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| - I hadn't been to the Luxor since the first year after it opened until this last June and I was totally blown away at how different it was. Where did the River-boat thingee go? What'd they do to the three rides you could take with the awesome fake Talk Show hosted by the dude from Press Your Luck? It was a completely different hotel.
And now, it's actually a better value and a great hotel.
Let me explain: first off I stayed in the Pyramid for 59 bucks. The rooms in the Pyramid are really nice and folks I talked to said that they are much nicer than the tower rooms. The rooms were big, though oddly shaped. I really enjoyed the shower, which was large and comfy. The beds were nice, and they gave enough pillows, which rarely happens to me at hotels.
The food options were OK. The Buffet was average Vegas Strip, which has improved over the years. The bars tend to be good and don't skimp on the hooch, whcih usually happens. I thought the lobby was really nice, though I remember it being cooler when I was a teenager.
The Casino is good, with a simple lay-out that allowed me to know that if I turned left I'd end up at a certain rack of games. The Single-Deck Blackjack pays 6-to-5 on Blackjack, whcih ain't ideal, but still works. The dealers are friendly and the drinks service is fater than most, meaning more booze (or in my case bottles of water) for each hour of play.
All in all, for the money it's one of the best on the Strip.
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