The indoor theme park is amazing but the hotel itself is disgusting One time found a roach in the restroom

Circus Circus is one of those classic Vegas spots that's worth checking out at least once. Between the free circus acts, carnival games, and old-school Vegas vibes, it feels like stepping back in time. One of the coolest parts? They still have vintage slot machines that pay out actual coins at Slots-A-Fun--something you don't see much anymore. And if you've heard people rave about THE Steak House, you're not alone... it's been considered one of Vegas' hidden steakhouse gems for years. It is a budget hotel, it is also dated, but it's affordable and has plenty do for kids read more

Came to specifically play Bingo. Been meaning to get here the last few months since Bingo went live here. Finally made it. They have the old school paper only and dauber bingo only on Fridays, Saturdays and Sunday. Only cash is accepted for purchase of Bingo cards. The Bingo room is located upstairs just past the Adventure Dome. $30 for the 1st pack which includes 3 drink tickets. Alcoholic and non alcoholic beverages are available. They have hot dogs for purchase. Daubers for sale $2 and up. Overall decent Bingo session. I may come back again at some point. read more

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If you're traveling with kids of on a strictly budget, Circus Circus is fine. I did not notice any particularly weird smell, though it did smell a bit like stale cigarettes in our room. It reminded me a lot of a motel - a little grungy, a little dented, and the shower wouldn't drain. But that's what you get for a motel price! Circus Circus is a bit far from the strip, so expect to pay more in uber rides. We did wake up with a headache each day, which disappeared on the morning we moved hotels. read more

I chose to stay at this hotel because I had great childhood memories of being here with my parents. Now that I have two children of my own, I wanted to make those type of memories with them. Initially, I had booked the cheapest room. Upon checking in, they have kiosks that you check yourself into and it hands you the keys. The kiosk offered a room upgrade for $30 more so I accepted. The place is very lively and super packed. The parking situation is a nightmare. The spots are so small and you're going around in circles forever hoping someone will leave. We parked in the structure almost at the very top and had to take the elevator back down. The elevator was absolutely repulsive. You can tell that it's never been cleaned since 1968 when they opened. It's supposed to be a smoke free hotel but reaks of cigarettes. Once we found our room, we were hit with a tremendously awful smell. I sprayed my boyfriend's cologne everywhere and even that didn't help. There's no fridge, no microwave, no coffee pot, nothing. The toiletries are a prison bar of soap and a conditioner that's drilled to the wall. The place is ghettoooo. Ladies so drunk their breasts are out and guys so sloppy drunk they're dropping their belongings. I will say that AdventureDome being just downstairs from your room is a really nice touch. There's also a Starbucks, Popeyes, and Pick Up Sticks. They are incredibly inflated though and customer service is terrible so I wouldn't suggest it. They also have a splash pad that looks super fun but it's sooo crowded I didn't even bother. I think the worst part of this stay were the hotel elevators during checkout. It's a huge mob of people all waiting for the same elevator and when it finally arrives, it's too crowded to even go into. There was people shoving each other or cutting each other. We legit waited thirty minutes until we decided to just take the one million flight of stairs. Overall I would not suggest it at all. I paid $273.05 for two nights and I guess you get what you pay for so I think next time I'll spend more money and go elsewhere. read more

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Mr. Ruffin has now decided to bring back vintage Vegas Prices with $2 hot dogs, shrimp cocktails, Heiniken, popcorn and $5 table games! Customers who are value sensitive will love it here. No matter where you're staying in Vegas, you should make your way here to enjoy the vintage pricing. Thank me later. read more

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That old tune, "the song that remains the same!" You can come here when you're a child and it's the same dance . Same song ! We are reliving the moment where we all met. When I was a little kid again. The demise of the Circus is coming! Remember when come and spend an extra hour of your day to make this not happen as fast . Vegas is changing and with the birth of new hotels this one is going to come to an end. We went old school Vegas. We played at the last slot machine in Vegas that takes coins . Wow and actually won! Celebrate the past to leave it here and move into the future. The midway upstairs is still fun ! The games are in great condition. You can still loose your self for a time and land on your feet being a kid again. Come and see old Vegas that warm feeling before it's gine read more

