Thrill Rides

One of my kids wanted a thrilling birthday so we headed to the stratosphere. Parking is $20. We parked in self parking and then trekked through the casino to the ticket office. It looked like all the rides were closed. We asked and they said rides don't open until 230. So we bought our tickets. We all went up and then we got one unlimited bracelet. We waited in line for the elevator. They only had one going up to the top. They took 10 people at a time. We made it up. The views are absolutely spectacular. You can see everything. I'm scared of heights so it was a bit overwhelming. We wandered and watched people do the bungee falling one. They have a bar up there as well as a treat shop with yummy ice cream. Finally at 230 we went up the stairs to the next level to check out the rides. We got in line for the roller coaster one and waited. Then we talked to someone who said they didn't have enough staff so that one wasn't going. They said they might start it at 4. We saw people on the one that shoots you into the air. My kid went and got in line. It was thrilling We went back to check on the other rides. The rollercoaster one still was not staffed. We asked about the one that twirls and they said it was missing parts. So we paid for unlimited and got one ride. We enjoyed the views a bit more and then went back down. It was a bit of a letdown but the views were incredible. Definitely worth a trip but ask about ride availability when buying tickets.

Strat rides were fun. A good one time experience tourist thing to do. Different elevators that are controlled by a human take you to different floors. It's definitely worth going up there to take pictures and only buying the ticket to go up the tower if you aren't into the rides.

We stayed 2 nights at the Strat Hotel a few years back. There is an observation deck on the 108 floor and the crazy rides. We did them all but never except the virtual wired run down the building. They get the heart racing. I don’t think I could do them again. Frightening. We enjoyed our time here.

I have never been more thrilled and scared from a ride in my life. This theme park is worth every dollar you spend on it. So, we did the unlimited rides, and started with spinning ride first, then the seesaw then the slingshot. The seesaw one was the most incredible experience of fear and adrenaline, really try to get the front seats of this one. The views are also incredible me up here and worth the admission

Roller coaster enthusiast/ thrill rider here. Insanity- 100% not worth it unless you just love spinning rides. X-scream - only worth it if you’re on the outside or first row. Seriously don’t waist your time and money on this one. Big Shot - best of the three but exactly the same as any other big drop ride at any major park. Only difference is you’re 1,000 feet in the air, which is awesome, just not sure it’s worth the $30 for one ride. I got the unlimited pass and just ended up doing the big shot 10 times in a row. Overall it’s a fun bucket list item to do but not very thrilling on the whole.

Cost $20 to go up then $5 extra per ride which I thought was reasonable, rides were good fun, definitely not as scary as they look x

Thrill rides on stratosphere are exceptional. A must try for everyone who loves adrenaline rush! Taking a combo package that includes all the three rides is beneficial. The 360 degree view from the top is really nice and one can see Vegas completely from there. I would definitely recommend a visit to stratosphere if you are planning on going to Vegas.

This is by far the most fun we had in Las Vegas with my teenage kids. If you are an adrenaline junkie this is a must visit attraction. We took the combo which includes going to the top and three rides. The thrill of going on these rides at a height of 1,149 high is unexplainable and has to be experienced. Found the pictures to be overpriced though.

Ivo is excellent at "top of the world" bar and service. Drinks and service were great!

We were there for two nights. Let's start from the parking lot , aesthetically was horrible the ceilings were full of shoe marks. People literally take the time to leave their shoe prints on every single lot level. Inside the Casino it seemed pleasantly clean and modern and so did our room upon arrival. As our day progressed we were regretting our booking with them. There was no ice in the ice machines. The customer service at the front desk, was useless. She said to just look for another machine. To find out none of the machines on our floor had ice. On a day where the degrees were 106 you would think they would be on top of their ice! Their blankets had HOLES on them. Here is your FIY, if you are spending the night they will not vacuum unless you request also their is no trash can in the room except for the restroom. They also do not validate your parking for your stay with them.

