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The rooms there are relatively small but comfortable enough for two. Our room was recently rennovated with contemporary decor but lacked flat-screen hi-def tvs (no biggie, I wasn't there to watch tv). The bed was actually pretty comfortable, the room was clean, and the noise level (outside in the hallways) was very quiet. Room goodies were ample for two people for two nights. They included two bars of soap, shampoo, conditioner, enough towels for two, hair dryer, safe, plastic cups, and a plastic ice bucket.
One thing I appreciated about the Fremont is how the elevators are near the actual rooms--no need to walk five miles from the room to the elevator like at Golden Nugget. They're also close to the front desk and casino. Valet is also near the front desk, elevators, and casino.
Valet is quick, however I should preface that they only have valet and, their valet lot is SMALL. Get there early to ensure you have a place for your car. Otherwise, you'll end up parking at Binion's and carrying luggage across the street (and up/down garage stairway, their garage elevators were being maintanenced that week). TIP: If you park at Binion's 3+ hours and hand your ticket to the guard it will be $18; if you "lose" your ticket, it is only $12 (make sure guard doesn't see ticket).
Inside the casino, there's a myriad of dining options. The only venue I patronized was Lanai Express. It is good, fast, cheap, and open 24 hours. As the name entails, the food is mainly Hawaiian, Asian, and American.
I was very comfortable staying at the Fremont and recommend all to stay there if you aren't looking for as many ammenities and luxuriousness the Golden Nugget offers.
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