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Date Visited: 05/08 - Bad Visit
Let me start by saying that I have stayed at the Monte Carlo 3 time previously and everything was good to great. This visit, however, was a disaster of biblical proportions. Well, maybe not that bad but it wasn't pleasant. To start, at check-in I asked for a quiet room as I'm a light sleeper, they proceeded to put me in a room facing the new city center construction which, by the way, starts up at 5:00am BEEP! BEEP! BEEP! As I entered the room the reek of bad men's cologne from the previous tenant attacked my senses, either that or the cleaning staff sprayed something to cover up an existing smell.
The bathroom was very large, which was nice, but the shower was disgusting. The shower head itself was located a good 18 inches below the top of my head(I'm only 6 foot) and the bottom of the tub was covered in some kind of slime that I don't even want to speculate on. The toilet flushed with the power of a turbo engine on crank and made noises like the moaning of the damned. The mattress was slanted, in part, on a 25 degree angle and was not in good shape. This was the room from hell and I asked to be moved to another but they said they were fully booked. I was never so glad to check out of a room before.I'm going to check out some other hotels next time I go to vegas, this visit left a bad taste in my mouth.
<tomchamilton -at- yahoo.com> - USA - Added 05/10/08 - [69.110.255.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
Not as goods as it was. The menu at the Breww Pub was changed for the worst, got rid of the $10 steak meal and the well not so good. My wife ordered chicken but it was only half cooked.
One thing has changed, this was the first time I had been told that if I played video poker at thje bar I had to play 3 coins or no drinks. I have played video poker at most ever bar in Las Vegas and Laughlin and have never been given a min bet. Go to the Trop Express and play at the nickle video poker at the bar and get served.
The casino was OK at first we were loosing badly but then we did our regular loose but not too fast and good service.
<wallytempe -at- earthlink.net> - Tempe AZ USA - Added 04/07/04 - [24.221.14***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Good Visit
UPDATE!
I received a call from the Executive Director of NYNY and she offered me my offer for my upcoming stay in September 08. It was very gracious of her to call me personally to show she cares and I will return to one of my favorite casinos in the Fall! I can't wait to return to NYNY and feel the energy and excitement as you enter the casino area. Also, she told me they are doing some renovations to the casino that should be done when I return. Thanks again for the Executive Director of New York - New York for caring about your customers and it shows alot to me and I'm happy to be returning to NYNY.
I made a reservation at New York, New York on February 11 for a promotion I received through the MGM Mirage Players Club. The promotion was 2 nights complimentary during the week and Friday and Saturday at 99.00 each. I decided to make a reservation for April 23-27, 2008 and received this promotion (Wednesday- Thursday= Complimentary, Friday –Saturday= 99.00/night).
Why did I receive this promotion? I’ve been a loyal MGM Mirage customer since 1996 and come to Las Vegas 2-3 times a year and I also frequent Beau Rivage. I like MGM properties and feel it is a good value. I may not be a high stakes gamer, but I’m a loyal one!!
Why am I writing this letter? I wanted to change my reservation at NYNY I previously made to April 25-30. There was availability for the additional days; however, my rates for Friday and Saturday were quoted at a much higher rate even though I had booked under the promotion. I was told I could not have the promotional rate anymore if I changed my reservation because the hotel is busy that week now and someone is in town. I was like what? You still have my reservation anyway for Friday and Saturday….What does this tell me? That MGM does not care about loyal patrons to their properties and cares about PROFIT ONLY because MGM MIRAGE reported recor d fourth quarter results! Needless to say I told them to cancel the existing reservation and I will not return to another MGM property in the future. This was a slap in the face to me for being a loyal customer for the past 12 years!!
So what did I do? I logged on to Harrahs Total Rewards because I stay at Caesars Indiana when I visit family there since there are no MGM properties in this area. Since I had play at Caesars Indiana I was offered RIO on Friday April 25th at 50.00, April 26th at 70.00, and Paris Las Vegas April 27th at 60,00, April 28th at Comp, and April 29th at Comp. I could have stayed Comp at Flamingo, Ballys, Harrahs etc…and comparable double rates at Caesars if I wanted to stay there.
What do you know about location? There are Harrahs properties everywhere….
I will stay at Harrahs properties in Biloxi and not Beau Rivage. I will stay at Harrahs in Tunia in August 2008 and not Gold Strike. I will stay at a Harrahs property in Atlantic City and not MGM when it opens! Best of all, I will stay at Harrahs properties in Las Vegas when I visit 2-3 times a year. Why all this?
BECAUSE HARRAHS CARES ABOUT LOYAL CUSTOMERS AND NOT PROFIT AS DEMONSTRATED RECENTLY BY MGM MIRAGE!! I will be sure to tell my fellow gamers about this experience!
GOOD BYE MGM MIRAGE AND HELLO HARRAHS Brands !!
<swright1971 -at- comcast.net> - Moon Township PA USA - Added 04/06/08 - [24.3.166***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Bad Visit
My wife and I just stayed at the Mandalay Bay for a week in late April of 2008. THE NEGATIVES: The check in process was the longest I have ever waited (40 minutes in line, and we were told to come back in an hour for the room, and we arrived early!), the buffet is very average and overpriced with few seats that actually have a bayside view so be sure to ask for a window seat. The buffet has self pay machines with really takes the personal feel out, the restaurants at MB are good but there are no real casual eating places at all! Moving on, the layout is really bad as the self parking is extremely far from the hotel elevators and the casino is not a "fun" enviornment like some places (Mirage). We were astonished to find out that at such a high priced resort they actually charge you for high-speed internet access and is $14/day! THE POSITIVES: The Beach area is a lot of fun with good sized waves and plenty of sexy people, the lazy river is much better than I had thought it would be, and the overall relaxation at the beach area is great. I also really liked the Beachside Bar and Grill which had amazing fish sandwiches and chips and authentic salsa. On a scale of 1-10 we would rate this resort and our expierience a 4. Look elsewhere for value and fun!
<lashua001 -at- gmail.com> - Lone Tree CO USA - Added 05/02/08 - [76.25.6***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Good Visit
We visited the HGVC Flamingo April 13-19th. This hotel has a great location, a nice workout room and great hot tub. One of the nice things about staying here is that you can use the HGVC pool (if you want privacy)or use the Flamingo pool (for more of a resort atmosphere). The bars at both pools were open during this visit and were staffed by very nice bartenders. The only down side to staying here is the room decor is starting to show some age. The kitchen area, the beds, etc., are all in need of an update. I hear they are in the process of upgrading the rooms. I did not see a remodeled room personally, but I hear the upgrades are very nice. I would not hesitate to stay here again.
<blazingsevens -at- cs.com> - Mansfield O USA - Added 05/01/08 - [69.81.129.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08
Ok, I have to preface this evaluation by saying I have been a loyal Imperial Palace Customer for years and recently converted to the Harrahs properties when I found out that Imperial was bought by Harrahs so I figured I would get a jump on building my comps before the I.P was totally converted.
Got to the Flamingo on a Saturday night as was checked right in. Even though I asked for a King bed, the woman told me that all she had was 2 queens. (no biggie). The room was fairly clean, but is showing signs of its age. Cracks in the ceiling, shower head fell off, little stuff like that. It would be nice to have a coffee pot in the room, but again no biggie. Note to staff: Get rid of the pink elevators.
The safe in the room was broken but called and the guy came right up to fix it. Other than that no issues with the actual room.
Pool is great but even in April you wont find a seat after 11am so get up early and grab a chair. Oh yea and $6 for a bottle of water is BS.
Now for the slamming...
The casino is nice and big with all the games that anyone looks for. I wont comment on the location since we all know that it is the best. What i will say is that if you are a slot or video poker player, run for the hills because you wont see a win at all, ever, period. Not only did I not see a win for myself but I never saw anyone else hit or hear anyone else hit. I ended up giving up on the machines there and going elsewhere to play. Card and dice fall the same everywhere so I wont comment on that.
