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| - I've had many stays at Sam's Town over the years, and it's always going to hold a special place in my heart, as it was the second casino hotel I'd ever stayed in on my first trip to Vegas back in 2004.
It basically hasn't changed much over the years, and I've never had any major issues with customer service or employees, but one thing that's majorly stood out is the fact that the slots here have really tightened up over the years. I'm an avid gamer and know that all machines have loose and tight spells regardless of location, but there's been a noticeable difference here nowadays vs. how it was a decade ago. It seems like the place was once a good secret that got ruined by letting too many outsiders know about it. I usually play traditional reel slots at the dollar level, and learned several trips ago that this isn't the best place to play anymore! I haven't seen too many new machines on my past few trips - it appears they just keep moving them around.
Sbarro, Panda Express and McDonald's in the food court are always cheap, surefire bets, and the two trips I had to the Firelight Buffet were excellent. Although even the comp line was a little long for the Sunday Champagne Brunch, it was well worth the wait.
The bowling center on the basement level has always been great, is open 24 hours a day, and often has reduced rates on lane charges and shoe rentals during the graveyard hours.
During my last visit, the rooms still appeared to be in great shape. Nothing too overdone as far as decor, and the old-skool televisions have been replaced with flat panels. I'd highly recommend asking for an outer-facing room, meaning one which does not have an atrium view - although the atrium is great and the show is awesome at first, it gets a bit loud and overbearing after a while, particularly after listening it to it several times per day. There are times during the presentation where those nearby rooms actually shake!
All in all, Sam's Town is still a great place, and I'd still recommend it to everyone. You can often find reduced room rates on their website, and the comps are pretty generous, provided you keep your play levels up. Keep in mind that it's not a Strip-type casino - it's much more laid back with alot of older, local clientele and better payouts.
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