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Circus Circus feels really old and outdated, and honestly, it comes across as pretty gross in some areas. The room was run down and dated. We didn't stay. The whole place just lacks the clean, fresh vibe you'd expect from a Vegas hotel. It tries to be fun with its carnival theme, but it ends up feeling cheap and a bit run-down instead. Definitely not the best choice if you're looking for a comfortable or modern stay. read more

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In all my Vegas trips I've never visited the circus circus. I didn't know there was a whole ass amusement park up in that b*tch!! Sorry I'm excited This would definitely be a cool place to take your kids if you had to bring them with you to Vegas and entertain them as well as yourself. My friend and I went because I guess this is one of the last places that has coin slot machines. Unfortunately there were no nickel slots so I had to take my nickels and exchange them for cash which took away from the experience. I would definitely like to go back with quarters next time just for fun and also check out the amusement park read more

+ One of the cheaper Vegas hotels. . Prob cuz it's the Vegas hotel for kids. More family-friendly. - But our car in the parking structure got scratched... + Huge resort. - A lil confusing to find my way to hotel check-in. The overhead directories weren't very clear. + Thankfully the staff are very nice and helpful. + The food court near hotel check-in has various popular chains to refuel. Chicken and Chinese-American, for example. . Oh snap, there's an indoor theme park here? The next early morning we were in a rush to hit the road for Zion. Didn't get time to explore everything. - Boisterous ambience. Crowded. read more

Updating my review of Circus Circus Las Vegas--still the best spot on the Strip in my book! I've been coming here for 30 years and love everything about it. From the arcade and rides to the splash pad and water slides, there's always something fun going on. I'm really glad they brought back bingo, and they've got some of the best slots in town. Plus, one of the best steakhouses around! What really stands out, though, is the staff--everyone is super nice, helpful, and welcoming. And if you like to gamble, this place gets it right--the cocktail waitresses actually come around quickly, so you're never waiting long for a drink (unlike some other casinos). Sure, the hotel might be a little outdated compared to newer spots, but it's clean, comfortable, and a great place to stay. Long live Circus Circus--here's to another 100 years strong! read more

As many properties on the Las Vegas Strip renovate, rebuild, and rebrand themselves, Circus Circus is very much stuck in the past. You really only stay there if you're on an extreme budget and/or have a family. The place looks dark, dusty, and creepy. The bright side is that parking is free. The Steak House is legit too! read more

This was our last resort because we got side tracked to vegas for a few days after our flight was cancencelled until two days later. This was the only hotel available. It's unfortunate because we do not like this hotel and still do not after this stay. For starters, this place is dirty and filthy as seen in some of my pictures. In our original room, it smelled like weed and cigarettes. We asked to move and were presented with a better smelling room. The staff were overall friendly. Most of the hotel smells. It is also located off the strip so it's a pretty long walk to get to the attractions and main hotels. There are also no circus shows playing when we stayed here!! The evelvator was reliable and the water pressure in the bathrooms was nice. Besides that, I don't have many good things to say about this place. Every door we touched, shocked us and it made me feel dirty staying here. I wouldn't recommend unless absolutely required. For kids however, I can see how this would be fun. There is a whole kid area with roller coasters and arcade games. If I was a child, I would enjoy this for a few hours. The outdoor pool would be fun too read more

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One price came out higher, room no fridge with 25 daily cost, no assistance at Sky towers, repeatedly front desk never contacted housekeeping( they were the best in this hotel) my son are disabled and said no could assist us until Thursday morning with luggage because they are there at 3pm and was given a different room with two bed instead of king size for two. read more

Circus Circus - I request one king size bed and was given a different room - Hotels Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

CUSTOMER SERVICE IS DEAD: We were on a road trip with our travel trailer for our 30th anniversary. You can only book online (which is ridiculous), you cannot just make a simple phone call. On a cell phone, with twisty/windy roads en route, online is almost impossible. The thing they send to make sure you're not a robot, didn't work or send? PLUS, it shows you booking a room, not a trailer site?? (even the receipt shows a room charge!) When I finally got through, I wasn't sure I had 2 days as planned, and was told by a gal at Circus (that answered their inhouse phone) that "yes" we had 2 days booked, The receipt didn't show that, so the 2nd day I questioned again and was told that I had only booked one day. That particular gal was apologetic, and gave me a discount for the 2nd day, which was nice. The campground was almost empty. On the way, we had asked their address 3 different times for the back entry address of the campground, and each time got a different answer--as we didn't want the front entrance of the casino. We have stayed at their campground in the past, which is a great location but it is getting expensive for no amenities. It is nothing more than a parking lot with hookups, no shade. One of the restrooms quads was pretty much broken. There is NO LONGER any laundry facilities tho they still advertise it. An employee laughed and said it's been closed for a long time and would check into taking if off their website. I DOUBT it. My point is, a 5 minute booking phone call would have saved me an hour of trouble trying to do online "stuff". I have elderly friends that literally still use flip phones and will NOT deal with the internet, so Circus is probably losing business at least with the elderly--and yes, they have money to spend and gamble! read more

