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| - I had my doubts about the Golden Nugget (GN) particularly after some of their cafes were caught with bug infestations. However, Yelpers steered me toward making reservations for GN's new Gold Rush rooms and I was not at all disappointed!
From the moment we stepped foot onto the 24th floor (using keycards only given to those staying in Gold Rush rooms), I felt at home. In the elevator foyer, there are snacks waiting for you -- peanut m&ms, nuts, raisins, apples, and bottled water, a luxury in the desert. In the AM, there are fruit, nuts and plenty of bottled water.
The rooms were simply put, amazing. You could tell that a lot of thought went into the design. The bathrooms featured double sinks, a shower with a double shower head and partially opened designed, separate toilet room, and gorgeous sliding doors. There were complimentary robes in the closet as well as the standard complimentary items -- iron, board, toiletries (found in the bathroom). Also, complimentary wi-fi that worked well.
Our room featured a king size bed that was a dream to sleep on. The sheets were crisp and white and nicely tucked. The room came with a view of the strip that was stunning at night -- it really felt like we were on top of the Vegas world!
Spa access is included with the Gold Rush rooms. The spa area is older but clean for the most part and attended by courteous staff.
Didn't get to gamble but did try a couple of the restaurants. Highly recommend getting lunch (it's cheaper!) at Chart House, which features a larger than life fish tank. If you're lucky, you'll get to see the divers cleaning out the tank.
The buffet is a MUST. Go for breakast, brunch, lunch, dinner whatever. An absolute steal for the delicious food they serve.
All in all, I felt at home here and consider it the absolute best place to stay for the price in Vegas.
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