If you drink (this is everyone because) this includes water. You will have better luck getting a drink out in the desert. If I did find a drink server she would tell me that it wasnt her area or just not return with my drink order. Thanks (Note to staff: Free booze is what built that town it lifts your inhibitions). In the end I would buy my beers at the bar for a small fee of $6.
If you like sushi, there is a decent one in Flamingo but as far as small food just forget it. Even breakfast in the cafe was incredibly expensive. ($4/glass of OJ). I am not a big eater so the buffet is gluttony to me. Where is a place I can just get an egg sandwich for under $10.
I do have to plug a little place behind harrahs that we found that ended up having great gaming, great food and good microbrews for $1/pint. Its called Ellis Island. Its a little place but good food and fun and they take care of their gamblers.
Checkout was actually smooth the last morning, but I will say that the Harrahs Corp. is now worried about ol' Wall Street because after dropping 2 months of Mortgage, I got a wopping $42 comped off my room. Not 3 years ago they would just ripped up my hotel bill and said thankyou.
To sum up, the hotel is aging, but I still will not endorse tearing it down for some huge monstosity because its part of the strip's history. What it needs to do is cater to the masses of middle class America (something that is not being done on the new strip now). Why try to lure a person that will drop 10K in a weekend when you can lure 20 people that are willing to drop 2K in a weekend. Hello people...this is why I.P and Osheas are always packed and can survive down there. I will not be returning to this property, but I hope they open their eyes and not sell out to the rest of the newer properties that are competing for high end visitors. Good luck Flamingo and may the old strip rest in peace.
<ranallo -at- pccsmp.com> - Fairport Harbor OH USA - Added 04/30/08 - [199.181.154***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Bad Visit
WORST EXPERIENCE EVER!
Booked thru Expedia and got a room in Forum Tower. Construction going on here and banging noise starts every morning at 8:00 AM sharp.
Called front desk to complain and was offered $75 credit which I refused.
****** WHAT AN INSULT!!!! *********
Will not ever return and will tell everyone to never go!!!
<jaichee -at- msn.com> - USA - Added 04/29/08 - [96.237.56.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 11/07 - Good Visit
I am very delinquent in getting this posted, but overall I have nothing much to add to some of the excellent reviews already posted here. What I did want to mention though is Bellagio is a AAA hotel and you can get the 10% discsount which is very significant given their room prices.
I normally wouldn't stay at such an expensive place, but it was our anniversary and I thought that I would splurge for 3 nights and got a lake side room. Upon checking in a very alert clerk noticed my AAA card when I was showing her my drivers license for ID. She immediately said "I will give you your AAA discount". So I read all the stuff about slipping $20 to the clerk and other 'tricks' to get better service, but if you are AAA or AARP, put that card next to your drivers license to remind you to ask for the discount and even if you forget maybe an alert clerk will catch it. This is the third time that I have had this happen to me.
By the way the hotel and casino were very nice, but expensive. Service was great. But besides the high price for rooms everything else in the place is about double what you would pay for it somewhere else. But if you have a whim to treat yourself to a nice weekend this is the place.
<don.cork -at- verizon.net> - Santa Barbara CA USA - Added 04/27/08 - [71.102.150***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08
Even though the bellhops were friendly and curteous, I can't help but think the money I spent on the room was wasted. Opening the drapes, I was hoping for a spectacular view like I had at the Rio. I had a huge piece of the Strats building blocking my view.
<wmworks -at- pella.com> - Hamilton OH USA - Added 04/27/08 - [98.28.132.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 01/08 - Good Visit
Stayed for 3 days. Housekeeping kept the rooms up.beautiful view overlooking the Gold Coast Casino and the mountains. The sun rises and sunsets are beautiful on the mountains
<wmworks -at- pella.com> - Hamilton OH USA - Added 04/27/08 - [98.28.132.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
Excalibur has treated us very well, and great on comps. Learn to use the comps as with any casino. Cocktail waitress are slow during the days, but no problems late at night. We tip, so that helps. Agreed with most comments in the fact that the timeshare folks are a great pain, which most casinos allow not just Excalibur. Very annoying to the guest. Yes we stay at the Excalibur on a regular basis.
<Jeepstuff68 -at- msn.com> - USA - Added 04/26/08 - [71.115.244.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Good Visit
checked in at noon, great, asked for corner room high floor, not ready for 1 hr I said fine, he checked me in and stoped hr later and he handed me my packet, great clean room, casino small, that ok for me, I love downtown vegas, the atmosphere is great, I love all the little vending booths
<gator904 -at- hotmail.com> - Tama IA USA - Added 04/26/08 - [69.66.36.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Bad Visit
OK...so maybe it pays to give Adelson another visit later this year but we stayed there within the first 3 or so months it was open. BIG MISTAKE TO MANAGEMENT: Do not put the "no smoking" slots next to the major casino pathways to make it seem like smoking is under control and then you have smoking at the slots next to the restaurant (Grand Lux Cafe). Dumb after all the money you've spent. (You should send me a free stay for that comment). Don't put vases in the rooms without flowers and let people know each time you MOVE A BOTTLE IN THE ROOM FRIDGE, YOU'LL BE CHARGED. Beautiful place and I'll go back since I think we just got there a bit early in the stage of "settling in" for the staff and hotel. I've stayed at the Venetian and think it's better but that's only because Palazzo is still working it out as a new enterprise.
<kevintren -at- sbcglobal.net> - USA - Added 04/24/08 - [75.7.32.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08
Hooker Heaven...went there for a legal conference and the hookers swarm the bar area and lounges. Pathetic. NOT a place for kids. You'd think after you make the money these guys do and the effort they extend to bring celebrity chefs and entertainers, they'd do more to keep the hookers out.
<kevintren -at- sbcglobal.net> - USA - Added 04/24/08 - [75.7.32.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Good Visit
First visit to somewhere so far from the strip as we usually stay at the Orleans,room and view perfect as was housekeeping, liked the in room fridge and safe this is a nice touch and something the Orleans should copy, slots way better than Orleans and Gold Coast either that or we were just very lucky, Tried all the in house food places with the steak house upstairs really good as was the Italian, buffet again after reading previous bad reports we found it also better than the Orleans, we do not drive when in Las Vegas but the shuttle to and back from the strip is perfect also free airport shuttle. Being a non smoker i did not find this casino as bad as previous comments suggest, all in all a great place and would stay again.
<kenhen -at- btinternet.com> - Stromness SCOTLAND - Added 04/22/08 - [81.154.174.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Undecided
Spent the weekend in a comped Hip Room. Room was nice and huge bathroom, but they tempt your hangover in the morning with $5 bottled water, vice heading downstairs to get one for free. Slots were tight, and drained $1K in less than 2 days on the floor. The real bad part was the valet. They were so understaffed on Sunday, it took 2 hours to get my car back. Once I got home, I noticed a nice dent on the passenger door. Obviously it's too late to do anything about it.
<dogorut -at- hotmail.com> - USA - Added 04/22/08 - [72.199.129***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
We stayed for 4 days. Rate was excellent. $39. a night. Fridge supplied in minutes after asking. Staff was very friendly. buffet was good. Bingo Hall the best and paper only.
Loved it here and will continue to stay here on our yearly trip.
<fostermomof2c -at- yahoo.ca> - USA - Added 04/20/08 - [70.48.53.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 11/07 - Good Visit
Myself and a co-worker stayed at the Mirage for three nights in November for a conference. The conference was at a off strip casino. I got my rooms comped in advance. The buffet was great. The room was fine. The staff was very nice. Dealers were nice. Check in was a breeze. The California Pizza Kitchen was good and the buffet was very good. They had an event going on and the sports book was crowded and we couldn't get a good seat for the Patriots/Ravens game. This was my second stay at the Mirage and I was pleased and would stay there again. (Avoid the New York Deli it is high priced awful.) Don't drink in the bars unless you have a ton of cash. Its cheaper to drink while gambling it all away.