The Strat is a bit of a trek from the main strip but the walk had its moments which I passed by some iconic chapels. The area was a bit sketchy. But really the whole Vegas experience was. Heading to the top was a cool experience, though the weather was not favorable at all. It was so cold that I could only be on the roof deck for a minute before dashing inside. The view was worth seeing. But having a private event taking up the best indoor spot was a letdown. Still, I tried to make the most of it. Now, if there's one thing they got right was the drinks. Easily the strongest I had in Vegas, which earned them some points in my book. Seating was limited...first come first serve, which meant a lot of the available spots were filled with families and kids. Little ones running around lose. Not exactly the vibe I expected. For the price, it feels a little steep considering it's an older attraction, but it's one of those bucket list Vegas experiences you do once and move on.

Waitress was very customer service oriented. Restaurant was clean. I was not impressed with my avocado toast. Coffee was good, prices are a bit steep.

Shoot straight up 160 feet in the air at 45 mph on Big Shot in a matter of seconds. While over seeing the beautiful lights of Las Vegas. It holds 16 people from a 921 foot high platform up the towers mast height of 1,081ft and then shoots down. Defiantly a thrill to remember for a life time.

My boyfriend and I went Saturday, October 2 arrived at 9pm ish. We got tickets from Groupon and got the unlimited rides. This was my first time here. Tbh, I never knew there were rides on The Strat! I've been in Vegas more than 10 times and never known. It was so confusing where all the rides were since there were no one lining up for rides. You have to go to different floor if you want to ride the Big Shot. But the other 2 rides (Insanity and X-Scream) , you can stay on the same floor. When we got there, there wasn't a lot of people. All the lines to the rides were so short. We didn't even wait long. One time, we got to do it again without leaving the seats because there were no one waiting in line. If you get dizzy or kind of dizzy, I DONT RECOMMEND INSANITY. Just don't! Everyone in our group, random people, said they wanted to throw up after the ride stopped. It was super dizzy!!!! Not worth it. If you want to try it, MAKE SURE ITS THE LAST RIDE YOU GO ON!! YOU DONT WANT TO BE DIZZY AND UNABLE TO GO ON OTHER RIDES. It was the longest line too. HIGHLY RECOMMEND X-SCREAM!!! Do it multiple times if you can!!! SIT IN THE FIRST ROW!!! Trust!!!! It's the scariest if you're in the first row. You see everything and everything on the bottom of the building. It's scary after the 2nd and 3rd time riding it!!! Since there weren't any people waiting, every time we went on it, we sat on the first row. Second best is the BIG SHOT! I got to ride it twice I think. It was fun! The first time was so scary!! All the rides were open when we were there. We saw the outside and inside deck. Parking is free!!! You can bring water bottle. There are snacks and drinks inside the deck but it's expensive.

What a view at the top! Extremely beautiful! The rides were what was expected - absolutely terrifying, but I guess for people that don't mind heights, would be fun lol i know my husband enjoyed it. Definitely want to try the Top of World restaurant next time!

We went here initially for one ride, ended up getting unlimited rides for the whole day, all 3 rides. It was the best decision we've ever made (for that day). Unlike others, there barely any line for every rides. We tried the Big Shot, the Insanity, and something else.. I forgot the name. Everything was great except the Insanity, because it spins so fast that it made me and my husband super sick . The big shot was one of the thing that we did twice with no regrets. It was fun, enjoyable, and really cook place to visit!

Omg! I'll leave it at that! It's a must do if you come. We also took pictures while walking around the views are amazing. Drinks of course are a bit expensive, but worth it. It's a good time and memorable! They have snacks, cocktails etc at the top. The jumps , rides are crazy fun and daring

Sooooo this was such an amazing experience and I wish I could give it a million stars BUT when we had our ticket time one of the rides were closed and unfortunately no one offered any type of compensation Or apologies Aside from that the rides are a blast (staff is serious and not fun tho) The bartender was amazing!!!!!! So check her out, the deli had a great sandwich Great spot for drinks, views, pics and adrenaline was def pumping This is a must see if ur in vegas 10/10 BUTTT call ahead and make sure the rides are open

Booked the Strat Observation & 2 Thrill Ride Pass for $27.Observation was nothing special other than looking down the Vegas city with binoculars & the 2 Thrill rides Big Shot & X-Scream was lasted just over a minute so not great at all! And top of that found out from the staff that their ride cameras stopped working so can't even get the pics of my rides! Overall very disappointing !!!

