Hart & Huntington

Out of the MANY places we could have chosen, we picked this one. We tried several times to make appointments with no luck. Nobody would help us over the phone and nobody would return our emails. Apparently customer service is not even a priority here. Oh well, we found a great place that actually acknowledged all 4 of us and we will be spending our money there. The artists MIGHT be good at Hart and Huntington, but what’s the use of even trying when they care less about potential customers?.

You get what you pay for!
I am not an expert by any means but I went to Hart & Huntington today to get my tattoo from John Graefe. They had scheduled me for a 4 hr. Session according to my description and desired size I had submitted on the online form. After arriving for my appointment, they informed me that the size that I had requested would, very likely, look silly on a guy my size (6’4″ and 350 pounds). this, obviously, made sense to me after thinking about it and wouldn’t of been something I would be pleased with so I agreed with them and they disclosed the price range that this tattoo would cost me. Being a middle-​class blue-​collar worker for a cable company this news left me very sticker shocked and after picking my jaw up off the floor and having a brief discussion with my wife we agreed to the terms and started to discuss a plan of action. John was already halfway through his day at this point and was in the middle of a previous tattoo. After some discussion between the front desk and John, he made some phone calls to get things cleared with his family and offered to stay the extra 4 to 5 hours to do this tattoo for me since we were from out of town and he was off the next two days. So approximately eight hours later we were wrapping things up with the tattoo and John was applying the finishing touches. Both my wife and I could not believe the quality and attention to detail that John put into this tattoo. This was my fourth tattoo. And up to this point I was very proud of my previous three tattoos. I am still happy with those tattoos but there is no question that this tattoo was in a league all it’s own and my others paled in comparison. I have been in many tattoo shops that, as soon as you walk in the door, you are made to feel completely out of place and/​or ignored. This couldn’t be further from the truth at Hart & Huntington. The entire staff was friendly and welcoming and John made an eight hour session ALMOST enjoyable. ;) The old saying, «you get what you pay for», is very applicable here while they are very pricey, when it’s all said and done, it is worth it in my opinion. This is one of the only purchases that will be with you for the rest of your life.

I’m sure they have great talented artists that work here. This review reflects my experience. Went in for a very small one colour tattoo on my wrist for my birthday. Paid the rip off top dollar $ 150 deposit minimum for a tattoo that should honestly cost $ 60 at most… I’m certain the artist I got was the shop trainee. Which also pisses me off Since I’m paying top fucking dollar!!!
The Tattoo looks like shit (uneven lines and choppy) and Now I have to go get it touched up by my guy in Cali. The artist didn’t even introduce himself at first and was acting like a fucking Dick!!! I should have left on the spot but had already paid the deposit!!!
Not Happy. Should have went somewhere else. FTP!!! Two Big Thumbs Down.

After some issues of back & forth trying to actually deal with this with HH, I am very happy with the resolution. As I am on the east coast going back to shop was not an option, but we have come to a solution that will allow me to have my finger tat redone. Thank you HH !

Got my first tattoo this week and had an awesome experience! Steven was the artist and did not only a great job designing it, but did a great job making it happen. I was a little nervous about it (being my first one) but it went great! I would recommend Steven and HHR to everyone!

I couldn’t of asked for a better experience! Not only is the artwork phenomenal but the professionalism of all staff blew me away. I was skeptical at first being that this shop is well known just for the name. Steven my tattoo artist took my vision and made it better than I could have ever explained! The piece was on my foot, no bleeding at all, no inflammation! I was also very impressed with how clean everything was. I am not a local but now plan on making the trips out to get my other work I’ve wanted done. A little more expensive than places out by me but SO WORTH IT! You pay for what you get and what Steven did for me is priceless.

Chill environment with down to earth staff. Got exactly what I wanted and was thrilled with the quality. John rocked it.

Definitely the best place in Vegas to get a tatoo! Michael and Steven were awesome! Steven was extremely nice & professional. I love my tattoo and will definitely come back to see Steven again.

