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dateCreated	2010-10-27 00:00:00 (xsd:dateTime)
itemReviewed	Excalibur Hotel
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rev:text	I am a dork and when I was a kid I always wanted to stay at Excalibur because it was a giant castle. I just thought it was so cool. But my parents didn't want to stay there. So when my mother and I were driving through Vegas and I hit a small jackpot 5 minutes into our visit to Paris, I called Excalibur and booked a room on the spot. Much more expensive way to go about things, but I didn't care. No Motel 6 for us (see other review about Motel 6) I didn't have huge expectations. I wasn't a child anymore with stars in my eyes. I knew it would be a standard hotel room but in a building that looked like a castle. We checked in and were placed in a room in the "old" tower which basically means no view and a much longer trot to the pool. Our room was fine but the view was especially bad in this room. I'm not even sure why they bothered with windows because the only thing we could see was a brick wall and if we strained our necks really hard, we could see a little bit of sky. I wish I could remember which room it was because for someone who wants to sleep a lot while visiting Vegas, this room would be perfect as it not only doesn't allow any outside light to permeate the darkness, but it is clear at the end of the hallway. The bathroom was average, the beds were average and the size was average. Definitely not a palace. We ordered a Vegas appropriate movie (What Happens in Vegas) and ordered room service. The food was good, the movie was funny and despite the mediocre accommodations the night was well spent. We woke up rested and ready to get back on the road. On my second stay at Excalibur, I went with friends and there were 5 of us in a room. We upgraded to one of the widescreen rooms but the room itself isn't much better. It is about the same size and the amenities are the same. We essentially paid more for a slightly better location and a much better view. We were on the 5th floor facing the pool. Facing the pool is kind of nice after a night out because you can see the other people lounging around soaking in the sun and it motivates you to get out of bed - so you can go back to sleep by the pool. I discovered one "bad" thing about staying in Excalibur and that is that there is a Pizza Hut on the dining floor. I ate so many personal pan pizzas (pre-GF) that I was practically seeping pepperoni from my pores. Something I discovered on a more recent visit is that there is an all you can drink champagne tasting every day on the dining floor at the center bar/restaurant. Score! Dick's Last Resort is located on the gaming floor and is good for some wings and a few laughs. Our server was particularly inappropriate on our last visit which was great because in Vegas we like things to be more over the top. He actually made out with my friend after she demonstrated a sexual way to eat wings. Hilarious misconduct! I just wish she let me take pictures of it. The pool area is nothing fancy but the four varying pool styles make it great for everyone. The shallow wading pool is great for cooling off and fending off a hangover. The adults only pool is great because screaming kids won't interrupt your afternoon nap. The "kids" pool has a slide. The first pool as you enter the area is probably the worst in my opinion. It's just a big hole with 5 feet of water. Nothing special. The casino floor has several $5 tables that stay busy all day. Excalibur is one of those mega resorts that tricks you into thinking it is small. You can easily get lost trying to find your favorite machine or even the correct exit. After a few days you should be able to stumble from one end to the other without fail. I will always go back to this hotel for gaming and the pool even if I am not actually staying there. Those two reasons alone are why this hotel gets 4 stars instead of 3. Visit here, don't stay here. Update 2016: I have now stayed here more times than I can count. I will continue to stay here when I want something cheap and conveniently located. The rooms keep getting little upgrades and they even upgraded the pool areas. Now the "big hole" pool is a useable 3ft deep pool with a sitting ledge all the way around it and more lounge areas. The wading pool now has some deeper spots. The adults area has a wading area now that was great for our floats when we rented a cabana over there. The side still exists and is a fun treat for sweaty adults and children alike. The table games are quite busy these days. I have to wait for a spot at the craps table most nights. Just like all MGM properties in Vegas, they now charge for self parking which I think is one of the greediest moves a casino can make. I will not be driving here to enjoy cheap gambling anymore. I will head to another hotel that still offers free parking.
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