You wouldn't have a city like Las Vegas without the hotels. It's like the Raiders without the Black Hole. It's like the Circus Circus without the terrible, smelly feel. If you don't have these things, what are you even doing with your life?
Granted, life is a little rough in Las Vegas right now. Tourism numbers have been on the decline, mainly due to rising costs. I mean, who would spend $9 on a bottle of water? On top of that, parking fees?? Resort fees?
That's not even mentioning the heat. Imagine walking down the Las Vegas Strip beyond triple-digit temperatures. That leaves many people feeling like the skin and meat are melting straight off the bone.
Still, that isn't stopping Vegas Golden Knights fans from attending hockey games at T-Mobile Arena. When you put an excellent product on the ice, fans will come in droves to see the Golden Knights play. Thank you for making this happen, Bill Foley. You're truly one of a kind.
But let's go back to the hotel question for a second. This one's dedicated to all Golden Knights fans who don't live in Nevada and want to come to T-Mobile Arena one day. Here, you have a comprehensive guide on the best hotels to stay in for game day. So, which one is the best for out-of-towners?
Eliminating hotels for out-of-town Vegas Golden Knights fans
Let's eliminate Circus Circus from the mix since it has no redeeming value. It's the equivalent of sleeping on a bed of rusty nails with water slowly dripping on you. Therefore, please pass on this.
You also don't want to go too far for your Golden Knights trip. Sure, you can always hop on public transportation to get where you need to go. However, we live in an age where accessibility and getting from Point A to Point B without any hassle is the norm. That means we're looking at hotels where it wouldn't take you 15 minutes or less to get to T-Mobile Arena.
So say goodbye to hotels like the Stratosphere and Fremont Street stays. While those hotels are nice places for Golden Knights fans to check out, Americans love convenience like they love a good cheeseburger. That's no different regarding their stay and the proximity to the arena.
So, where should we go for our stay? MGM Grand? Park MGM? New York New York Casino & Hotel?
The answer is obvious: New York New York Casino & Hotel
I believe in going all out for your fan experience. That includes having the easiest access to T-Mobile Arena. That leaves us with Park MGM and New York New York. I'm going with New York New York, and no, it isn't because you have that Big Apple aesthetic.
You have access to numerous restaurants and eateries. It doesn't matter if it's Beerhaus or Nine Fine Irishmen. You can enjoy a good meal before heading to T-Mobile Arena and can even grab a Hershey's Peanut Butter Cup Shake.
Yes, I am stumping hard for this delectable dessert since it's the best thing on the planet. Whipped cream with caramel drizzle and a Reese's Peanut Butter Cup on top makes this the perfect treat after heading back from the arena.
Sure, Park MGM has Eataly, which feels like a better, more expansive version of a Trader Joe's. However, I enjoyed my stay at New York New York and would highly recommend this to everyone.
Of course, you can't go wrong with most of these properties on the Las Vegas Strip. It's always a unique experience where you see the most bizarre characters on the street. Frankly, I wouldn't have it any other way and neither would you.