-- A must-see while in Vegas! -- It's sooooo windy up here!!!! (As to be expected) It feels like you can see the entire state of Nevada from Big Shot! Unfortunately, when it gets this windy, they close down Big Shot specifically and only allow the other rides to operate. The ride in my attached photo was by far my favorite. The claw-arm spins you and 7 others out over the entire city.. IMPORTANT: they warn you but still, shoes.. sunglasses.. & phones can plummet to certain death so be careful. Try to plan on a day that's not so windy to enjoy the full experience!! :)

Sooooooooooooooooooooooooo cool and sooooooooooooooooo fun I recorded some stuffs but was to lazy to put the photos

The strat thrill rides are so fun to go check out if you like getting on the big rides. So to start you have to pay 30 bucks to go to the top of the stratosphere. This is a good thing and a bad thing. The good thing is that by charging this prevents the place from being over crowded at the top. The bad thing is that you have to pay to go up and for each ride you get on. But your in vegas get used to spending money lol. When you are at the top there are roller coasters, and other scary rides for thrill seekers to ride. Theres also a little snack shop that sells chips, sandwiches and alcoholic drinks. So you can but something and sit on the sofas or tables and enjoy the view. The view from the top is amazing! You literally see all of Las Vegas, and its an amazing sight to see. Pros -You see las vegas -You can chill and relax Cons -You have to pay to go up

Looking for a memorable date night in Las Vegas? What could be better than a date night mixed with some death-defying adventures? For our 3-year anniversary, I planned out a night at The Strat, located at the very north of the Vegas strip. This was one of the most incredible things we've done in Las Vegas on any of our trips. We suggest kicking off your night at the amusement park then getting dinner at Top of the World -- both located on top of The Strat. We kicked off our night around 6:30 PM, to enjoy Unlimited Rides atop The Strat's 1,149-foot-tall tower, the tallest freestanding observation tower in the United States. In fact, it's taller than the Eiffel Tower and Seattle's Space Needle, just to give you some perspective. An unlimited ride wristband ($59) gives you access to the observation deck and the 3 rides on top of the Strat Hotel. Our recommendation is to call ahead to see what rides are open since wind, repairs or just generally bad weather can shut it down. During our visit, 2 of the 3 rides were open. First up, the X-Scream. Remember those super fun teeter-totters from your childhood? Well, X-Scream is sort of like that. Except it's a bit more high-tech. And it sits atop the tallest building west of the Mississippi instead of in a kiddie playground. From here, we moved over to the other open ride called Insanity (once again, appropriately named). The ride dangles you high above the Vegas strip for some gorgeous views. Or if you're afraid of heights, some therapy bills for later! We recommend planning dinner at Top of the World at The Strat AFTER your amusement park adventure. As you can imagine, it wouldn't be fun for anyone if you got sick on the rides. Plus, you can then just enjoy your meal and not feel rushed to take on the park rides afterwards.

The strat was a great spot, but we went on two separate occasions and not all the rides were open. Unfortunately, we purchased our tickets online so we went through a process trying to switch it over to different days. The staff was very accommodating and friendly though. The rides we were able to get on were fun and best part, no lines!! I am so used to long lines for rides, I was anticipating waiting at least 30 minutes.. No lines for the rides, affordable, casino on the 1st floor & free valet. You can't beat that.

