Eastside Cannery

The Eastside Cannery opened a on Boulder Highway a few blocks from Sam’s Town about a month ago.  It is very reminiscent of the other Cannery casino with a relatively plain interior and the routine gaming that is offered at Sam’s Town.  My wife and I were very excited about the table side buffet concept [...]

Sahara Casino

In years past this was my choice of cheap hotels in Vegas.  During convention weeks the rate can still be moderate and it’s convenience to the Convention Center make it a decent place to stay.   There is nothing exceptional about the hotel rooms.  The rooms are of decent size and in my opinion are a [...]

Circus Circus

I have visited a couple people who have stayed at the Circus Circus.  The rooms are small and are about the quality of a Days Inn, but if you just need a place to sleep, it is usually inexpensive.
There is a merry go round with slot machines on the casino floor.
The casino is right next to Slots Are Fun [...]

Planet Hollywood

I have not stayed on the property, but I shot a brief interview in one of the rooms.  I am assuming it was an upgraded suite (it was on the 18th floor), it had a sitting area with a couple chairs facing a flat screen TV, there was a large bathroom with marble floors and [...]

Rio

The Rio is a great place to stay in Las Vegas.  The all suite hotel/casino has several restaurants, a terrific buffet, a carnival and Penn and Teller.  My room, the last time I stayed, was in the Carnival tower.  The room featured a large wraparound sofa and television area with an adjoined bedroom (no walls [...]

Hilton Las Vegas

If you are a convention attendee, this is the ultimate in convenience to the Las Vegas Convention Center.  There is an interior walkway as well as being one monorail stop away from the convention center.   I have not stayed at the property, but have heard good reviews.
The main part of the casino is old world Vegas with lots of shimmering glass [...]

Fiesta Henderson

The Fiesta Henderson is less than fifteen minutes from the airport on 215.  It is mostly a locals casino.  There is a movie theatre, food court, bingo hall and a cheap and tasty buffet (I think the lunch is less than $8 and is not much more in the evening). – I will write a [...]

Green Valley Ranch

The Green Valley Ranch is located about 10 minutes from the airport in Green Valley/Henderson.
I have not stayed there, but have seen the inside of the rooms and would place them in the Marriott/Hilton category of hotel.  The room looked very nice and had a nicely equipped bar to make martinis. 
The pool area has a beach and the property [...]

The Plaza

The Plaza is located at the end of Freemont Street. The rooms are usually cheap and if you all you need is a place to sleep, this place makes a decent home base.  The rooms are equivalent to a Day’s Inn with no notable features.  I have stayed there a couple times when I have [...]

Golden Nugget

This is the nicest place to stay on Fremont Street. They added a shark tank at the pool and the slide runs through it.  I am still working on my full review.