I had a tattoo created by John Graefe back in February 2015 and he did a fantastic job. Just was out here in September and had some additions. I was a bit nervous about adding to a nice tattoo but John did a wonderful job with the additions. H and H is expensive. Very expensive but you get what you pay for.

I received my first tattoo at Hart & Huntington. I knew I would be paying a little more than I would at places off the Strip, but I wanted to get it done there because of the name and because of the location at the Hard Rock. It’s a small place but has a cool vibe. I didn’t even plan far ahead, but was able to quickly get an appointment because they have quite a few tattoo artists on staff. I can’t say if the place is the best or worst, since I have limited experience with tattoo places, but my experience was a good one. They were very clean and hygienic, too. I would go back.

Definitely returning here for more tattoos by my lady Jaci. Love the detail and shadowing she put in my tattoo.

I have received three tattoos here and love them all. This is not a pretentious shop but it’s also not a street shop. The shop is clean and impressed by the service I received. If it’s your first tattoo or adding to your sleeve you will be more than happy with your work. Quality artists are worth every penny and your money! This is artwork that is on you for life. Don’t go «pricing» tattoos, your not shopping for a couch. This is art. Thank you H&H for my beautiful meaningful work.

So over priced and rude customer service. The tattoo artist who sat 7 feet away from me couldn’t even talk to me. Rude!

Over priced on ink, no 3X clothing! How do you represent the Hotel you stay at when they only cater to people that wear clothes from the size Large to Small?

I was actually turned away on my 21^st birthday. I wanted something simple, a small heart, but the artist told me he «couldn’t please me», as if I was being too picky with the details such as thickness, and refused to do it. I was really disappointed, because if something is going to be permanently on your body you should be able to have it exactly like you want. They refunded our money and I went somewhere else where I didn’t feel judged. Definitely not going back there.

I literally had the worst experience of my life at this tattoo shop. I went in the get a tattoo with my mom after hearing amazing reviews from other people. The tattoo I got was black and aprox. 4×4 on the back of my neck. I had never gotten a tattoo before so I was extremely nervous about the experience. I wish I could remember the artist’s name who did mine so I could warn people to stay FAR AWAY from him. My tattoo is patchy and extremely raised. I was in so much pain throughout the entire 2 hours it took him to do the tattoo that I thought I was going to pass out. He made me feel like an idiot for wanting to take a break and for being in pain. The quality of my tattoo is embarrassing. I got it done in the summer of 2013 and I already need to get it redone because it looks faded and patchy. I would not recommend coming here. There are way better tattoo shops in Vegas!

I wish i had the opportunity to get some work done here! I’ve emailed several (5) times to try and get an appointment but only had one reply with a curt «we can do that» :(What the heck. no one seems to want to make an appointment or take my money. Seriously have to question the work of a shop that can’t be bothered to make an appointment. What a shame as I was really looking forward to getting my first tattoo from H&H.

I went in for a tattoo during a vacation last week. For a black and gray tattoo 3″ x 3″ to cost $ 400 with a non refundable deposit of $ 100 sight unseen of the drawing is not customer friendly. You had artists sitting without appointments but would rather force me back out the door because I don’t pay without knowing I will even like what you draw? No thank you. I had the money in my pocket in cash sweeties, but I left with it still there because I was unconvinced by your guy up front, inflated prices, and deposit policy.
I have 20+ hours of ink and none from h&h.

Amazing experience!!!
What can I not say about this place! Had a tattoo piece by an amazing artist by the name of Ray Hawse!
He was polite and honest about the piece I wanted and giving it his signature touch to it!
This isn’t my first tattoo in fact my whole back is covered! So as it not being my first tattoo I will admit that his hand is not heavy which allowed my inner bicep tattoo not to be painless but not painful neither! A good hand, great artwork, great customer service! My anchor is definitely what I wanted!
Come check him out! Thanks Ray!!!

Great atmosphere, professional staff. Honest about tat placement and success and offered education before tattoo was done. Review is from my perspective watching friend go through process. This is the Hard Rock Hotel location.