So much fun! This "mini" amusement park is not for the faint-hearted. It's located on top of the Stratosphere, the tallest building in Las Vegas. Tickets cost us about $30 in bestofvegas.com and they included access to the tower and unlimited rides. If you buy it on their website is much more expensive. The 360 degree views from the observation deck are sick! They also have a bar inside with slushies which is perfect for those 90-100 degree weather days. We got on the Big Shot and Insanity and they were both awesome, a little crazy too so we ended up skipping X-Scream - we tried but the seats were too hot and we were too scared anyways lol Being that high really intensifies the fear. Lines were pretty short & staff was friendly. If you're in Vegas, have a few hours to kill, and you're looking for an adrenaline rush, this is it. As a tip, I'd suggest going at night because the view must be insane!

Stratosphere at 113 stories and 1149 feet is the tallest tower in Vegas. Pay 34.95 each (weekend price, pay more if you want to ride more than one ride), take the elevator up (the operator on the way up said it was a 37 second elevator ride, the elevator down operator said it's 15 seconds), and you end up with an amazing view of all of Las Vegas and its environs and your choice of three rides Big Shot (catapults you straight up then drops you down), Insanity (a sort of short track roller coaster that takes you to the edge of the track at an extreme angle looking straight down 109 stories) and X-Scream (spins you around a cable in a single seat). We chose Big Shot which is something like a mini Guardians of the Galaxy at Disney Adventure Park, with a better view. However the ride isn't really that great as it takes you straight up once only and that's it - all downhill from there. Would be much scarier if it shot you up twice as you don't know what to expect the first time and it's over before you have a chance to get much of an anticipation scare. There is also a bungee type ride in a sky diving suit at over a hundred $ a pop. The view from the top of the Stratosphere is five stars fabulous and the only thing that comes close is the Foundation Room or other rooftop view from Mandalay Bay.

Even though I only rode one ride it was absolutely amazing!! Very thrilful and the views from the top of the STRAT are unforgettable!! This is a must go to if you are I in Las Vegas (:

The hotel is so-so but the tower is freakin' 'cool. I mostly hate the Space Needle in my home town for a litany of reasons that have come around during the last decade. From the ridiculous amount they charge now to go up it to their botched design contest they ran a few years back where they basically screwed most of their contestants. I'm done with them. Since I got them on the evening news by exposing their garbage, I'm pretty sure the feeling is mutual. I'm happy to live in a new town where I can have pride in an attraction like this and I can go up and enjoy it when friends come to visit without having to take out a bank loan. the views are spectacular, the rides are cool and as far as I'm concerned, this is just as iconic as the much shorter tower in Seattle.

The only reason it took so long to check the Sky Jump off the bucket list is because I simply cannot stand Vegas. If it weren't for that other important event I had to attend, it would have stayed active on that list much longer. It was an idea concocted by my baby cousin, and being extremely supportive of him, I went on to be his partner in crime. The plan was to do it on a Friday. He was quite prepped - he made the call to make reservations for the afternoon. Unfortunately, the jump itself was on standby due to high winds. Ugh... ... and by the time it was ready, we were already in the middle of doing something else which we couldn't get away from. We were determined to do it the very next day, "NO MATTER WHAT!" Luckily, the weather Gods were on our side that day. Except we didn't make reservations. But we got quite lucky: there were two available openings 30 minutes after we walked in. NOTE: It takes 15 minutes to prep, so make sure you give yourself some wiggle time. For those who have gone: GREAT! For those who haven't: I'm not gonna go into detail because I don't want to form ideas in your head. But the ONE thing I can honestly truly say is this: the experience is out of this world. Practically. Oh, and then there's that amazing view!!!! The staff was fantastic. They were determined your harness and everything that goes with it is secured properly. They really made us feel safe! TIP: If you plan on only doing this ONCE, get the whole package: the jump, the picture(s) and the wrist cam. Spend the dough - IT IS WORTH IT. Would I do it again?! The correct answer to this is: YES.

The Big Shot is the only Stratosphere Thrills ride I have taken, but I loved it. You can't miss the Stratosphere. It's at the end of the strip. The Big Shot is the ride at the very top that BLASTS you up, then free falls down. I heard of some only getting one shot up, but after three I stopped counting. Minus a star because come nightfall the wait can be kind of long, but that's the best time - the lights and cooler air. Viva Las Big Shot! 2018 Challenge #102

Wonderfully exciting ride. Almost had a heart attack. Screamed at the top of my lungs.