The check in process is an absolute nightmare and took us over an hour because the gentleman available to help our "pod" was not helpful, refused to help us look up our reservation and just kept pointing us to a kiosk that was not working for us. After an hour I had a meltdown, my anxiety kicked in, and I wound up crying all the way to our room once we were finally able to check in after my husband was made to walk back to our car to retrieve my license, a directive by Ron, husband getting lost in the casino while I waited with all of our bags, no cell service in the lobby, and finally convincing Ron to look up our reservation and find that it was my husbands name even though I booked through my Expedia and Ron flicking my drivers license back to me dismissively and then going to "help" others, leaving my husband and I standing there still trying to check in in a sea of people also trying to check in. As for the room, it was basic, zero amenities read more

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Circus Circus is one of those classic Vegas spots. I've been coming here since I was a kid, and now we bring our son, so there's definitely nostalgia attached. We always head up to the Midway, play the carnival games, and catch the free shows. The games are affordable at around $2-$2.50 each, which is rare these days, and the weekend shows, trapeze, juggling, and other acts, are fun to watch and don't cost a thing. That said, it's more about the experience than the wow factor. If you're looking for a simple, family-friendly place to let the kids have fun without spending a ton, Circus Circus delivers. Just don't expect anything beyond the basics. read more

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Everything was awful. It was a really bad experience My experience was absolutely terrible from the moment I arrived. The nightmare started in the parking area. The check-in process was extremely frustrating, and there were unexpected extra charges. The elevators were a complete disaster -- some were not working, and the lines were unbelievably long. Guests had to wait around 20 minutes just to have a chance of getting on an elevator. To make things worse, there was no air conditioning, which made the situation even more uncomfortable. The room was also very disappointing. The beds were uncomfortable, and the overall condition was far from what you would expect. This was one of the worst hotel experiences I have ever had, and I would not recommend staying here. read more

I would truly like to understand what they do well here. Arrived an hour earlier than check in and was told it would cost us $30+ if we chose to check in early. We declined. Room had zero frills. Our window had a view of a wall. No fridge, microwave nor coffee maker. I didn't expect much but hoped for better. Only two sets of towels with no hand towels. The shampoo container was sitting on the tub. The crusty double backed tape was still stuck on the shower surround. A simple repair, yet they made a decision not to. Only three hangers in the room. Called next day to get towels. Instead of getting housekeeping, it was forwarded to front desk where I waited a half hour before hanging up. Went to front desk and told them our needs. Handed the phone and she connected me right away to housekeeping. They then delivered towels within the hour. My wife was able to get ahold of housekeeping via phone, as we were getting short of TP. No delivery... again went to front desk and delivery made hours later. Not all was terrible. Water pressure and hot water is great. Because of the convention the rates for this subpar property were over $160 a night. These rooms typically go for $30 a night, though I wouldn't stay here unless I absolutely had to even at $30 a night.... read more

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Even with low expectations, the hotel failed to meet them. The place is so run down, old, and smells. It was a ghost town. The room itself had questionable stains on the furniture, no hangers in the closet, broken wood inside the closet, no fan in the bathroom, and just general sense of a forgotten hotel stuck in the past. The server at the Big Chill 2 frozen margarita bar was nice though. They say you get what you pay for, but even at the price which includes a $50 per day resort fee, it's not worth it. read more

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Not really sure how to play these machine because I play cards and shoot dice. But hey its Vegas. Not really sure if I like this casino that much. read more

Worst hotel I've ever been to! Long lines everywhere, and people are constantly screaming or making noise in the halls. The hotel itself is ugly, with horrible wallpaper. There's only one elevator serving certain areas, so you either waste time waiting in line or walk up multiple floors just to reach your room. Security even asks for ID for no reason -- I was stopped coming out of the bathroom. Don't stay at this sketchy hotel. read more

