Flamingo Go Pool
August 18, 2008
When entering the GO Pool at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, you can actually feel the exciting atmosphere draw you in, as if to promise the best “Pool Party Scene” Las Vegas has to offer. With gorgeous cocktail attendants, cabana hosts, talented DJ’s, and a Mood Director that is second to none, our GO Pool experience is always one to remember! The large and spacious pool is surrounded by a generous amount of comfortable lounge chair seating. We found the multi-tiered cabana and day bed sections well designed and very reasonably priced- with no amenity overlooked. 
One of the six cabanas will run you $250.00 Monday through Thursday, and $300.00 on the weekend. A $200.00 bar tab or a single bottle purchase, which would be approximately $175.00, is required. We found the prices very reasonable, and far less than what you may find elsewhere. There are also four daybeds on property at the GO that will run you $75.00 during the week and $125.00 on the weekend. The daybeds here are the only we’ve found that include a free bucket of beer, but don’t forget to tip, as the talented VIP Host and cocktail staff certainly deserve it! VegasHooka.com is even on site to aid in your relaxation, with hookahs brought directly to you, whether you’re pool side or lounging in your cabana. The GO Pool also houses a full-service indoor bar, where you can enjoy all your favorite cocktails or take a break from the Vegas sun and mingle with company . The DJ spins his mix of hip hop, top 40, and mash-ups, the perfect mood compliment to this exciting venue.
As we watched all the beautiful girls take their turn on the only “dancing pole” we’ve seen in a Las Vegas pool, we decided it was time to take a dip in the GO’s perfect, temperature controlled water. At the Flamingo’s GO Pool you are among a “light hearted and high-energy crowd,” says Mood Director Mike Campbell. He also adds, “As the GO Pool’s Mood Director my goal is to ensure the enjoyment of each and every person visiting our venue. We encourage an exciting and fun-loving attitude here. I like to think of everyone as my personal guests, as if I was throwing a pool party in my own backyard.” We at Scene Las Vegas definitely believe him! We found a less pretentious, easy going atmosphere here, unlike some of the other European style pool parties we’ve seen. Mike says, “I want all our guests, vacationing tourists or locals, to be able to go home and say they had a better time in my backyard than anywhere else in Vegas!”
You’ll find many things that set the GO Pool apart from other pools. There are personal tanning assistants, that will not only recommend and provide sun bathing essentials, but will also be happy to apply them for you. It’s definitely the only place we’ve seen beer pong on a flotation raft, so the games and the party never have to leave the pool. Sundays are our favorite day when we enjoy “two for one” Dos XX with the Dos XX’s promotion girls, relax in the sun, and plan our following week’s reviews. Relapse Mondays are the GO’s industry day, where Las Vegas locals can come to party away their long weekend. The pool’s hours are 9am- 7pm with the cabanas closing one hour early. Be sure to come in early and stay late to enjoy the after 5pm “happy hour.”
The GO Pool at the Flamingo Hotel and Casino, is definitely our favorite European style pool experience; where cocktails and sunbathing are brought to life by an extremely talented and dedicated staff. Whether you’re a local in search of relaxation, or that first time vacationer looking for an unforgettable “Day Club” experience, the GO is one Pool Party Scene you don’t want to miss!
If there is anything else you would like to see in future reviews, please don’t hesitate to ask. We truly hope we’ve helped you enjoy your time in Vegas and from all of us at SceneLasVegas.com, we’ll see ya poolside!
The Sapphire Pool at The Rio Hotel & Casino
June 26, 2008
The Rio All Suite Hotel And Casino is proud to introduce the Sapphire Pool, a truly unique Brazilian pool experience hosted by Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club and After-hours. When entering the pool area we were greeted with professionalism and courtesy. After being briefed on this pool scene’s exciting features, we made our way to our lounge chairs for some relaxation and to enjoy all that Sapphire has to offer. We found all the staff to be knowledgeable and attentive, from the seating and cocktails, to all the polite and gorgeous girls, this is definitely one pool experience you don’t want to miss. In addition to management and security, you’ll find 15 to 30 “Sapphire Girls” on scene daily to help create the ultimate poolside atmosphere. This supremely enticing, yet relaxing venue houses a heated pool, three waterfalls, and their own DJs spinning Top 40 and hip-hop throughout the day. The Sapphire pool is surrounded by bamboo fencing to aid in seclusion, and separating it from the rest of the Rio’s casino pools. The magnificent lagoon pool is encompassed by seven VIP cabanas, luxuriously appointed with personal hosts, as well as twelve day beds. Relax by the pool enjoying your favorite cocktail served by waitresses dressed in bikinis and sarongs for a true Brazilian feel. We found the drinks fairly priced, as we’ve seen much higher at some other casino pools. Bottle prices are also much less than the nightclub industry standard. The landscape, layout, and atmosphere of this “Pool Party Scene” are second to none! Saturdays and Wednesdays here are our first choice, but any day at “The Sapphire Pool” will be one to remember. Whether you’re a local or a Vegas vacationer, we at SceneLasVegas, eagerly recommend The Sapphire Pool at The Rio All Suite Hotel and Casino; for the very best in “Day Club” entertainment. The Sapphire Pool is open daily from 10am- 6pm. With Daybeds and Cabanas from $100-$250 during the week and $250-$500 on the weekend. Daily admission is $10 for ladies everyday, $20 for guys on weekdays and $30 Saturday and Sunday.