WARNING!! HORRIBLE EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTER WARNING!! BEWARE This is by far, the worst employee encounter my husband and I have EVER had. May 2nd 2018 @830 pm. Going to the Stratosphere for the first time in 20 years, my husband and I decide to visit the property and observation deck to see the new renovations on the property. After buying our tickets ($20/person - $40/total) we headed to the mandatory security check. Told to empty our pockets and my purse, we comply. Then walking thru the metal detector, my husband sounds. Selected for additional screening, the security guard tells my husband to come forward to be wanded. Once thru the metal detector and after wanding, the customer path leads you thru an obligatory "photo booth" with a 3rd party photography vendor. It was at this point my husband is aggressively approached by a "photographer" and told "YOU NEED TO LISTEN NEXT TIME!" My husband has a brief interaction with this employee where he repeats "LISTEN NEXT TIME YOURE TOLD SOMETHING." The screening security guard breaks them up and we head to the observatory deck. When we exit and head back downstairs we stop to ask for the supervisor on duty, as this encounter had ruined our evening and upset up both. When we ask the employee for his name, with a smug smile he says "Joaquin". I say "Great, thanks for being an A**hole." And then wait for a manager. I explained what happened to the managers on duty and they apologized. However this odd and extremely offensive encounter is TOTALLY UNCALLED FOR. This failure of a pathetic employee was looking for a fight. Unprofessional and inexcusable. "Joaquin" should be fired for treating guests like this. How many guests did this happen to tonight? How many times has this employee been out of line and made guests never return?

Level 109! The outdoor Observation Deck and the thrill rides are located on Level 109. We felt a little daring one day and hubby and I purchased unlimited rides (until 1:00a) to experience the three thrill rides on the Stratosphere Tower. First we took a spin on the Insanity! which made me more dizzy than anything. Ugh! We were dangling 983 feet above the Strip. The ride spins passengers at up to 3G's and reaching speeds of up to 40 mph at 70° angle. This ride may not be for you if you easily get dizzy like me. Next at 866 feet above the Strip we took a plunge over the edge on the XScream! Whee! that was actually fun! We sat in the front seats to get the most thrill out of the ride. We dangled weightlessly 109 stories in the air. Then we came back to the deck that evening to ride the Big Shot which was on Level 112. This ride was 1149 feet above the Strip where you blast up 160ft. straight in the air and free falling back down... I might have left my heart up there at some point. You won't find a bigger thrill in all of Las Vegas than these rides. You'd have to be "insane in the membrane"... pure crazy fun! If you're staying in the Stratosphere you get a discount. Tower admission plus all-day pass is $28/person (regular $36). There are various packages available for the rides. Do not go to the Concierge's desk to purchase these tickets. Ticket sales counter is located right by the escalators heading to/from the theater. Don't forget to view your pictures at the end of each ride which are optional to purchase. While you're up there take a look at the majestic Las Vegas Valley for your viewing pleasure. We did not do the Sky Jump. It wasn't part of the unlimited rides and cost $120 per jump. I'm sure there is a discounted rate for hotel guests but we didn't even bother inquiring. Review #0457

Literally the grossest hotel on the Las Vegas Strip !!! The rooms were moldy and unkempt and there was constant construction taking place overnight that completely prohibited me from getting any sleep. A partial monetary refund was returned to me but no compensation for my lack of sleep :(((

