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| - I stayed at this hotel in the casino tower, on a high floor (room 1535). Perfect location to get to everything including the pool, the casino, restaurants, lobby and The Freemont experience. Almost a requirement for me as I like to sleep when it's bedtime and other parts of the hotel are LOUD (there are ear plugs in your room but I didn't need them once)
Positives:
The price: I paid $39.00 for a non-smoking king bed room in early June.
Rooms: The rooms underwent a great remodel with nicer finishes. Rooms look refreshed and updated. They are comfortable with the items you would expect including a safe, complimentary bottled water, a hairdryer, shampoo/conditioner/lotion/soap and plenty of room for your stuff. There were some complaints about the positioning of the shower head location and the water temperature. I didn't experience those issues or perhaps I showered early enough and my arms were longer to turn the shower on without getting wet.
Location: If you like downtown this is perfect. You can walk everywhere and it's easy to find your way. Literally next door to the Freemont experience, the Mob museum and so many great little casinos and restaurants. Personally I like the El Cortez for gambling downtown but that is just where I have had the best luck and most fun.
The pool: Holy cow. Unexpected for downtown. It's perfect. Lots of shade too. I went early in the morning (opens at 9:00) to avoid the party crowds and it was heavenly.
Staff: super nice and accommodating. Really great here.
NEGATIVES:
Room cleaning/towels: Every third day. Um what? So I am probably spoiled, but I want my room tidied and fresh towels everyday. Very disappointing although I supposed more green.
Casino: Small, small, small. Really if you just want to roll out in your pjs and gamble with the free morning coffee from the commissary, then fine. If you want a game selection...explore some of the bigger ones close by. I knew it was small but it's REAL small.
Pillows/AC: Pillows as Hard as rocks. AC blasts all the time no matter what it's set on. I mean I get it...is 112 degrees outside...but I literally had to cover my head with the blanket so I didn't get pneumonia (that was a bit dramatic but you get the idea).
Food: two words: Pizza Rock. It's right across from the casino floor. Get a slice to go of whatever (late at night is when it tastes best) and an icy cold cherry coke. It's heavenly, I promise. The other two are just ok...the commissary and the S + O. Didn't go to Hogs and Heifers or the Steakhouse.
Cab fare: from the airport it was $40 with tip. High. I think you can get a town car for the same price and not have to sweat to death in the cab line upon arrival. To the Bellagio it was around $28.
Promotions: New guests get a coupon book but really, not impressive. I got $5 in free play for getting a card. This should be better considering how small the casino is and how little people seem to win there.
So in short I would absolutely stay here again. I love the location so much and the rates are super reasonable. I love the strip too but it's a totally different experience. If you love downtown, give it a shot.
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