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| - Okay... I'm going to be honest. I have heard of young ones staying at the Golden Nugget b/c rooms were inexpensive and when you're young and in Vegas, you probably don't plan on sleeping or being in the room much if at all. With that being said, I seriously thought the hotel was similar to a cheap motel just from the stories I've heard in the past. But boy oh boy, this place has great potential!
When I stumbled upon the hotel and casino, I was amazed at how pretty it was inside! I was totally expecting it to be all old and rundown, like a ghost town, etc. The casino is nice and the fixtures/furnishings/design seems to have been updated (though I've never seen what it might have looked like in the past).
Pool - Didn't get a chance to walk around and explore it, but by being a spectator from the outside looking in, it looked a lot of fun and I really wanted to go for a swim but there was just no time. :[ There is a freaking waterslide that goes THROUGH the shark tank! YES, there are SHARKS!!! (and some fish). The pool wraps around the tank and has sunny and shady areas. There are daybeds and chaises that are in the water as well as normal ones on the deck. I also noticed that there were multiple levels (upper level it seemed like there were actual cabanas there).
Restaurants - Don't knock 'em till you try 'em. It took a while for us to figure out where we wanted to eat because the menus don't really sound all that appetizing, but when we ate at this Italian restaurant, the food was actually really good. I didn't order a dish for myself because I wasn't feeling well, so the waitress gave me this drink that would help me feel better (and it did). The bread w/ the olive oil dipping sauce was pretty yummy and I got a chance to try some of my Mom's dish (some type of pasta) it wasn't bad. My friend ordered I think the Eggplant Parmesan?
Bathrooms - I noticed that the two casino level restrooms were different - one seemed a little nicer and more lit than the other, but nonetheless, they were both clean.
Location - Not sure if its in the best area necessarily... it is right next to the Clark County Metropolitan Police Department/Facility... steps away from the Court House, etc. During the day I would say its fine, but it looks so sketch at night.
Airport Shuttle - If you schedule an appt. with the Showtime Shuttle Service, they can take you directly to the airport.
Greyhound - Not too far from the hotel & casino if you choose to take the bus back home.
Starbucks - Yes, there is one located downstairs.
Rooms - My Mom had said that she booked a room in the older part of the hotel... I was dreading what it was going to look like, but when I walked in, it literally wasn't as bad as I had pictured it in my head. The room seemed to be updated? I wasn't afraid to sit down anywhere nor sleep in the bed. The room had a good amount of walking space. The bathroom wasn't scary at all either... the only thing I could probably complain about were the bath fixtures... maybe they can update those soon? :D Dirty bathrooms freak me out but I was okay with this one, lol.
The Guests/People - I initially thought that I would be seeing a lot of elderly guests wandering around, but to my surprise there were people of all ages roaming around and hanging out! From families w/ kids to teens, people in their mid-20s-30's to 40's-60's to Grandpa & Grandma status.
The Elevators - They're pretty quick and they don't look rundown or outdated at all. The waiting area near the elevators was also nice... pretty painting and lighting above.
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