I decided to check out the casino after seeing the signs from Fremont Street. It's a good solid block and cross walk away towards the Mob Museum. There are a few signs that are misleading as to which building it's in. One small on that appears to be random building about a 1/2 block to the casino seems really out of place, unless they are offices are something. Another is the billboard type signage on the building across the street from the casino hotel. Parking Garage maybe? 2nd Tower? I honestly couldn't tell. Anyway, it gives the appearance that the Grand is HUGE!
Upon arriving, I discover a very new looking casino - with all new machines. Very clean and very open. Much taller ceiling that the casino's on Freemont Street. I also noticed it wasn't as busy as Freemont Street. In fact, it wasn't busy at all.
The machines were well organized and not crammed into everything corner or extra space like the casino's on Fremont street. While a very clean look, I felt it actually has less to offer as far as gambling was concerned.
I joined the players club, and received my $10 free play after playing the obligatory amount which takes me about 12 seconds because I usually max bet everything. Played a couple more machines, and left. Quite frankly, I was bored. It took me a few minutes to realize there was a little TV on every slot where you control your players card info. At first, I though it was just advertising. No sound though that could tell.
I do want to try that pizza place on the corner during my next Vegas trip so not all is lost. But based on my casino experience, it's 2 star rating for now.