Poll: Off-Strip Properties
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If you pick a Station property then I would stay at Red Rock unless GVR is 1/3 the price. Both are great though, GVR just has more competition.
If you are not interested in the traffic jams and the strutting swells of the strip then don't go there.
Some go to Tuscany because it is nearby and gives the option of both worlds.
Some go to The M because its seven miles away and fairly new with good food and great booze with easy meal comps. Local women rave about the spa there for some reason.
Sams Town will give you all the bargains and none of the Strip Nonsense.
If you don't mind an occasional language barrier the Eastside Cannery is an overlooked bargain.
For me, I would lean toward the PALMS, because it is not as far out by itself.
The double-decker buses ran up and down FLAMINGO ST, so if you print out a schedule
from the bus website, $ 2 will get you to the Strip in air conditioned comfort.
I have stayed at the M and after a few days it got old because it is SOOOO far out, and since I was drinking I couldn't just hop in the car, and there was no way I was walking anywhere.
But as someone else said, it depends on what you want.
If you wanted to relax and unwind, The M might be better. Just you're going to be stuck with what they have to play and what's going on. Maybe boring, but I'd say the M would be a second choice for me.
The Palms would be good if you're not playing table games and only videos or if you wanted nicer eye candy.
GOOD LUCK!
If I want a change, I just shuffle off to the next place...
(What? No love for Sam's Town or East Side Cannery?)
Quote: IAchance5Wow, I'm pretty shocked that the GN has this many votes! If I told you that going to other casinos while I'm there isn't a high priority, would that change your vote? I would be going with my wife who is not that big of a gambler, she is probably more concerned with the room quality, pool & spa, and having nice cocktail lounge.....from the website, though, the GN looks like it satisfies those characteristics. How about the hold percentages of VP and slots at the GN? Have they increased them to pay for the major renovation? I want my gambling dollar to go farther....
Your gambling dollar will go farther downtown than on the strip but maybe not as much so at the Golden Nugget. I'm not a fan of the place but it is where I would choose based on my criteria and the choices given...
With the further definition of your criteria, I would have to abstain. I don't know enough about non-gambling stuff and those other locations to have an opinion worth even 2 cents (some say it is never worth that much). I just like having lots of gambling choices in easy walking distance.
Quote: IAchance5Wow, I'm pretty shocked that the GN has this many votes! If I told you that going to other casinos while I'm there isn't a high priority, would that change your vote? I would be going with my wife who is not that big of a gambler, she is probably more concerned with the room quality, pool & spa, and having nice cocktail lounge.....from the website, though, the GN looks like it satisfies those characteristics. How about the hold percentages of VP and slots at the GN? Have they increased them to pay for the major renovation? I want my gambling dollar to go farther....
the golden nugget is the most luxurious casino downtown so im sure that will appeal to your wife over other places.
Quote: IAchance5Wow, I'm pretty shocked that the GN has this many votes! If I told you that going to other casinos while I'm there isn't a high priority, would that change your vote? I would be going with my wife who is not that big of a gambler, she is probably more concerned with the room quality, pool & spa, and having nice cocktail lounge.....from the website, though, the GN looks like it satisfies those characteristics. How about the hold percentages of VP and slots at the GN? Have they increased them to pay for the major renovation? I want my gambling dollar to go farther....
M has great standard rooms, great spa(according to my wife) and a fantastic lounge area. Plus when I stayed I would say they had the hottest cocktail waitresses in LV. It may have changed but man what a view. ANd the pool was ok when I was there, a little cold so not much going on.
Quote: IAchance5How is the player's club program there compared to the stations casinos? M is Penn National right? Are they a little less stingy with comps?
When I was there it wasnt Penn Nat. yet. SO I cannot comment on current comps, but before then I felt the comps were generous. For instance I was playing $5 craps one night and the the pit wrote me a comp for a free dinner at the steak house, easily a $200 meal, and my play did not warrant that kind of comp.