<markreece -at- insightbb.com> - New Castle IN USA - Added 04/20/08 - [98.222.143.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Bad Visit
THE CALIFORNIA HOTEL AND CASINO IS THE WOTH PLACE TO BE , WE MADE A RESERVATION FOR 2 ROOMS AND WE WERE THERE ON APRIL 4 2008,MY 8Y DAUGHTER WAS EXCITED TO PLAY IN THE POOL, AS THEY ADVERTISED THEY HAVE A POOL, AND I MADE SURE THE POOL IS OPENED BY CALLING THE CASINO 800 NUMBER. WHEN WE GOT THERE AND AFTER CHEKING IN , WE ASKED FOR DIRECTIONS TO THE POOL ,THEY TOLD US THE POOL IS CLOSED FOR RENOVATIONS, AND THE MANAGER AT THE FRONT DESK WAS RUDE AND CRUDE,THE MANAGER TOLD ME THESE WORDS ( EVEN IF THE POOL WAS OPEN I AM SURE YOU WILL NOT LIKE IT ) WE FELT THEY TOOK ADVANTAGE OF US AND WE WERE MISSLED BY THE CALIFORNIA CASINO, THEN THE NEXT DAY WE WAKE UP AT THE CLEANING LADY (ROOM SERVICE) OVER OUR BEDS AT 8:15 AM IS THAT A DREAM ??? SHE WAKES US UP , SHE WANTS TO CLEAN THE ROOM, NO IT WAS NOT A NIGHTMARE . THE ROOM SERVICE WANTS US OUT NOW . I SAID WHAT THE HECK IT IS NOT 12:00PM YET THE CHECK OUT TIME, THEN SHE LEFT TO THE NEXT ROOM WHICH IS OURS TO WAKE US UP AGAIN FROM THE NEXT DOOR , BY THE WAY THE ROOMS WERE DIRTY THE PILLOWS ARE DIRTY AND THE BATHROOM WALLS AND FLOOR ARE DIRTY . WE WILL NEVER RECOMMEND THIS CHICKEN CAGE .
<camille_hajjar -at- hotmail.com> - USA - Added 04/18/08 - [69.228.6.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Good Visit
We were back again for our 6th time (4/3-4/7-08) and once again we enjoyed ourselves. My wife was invited to the slot tournament. Unfortunately, she didn't qualify. I did come in 3rd in the daily tournament one day. It seemed like the machines were a little tighter downtown this trip. The room was nice but still needed dusting. everytning else worked and once again we had a frig! The meals were great and this trip we got to eat at The Pullman Lounge. One of the best meals I've had in Vegas. Thanks Brenda for everything!!!! I wished that they would put in a deli or snack bar because there are times when I don't want a whole buffet for breakfast but just something light. But that's just me! Hope to be back in November. Dave B. Medina, Ohio
<dburger -at- zoominternet.net> - USA - Added 04/13/06 - [24.144.213***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Good Visit
Great service with friendly staff. Location was great to get around the strip via monorail..........used 2 for 1 coupon for all day pass so it came to $15 per day for two passengers.
<dmoel -at- live.com> - Pasadena TX USA - Added 04/16/08 - [98.199.9***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Bad Visit
What a mistake. Went here on my honeymoon of all places. We were greeted by a nice guy in a suit who was excited to hear we were on our honeymoon. We were thinking, alright! Maybe they are gonna give us some type of comp or upgrade since its a special occasion. After listening to 20 mins of this guys load of crap, we realize its a time share. That didnt stop for the 4 days we were there.
We then got to wait 2 hrs in line to get our room. We had a pyramid room, and were upgraded to the tower room, only because they were overbooked in the pyramid. The room was nothing special, and was very dirty. The bed was atrocious.
I was injured on a property adjacent to Luxor and I was treated poorly when I asked if there was someone that could do something about it. I fell on an excalator and my food was bleeding badly. I ended up finding a bathroom on my own, and it took about 20 mins to get the bleeding to stop and to clean myself off. I limped back to my room and security came to check it out. I was then told' I need to go buy some bandaids and gauze'
Are you serious?
What ever happen to customer service. What ever happened to treating your guests right. I mean, most places where I live would be bending over backwards and some to make me happy. I ended up hobbling to a casino that wasnt linked with Mirage/MGM and spending all my money there.
I will never go back to this place. No matter how good the deal is.
I sent them a letter and got a return call. They pretty much passed the buck as to what happened with me falling, stating it couldnt of happened on their property and now is going to have to be handled by Excalibur. So I am certain nothing will ever arise from it.
I am in my mid 20s and have been to Vegas once a year since I turned 21. I plan on making that a normal thing, and I will never stay there again. That is a fact. I will gladly donate to the other casinos.
<SchottR21 -at- gmail.com> - Canton OH USA - Added 04/14/08 - [155.188.18***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Undecided
This was my husband's and my 2nd visit. Also stayed 4/07. We were at Harrah's 4/3-4/7/08. Quick, friendly service. Warned this time by hotel staff to not open the fridge move any items otherwise you will be charged. We weren't warned last year and had unexpected charges, which we disputed. Used the safe in the room to store valuables, you assign your own code.
Rooms were clean; however, I had splashed coffee on floor which dried, but housekeeping apparently does not mop floors on a daily basis. One bathroom light was out, which took a few days for them to replace.
Long wait for cafe unless you were a platinum/gold? member. On Sunday, we thought we were getting a breakfast buffet, but it was a champaign breakfast, which we did not know. This was at 10:15-10:30 a.m. Others were disappointed too. Grew a little tired of the buffet and waiting at the cafe. Used Starbucks every day. One also on second floor. Went to Toby's Restaurant--not really too impressed with the sandwiches.
Guys will like this--Not much for shopping. One store did not take the rewards card. Since there is limited time on the cards, husband and I tried to spend down our points at the other little store which accepted cards (sorry, can't remember stores names). I did more shopping at other casinos.
We thought the Harrah's Casino had a wide variety of machinies to choose from. However, we also spent time at a few other local casinos.
We saw Rita Rudner and the Hats musical comedy. Really enjoyed both of them, except for the pricey beverages.
Fire alarm went off on Sat or Sunday. I think it was just our floor, didn't hear the reason why.
Spa - had a 50 minute massage first day there. Used the 15% discount card. Could use the spa for however long you liked. Costed me $120 including tip. A little pricey for what I'm used to paying, but this was our vacation.
Security was high one night (code orange), why, I don't know. Nice to see security guard looking for hotel cards.
Took the Deuce to downtown area. Expect to spend 25-40 minutes, depending on time of day, traffic. But nice to have. $5/one way, ride 24 hours. Driver announces the stops and scenic surroundings.
Would stay again, however, husband and I will also be trying other hotels in the near future for comparison.
<Rainey55013 -at- yahoo.com> - USA - Added 04/12/08 - [74.46.223.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
Stay was fabulous. Best percieved value for the dollar. Rooms were great and big. Was greeted with multiple smiles and hellos from Staff. Food in the restaurant was great!
<deafbird19825 -at- aol.com> - Denver CO USA - Added 04/10/08 - [209.58.230.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08 - Good Visit
We have stayed here over 10 times the past few years. We receive very good email and mail offers for great rates. Great odds on video poker. Good casino. Only item of concern is relative lack of restaurants. Buffet is good. Coffee shop is ok.
<mdunl -at- comcast.net> - Peoria IL USA - Added 04/04/08 - [98.214.134.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 04/08
We stayed here in January 2008, and as usual had a great time! The rooms in the Tower are very nice and the beds are pillow top and so comfortable...after our long days at the machines it is nice to have a quiet room and great bed. We won here... not big but enough to keep us playing, and look forward to next winter. If you haven't visited in a while...the smokey casino is much improved, and you do not see as many strange and frightening Street People like a few years ago. Thanks for keeping an old Casino going and improving with each year.
