Tier 1 and 2 nightclubs?

[redbullvodka]

Okay light group, Amg, whatever group... I know Amg manages it currently but not sure if they build clubs.. What if one of the big nightlife companies took that studio 54 spot and rennovated? That's a great spot in a popular hotel. Thats all thats missing there. Haha, they could call it 'dry republic'

[Chailli]

Yes, I was thinking that too.

MGM is one of the biggest hotels in the world, and attracts a lot of younger people. If they had a tier one nightclub, I bet it'd be tits.

[nighthawk06si]

Okay light group, Amg, whatever group... I know Amg manages it currently but not sure if they build clubs.. What if one of the big nightlife companies took that studio 54 spot and rennovated? That's a great spot in a popular hotel. Thats all thats missing there. Haha, they could call it 'dry republic'

That would bring life back to that end of the strip for sure if there was a tier 1 club in MGM. They waste so much time on the Signature towers, the skylofts but honestly i wouldn't stay there cause there just isn't really any nightlife going on at that end of the strip. LOL @ 'Dry Republic' recommendation haha

[ashroid]

The Signature Suites are awesome. There's a really cool party pool that's private at the Suites. Re-do Studio 54 and I think it'd be a really great place to stay at.

But - yeah - I think Studio 54 has been Tier 3 for a few years now - I went in there last time in 2007 to check it out and they made a friend and I pay 20.00 each - and it wasn't even 1/3 full in there.

[Sid]

Where does Chateau rank? 1 or 2? or too early to rank? Heard that got DJ BEATBREAKER doing a residency there?

[not a vet but no rookie]

Note: Christian Audigier is closed as of last year.

I'm surprised it stayed open as long as it did. One time we stayed at TI and this dude was basically begging us to get bottle service

[ashroid]

Note: Christian Audigier is closed as of last year.

I'm surprised it stayed open as long as it did. One time we stayed at TI and this dude was basically begging us to get bottle service

I'm not sure if Pure Management Group (PMG) even managed Christian Audigier near the end of its lifespan. If you went on the PMG website on some parts, it wasn't even listed as one of their clubs.

[tombrokaw]

We all have our particular tastes and opinions about clubs and their relative quality.

When newbies ask me about vegas though, without knowing much about their tastes the only club I tell them they must see is XS.

I think it's important for them to go, even if they don't like it. It's a great benchmark for everything else.

[djnonsense]

I don't think XS is for everyone though.

[not a vet but no rookie]

I don't think XS is for everyone though.

I think Marquee is a better choice now. Multiple rooms with different music and more of a wow factor

[ashroid]

I don't think XS is for everyone though.

I think Marquee is a better choice now. Multiple rooms with different music and more of a wow factor

I gotta agree. I understand why XS has a wow factor, but I can only listen to electronic dance music if I'm drinking.

Marquee has a nice feel to it especially if you're into electronic dance music because the stage is like a smaller version of a dance club in Europe (though much smaller).

I feel the wow factor of Marquee happens once you get into the Cosmopolitan rather than just when you walk into XS.

The Boombox room is nice because it's got a cozy feel for r&b/hip hop.

The Library, to me, is basically an extension of the main room.

[chrisbru]

What about Rain? Would that be tier 2, or is it more of a tier 3?

I'm curious to hear some reviews on Gallery, too, btw.

[Brett Stevens]

I still think Rain fits into Tier 2, but some might disagree. It's still a great option for a lot of people who go in groups because you can get the $60 All-Access passes and hop around to all 4 Palms clubs with no line.

[chrisbru]

Bringing this back up, since it's a question that's asked a lot.

Out of the places I went last weekend, I personally think:

Clubs:
XS >> Marquee >> Surrender

I preferred Surrender over Marquee, but it's definitely different with the open party atmosphere. Also probably wouldn't be as good if it was cold/windy.

XS is a must-see. If you don't like EDM... Learn to. It's way better than hip hop as far as club music goes, and that's coming from a definite hip hop fan. The songs meld together better, and it caters more to an endless dance party theme.

Also, service at XS is much better than Marquee, and the crowd was much better in my opinion. The Wynn wow factor is just as nice as the Cosmo, the Cosmo just happens to be newer. The rooms at Marquee, especially BoomBox, are nice though.

Pool Parties
EBC >> Tao Beach >> Wet Republic

EBC was absolutely gorgeous. I love the two level party atmosphere, huge pools with the bridges to go from side to side, and how it has tons of room. Tao Beach, with it's closer quarters, made for a more crazy, almost backyard college party blowout. Wet Republic was cool, but I feel like they aren't really fighting to stay at the top, which surprised me. Maybe I just ended up there on an off day. Still a blast, but not as much as the other two.

[not a vet but no rookie]

Bringing this back up, since it's a question that's asked a lot.

Out of the places I went last weekend, I personally think:

Clubs:
XS >> Marquee >> Surrender

I preferred Surrender over Marquee, but it's definitely different with the open party atmosphere. Also probably wouldn't be as good if it was cold/windy.

XS is a must-see. If you don't like EDM... Learn to. It's way better than hip hop as far as club music goes, and that's coming from a definite hip hop fan. The songs meld together better, and it caters more to an endless dance party theme.

Also, service at XS is much better than Marquee, and the crowd was much better in my opinion. The Wynn wow factor is just as nice as the Cosmo, the Cosmo just happens to be newer. The rooms at Marquee, especially BoomBox, are nice though.

Pool Parties
EBC >> Tao Beach >> Wet Republic

EBC was absolutely gorgeous. I love the two level party atmosphere, huge pools with the bridges to go from side to side, and how it has tons of room. Tao Beach, with it's closer quarters, made for a more crazy, almost backyard college party blowout. Wet Republic was cool, but I feel like they aren't really fighting to stay at the top, which surprised me. Maybe I just ended up there on an off day. Still a blast, but not as much as the other two.

Careful about generalizing the crowds. It really can vary. One Saturday in late March Marquee honestly had the best collection of women I've ever seen in Vegas. 3 weeks later on a Friday it was very average.

I also think hop hop can be fine as club music but the dj has to play the right hip hop and go back to the 90s and early 00s because of how much hip hop has fallen off