Quote: teddysI think any of those would be good. I've warmed up to the Golden Nugget recently. I think they offer great value. It's basically a Strip-quality resort without Strip prices, plus the convenience of downtown. I heartily endorse them.
So how would you rate their player's club? Better than Stations or Penn with comps and hotel room offers? How are the cocktail servers at the GN? I'm assuming they aren't as "good" as GVR or M, right?
Pretty good. They comp well and have great bounceback offers. Stations is good, too -- one of the best. I really don't know enough to comment on Penn's. (If it's anything like their regional properties, though, it's horrible).Quote: IAchance5So how would you rate their player's club? Better than Stations or Penn with comps and hotel room offers? How are the cocktail servers at the GN? I'm assuming they aren't as "good" as GVR or M, right?
Their cocktail servers are fine. I don't think I've actually ever ordered a drink there, but they aren't bad. Certainly better than Las Vegas Club or Binion's across the street.
Quote: rudeboyoithe golden nugget is the most luxurious casino downtown so im sure that will appeal to your wife over other places.
The ONLY place my wife will stay at!
Book only the RUSH Tower, all Non-Smoking rooms and quiet.
a hike and a half, I need a nap just walking to my room.
Quote: ten2winBook only the RUSH Tower, all Non-Smoking rooms and quiet.
I see that the GN website says that they have new "gold club" rush rooms with VIP amenities....do the "gold club" rooms just mean they are located on the top floors of the rush tower? It also says that you get "VIP" check-in....I hope that means you get a cocktail while you wait in line....
Quote: IAchance5I see that the GN website says that they have new "gold club" rush rooms with VIP amenities....do the "gold club" rooms just mean they are located on the top floors of the RUSH tower? It also says that you get "VIP" check-in....I hope that means you get a cocktail while you wait in line....
I think the Gold Club rooms are newly remodeled in the RUSH Tower and on upper floors.
If I remember correctly, there is a small VIP room off the RUSH Tower Lobby for check-in. You'll get to sit and relax, some nuts and a cold bottle of water. Maybe a cool towel to wipe your face.
We always get a corner junior suite with a King bed. HUGH Bathroom, Large sitting area, K cup machine, Digital safe, 2 Flat Screen TV's. Real Nice! And the price is right.
I'm thinking of getting a Cabana for the day by the pools when we go next month. It's really the ONLY swimmable pool Downtown.
And the walk to the Casino from your room is considerably shorter than any strip hotel. It is a further walk than any other Downtown place.
Since it's owned by the the Landry Restaurant Group out of Houston, the in house food selection is pretty good, especially for Downtown.
BTW, how come the El Cortez doesn't have a pool? Don't they occupy enough real estate over there that one could have been added?
One of its few downsides. They do have a large selection of 99.17% Bonus Poker, which is better than the Strip, but like you said, poor for downtown. I do think it is about right for the quality of property they are. GVR is certainly better for VP.Quote: IAchance5Man, I just checked the VP Free website, and the GN's selection of good VP is horrible for downtown! I might have to head to the GVR now because they have a ton of 100+ pay tables with low starting denoms...
Better choices are available within a few minute walk to the 4 Queen's or the Cal or the MSS.
Quote: IAchance5Wow, I'm pretty shocked that the GN has this many votes! If I told you that going to other casinos while I'm there isn't a high priority, would that change your vote?
That would have changed my vote; I like walking to a variety of casinos so I picked the only one that was in a group (Downtown). If that's not important to you then you have my permission to ignore my vote :)
Quote: AcesAndEightsThat would have changed my vote; I like walking to a variety of casinos so I picked the only one that was in a group (Downtown). If that's not important to you then you have my permission to ignore my vote :)
Then what would you have switched your vote to?
Quote: IAchance5Then what would you have switched your vote to?
I have stayed at exactly 0 of them so I abstain. Whatever's cheapest for you, probably.