I wasn't actually planning on riding this - I felt like it would be the "worst" of the rides available on the Stratosphere (less the jumping off the building one) but once I did Big Shot 5 times and Insanity once, I figured I couldn't go home NOT having done this one too. There were no lines thanks to the mid-week 108 degree middle of the day hotness, BUT there were enough people that I wasn't able to get the front, only the third row. Honestly, it was comparatively tame. I'm not saying it wasn't freaky having the feeling you were about to fall off the side of the Stratosphere, but in the third row (and most likely in all rows except for the front) you had so much in front of you that it's hard to see straight down to the ground. In the other rides, you are measurably separated from the Stratosphere - Big Shot throws you way up (so you can't see it) and Insanity dangles you a good distance off the side. The further back you are in X-Scream, the more connected to the building you feel, which takes away from the "I think i'm falling off now" feeling. It's worth the ride as part of the unlimited pass, no matter what row you get. However, if you buy a single ticket for X-Scream only, you best be sitting in the front to get the most for your money.

Insanity is one of the four rides that are part of the "Stratosphere Thrills" at the top of the 1,149 foot Stratosphere Tower in Las Vegas. It was first ride I rode on my first visit to Stratosphere Tower - it decidedly was not what I had expected. I made a point to not read the reviews for this ride so my enjoyment could be enhanced by surprise... In the first batch of riders for the day, I walked through the entrance looked over the edge of the platform at the Las Vegas Strip down below before focusing my attention on the ride. I had been hoping the ride entail some kind of plummet/drop relating to the edge of the tower and I almost convinced myself that was exactly what I was getting. After being seated in one of the cars, when the guard rail dropped open, things looked really promising! Unfortunately, it quickly turned out that if there's only one action word allowed for this description, it would be "gentle" - Insanity is the World's highest merry-go-round! To be fair, it's a little bit more than that. It's actually a standard circular chair spin ride with a twist. That twist is the fact you're suspended off the side of the tallest skyscraper West of the Mississippi. As the ride speeds up the centrifugal force pushes the chairs out so your focus is shifted straight down. It's actually a surprisingly relaxing and pleasant ride - just not what I was hoping for. Insanity is the least thrilling of the three "normal" rides on Stratosphere tower. Anywhere else this would be a two-star ride at best, but given the location, the height, and the view, I can't really give it less than three stars.

If you're down for some rides why not do it on top of a tower!? I had a blast here and you get to see the beautiful view. As crazy as it may seem the rides are pretty tame. The lines are non existent and if you get great deals for tickets via Groupon or so, it's a hard to resist deal. While you're up there and need some liquid courage you can get yourself a frozen treat or hard liquor. Your choice! Fun for the kids, fun for the family!

I take away one star because Big shot was a big let down. They shoot you up once and that is it! Insanity was pretty good. It takes you on a ride away from the tower. The view below you is amazing as you go around. X-Scream was the best of the 3 thrill rides. If you are sitting at the front, it feels terrifying.

It is Insanity , I can't think of any way to describe this except for you get butterflies in your stomach and if you're terrified of heights this ride is going to make you almost want to pass out it's exhilarating it's terrifying it's complete insanity , The view is amazing on this ride the streets below looks so small in the cars look like ants this ride is terrifying and oh so wonderful.

My husband and kids said safety was fine. I was skeptical letting them do the rides, but after the first time the twins did it I was confident they will do just fine. They said it was lame! Hahaha worth a try for them. All the other rides were closed prior to these, except for one. But then after they did this, they closed the other one due to weather. It was a windy night!

I got the thrill rides all access pass for my birthday as a gift and I was so excited. What they don't tell you is the rides are for skinny people so they kept tossing me from ride to ride basically implying I'm too fat for the rides. I ended up not getting on none of the rides and I was so embarrassed because people were watching how they kept telling me to go here and there knowing that I won't be able to ride any. So if you're plus size don't bother going because they don't tell you when you buy tickets that the seats and safety belts are for skinny people

I've done the rides in the past, and they are fun. But if you buy tickets online, call and ask what rides are available. We bought the unlimited rides package and when we got there, learned one of us was too short for all but 2 rides, and those 2 rides were closed for annual maintenance. Would be closed for a week and we'd be gone by then. They don't tell you online anywhere what rides are closed, so call ahead.

