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Took my family to Las Vegas to watch the Monster Truck World Finals. I was not in town this time to do the typical "Vegas" thing: clubs, gambling, nice buffets, etc.
PROS--Only a few miles from Sam Boyd Stadium. Near some good fast food joints (ex: In-N-Out, Sonic, local joints, etc.). The hotel was cheap, probably the only reason for two stars. The shower had good pressure, and the toilet worked fine. One huge pro was that the AC was a newer model and worked very well. It kept the room at a constant cool temperature and was cold our entire stay. Ice machine worked well too. Because the neighborhood was a bit shady, they had bike security 24 hours, and they were nice and professional. More importantly, the security was visible at all hours and seemed to take pride in their job.
CONS-- Very dirty rooms. The floor was filthy. We basically had to wear flip-flops in the room because wearing socks, or no socks, would turn the bottoms of our feet black. The TV was state-of-the-art if it was 1991. Old box TV. Also, we had to call the front desk because it didn't have a remote. (On the plus side, they did come in a few minutes) The pool was rather small and dirty for a place this big. I didn't do any gambling but did spend some time scouting the casino for future reference. It was as others have described....old retirees, elders, and other odd people. The neighborhood is shady. Don't plan on walking anywhere after sunset (unless you have a CCW). There are numerous pimps and prostitutes up and down Boulder Hwy.
Would I come back here? Probably not, unless all other places were booked solid. I'd trust a Motel 6 or Super 8 over Charlie's. It's only redeeming value is if I ever plan to go to Sam Boyd stadium again. Otherwise, if you're looking for the "Vegas" experience, this is not it. Too far off the strip and no real nightlife.
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