I stopped in the Nuggett for a poker tourney last time I was in town and was impressed by the decor...upscale for downtown. I stayed here for Christmas weekend and thought they did a nice job. The heated pool is comfortable with the slide that goes throught the shark tank. Pretty fun. The room was in the Carson Tower which is the older of the two but the room was clean and comfortable. Service was fast and friendly with John, the manager of the poker room, doing an exceptional job at making people feel welcome and keeping the action going. This place feels like a strip hotel but with the options of downtown like not having to walk 2 miles to the next casino. The buffett was probably the best downtown...granted this is sort of like being the best water polo team in Alaska...but it's a buffett!! Overall, a fine job by the staff...i'll be back.