I'm giving them a 5 based on the Downtown Experience. If anyone wants to compare DT to The Strip resorts...don't. Downtown stands alone,a nd The D is as good as any on Fremont Street for action, people, reasonable prices and having fun.
Yes, Derek Stevens does hang out at the bar much of the time. I had a friend in from Michigan, so being at a casino owned by a Detroit guy is great. He continued what Don Barden developed so well. The American Coney and Andiamo restaurants brings the Detrroit experience to the locals, and provides a bit of Motown to Michiganders when in town.
The D prices are great, casino experience is always jumpin' and it's pure Las Vegas when Downtown. It's a gotta see. I haven't stayed there since it became the D, but when it was still The Fitz, it was always run well with good rooms. I've heard the rooms are just a good or better. Love the place.