<gla_paige -at- yahoo.com> - La Crosse WI USA - Added 04/03/08 - [75.121.153.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 08/07 - Good Visit
I DON'T UNDERSTAND ALL THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS I HAVE SEEN HERE. I HAVE VISITED BALLY'S TWICE AND HAVE BEEN WELL SATISFIED EACH TIME. THE SERVICE HAS BEEN JUST FINE AND THE FOLKS IN THE DIAMOND CLUB CHECK IN COULD NOT HAVE BEEN BETTER. THOSE WHO SAY THE CASINO IS SMALL DON'T KNOW WHAT SMALL IS. THE POOL IS GREAT AND THE WHIRLPOOL IS AS BIG AS I'VE SEEN. THE FOOD IS GREAT (BUFFET AND STEAK HOUSE VERY GOOD). 2 YRS AGO I WENT WITH MY WIFE AND COMING OFF THE PLANE SHE ALL BUT BROKE HER ANKLE. THE STAFF WAS VERY ACCOMMODATING EVERYWHERE WE WENT TO SEE SHE WAS COMFORTABLE AND DID NOT HAVE TO WAIT IN LINES FOR SEATINGS. LAST YR. WE WENT WITH HER 2 BROTHERS AND SISTER AND THEY WERE VERY IMPRESSED WITH THE FACILITY AND THE SERVICE. AS ALWAYS GREAT LOCATION AND REASONABLE RATES, GET YOURSELF A TOTAL REWARDS CARD AND YOU WILL SEE THE COMPS START COMING FOR FUTURE TRIPS. THIS MAY NOT BE THE BEST CASINO IN VEGAS BUT FOR THE MONEY AND THE LOCATION IT IS HARD TO BEAT.....PS.. TRY TO GO DOWN TO HARRAHS IN LOUGHLIN (90 MILES SOUTH)A LITTLE SLOWER PACE AND A NICE FACILITY ON THE COL. RIVER.
<lancar6 -at- verizon.net> - West Chester PA USA - Added 04/03/08 - [71.185.192.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 11/07
After reading some of the negative comments, I'm convinced that most folks who SAY they are always comped at the bigger and outrageously priced properties, are lying! If you want to stay at MGM or WYNN or BELAGIO, stay there!! If you want a reasonably priced room, a nice casino, some good entertainment (top of tower), some good food (Top of the World, Roxy's), then stay at the Strat. We've stayed there 5-6 times over the last few years and so far, we've never had a bad experience. Check in times USED to be long, until I found out if you are responding to either an email offer or a card offer, you are considered an INVITED GUEST and you use that line instead of the longer line. I'd rather pay $30 a night for a clean room and have money left over to do shows, play in the casino or just about anything else I'd rather do with my money, then to spend in on a $400 a night room and be able to do nothing else except watch the water show at Bellagio! Quit bitching about saving some money folks and if you truely aren't happy with what you get at the Strat, please (I say PLEASE) go somewhere else!
<ronnie2000 -at- att.net> - USA - Added 04/01/08 - [24.88.238***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08
This winter we stayed here 6 different times and enjoyed every one!! The rooms in the front tower are very nice and the beds are great with all the extra pillows.....Casino is easy to navigate and the slots were good to me. We ate breakfast in the Buffet, a good way to get lots of fresh fruit, and all the juice and beverages you may want and not pay extra. We did attend a slot tournament...St. Patrick's Day , did'nt win, but had fun. The Tropicana Express has made me a believer in great service, good food, and a place where you can play for a long while and not lose all your money.....can't wait to go back next winter.
<gla_paige -at- yahoo.com> - La Crosse WI USA - Added 03/30/08 - [75.121.153.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
The Equivalent of Motel 6 on the Strip
I've stayed in just about every casino on the Strip except for the Imperial Palace, and this past weekend, finally stayed there due to availability for the NCAA Basketball Tournament (booked at last minute).
Check-in time was close to average, the lady helping was very friendly and placed me in a king-sized bedroom as requested. I originally has requested a room with a strip view; however, she was helpful in pointing out that music is played loudly out infront of the Imperial until 3am and gave me the option of whether I would like that or a room away from the music, which I chose the latter.
Being that I had arrived into Las Vegas at 9am and check-in is not technically until 4pm, she gave me a pass to the key pick-up so that I would not have to wait in line and directed me to the bell man out front to leave my bag. While the bell was not pushy in asking for a tip; I was skeptical about leaving a bag out front--be advised that they are placed in carts on the sidewalk which is roped off, but the man that took my bag as also opening the doors on the cabs, so anyone could walk by and swipe a suitcase. However, without any other option and not desiring to carry the bag around town until check-in, I left it.
Around 2pm, I returned to the Imperial and was able to get the room as well as retrieve my bag, which had been placed inside by then. As mentioned in the other reviews, the elevators are slow and it seemed that at any given time two of the four elevators for the bank were on floor 15 or 16 (the top floors). It took about five minutes to get the elevator (be quick in getting in, the door will close in about five seconds if you don't enter) and I had to guage which elevator it would be so that I could be quick to hop in before it became full of other people.
Once I arrived to the floor, I had to walk through FIVE corridors before finally reaching my room (just keep walking to the end of each as it forks into two more hallways--if you are thinking that it will dead-end and that you are going the wrong way). I've never had a hotel that required that much maze-work to get to the room, but eventually got there.
Being a 'deluxe' room, it was more like a Motel Six, with an 18-inch TV with ten channels (seemed like five of them were internal for the Imperial/Harrahs). Room was worn, but the a/c worked well and the bed was comfortable enough. The bathroom floor had been mopped and I observed a maid mopping another room's bathroom; however, the sink/counter had not been scrubbed (left-over toothpaste on the counter-tops and stains). The drains for both the sink and tub ran slow as well as not toilet seat cover. The toilet also ran very slow, although it eventually flushed.
The casino is not well ventilated; but a good time if you are looking for a lot of people as it is geared towards an economy-minded crowd (outside of it, O'Sheas, and Casino Royale, you're going to have a tough time finding $5 table games on a weekend evening). Music was very loud outside (as the front-desk agent suggested) and very loud in the casino as well.
Overall, the room wasn't great, but you get what you pay for and in Vegas, you really only need the room to sleep and shower. If you're going with your loved one for a Vegas get-away, I suggest spending the extra $30-40 for a better room elsewhere; however, if you are going by yourself or with friends for a 'spring break' type vacation (where the room will be 'trashed' anyway), then this is a good option and the location cannot be beat.
Remember, nothing is free in Vegas and, for the most part, you get what you pay for.
Good luck!
<hotshotalleg -at- hotmail.com> - Houston TX USA - Added 03/30/08 - [98.196.109.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Bad Visit
Stay away from this casino unless you enjoy being lied too and ripped off! I was never so disappointed with a casino in my life! They falsely advertised $100 free slot play. I caught a cab to get there, since it is off the strip. I expected to get the free play as the large sign outside stated, but did not. The promotions desk closed at midnight...nothing in Vegas closes at midnight except for Hooters! The sign stated to see a casino host for help. I did and was denied. When I confronted the rude supervisor I was told come back on the morning. The free play area is a sectioned off area of about 8-10 $2 machines, so it is obviously regulated to not pay off! There was probably a handful of people in the entire casino, which should have tipped me off that this place was no good and not worth my time and effort! Avoid this awful nightmare of a casino!
<liwami -at- yahoo.com> - USA - Added 03/28/08 - [67.49.135***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
Lovely hotel, best place to get married! The buffet was the best on the strip and what a value! The player's club is fabulous since all the sister hotels are all on one card.