We didn't stay here, was in the area so just stopped by to check it out. They do provide free parking, we just went in through the hotel registration/parking entrance since it wasn't very clear where else we could park. The place feels old and not kept up to date, it doesn't feel dirty, but nor was it clean. It's a little bit of a maze to find our way to the Midway, and on the top level there were many arcade games and in the center was the stage for the free circus act. Happens every half hour or so on certain days and maybe lasts 8 minutes. I believe the rest of the time is for you to take your kids to spend at the arcade games. The act itself was fun, obviously can't really stand up to the bigger productions in Vegas, but it's free. read more

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We stayed here for a two day layover and decided to come based on it being cheaper and we got what we asked for. The check in process was unhelpful and confusing. Online is said you owed a certain amount during check in but then it cost more when you were actually here. There was conflicting signs telling you to do different things. It smells bad everywhere. Our first room smelled very strongly like weed. The windows were almost all dirty inside the rooms. Inside and outside there was trash laying around and lots of bad smells. We got moved to another room which was much better. Every door I opened shocked me when I pressed the key to open it. In my first room the toilet seat wouldn't stay up and it made a terrible noise and jolted when flushed. The outside is sketchy, especially at night so I recommend walking through the hotel, not around. The elevators are poorly labeled like some go up to certain levels some don't. One positive is that the elevators are fast. While I was here the place was very empty in general. Another positive was the wide variety of games, gambling, stores, and even fun activities. One of the biggest disappointments is that the circus shows don't happen Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday so we weren't able to see even one. My parents stayed here many years ago and said it used to be much better. Overall there is a lot to do but it's way too expensive for the quality of stay. read more

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Circus Circus honestly surprised me in a way I did not expect. Yes, it's old and definitely dated, but it also has a ton of great machines and a fun, slightly chaotic vibe that kind of works. Walking through the arcade and circus areas took me straight back to my childhood, in a way that felt nostalgic instead of sad. I would love to come back and actually catch some of the live circus acts because that part alone feels like classic Vegas. I am not sure I would stay at the hotel given the condition of some of the public areas, but as a stop to gamble a bit, wander around, and experience a different side of the Strip, it's a surprisingly fun visit. read more

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A good Vegas hotel choice - 3.5 stars - its an authentic Vegas experience although it might not be luxurious - its still a good value. It breaks my heart when I hear tourists stay at Air Bed and Breakfasts or small motels or even cheap budget places like 'Desert Rose Resort.' When going to Vegas the whole attraction is the hotels - and why would you stay in a place that offers next to nothing? Circus offers a whole lot. The midway and adventure dome is fun for kids and adults alike and the mega resort has so many other points of interests I couldn't list them all. The main idea here is Vegas isn't Hawaii. In Hawaii you could go to any hotel motel Holiday Inn and enjoy it all the same. The attraction is the beach. Again, in Vegas not the case at all. The attraction is being in a place where everything is within reach. A pool, a restaurant, some entertainment, a casino - and this checks all the boxes. If you stay here try to enjoy it here. Go next door to The Strat and enjoy Top of the World for lunch or dinner. Try the rides there. Maybe the next day go to downtown (very close from this end of the Strip). See the cute Vegas casinos where it all started. Enjoy some cheap eats there too. Maybe on one day go to center Strip and see the newest and best of what Vegas has to offer: Bellagio, City Center, Paris and the rest. I'm no stranger to Circus and have fond memories of both this one and the Reno one. I remember when room service for a continental breakfast was just pennies - ha, ha... I'm aging myself!! Its a budget hotel and you get what you pay for. Don't have unrealistic expectations of Bellagio level read more

