XS is still better than Marquee. Best club in Vegas.
DJs: This summer alone there are so many amazing DJs lined up and I can't wait to see them all. Avicii, Tiesto, Calvin Harris, Afrojack, Alesso, Steve Aoki... they can all be found at XS. It is like EDC spread out over the entire summer.
Venue: Large enough to let you kinda spread out and get some air. I like that the outdoor section allows you stroll around the pool while still watching the DJ on the big screen. You even get to dip your feet in the pool. I know we have all seen the fb pics since 2009 of girls posing and looking cute in the pool ... but watch out it becomes a hot mess around the pool. There are guys in dress socks and slacks in there too. There were two girls that straight up fell in. Don't get too sloppy! Keep it classy. Dance floor gets pretty crowded but don't leave the indoor section if you don't want to get stuck outside when your favorite DJ comes one to play. They barracade the entry so that it doesn't get too crowded inside.
Crowd: At least 50% Asian. Everyone looks pretty decent. Better looking crowd than some other clubs. Still feels like everybody is trying to impress people but I don't get that mad douche vibe that I got from the Marquee crowd. Not sure how easy it will be to actually talk to someone on the dance floor, but try outside haha. It seriously gets to be a clusterf*ck of people around midnight.
Getting in: For big events like Tiesto or Avicii it is the easiest to just buy the online presale tickets. Mike from the Hard Rock Hotel can hook it up and walk your group but prices are variable. With Mike guys will pay at most $100 but the regular XS line will cost you up to $200 at big events for guys if it is around 1am. Hit him up or buy your tickets online.
Calvin Harris: I came to XS last Saturday to see Calvin Harris and boy was it jam packed. I was one of the unfortunate people who had to watch from outside because we were getting too frustrated with the dance floor and all the pushing. I haven't been shoved/spilled/stepped on that much in a long time. I am still giving XS a 5 stars because of the quality of DJs and the overall venue.
I will be back this Saturday for Avicii! Can't wait for it, especially since I missed him at EDC...