Consolidated "Harrah's" thread
 

How is the Harrah's Lauglin, any comments appreciated!

George

Well my review would be based on my experience 4 years ago, but I loved Harrah's Laughlin. They have two casinos: one smoking and one non-smoking. Great lounge entertainment that's informal and fun, and they are the only Laughlin hotel that has a beach and water sports.

I agree with Marysunshine - it's probably the nicest hotel/casino in Laughlin. Try to get a room facing the river. The restaurants are nothing to rave about, but they are OK and there isn't anything much better in Laughlin.

Oops! Sorry but you're wrong: there is a gourmet restaurant at the Pioneer Hotel "Grandma something or other" and it is wonderful. The rack of lamb is outstanding. I've eaten there several times and it's great, the food, the ambiance, the service!

Harrah's, Aladdin, Luxor or Flamingo?
 

I'm planning a trip to Vegas in late July with my wife and my mother (visiting from India- her first time in Vegas). The following are hotels that fall within my budget for the two nights that we plan to stay there.

Harrah's: The hotel reservation websites rate it quite highly but I don't know much about it except that it seems too far south on the maps. Some pretty good deals here though.

Aladdin: This one was being constructed when I was there last and seemed pretty grand. I know the location is great, but this one is the most expensive from amongst my choices.

Luxor: I have ZERO idea about this one.

Flamingo: I knew of this one from "Bugsy", but was quite unimpressed by the sight of it when I was there. However, I didn't step inside so can't judge. The one advantage I see with this one is that as a HH Gold VIP, I might be able to get a room upgrade.

My wife and I have been to Vegas once before but my memory about the hotels, their location etc. isn't half as good as some of the LV "experts" who post here, so I beg your indulgence.

We are not big casino goers but like to play a couple of hours a visit on low stake card tables. Theme of the hotel and it's location on the strip is important. We stayed at NYNY last time and found it just a little too north. The place that I really wanted to stay was Paris (also because of my HH status), but nothing is available for out first night there.

Thanks much in advance http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif

Luxor is by far the best hotel of those you mention.

QL

Harrah's and the Flamingo are right next to each other and, IMO, on a nice location on the strip directly across from the Mirage. Also, if you want low-stakes card games try the Casino Royale (tucked in between the Venetian and Harrah's). It is a very small casino and they have several $5 tables as well as a $2 BJ table.

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It has the best deal of the four that I'm considering. How is it regarding location?

Almost at the very south end of the strip. Here's a link to a nice map of the hotels on the strip:

http://www.vegas.com/map.html


btw, I think you have north and south mixed up http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif

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Personally, I would choose the Aladdin. It is the newest of the four. I would prefer a central location and it is the closest to that. It has a really nice shopping mall in it. There are many choices in restaurants and some are very nice.

I have not visited Harrahs in many, many years. Last time I did, it was dirty and outdated.

The Luxor has a nice pool, but I have been disappointed in the food. It is on the far south end of the strip.

The Flamingo is also quite old. It has been remodeled. The location is good.

I've stayed at all but the Aladdin, but I can't stand being in the place. It's bankrupt, so expect a new room and that's about it.

The Luxor isn't my favorite, but it might be the best for you. A lot of people do like it, though. Unfortunately, it's at the far South end of the stip.

Flamingo had a newly re-done room when I stayed there last, and I like the casino. Location is great, as you are in the absolute middle of the strip, near all the good stuff (Ballys/Paris, Ceasars, Bellagio, Mirage). I like it because it reminds me of "old Vegas" without trek'ing downtown. Consider this one. (I was there for some R&R--ok jetlag--and found myself in bed early each night....so I also like the fact that the Flamingo had more TV channels than the norm for a hotel-casino.)

Harrahs is my favorite, but that's mainly cause they offer me the most free rooms. The rooms are nice and clean with everything you would expect in that price range. It too is close to the middle of the strip, across the street from the Mirage. I like the casino because it's fun, though it's not lavish by any means.

Have fun! I'll be there next week. Viva!

I have not stayed in any of the rooms at these hotels, as I am a local. So, I can not speak as to the quality of the rooms, only the casinos and restaurants...

And here I was thinking the sun was rising in the west in my new apartment... http://www.flyertalk.com/travel/fttr...orum/smile.gif oops!

That's a lot of useful info folks, thanks again!

What's this about Aladdin being bankrupt though?

For folks from out-of-town, much less out of the country, I would choose either Luxor or Alladin. I stayed at Alladin last month, and liked it for the quality of room, the central location, and the adjoining shopping mall. The mall could be a big plus if your wife & mother (in-law?) want to shop. (or, a big minus if they have your credit card!) The biggest downer is, if you drive, it is a long, long walk from the car park to the hotel.

I've been in the Luxor, but haven't stayed there. The novelty of the place will be attractive to your guests, and while it is on one end of the strip, you can use cabs, a car rental or the monorails to get around.

All that said, Alladin gets my nod by a little.

JP

Since the temperatures will likely be over 110 degrees, you probably won't be doing a lot of walking with your mom, so I don't know if the location issue is so important.

The MGM-Bally's and Bellagio-Monte Carlo trains are closed for construction.

QL