We love GVR! We are locals and visit either GVR or the M on occasion. These are the places we take guests and suggest they stay if they are not staying with us. Always good reviews. I agree that the M usually has some sort of convention going on and that drives up the room rates and also fills up the table games. Disappointing. However, no matter what's going on at GVR they are on top of it. The staff is great! They have the best/friendliest dealers in town, well, maybe other than The 4 Queens. We usually have a great time here! The buffet is ok. Not great for the money. The M is much better food and food quality. However, The Grand Cafe is a GREAT option! Wonderful food and great service at great prices. We usually just go there. Table games are great and there are plenty of options. The reason they don't get 5 stars is that's very tough to get drink service while playing slots. Very slow and not attentive, also the $25 "resort fee" is a stinker. Just tell me what the price is and quit adding stuff. Not cool. Overall, you'll have fun here.