"0"^^ . . "4"^^ . "2014-04-25T00:00:00"^^ . "I've stayed at The Orleans on two separate occasions, and have also frequented the Orleans even when I've stayed on the strip. Overall I've had no complaints and absolutely love it here. Only downside is it's off strip, but they do offer free shuttles to and from the strip every 15 minutes or so.\n\nCHECK-IN/FRONT DESK - 4 Stars\nThe front desk staff is very friendly and helpful. Both times I've been there for check-in, there have been long lines at the front desk, but the line moved along swiftly.\n\nHOTEL ROOM - 4 Stars\nThe regular rooms at The Orleans are definately larger than any standard room you will find on the Strip or Downtown. Not only will you find a decently sized bathroom and the regular bed/dresser/TV area, but all rooms have extra space with couches. The rooms are also pretty modern and kept very clean. If you can, request a Strip View room, even if it's an additional fee, it's well worth it. Love the view of the strip from the Orleans. You can see everything from TI to Mandalay.\n\nCASINO - 5 Stars\nHonestly, this has to be one of my favorite casinos in Vegas. It's very spacious, plenty of table games and slot machines, and the theming is among the best in Vegas if you ask me. Dealers, cocktail servers and pit bosses are also very friendly and will strike up conversation with you very easily. Since it's off-strip, you can also find $5 tables almost any time of the day, everyday of the year.\n\nDINING - 4 Stars\nWhile the Orleans doesn't boast the best restaurants in Vegas, it they're still very good. The Prime Rib Loft offers up great steaks, chops, and of course prime rib with a friendly staff. The buffet is outstanding with a great variety of food and also has a friendly staff. You also cannot beat the price of this buffet. About $8 for breakfast with $1 off if you're a B Connected Players Club Member or a guest of the hotel. The Courtyard Cafe' is also another good place to go if you're looking for a good meal at a great price. They also have some great night owl specials (such as Steak and Eggs).\n\nBARS - 3 Stars \nAgain, in my opinion the Orleans really doesn't boast too much for the bar scene, but I do like how the casino bars are all Mardi Gras themed and have different names. There is also a bar by the main entrance of the casino that has live music on the weekends. This is not part of my review, but - What would be cool is if they would put in a Mardi Gras area. Kind of like the Forum Shops at Caesars with a sky painted ceiling, but it would be a New Orleans street theme instead of Roman. Could boast bars, clubs, restaurants, etc.\n\nSTAFF - 5 Stars\nFrom the front desk staff to the restaurant/bar staff to the casino staff, the Orleans boasts very friendly, knowledgeable and helpful staff members."^^ . . . "10"^^ . "1"^^ .