We ALWAYS hit up the Voodoo Lounge when in Vegas, simply because it has a 360 degree view of Sin City off the 51st story rooftop. \n\nThis view is so gorgeous that it makes up for the Voodoo Lounge's MANY SHORTCOMINGS (see below).\n\nLOCATION: 2 points\nI'm awarding an extra point for location, since it's just so phenomenal! You take a clear elevator to the 50th floor of the Rio (quite an experience in itself), then walk up a staircase to the rooftop. Stepping out onto that roof never fails to take my breath away and is one of the best natural highs ever!\n\nSOUND: 2 points\nAgain, I'm awarding Voodoo an extra point for the music:\nThe sound system is THUMPING, and there's nothing quite like being on a 51storey rooftop and feeling the entire space vibrate! Their music selection may not be super original, but the DJs are excellent at mixing it up and getting everyone to boogie. This is true for both the inside and outside dance floors.\n\nCROWD: Zero points!\nWhile this is obviously a favorite place for tourists due to the view, I wonder whether the Voodoo Lounge has given up on enforcing their dress code? Just because you're a tourist, doesn't mean you have to LOOK like one! Why anyone would wear flip-flops or Berks to a rooftop in Vegas is incomprehensible to me...\n\nSERVICE: Zero points!\nThe employees here are rude and uncaring to a level beyond the usual Vegas jadedness:\n\nA friend of mine works in Vegas and put us on the guest list, unbeknown\nto me. We paid the $20 cover, and were told that this entrance fee could be used towards food at the lounge. Except when we got upstairs to the lounge they were done serving food (at 10:30pm!). My friend contacted me to let me know that we were on the guest list, and advised me to try getting our entrance fee refunded. Of course, the employee at the door couldn't care less. With the amount of people inside and $$$$$ they're making on food and drinks, couldn't they even attempt to have better customer service? Also, the bartenders are surly and drinks are expensive even for Vegas (though generously poured).\n\nSUMMARY: Nice place to catch the view and get your groove on prior to clubbing, but definitely not perfect in my book!
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