点评:I’m going to be completely honest, and I know others may feel differently. I last visited Las Vegas around 20 years ago and absolutely loved the vibe. Unfortunately, returning in December 2025 was a big disappointment.
Las Vegas now feels like nothing more than a rip-off. While there is still some glitz and glamour around the central Strip, Bellagio, Paris, etc. the atmosphere drops off quickly beyond that area. Dining is hugely overpriced across the board, including fast-food outlets. Most hotels are designed so you have little choice but to eat within their own precincts, which only adds to the cost.
The hidden fees are what really leave a bad taste. In my case, accommodation for six nights was advertised at $1,800. On check-in, I was hit with an additional $800 in resort fees. These fees are justified as covering pool, gym, and Wi-Fi access, except the pool and gym at my hotel were closed, and Wi-Fi was limited to just two devices. Any additional device was an extra $16 per night.
My advice would be to seriously consider staying well away from the Strip. The money you spend on taxis or ride-shares will likely be far less than the extra taxes, fees, and inflated prices you’ll face staying on the Strip.
From conversations with people on the ground, even locals, staff and other visitors seem tired of these rip-off tactics. It certainly feels like businesses must be suffering in the long run.
There is still opportunities to see some great shows, such as the Cirque du Soleil shows, the Grand Canyon etc, but sadly, the Las Vegas I remembered no longer exists.
翻译:说实话,我知道其他人可能不这么认为。我上次去拉斯维加斯大约是20年前,当时非常喜欢那里的氛围。可惜的是,2025年12月的这次重游却让我大失所望。
如今的拉斯维加斯感觉就像个宰客的地方。虽然在中心地带的拉斯维加斯大道、百乐宫酒店、巴黎酒店等地仍然保留着一些奢华和魅力,但过了这些区域,气氛就迅速下降了。餐饮价格普遍过高,包括快餐店在内。大多数酒店的设计都限制了顾客的选择,只能在酒店内用餐,这无疑增加了成本。
真正让人反感的是那些隐性费用。就我而言,我预订的六晚住宿广告上写着1800美元。办理入住时,我又被额外收取了800美元的度假村费用。这些费用声称包含泳池、健身房和Wi-Fi的使用,但实际上我入住的酒店泳池和健身房都关闭了,而且Wi-Fi也仅限两台设备同时使用。任何额外的设备每晚都要额外支付 16 美元。
我的建议是,认真考虑远离拉斯维加斯大道。你花在出租车或网约车上的钱很可能远远低于住在大道上要支付的额外税费、手续费和虚高的价格。
从与当地人的交谈来看,即使是本地居民、工作人员和其他游客似乎也对这种宰客行为感到厌倦。从长远来看,商家肯定会因此遭受损失。
你仍然有机会欣赏一些精彩的表演,例如太阳马戏团的演出、游览大峡谷等等,但遗憾的是,我记忆中的拉斯维加斯已经不复存在了。