Where to start... These rides are so amazing. X scream and insanity are the perfect length of time and fun. You are not attached at the shoulders like you may think. It is perfect for a great view of Las Vegas especially at night. It is a bit pricey even just to go up the tower. I really don't think you should have to pay 60 dollars to go up and go on two rides, even just twenty dollars to go up is a bit extravagant. But it teaming an amazing thing to do in Las Vegas.

The rides themselves are subpar, they really aren't anything special and if you're looking for a theme park type ride or activity for the day, I wouldn't recommend here for that. The wait is also very long, not just for the rides, but just to get up to the rides, as the elevators only can carry so many people. On top of that, the ticket service is terrible, we bought online tickets, were allowed to upstairs without a wristband, but then were turned back at the top for not having the bands, even though we were allowed to ride the other rides before then. If online tickets can be bought, then the proper communication between staff needs to happen so others don't have to go all the way back to the first floor to get a wristband, which took about 20 mins. Overall, dissapointed and wouldn't recommend other than the view.

Daughter rode the rides, she enjoyed them. The problem is that the employees are absolutely put out to acknowledge anyone. There is no air circulating where you wait for 45 minutes to take an elevator up to a floor with several more elevator doors and a hall and doorway. we were barked at for attempting to enter a private event, because there was no way for us to know that wasn't the right way. Took another elevator, after asking 3 different employees where to go and being totally ignored, up to a desolate maze of 1940s institution like hallways with 0 signage. The smattering of employees there were completely unhelpful, except the ride operators themselves. Once at the top, where you would access the rides, you just have to wander around until you figure it out. No one will direct you, there are no signs until you literally arrive to the door. We never did find the bar, no way to communicate effectively with the stoned acting 19 year olds hiding from customers. We spent 20 dollars each to accompany our daughter, for whom we got the wristband for like 35. (35 is for access 3 rides, with no limit on rides, but one was down. Don't worry, it was still 35 dollars) We would have stayed, for all that money, and spent a lot more but we literally couldn't. (We took an Uber, knowing we'd be drinking and enjoying the bar) Once you're on your way up you are going to be broiled cattle and you can just f right off, for all they are concerned. I'd rather have a dental appointment. Money better spent and at least the people I would be paying would act remotely interested in my experience. I do not recommend this place for anyone other than those who want to relive their days spent in a depressing asylum.

Casey was an outstanding employee. He was very clear on giving instructions and even told us about the Nevada Resident discount!

I have not had a chance to stay here as a hotel guest, but the view at the top is amazing. The rides are the cherry on top. See photos for reference -- the view is even better in person. Just a heads up on Mother Nature: I visited on a July evening. The outdoor viewing deck was very very windy (bring eyedrops if you plan to hang around for a while), and the temperature was high in the elevator.

They fall this ride the Big Shot, but it should be called The Big Shit Your pants" ride. Lol. This ride shoots you straight into the sky and from the perspective on the ride, the only thing you can see is sky and the ground in which it appears you are going to plummet down to. I've been going on this ride for 20 years and it never gets boring. If you want to ride it and you don't have the strongest stomach, I suggest doing so before you fill your belly with a large meal. Otherwise it's very possible you'll see your lunch again and it won't taste as good the second time. Lmao. One tip. Get a True Rewards card in the Stratosphere casino for discounted rates on the rides. Another tip is that if you think you can eat a lunch before the ride, book lunch at Top of The World and you get free admission up to the tower where you can watch the rides up close before paying for them. Enjoy!

Absolutely love coming here! The SkyPod is a MUST, they have great happy hour deals up there and the view is the best in all of Las Vegas! Rides are EXTREMELY fun and the top of the world restaurant is to die for!! The STRAT offers a unique mix of what you would find if a major casino and a local casino came together as one brand. Let's also not forget the STRAT is one of the only places I know where parking is FREE!! Whether it's your first time in Vegas, you visit often, or you live here The Strat is sure to be a great memory, and experience

This ride will spin you right round baby right round! Ride seats only 10 people at a time with each leg holding 2 people for the spin cycle 1000' above the LV Blvd. Staff is friendly and do a great job of making sure you're safety secured in and calming any nerves. Afternoons are typically best as the wait isn't as long.

