From the first time I played a hand here years ago to the tournament last week, this is THE poker room in Vegas.
The place fills up quite a bit, but there is still enough room to get around and the high ceilings create a great playing atmosphere.
Drinks are top notch and the only place I have been able to get a mojito.
They also have coffee self serve setup, so if you need a quick jolt of caffeine, you can walk over and grab a cup.
The downside is that since the place has been packing in, the tournaments have moved out into the main floor and you are exposed to smoke and obnoxious non- stop pounding from the slot machines. People also tend to hang on the ropes and peer over players' shoulders. I heard that they are working on expanding the room to accommodate tourney play; similar to Caesars.
Also, some of the cocktail girls are a bit stuck up and even though I have tipped a buck for water and 2 for a mixed drink, they give you the evil eye. Last week, one stopped asking if I wanted anything after 2 drinks and $2 tip each time. Oh, well.