – even on the second floor, outside on the Strip-view patio. There’s a bar on either level, so you don’t have to worry yourself with all those stairs. The band encourages much drinking (like you need encouragement in Vegas) and the patrons are obliging. They also encourage singing along, and the patrons don’t need much of a shove there, either. The men yell “Hey wife!” The women yell “What do you want, you drunken shite!” and the rest of the lyrics are anyone’s guess. :)

While I’m not much of a beer person, the prices for drinks were reasonable, and everyone who was drinking the beer didn’t seem to have much of a complaint. This was a really cool place to find a seat (there was a lot of seating, which was awesome), have a beer and sing a few Irish songs. I give it a strong 8 out of 10, and that’s no blarney!

From journal Las Vegas IV and the Death Star Bonus

New York New York Hotel & Casino

  • June 23, 2005
  • Rated 3 of 5 by Ritzgolfer from Orlando, Florida
This casino was nice, but it was not one of our favorites. We became big fans of penny slots, and there didn't seem to be too much to choose from here, so we were forced to be high-rollers and play nickel slots.

Men In Black came up big for us again, but this time in nickel form. Jennifer won $50 in the first minute at this casino, so she cashed out and we walked around to look at all of the sights. I didn't have as much luck as her. I walked out of there with my pockets a little lighter. Our rule was that we would walk away when one of us was up.

From journal First Trip to Las Vegas

New York New York Hotel & Casino

  • June 2, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by NJdudette from Newton, New Jersey
New York New York Hotel & Casino

Located next door to the MGM Grand is the New York New York Hotel & Casino, which I found to be really neat. It's a jumbled pile mock-up of the Manhattan skyline, the Empire State Building, the Chrysler Building, and the Public Library, all crammed together, along with the 150-foot Statute of Liberty and Ellis Island, all built to approximately one-third of the size of the real things.

Inside is just as fantastic. If you enter the casino via the Brooklyn Bridge, you find yourself in a replica of Greenwich Village, down to the cobblestones, the manhole covers, the tenement buildings, and the graffiti. It's like being at Epcot center. My friends and I ate at Il Fornaio, an Italian chain located throughout the United States. The food was wonderful!

From journal Weekend Getaway in Las Vegas

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