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| - I went to Horseshoe Casino Friday of opening week. We arrived about 7pm - with an Indians game downtown and the Rite Aid Marathon the same weekend, I expected a line, but we walked right in. (Note: there was quite a line later in the evening, so for the first several weeks or on a game day, get there early!)
If you didn't know this space used to be Higbee's department store...well, you'd never guess. They stayed with a sort of art deco theme that really plays up some of the best features of that old space. I loved the crystal "chandeliers". :)
The space is bigger than I expected. Big enough to get lost in, especially on the second floor. Tons of slots - from what I saw, most are low wager (1 to 2 cents, minimum wager of 60 cents to $1.20). Seemed like the slots were pretty "loose" when we got there, but by the end I couldn't win to save my life. Tip: when you're up, collect your ticket and start over. :)
You can order drinks right from your slot machine via a touch screen menu. Sweet! Still have to pay cash, but drinks were very affordable - $3 for a glass of house Pinot grigio. The servers (and the staff in general) are super nice - when I gave one of the girls an extra tip because she had to go get change, she was floored.
Food court, with Rosie & Rocco's, BSpot, and Corky and Lenny's is on the second floor. The buffet - which is supposed to be stellar - is on the lower level. I didn't eat there on this visit...next time!
By the time I left around 11pm, the crowds were thick. Tables were crowded, and there were lines for some slots. If you want to play a certain game, get right behind the chairs and let others who approach know that you're waiting, or they'll cut right in front of you. Seriously.
The parking deck is free if you play for 30 minutes and have enough "tier credits" on your Total Rewards card. I had an issue with my card - my credits didn't save... I'll have to figure this out...luckily my BF's card didn't have the same issue, so this perk saved the $25 parking cost. You swipe your card in a kiosk in the casino or in the valet reception area of the garage. Tip: check your credits BEFORE you leave the casino. The parking staff can't help.
The parking deck was my only complaint. Again, this was a busy weekend in the CLE, but it took almost 90...yes, NINETY...minutes to get out of the deck from the 5th floor.
Overall, I will certainly return, after the crowds have died down a bit and the wounds to my "fun money" fund have healed. My next trip to Vegas will be to explore the area and see some shows instead of sitting in the casino. ;) I'm just thrilled to see downtown look like a "real" city, with folks walking around and enjoying an area that has been slowly, but steadily, coming back into good graces.
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