If there is anything else you would like to see in further reviews, please don’t hesitate to ask. And after your day on the Pool Party Scene, we at SceneLasVegas.com hope you enjoy your night out!
Club Review: Privé at Planet Hollywood
June 13, 2008
Privé at Planet Hollywood
Atop a grand escalator, we made our way through the ebony archway of Privé‘s 12,000 square foot nightclub. Once past the magnificent foyer, and down a breathtaking hallway to your right; you can’t help but to feel the subconscious sensation Privé invokes from within. Immediately, we were impressed by the Managerial and VIP staff, they exhibited a level of professionalism and class unrivaled in the industry. The security personnel remained unobtrusive but with a certain reassuring presence. This was one of those increasingly rare establishments where each employee was obviously working toward one common goal, a fundamental one, one that should be paramount to every nightclub- ensuring the satisfaction and enjoyment of each and every guest.“We’ve taken the standard Las Vegas nightclub format and turned it on its head,” says Co-Managing Director Greg Jarmolowich. “This venue is about nothing more than fun, frivolity and fashion – every night will bring a new, unexpected experience for even the most seasoned guest.
offered to the senses. The Multi- tiered VIP, where European bottle service is available, is arranged in a stadium effect around the main room’s Brazilian cherry dance floor. There is also an area slightly recessed to the right (when looking at the DJ booth) for those in search of seating slightly more private. The VIP sections at Privé are as they claim- “designed with fun and function in mind.” If you continue through this venue’s clever layout to the left, you will find a second full service bar. This bar borders a hallway that will guide you to the exit, or back to the entrance, via a supremely tasteful smaller room. This room, equipped with its own DJ and plush seating, is the perfect spot to rejoin those you came with, or get to know those you’ve just met. Upon leaving Privé we realized this fairly new venue has far surpassed the majority in Vegas. A special thanks to Greg Jarmolowich, Jeff Kovatch, and Mason Thibodeau, not only for our all access visit, but for finally bringing this long awaited level of nightlife to the Las Vegas Scene. It is this kind of seamless operation and renowned environment that re-defines Vegas nightlife, and will continue to bring Privé, its staff, and creators, well deserved success for many years to come.If there is anything else you would like to see in future reviews, please don’t hesitate to ask. And as always, enjoy you’re night out!
-Jon Anthony
*Information and quotes from the December press release, furnished to SceneLasVegas by public relations at Privé
Pool Review: Relax Monday at the Hard Rock
June 5, 2008
Relax Mondays at the Hard Rock
This Pool Party Scene is the perfect remedy for a long weekend of clubs and hangovers. Relax, the Monday pool at The Hard Rock, is an awe inspiring mix of sun bathing and sand. With two main pools, a lazy river, jacuzzis, and a waterfall, Relax is the ultimate in poolside entertainment. This Pool Party encompasses everything necessary for recuperation from your long weekend out. After making our way in, we stopped off to grab a cocktail from one of Relax’s poolside bars. With drink in hand, SceneLasVegas watched as thousands of beautiful people moved to this DJ inspired atmosphere.
If you’ve had enough dancing from your weekend out, you can lose yourself amongst the palms in one of their private cabana rentals. The cabanas and chaise lounges are available with a multitude of settings in this lavish multi-tiered environment; reserve one poolside, or three stories high, overlooking this exciting venue. Whether your in search of sunlit relaxation, or a DJ driven current, Relax Mondays at The Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, boasts a euphoric Pool Party Scene that is sure to massage away your long Vegas weekend. A guest list is available by calling the Hard Rock’s “pool hotline.”
If there is anything else you would like to see in further reviews, please don’t hesitate to ask. And as always, after your day on the Pool Party Scene, enjoy your night out!
-Jon Anthony
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Lounge Review: PUFF after-hours lounge and hookah
May 22, 2008
PUFF after-hours lounge and hookah
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As we entered PUFF, we were met by Jonah the head doorman, who is a man of substantial size and class. He greeted us with and professionalism and briefed us on the venue’s events. Immediately upon entering, expect your eyes to wander throughout this appetizing after-hours lounge. PUFF possesses an entertainment rich environment complimented by the faintly sweet aroma of relaxing hookah. This venue primarily mixes house, but reggae Wednesdays and karaoke Thursdays can be found here as well. Our attention quickly turned to the gorgeous dancers on stage display, moving to the DJ inspired mood. The drinks at PUFF are very reasonably priced and cocktails extremely well made. We found the wait staff attentive, talented, and eager to please their guests. After grabbing a couple drinks, we decided to try one of PUFF’s specialty hookahs, and we were NOT disappointed. You can either enjoy your hookahs and drinks bar side or in one of
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their luxuriously comfortable couches, cushions, or tables. Very good to locals,we anticipate this establishment doing well. And for our out of town vacationers, with PUFF’s location just east of the strip off Flamingo at Cambridge, this might be just what you’re looking for, after your night at the club. PUFF has truly encompassed everything you could expect from an after-hours lounge; with its DJ inspired dance floor, VIP tables and service, and unique specialty hookahs, We at SceneLasVegas not only recommend you visit, but we will definitely add this spot to memory and enjoy some of our after-hours here as well. With plans in the works to make PUFF open 24 hours we would classify PUFF as one of our top picks for a “Strip Alternative.” If there is anything else you would like to see in further reviews, please don’t hesitate to ask. And as always, enjoy your night out! -Jon Anthony |