<liwami -at- yahoo.com> - USA - Added 03/28/08 - [67.49.135***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
Needed a place to stay for one night so I went back to the Four Queens. I feel so comfortable at this hotel. The rooms are nice (much better with the updates too!) and offer exactly what I want, a good comfortable place to sleep. They are a bit on the small side and the bathrooms are tiny, but I had everything I needed. The casino is probably the best downtown and is always hopping with activity. The limits look like they've gone up a bit, but it seems that way everywhere I think. I also see the 6:5 payout on blackjack creeping into the downtown area as well (not just here, but all over it seemed). However, the staff was extremely friendly and it just seems like the people in this casino are all having fun as they play. Also, I spent St. Patrick's Day downtown and the place was full of action. A lot of fun. I have stayed at the Four Queens a couple of times now and definitely plan on coming back.
<atthunderbird -at- yahoo.com> - WI USA - Added 08/23/06 - [68.76.146.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08
Most of the things that you read about this hotel are right on. For the most part it's a dump. I didn't stay here but the group I was traveling with did, so I spent more time here than I did at my own hotel. The rooms are nothing special, not awful but probably not as good as most downtown. The elevators may well be the worst in the city. The slots were very tight and it wasn't easy to get a seat at any of the tables that had lower limits. Also, the food was not very good. The buffet was horrible and the burger palace and pizza palace were below average at best. However, I would stay here if the price was right ( the group I was with got a nice deal, but I've noticed that their prices here seem to be going up since Harrah's bought them). The location can't be beat, right in the heart of the strip. If you prefer more luxury (or any luxury for that matter) this is NOT the place for you. If you want a fantastic location and a place to lay your head, well, it'll do.
<atthunderbird -at- yahoo.com> - WI USA - Added 03/26/08 - [68.76.146.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08
My wife and I got to stay here for free after winning a contest. Overall it was a very nice place to visit. The good included: The rooms were very nice, and the bathrooms were awesome! If you value a nice bathroom you should like it here. The location was very good. It was within easy walking distance to most of the action on the strip too. Also, the elevators were tremendous. Very fast. The bad included: The timeshare salespeople were extremely annoying. Couldn't enter or leave without getting mauled by them. Also, this place can be very expensive. Table limits were high, slots were tight, and the food, although very good (Spice Market buffet was awesome and the brazilian steakhouse in the mall was very good too), was not cheap by any means. The casino was also kind of cold. It just didn't have that welcome feeling to it, at least for me it didn't. I did most of my gambling elsewhere.
It was a great place to stay for free, but to me all I ask for is a comfortable bed as the only time I ever see my room is when I need to sleep. The big bathroom was nice as was the big TV, but it wouldn't be worth it for me to pay regular price to stay here. I'd come back if I got a fantastic deal, but I'm not expecting that to happen any time soon.
<atthunderbird -at- yahoo.com> - WI USA - Added 03/26/08 - [68.76.146.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 08/07 - Good Visit
I got a good deal through the internet, got an upgrade to a mini suite for the same price and $20 total. The casino I remember was not the casino I played in a few years ago. It was tight, no Full pay VP, the drinks were tiny, but they kept them coming. I felt more like a number than I did in the past few times. I could almost feel an underlying sense of worry or something from the employees - I dunno, maybe I'm nuts! It was OK though. We just gambled elsewhere.
<swansscott -at- gmail.com> - USA - Added 03/25/08 - [63.228.49***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 08/07 - Undecided
I was looking for the improvements. The large rooms were not as bad as the rest of the casino. I was not impressed with the VP selection. I played a few "Full-pay" machines that were pretty crusty and outdated. I thought they would update the rest of the property along with the rooms. I would visit the ELCOR again to see if the area and casino has improved.
<swansscott -at- gmail.com> - USA - Added 03/25/08 - [63.228.49***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
Just got back from spending March 17 - 21 at the Golden Nugget. Great hotel, neat and clean rooms, comfy beds, a nice size sports book and an awesome pool. Plenty of chairs and room for everyone to lay by the pool. We spent most of our nights in the Rush lounge which was very fun (although drinks are a bit pricey). On a side note St Patty's Day night downtown is awesome! Kind of like a big street party where everyone is having fun fun fun!! Be back next year.
<timadr -at- yahoo.com> - MN USA - Added 03/24/08 - [75.168.42.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
stayed at ballys 4/18-4/22 checked in at hotel late arrival so there was not a line (12am). hotel room on the north tower was clean and bigger then i expected but nothing flashy and really as long as the room is clean that to me is the most important factor bathroom had shower bath combo but the supplied plenty of towel and differnt soaps and shampoos to use. every staff member we came across were friendly and the location was great right in the center of the strip easy walking distance to caesars,flamingo,bellagio,and also connected to paris and if you do not feel like walking there is monorail station located on site as well located down by the pool area.you are able to use thier rewards card at lots of different locations as well a big plus if you like to earn comps.overall i would stay here agian the location and the price of the rooms are very good compared with what else is on the strip.
<jrbenji -at- yahoo.com> - Lowell MA USA - Added 04/23/06 - [72.70.120.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
I've always thought of this place as sort-of "blah." But having stayed there for the first time over NASCAR weekend, my opinion of Bally's has changed for the better.
You can't beat the location. We had a room on the 16th floor of the North tower, and it looked practically brand new. The beds were very comfortable. The only issue I had was paying $3/day to use the safe in the room, as other hotels don't do this. The service was excellent across the board. The casino is not as exciting as some of the others on the Strip, but they have all the basics covered, and it's hard to get lost in there. The drink service was much improved since the last time I visited. They have a lounge act that rocked every night. I felt very comfortable gambling here.
Just because a hotel doesn't have dancing fountains or a volcano outside of it, doesn't mean it's not a good place to stay. I would stay at Bally's again in a heartbeat. Great value in a great location.
<bwillwerth -at- comcast.net> - USA - Added 03/20/08 - [76.119.61.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Bad Visit
Very poor customer service.
Hotel lost water, no flush toilets, water to wash hands, bathe, brush teeth, shave....And no complimentary water from hotel, options or compensation.
Stay away. Not worth the price.
<jkamp -at- sage-solutions.com> - Arlington VA USA - Added 03/19/08 - [72.254.9.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08
Just stayed here for 5 days in march. Had a good time, the bartenders at Zuri and Centrifuge were gassing my red bull and vodkas and I guess it worked because I got worked at the casino. Balls were literally flying out of my number and landing on ones next to them, so much so it looked intentional. One dealer actually smiled and laughed after i got smoked for a 100 clams and when I asked him if he thought it was funny he shut his pie hole very quickly.Since I got beat like a rug there I ended up gambling elsewhere such as o`sheas and cleaned them up. Food was good. Wicthcraft is cash money, alot of talent at the pool. Will stay here again.
<derektrainor -at- comcast.net> - USA - Added 10/05/06 - [24.128.23***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08
This place is a poor value to stay(we did not stay but those we spoke to did not rate the rooms at all) but...and it is a big but we spent 4 days in here playing $5 blackjack and had the best time,great people fantastic dealers and Casino workers.In all we played for 50 hours or so and lost only $300 between two of us and to be fair at times we could have walked away up on the deal but we were having a great time...So thanks Tropicana for giving us a great time.
The Cafe is not the greatest but the food will stop you from starving.It would benefit from some detailed cleaning too.
<anonyimouse -at- aol.com> - London UK - Added 03/16/08 - [172.188.78.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Bad Visit
Construction re modelling finished Casino ruined looks cheap and nsty from outside and has lost the open feeling of the old Aladdin inside.It seems that all steps have been taken to deny it's past as the Aladdin.There is no sign it ever had been.The only trace left is in the Stomp out loud theatre where a fair bit of the old fittings and London Club stuff is used to decorate the walls.The Casino hosts are very aggresssive here and it is worse than walking the strip for being hassled.
I guess if you are younger than 30 the place may be your thing otherwise it is now one of the worst places to go.I won't bother again
<anonyimouse -at- aol.com> - London UK - Added 02/04/06 - [172.188.78.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/04 - Undecided
Great location.Booked a double room on 35th floor.
The service and room were fantastic and the location very central.
Best hotel we have stayed in .
