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| - For being a 2.5 - 3 star hotel and casino, I give it 5 stars. I've always stayed at their sister property, the Orleans and liked it, but this being a last minute trip for the Memorial Weekend, all the brand name hotels were either sold out or prices were jacked up so high that I would have had to pay a month's worth of rent just for 2 nights here on the strip.
Anyway, I came across Sam's Town through the B-Connected website. I was hesitant at first because of the reviews found on yelp and it being kinda far from the strip (like way yonder or something). I was expecting the worst as we got closer to the hotel. The whole time, I'm thinking "Please don't let it be a dingy roach motel". Once we walked in, I thought, "not bad". The check-in area was in an atrium with a beautiful waterfall, which seemed nice and well maintained. When we got to the room, I smiled and let out a big sigh of relief. The room was great and the bathroom was awesome. It was roomy and there was a flatscreen TV. the bedding and furniture were clean and in great shape.
Sam's Town doesn't offer much for food, but it sufficed. Buffet was slightly above average and TGIF is good ole reliable TGIF. Not a big casino, but offers enough to feel like one. For those who think I'm overrating Sam's Town, you have to consider the hotel/casino in terms of the price you paid. You can't have wine on a beer budget. I don't want to pay a bundle for extra flash and ritz or a club that I have no intention of going to. That's why the others charge you so much. I go to Vegas 3-4 times a year. I'm just here to chill. This place is WAY better than Excalibur and Stratosphere and as good as the Monte Carlo and Luxor.
Bonus: the slots are kinda loose and the $3 blackjack table is great!
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