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| - Having played at the Orleans and doing well for many years, I have been receiving offers to stay there because I signed up for the players card. I never really wanted to stay there because it seemed like it was an older, rundown property that was far from all of the action on the strip. Well, this past weekend, Halloween weekend, I was offered two free nights and one night for $40, which you cannot beat. So I decided to give it a try and much to my surprise, I was fairly impressed.
Yes, the location off the strip is kind of a pain, especially if you do not rent a car and rely on either cabs or shuttles. However, my friend and I got an amazing rate for a rental, $80 for three nights and it was not as big of an issue as I thought it would be. Granted my buddy does not drink and enjoys driving, so you either need a good friend like that or switch DD's.
On to the hotel, the room was above and beyond my expectations. The king size bed was huge and very comfortable as were the pillows. It was clean, did not smell like smoke and very spacious. It was big enough to fit a couch, table and two chairs. The bathroom was also very nice, with a large sink area as well an iron board and hangers. My only complaint about the bathroom was that the shower was just a typical shower with a shower curtain, which for Vegas seemed like a letdown. I prefer a sliding glass shower, but that is just me.
My only complaint about the room was that I did not have HDTV. Now I know that very few people watch TV when in Vegas but I wanted to catch a little bit of a college football game while getting ready and watching it on standard definition was painful.
The property itself was also a pleasant surprise for the most part. I was impressed with the fitness center, the staff and the shops. There are quite a few options for food, as well. The pool was a bit of a letdown, although it is an impressive size. But the pool itself seemed dirty and the hot tub had jets that were almost too hard on my back. The hot tub was also not warm enough for my taste. The spa was also a bit of a disappointment. You pay $15 for literally a hot tub, steam room and lockers, not worth it in my opinion. I did not get a massage, but it was offered, albeit at an outrageous price.
I do not judge a casino on if I win or lose, I expect to lose. Having said that, however, I did win money, which always makes the experience more enjoyable. But for the most part, I also had fun with the dealers. They were friendly and helped those who may have been new blackjack players. The pit bosses were also very friendly. Also, my main complaint about Vegas these days is how long it takes the cocktail waitresses to bring drinks, not at the Orleans. The girls, for the most part were very quick at relaying the drinks and always did so with a smile.
My only real complaint with The Orleans was the amount of children that were there. I know that is not necessarily the hotel's fault but literally every elevator ride, involved either screaming or misbehaving children. It could have been a coincidence, but I have never seen that many children at one time in a Vegas hotel. It probably has to do with the affordability of the rooms, but it was annoying at times.
Having said that, the Orleans pleasantly surprised me and while I still prefer to stay on the strip, this place has surpassed the Hilton as my second favorite off-strip hotel, behind the Hard Rock.
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