The casino gave us a pasting so we went elsewhere to gamble.The players cards are not worth having if you are not a high roller.We dropped $1500 plus in play on slots and roulette and more than $6000 on room service restaurant bills and accomodation were not entitled to any comps at all!!
<anonyimouse -at- aol.com> - London UK - Added 03/13/02 - [172.188.78.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 11/07 - Undecided
Noce on the outside , very dissapointed in rooms,comps.
Coffe sop was 42.00 for breakfast for two. $4.00 for coffe.
I thought this would be the ulyimate of vegas, very disapointed
<bigbueh64 -at- sbcglobal.net> - Chicago Ridge IL USA - Added 03/16/08 - [99.140.245.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08
We spent 3 nights at the Fremont, March 10, 11 & 12. After we left, we realized that we had left our cell phone charging cord in the room (room 925). Since we were already almost back to Phoenix, driving all the way back was out of the question. Subsequently we made 8 phone calls over a 2 day period trying to retrieve the phone cord.
We never once had the opportunity to talk to the same person twice. No one ever said please give me your phone number and I will check and get back with you.
On the second day and the 8th call, someone finally said “we have your cord and you can pick it up”. We explained again that we were to far away and want you to mail it to us. We were told it would cost us 10 dollars and change. We commented “you mean the Fremont will not just send it to us? Just put it in an envelope and mail it. Again we were told no. We asked if she would check with management. The reply was, no we can’t. You will have to pay if you want it mailed to you.
We gave it one last try and told her “we have been going there for years, do you mean that the Fremont refuses to mail it? The reply was, “if you want it, you have to pay”. We told her to keep it.
We have spent thousands of dollars over the past few years in your casino. We will never spend another penny there. There are too many other casino/resorts that place a much higher priority on customer satisfaction.
$10 dollars is nothing. The fact that your greediness over $10 takes priority over customer satisfaction means everything.
Richard Gorslin
<rgorslin -at- cox.net> - USA - Added 03/15/08 - [68.2.175.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 09/07 - Good Visit
The only reason this hotel is rated so low on this site, is because no one that goes to the HRH usually fills
out these type of websites. The Hardrock is by far the best Hotel in Vegas for young people, married or
not. If you don't like it, it's because you have your kids, which you shouldn't have in Vegas anyway, or your
the type of person who stays in their room at night and reads a book. The Pool is also, by far, the best in
Vegas. LONG LIVE THE HRH!!!
<ekuehlthau -at- yahoo.com> - USA - Added 03/13/08 - [67.168.127.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 11/07 - Undecided
Ok. This was my first stay at Paris and the rooms were great! But the casino is AWFUL!! Very tight machines, not too big and the drink service was not very good. Also not enough table games. It is also quite a walk to the monorail. I did not win anything at all in this casino, so i gambled over at Bally's Harrahs and the Flamingo. Again, the rooms were nice but i think i will just stick to Harrahs.
<clrblueskyz -at- aol.com> - TX USA - Added 03/12/08 - [74.61.82***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Bad Visit
I used to stay at Gold Spike some years ago as they would send me free room vouchers in the mail
The last time I was in a room it was during a hot time of the year and we had the wall air conditioner running when we went to bed. About two hours later I woke up in a sweat and went over to see what had happened to the A/C. It was not running when I got out of bed but started as soon as I walked toward it.
Great, I went back to bed and the room cooled down.
An hour later I was sweating again, started to head to the A/C and it came on. Ah-Ha, I figured it out. They had installed a motion detector in the power line so the A/C would kick off after a short time if there was not any movement in the room.
I was so pissed off that I put on a shoe and went over and kicked the detector off the wall.
There was no way to by-pass it so I rigged it to blow the curtains and keep it activated all night.
In the morning we shoved it back into the hole and left, never stayed there again but have been back to play 21 and drink cheap beers. Of course, the 21 tables are gone and the beer is now one doller for a Coors light, no other brand an draught.
The smoke level seemed to be way down from the old days but we did not hang around long, the bums are all still there.
<k6dyd -at- cox.net> - USA - Added 03/10/08 - [68.107.103***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 11/04 - Good Visit
Excellent Hotel/Casino. Rooms are clean and comfortable. Service is fast and friendly. The food at the Upper deck was good and worth the price. However they should offer more Hawaiian/Local type food like the CAL. Other than that, I rate this Hotel #1 in my book for price and value. I will be back in April/May 2008.
The Las Vegas Club is #1 - NO KA OI in my book !
Aloha,
Eddie
<eddiebmjr -at- aol.com> - Waianae HI USA - Added 10/14/05 - [207.200.116.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Undecided
Grand Tower room was showing its wear. Scratched furniture. Casino slots were tight. Buffet and coffee shop okay, but overpriced IMHO. Will stay somewhere else next time. Not a bad place, but I prefer TI. I did not see a lot of kids, but it was February.
<alliewhittaker -at- charter.net> - Florissant MO USA - Added 03/09/08 - [24.207.175.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08
Did not stay at the Bellagio, but visited the hotel and played in the casino. Beautiful property, nice casino. Casino was alot less noisy than all of the Harrah's properties. Exudes classiness. Good service.
<gecurb -at- comcast.net> - West Orange NJ USA - Added 03/08/08 - [68.83.161.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
Noisy casino
<gecurb -at- comcast.net> - West Orange NJ USA - Added 06/05/04 - [68.83.161.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
Love the Strat!! We stay @ the Stratosphere every year. This last trip we had three rooms. Two conectors and one room two doors from the elevators. We always stay in the Premier Towers that exit right on the casino floor and next to the parking garage. Everyone in the group gets good comps! The staff is great and if you tip the servers $1, they keep the drinks coming!!! Everyone in our group has stayed at other Casinos on the Strip and they have no value. I have been watching the Stratosphere change over the last few years and it is great!!
<isu_fiji -at- yahoo.com> - Sheridan IN USA - Added 03/07/08 - [67.36.13***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Undecided
1) So we were told, our room would be a quiet one! Wrong! We could hear the band noise with the A/C going and late at night. Our room was about as far from the elevators as you could possibly get...... quite the hike!
2) Since our room wasn't ready when we arrived, we had to check our baggage. It was a bit unsettling to leave it on the sidewalk outside the main entrance which is where we had to check it. And, the guy had his hand out for the tip before he would do anything! How rude!
3) When we got to our room there were only two lights and the one by the bed didn't work. Even though they sent someone up to fix it, it still wasn't working properly when we left.
4) Even though we hung a do not disturb sign on the door, we apparently didn't leave fast enough as there were knocks at the door several times that morning. When we left around 9 am, we returned around 3 pm and the room still was not made up. We left again and returned around 10 pm and it was finally made up.
In addition to that, we were located at the end of the hall right next to a service door that closed very loudly. Therefore, we were awakened by the door slamming on several occassions.
5) My pillow smelled like old foam rubber, but my bed was comfortable.
6) The casino was small and smoky. The ceiling is low and the ventilation was bad. Finding a slot machine was not easy since there were too many people in such a small place.
7) They had live singers on the casino floor and the volume was way too high.
You couldn't talk to each other because you couldn't hear.
8) There didn't seem to be any new slots.
9) The one good thing was that it was in the middle of the strip and walking distance to a lot of things. Great location!
<jegberg -at- aol.com> - North Plains OR us - Added 03/07/08 - [207.200.116.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
Stayed at the GN for the second time and it just keeps getting better. The rooms are very nice and clean. Bed was very comfortable, bathroom was large and the room had a great view. The casino was excellent. You could actually win some good sized pots on the slots. My wife and I usually stay on the strip but after staying at the GN I think we have found a new home. The staff was helpful and friendly and if you want a drink out by the pool it doesn't cost an arm and leg. The hotel is high class in everyway. As far as being downtown Fremont Street has come a long way. The last hotel we stayed at on the strip would not comp us anything. We usually get our rooms comp but the host at the strip hotel said gamblers like us are a dime a dozen. At the GN the host was so nice and treated us like gold. She told us the next time we visit to call her and our rooms are on the house. They also picked up all our food. Oh by the way the pool is unbelievable.
