Spouse and I stayed at the Grand June 11-12. Not one complaint. Check in was easy and fast. Ate at two of the restaurants they have and found them both good and reasonably priced. Bartenders were friendly, Roulette hosts were friendly. Rooms are new, modern and very clean. Bed was comfy and the shower was not an issue for us as some had noted. No noise noted in our room from neighbors or outside. We spent one night off the strip before heading to Harrahs and wish we had just stayed another night at the Grand. We really liked the location, close walking to all of the downtown casinos and a number of restaurant options. We also were able to take an easy walk to the (Gold and Silver) Pawn Star shop to get some pictures ( which our kids loved). This was our first time staying downtown and we had a lot of fun both at the Grand and on Freemont Street. Plus we got a great weekday deal - under 40 a night. Would recommend this with no hesitation.