Okay, I hate thrill rides. Dread them. But because I promised my friends that I would do it, and I am a woman of my word, I went. Free Valet. Buy the thrill ride tickets right by the escalator before going up. You will be asked to choose what ride(s) you want to pay for, and they will issue you the tickets. A nice LONG elevator ride up to floor 108, while the guide inside continues to yap away about how he DIED and came back to life after riding the Big Shot. Thanks for the reassurance buddy. -_-! You have to ride another elevator up for the Big Shot from the 108th floor. When you get outside, the view... Glorious. Although I went in the evening, I can only imagine what it looks like during the day....on this ride... even more terrifying.... I've watched a lot of YouTube POV videos and read way too many reviews on this ride. Pretty much psyched myself up more than necessary. When the worker latched my seat, and we started elevating, I was cringing, my heart was pumping out of my chest, and my breathing was shallow as ever. I anticipated that when I hear a "pshhhhhhh" sound coming from under me, I KNEW that I was gonna be shot up to the sky any second thereafter. I screamed my ass off going up, and COULD NOT FOR THE LIFE OF ME, scream my way down! Instead I sounded like a constipated idiot who had a lump in her throat. As much as this ride was extremely scary and nuts, I enjoyed it. For a non-thrill-rider, I can say, I have conquered my fears. Definitely a crazy experience!!!

Horrible experience. Waited hours each stay due to needing new keys. Never stay here unless you want to spend your trip waiting in line to get a key to a rook you've checked into and have your belongings. Absolutely the worst hotel experience I've had.

Good for those that enjoy living on the edge, or live for that adrenaline rush. Otherwise, you can be a spectator. Good for groups or by yourself. Price is affordable, just don't eat before going. Lol

For my last two visits, this was a 4 star experience with intense thrills and short lines. We love Big Shot and X-Scream, though Insanity gave this middle aged adult nausea. In our latest visit on Friday night at 9:30, we experienced another price hike, nearly empty rides, and employees who cannot be bothered to help you. Hey Stratosphere, 90% of the population cannot afford to pay $95 for 3 rides. How about lowering the prices so more people can ride and scream together? You have a photo sales booth with no one in it. Monitor your ride employees for attitudes because we had to wait 10 minutes for an empty ride.

Wow I don't know how to explain the excitement of this ride. I had no clue how it would feel we had no idea how it takes your breath away! It was absolutely a THRILL for sure. Stratosphere knows how to have you get scared! I remember years ago when they had the roller coaster. I thought that was cool and they took it down. That wasn't near as scary as the Big Shot. I hung on so tight like that matters if it decided to shoot off the top of the needle. My husbands knuckles were so white he was holding on so tight! hahaha I have to tell you while on the ride I thought what did we do. When we got off I said to my husband " Do you want to go on again? " So the next time we went on which was minutes later we knew what to expect and I kept my eyes open the whole time. It was fun but I knew what to expect so it didn't take my breath away like the first time, It was still a rush but a more enjoyable rush. Would I go on again? Yes! I did not mind this at all. It really feels safe and secure. I really liked it! It is not for everyone! But if you like to be adventurous you have to do this! They do have a unlimited pass but I thought 2 times was enough. I wanted to rest my heart lol All I can say is TRY it!!! You have to live life! Have fun!!!

Very nice view. I'm scared of rides and heights so I didn't do much of the being close to the edge but it was a very nice view, very nice rides. Cost to get up there rather you're riding rides or not.

This is was my first time visiting the stratosphere while living here in Las Vegas and I am not one to write yelp reviews either. With that said, from the ticket station through security, the elevator attendant and the rides attendant, and even the bartender gave pretty down right the worst customer service I have ever experienced. They were either rude or ignored us completely and I was so excited to come here for my boyfriends birthday. It was overall underwhelming to say the least. Don't waste your time or money.