<jkfly -at- insightbb.com> - Springfield IL USA - Added 12/04/06 - [98.215.235.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
We have stayed at the Tropicana before and this time we enjoyed it again. The hotel is clean, the rooms are quite and the overall service good. This is the sixth time we have stayed here.
We ate at the dinning car resturant, very good but ask about the specials, they are not on the menu. The ham steak and eggs special was done just right.
The casino was good this last trip hit a nice one on the penny slots, was enough to pay for breakfest all four days.
<wallytempe -at- earthlink.net> - Tempe AZ USA - Added 09/10/04 - [24.221.14***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
We did not stay here but did play a lot. They have a load of penny machines, very good action for us low budget gamblers. The casino drink service is better than average for Laughlin.
We always eat here the idea of a resturant and buffet is great. There are times when each person wants something different. The food is very good and the value excellent.
<wallytempe -at- earthlink.net> - Tempe AZ USA - Added 04/07/04 - [24.221.14***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 03/08 - Good Visit
We did not stay here but we did play here. We usually don't play here as in the past we had no luck here and found the service marginal, but this time it was different. Not that we won big but we were able to play for a long time before lossing. I did hit a couple of $50 so I was happy about the experience. The drink service was also better than I remember in the past the new owners may care about customers.
<wallytempe -at- earthlink.net> - Tempe AZ USA - Added 03/03/08 - [24.221.14***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
We did stay here and we did play here and it was good. The rooms are on the small side but big enough and comfortable.
We are slots players and although we did not win big we did hold our own and had a VERY GOOD TIME. Good drink service even in the low traffic areas where sometime you never see a server.
The food at the cafe was quite good and a very good value. This place is now on our visit again list for Laughlin.
<wallytempe -at- earthlink.net> - Tempe AZ USA - Added 07/27/07 - [24.221.14***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
2/24/08-2/29/08
We stayed in the GO ROOM with a strip view. I wish my room was a little further down the hall so I could of see the Bellegio fountains from my bed, but I still could see them from the couch by the window. I booked my room online through the Flamingo's web site and asked for Go room, strip view, king, and smoking. I was paying the extra $$ for the strip view. The lady that was checking us in was a little snappy and wasn't in a good mood. They tried to give me a garden view, which I told her to read my information on my reservation and wanted a strip view. She pointed out that the small print at the bottom of the reservation that I printed out stated that all request are not guaranteed. I did get my strip view, but did not realize it was a non-smoking room until after I unpacked. I did smoke in the room, I felt bad for doing that, but didn't want to repack and deal with the front desk person again.
The GO ROOM is cool! I love the button that opens the drapes next to the bed! It is great to wake up and push a button and see the Bellegio as you wake up!! There was only a shower in the room, but the shower was large with massaging heads (even two that come straight out from the faucet). The TV in the bathroom is cool. The bed was sooooooo nice, that I was home less than 2 days before I had to buy the bed topper to make my bed at home feel the same as theirs.
The room service was not the best, I have had better. The food was bland for breakfast, but lunch was ok. Did not have dinner. Did enjoy Margaretta Ville!!! The nachos was great and if you order a bucket of beer it is buy 4 get 1 free. At $5.25 a beer it is worth it with the nachos!!!!! We did not eat much while we were there, we ate fast food.
The casinos were TIGHT the first 3 night we were there!!!!!!! We went to Paris, Caesars, Harrahs and Flamingo and lost almost $3000 {$1000 a day fast} We went to IP and had a blast, lost the money slowly, but enjoyed the dealatainers. They get up and sing in the middle of the casino. O'Sheas was fun and nice to us!!! won $1000 on the wheel-of-fortune.
It has been a few years since we were in Vegas and it seems like the 2 coin $1 machines are almost extinct. There are thousands of penny and nickle slots, that take multi coin. We use to love to play the Elvis and did not find a single one of them.
The trip was alright, but was disappointed in the comps from HET. The monopoly of the Harrahs properties made it feel like they don't care to win your business. We played a alot of hours and even on $5 machines {$10} a pull and played the credits we won back in and lost $1000"s and was comped $126. At the Casino Royale my husband played on a $100 and we were given $14 comp. I played the promotional $50 slot play and won the $100 he played on. I was on the promotional game for about 3 hours.
My tips are>> Go to www.billhere.com and get the buy on get one free monorail coupons.
Play and stay at the smaller casinos that appreciate your play.
Margaretta Ville nachos
<l78223 -at- hotmail.com> - San Antonio TX USA - Added 03/03/08 - [70.117.29.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Bad Visit
Sam's Town is way way from the strip, and although they offer shuttles, the shuttles from the strip end at 9:30 P M....Way too early..
The casino is for the elderly...I can see a person of 75 years plus who does not want to venture away from the hotel staying there....
The casino is unbelieveably smokey and there is no no no excitement in the casino at all....
The buffet is awful...I mean awful....
The machines are so so so tight....
Spend the extra money and stay on or close to the strip...
<mjohnson1923 -at- cfl.rr.com> - Orlando FL USA - Added 03/02/08 - [65.33.178.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Bad Visit
Our whole trip started out great. We got a free car upgrade to the Shelby GTH Mustang, which is an incredible car. Then we got to the Excalibur. The valet parking was a mess, very unorganized( a half hour wait to give them the car). Checked in and they upgraded us for $10 a night. The upgrade turned out to be a view of the Tropicana and MGM and not the room itself. The room was very old and rundown, stains all over the place. It was room 69, so u can imagine what happened in there. There is no bathtub in the entire hotel, just showers. My wife really enjoys taking a bath once in a while. The food in the hotel is horrible, it is by far the worst buffet in vegas. They also only have Pepsi products, which sucks. Every time you walk by any entrance or exit they had timeshare sales people hassling you. I counted 25 times in three nights. They were even on the bridge to the NY/NY. I love MGM/Mirage properties but not this one. I will definitely stay center strip next year.
<bud_johnson -at- hotmail.com> - USA - Added 02/26/08 - [12.218.31.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Bad Visit
The best thing about Whiskey Pete's is the Silver Spur steakhouse...an excellent experience every time we have eaten there...the service is great, the food is great...my kudos to the new manager Mike, and to all the staff including the waiters Randy and Joe...and the cooks...don't change a thing! The worst thing is the slow service everywhere else in the hotel-casino. It took me an average of a half-hour each morning to get a cup of coffee in the MacDonalds. The buffet had almost no choices...it was terrible. The coffee shop wasn't much better. I had one slot machine malfunction, and the "floor" employees seemed to walk the other way! I had to leave the machine to find someone to fix the problem! Except for the Silver Spur, I would give this establishment a "thumbs-down."
<bigeasygte130 -at- msn.com> - San Jacinto CA USA - Added 02/24/08 - [71.254.188***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
I just had a pleasant stay at Main Street Station. The room was very nice and clean. All staff that I encountered were very friendly and upbeat. I love the casino, specifically, the choice of video poker machines, free drinks from the brewery while playing, and the scratch tickets that are given out for 4 of a kinds and straight flushes. I would definitely stay here again.
<rjean -at- midcoast.com> - Thomaston ME USA - Added 02/23/08 - [216.195.170***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 12/07 - Good Visit
I have frequented this site for many years now so I figure I should probably contribute. It surprises me that The Excalibur continues to receive poor ratings on this site. I find this to be one of the best values in Las Vegas. I've also stayed at New York New York twice and Circus Circus once. I find the rooms to be about the same quality as NY NY at about half the price. I don't stay in anything but the cheapest room as I don't plan to spend much time in them so I'm sure NY NY has some higher quality more lavish rooms but I'm not concerned with them. This was my 2nd stay at Excalibur and really enjoyed myself. I think Dick's last resort is one of the funnest restaurants in Vegas. By far the funnest meal i've had there. I enjoy the atmosphere here and although it's not prime real estate on the strip, its still a good location. Within a short walk of MGM, NY, Luxor, Monte Carlo and Mandalay Bay. Overall there isn't anything extraordinary about this hotel/casino but its a spacious clean room at a very good price. You can't beat it.
<bhi4582 -at- comcast.net> - Severn MD USA - Added 02/22/08 - [164.44.6***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 01/08 - Good Visit
fantastic stay and room and casino and food again ,stayed in spa room very nice
but no strip view .
<billharriss -at- hotmail.com> - Edinburgh Uk - Added 09/22/07 - [81.158.163***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Undecided
The El Cortez has been remodeled and it looked nice and clean. It didn't seem as smokey as it has over the years. Plenty of free parking in a parking garage. Although they seemed bored and un-interested, there was plenty of Secuity walking around the back of the Hotel and Parking Garage. The front desk service is BELOW average. Only ONE clerk on duty and you get the immpression that you are bothering them. I did notice someone in the back peeping out now and then, but, they won't come out and help. If the phone rings, they'll answer it and leave you standing. The room was nice and roomy, well decorated. The bathroom is very cramped. Stayed on the 15th floor and there is a nice view of the Strip. Jackie Gaughan has a suit on the top floor too. I ran into him Sunday morning in the hall way. He's an old boy now and I didn't have the heart to tell him that his front desk people hate customers. The employees speak very highly of Mr Gaughan and they seem to like working at the El Cortez, with the exception of the front desk. The food was pretty good in the Coffe Shop and the food server was very pleasant. They DOUBLE the price of the rooms on the weekends but so do all the others. The giftstore is TRIPLE priced. So if you need anything, walk the block or so to Wal-Greens. I did win some money!
<a090550 -at- allstate.com> - Las Vegas NV USA - Added 02/18/08 - [167.127.163.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08
My brother and I stayed here for the Super Bowl and had another great stay.Maid service was prompt,quick and thurough.We always try to stay here for the value and service.Garden Court Buffet always a good meal here.
<citylife -at- optonline.net> - Bay Shore NY USA - Added 02/14/08 - [69.117.100.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08
Between the filth, the prostitutes and the druggies we had less than a "Happi" stay at this $hi+hole. Don't even THINK about staying here!
<thebigguy -at- buffalonet.com> - Yuma AZ UNITED STATES - Added 02/14/08 - [204.229.22***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08
Just got back from a 7 night stay at the Tropicana. From the advice I read on this site, we upgraded our room to the Paradise Tower right off the bat. It was $20 extra per night. It was great having the elevators only 15 steps from the hotel entrance. It made it very easy to come and go from the hotel as it is not as nice as most of the other hotels on the strip. The catwalk over to the MGM grand is not even 100 yards away. The maid service in the room was great. Room service was great (try the pizza and wing deal). The buffet for breakfast was good (great freshly made omlets). The late night hotel cafe was good as well but there was not much selection on the menu. I did not join the slots club so I cant comment on the comps. All and All, It was a good value place to stay on the strip during the Super Bowl when most places are double the price. I would stay here again during a super bowl or fight weekend when everything else is so expensive. It was a nice cheap get away.
<devongurniak -at- hotmail.com> - Thompson MB Canada - Added 02/11/08 - [205.200.18***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 02/08 - Good Visit
After reading some of the reviews here I was a little worried about what I was going to find, but it was a great stay. The property is a bit run down and pales in comparison to any of the new megaresorts -- but the price is nowhere near as high. You get what you pay for. The location can't be beat -- dead center mid-strip with its own monorail station. Check in was quick and the clerk friendly -- she had no problem accomodating my request for a room that didn't face the Carnival Court area. I was in the first tower but on the opposite side from Harrah's and never heard a thing. My renovated "Deluxe Room" was nothing to write home about but it was more than adequate, about the level of an older Holiday Inn type property. An in room safe would have been nice, though. I suspect some of the really negative reviews here came from people staying in the "Capri" rooms -- that section's a motel-like structure wrapped around the parking garage and it did look pretty crappy. The elevators were slow and one was broken down for most of my stay which didn't help. On the whole: sure, I'd rather be at Bellagio, but, for the price, I left the IP happy.
<vegasguy -at- thundercountry.net> - Orlando FL USA - Added 02/08/08 - [4.235.199.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 01/08 - Bad Visit
We booked our rooms 5 weeks in advance, for the SCORE event, 3 nights stay. We were assured when booking the reservation we would have adjoining rooms, for our 2 teenage daughters. Being of utmost importance, this was reiterated twice during the conversation.
Upon our arrival, we were informed, not only could we not have adjoining rooms, but there were not 2 rooms available side by side. The night manager, Steve, seemed irritated in trying to accomodate our requests when questioned as to why this was so difficult to resolove? I believe this would be within his job description, and if he were so put off by performing this task, why be in that capacity?
We went to our rooms, only to find the adjoining room was occupied by no less than 6 obscene and obnoxiously loud Banshees!
Back to the Front desk! Steve then placed us on the 3rd floor, some 25+ rooms apart. He informed us that these were the only rooms available.
Funny, I would think that since we were there on Thurs night, unless the room numbers are assigned, those arriving on Fri & Sat would be left to take what was available.
Saturday evening, while my sister in law was sitting in front of a 5 cent Video Poker, my niece sat next to her for a moment. When approached by the waitress, my niece told her honestly, she was not yet 21 for another few weeks, and had just stopped to check on her mother. The waitress disappeared momentarily, returning with security. Mario, began to get loud, and rude. Knowing there is security cameras everywhere did not seem to detour him from lying and his unexceptable behavior. While questioning my sister in law, all of 90 lbs., he stated "Your friend has been asked to leave 3 times". A complete lie!!! He must have felt intimidated by this tiny woman to the point of requesting backup, which is when 2 additional security guards approached. Mario's attitude and behavior was completely unwarranted!!!
The beds were so uncomfortable, the tub looked inviting! The tub would have made a better bed, as the water pressure was indicative of who was using adjoining plumbing while showering. The parking was wonderful! Lots of availability,not to be confused with accessibilty!! We could have walked to the event in the same distance walked to the parking.
This was by far the worst accomodations within the city limits! Next time, camp out in the sticks if you have too!!! This place sucks!!!
<ms.mango1 -at- yahoo.com> - Corona CA USA - Added 01/31/08 - [69.228.58.***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 01/08
Received a two night comp from Station Casinos. Chose the Sunset Station after a friend recommended it because the Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock were not part of the deal. Casino was very clean and well taken care of. Check-in was a breeze. Did not care for the $5 facility charge applied to all rooms each night. Extra charge for Wi-Fi another drag. Room was very clean. Bed was hard. TV was an old-school 20". Could not believe such a nice hotel would still have plastic cups and not glassware for guests. Good location with nearby freeway access makes a trip to the Boulder Strip, Downtown, or the Strip an easy trip. Location in a middle-class-like neighborhood with lots of shopping and a nearby In-and-Out was a plus.
<hopsing951 -at- sbcglobal.net> - Riversid CA USA - Added 01/27/08 - [69.228.15***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 01/08 - Good Visit
Pulled this location on a blind purchase through Hotwire. Very interesting property. Upon entering the hallways to the room I could not escape the feeling I had entered a box of Good n' Plenty with the white walls accented with pink and dark brown. The room was clean and very retro. Something told me Hugh Hefner and a beehived Playmate from the Kennedy administration had worked out the decor. Very comfortable beds, tremendous shower and bath area with a flat screen in the mirror. A 50" LCD TV with DVD player and stereo was a tremendous perk. Basic casino with a great location on the center strip. You could do worse.
<hopsing951 -at- sbcglobal.net> - Riversid CA USA - Added 01/27/08 - [69.228.15***] Report This Comment
Date Visited: 01/08 -