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The room was a good deal so we decided to try it for the weekend. We arrived at midnight. There was over 200 people minimum trying to check in the lobby. There were no employees behind the desk to check you in you have to use a kiosk. There were a ton of kiosks to check in but quite a lot were broken and even the working ones had issues. There were about 5 employees trying to help all the people having issues checking in and there were a lot of us. It took me after waiting in line about twenty minutes and then still needed employee assistance twice. The elevators were extremely slow. Lots of people waiting for a a few elevators. We got to the room it was ok. It was fairly clean. The bathroom had dirt on the floor in the corners, under the sink and main areas. First night loud kids in the hallway woke us up at 3AM. Next day the toilet was not working. Maintenance did come up in a reasonable time and fix it. On Sunday we leave our room try get an elevator and none came. One finally came and we jumped in when the people got out but it would not move. After waiting about 10 minutes my husband called the maintenance department and spoke with Stephanie who told him the repair person wasn't coming until Monday so there was nothing she could do. Luckily a maintenance person came up by coincidence and let us use the service elevator or we would have had to walk down 27 flights of stairs. When we get to the parking lot the elevator is not working there either Needless to say. We won't be coming back. read more

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We haven't been here in years! There is ample parking, many shops to browse around, eateries/drinks, the new SpongeBob ride is situated right next to Starbucks, that was a fun experience for the family after we got play/ride cards at the Midway. We frequented a bunch of stores during our visit, some good experiences and some not so good. 4 stars because it has been nicely unkept, does not reek badly of cigarette smoke and they are actively trying to keep everything relevant and cater to a younger crowd, my kids really enjoyed our visit here! read more

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So basically I went here for 17 days and on my first day we walked in and I saw a lady butt cheeks out and another lady dressed as a furry. The Burger King to 136 minutes to get my food. And on the 12th day of my trip a lady was being a Karen on the elevator saying she went to the Chinese restaurant (I think it's called "Ching long dong") and she said she got in a physical fight with the black lady working at the Popeyes. read more

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Family outing and must stop by when visiting to Vegas 3rd generation back Grandchildren had so much fun Got a lot of prizes More cuter and more anime cartoonish prizes read more

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Every time we visit Las Vegas, we always watch the circus shows at Circus Circus Las Vegas. My son enjoys watching clown shows, but he wasn't able to act this time. We watched Hula Hoops and the new guy Freeladderman, both of which were excellent shows. The freeladderman was kind enough to let my kids take pictures with him. Overall, Circus Circus we won a lot of plushies and had great shows. Hopefully, my son will be able to see the clown act the next time we visit. read more

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The elevator system was horrible, you wait for the car it tells you but it's full when you get there. We have had to wait for the 3rd attempt before we could get on. They only give you 3 towels and you have to call housekeeping to bring more, I had to call twice before I got any. Also no coffee in the room and no fridge or microwave. read more

Amazing time. There's a parking garage with free parking and a short walk to the arcade and games area; past the casino. There are live performance what seemed like every hour and we got to see a trapeze and clown performance for free which was awesome! The arcade games are plentiful and easy to get some small prizes for the kids. read more

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We just checked into our room and later went out to the Strip. When we came back, we were trying to rest and recover from our trip when part of the ceiling suddenly collapsed in our bathroom. This was extremely shocking and could have been very dangerous. Pieces of the ceiling fell down, creating a serious safety hazard. The hotel moved us to another room, which was obviously necessary, but when I requested a refund for this night or at least one complimentary night due to this horrible and unsafe experience, they refused. I am truly surprised and disappointed by how this hotel handled the situation. This was not just an inconvenience -- it was a dangerous incident. We expected much better in terms of safety and customer service. Very disappointing experience. read more

Circus Circus - Bathroom roof collapsed - Hotels Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

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Absolutely horrible hotel! It has a wonderful adventure land for kids and a wonderful little pool with a little waterpark. But they don't tell you that their rooms don't come with refrigerators, microwaves, or coffee machines, their furniture and bedding is really old and crusty! I stayed in the sky rice tower. I'm not sure if they have any other locations in here that are Better but this was absolutely ridiculous. I've stayed in motel sixes that have a fridge a microwave and a coffee maker not to mention in order to get to my room. I had to walk almost a mile through the casino! Went from the parking garage to my car to inside the lobby had to go to the second floor in order to go to a whole different side of elevators to go all the way through the adventure land with all the kids it was like almost Universal Studios on a Saturday; to the ninth floor. Then with checking in my reservation wasn't found and they were really rude to me when I tried to ask them in person to check my reservation. They have these kiosks that you check in through a computer yourself instead of being helped by customer service. This has definitely lowered the quality of Circus Circus because now you can barely get help and when you ask for it, they're super rude like condescending about why you should be even asking questions when there are self check in. But then my reservation wasn't found so I had to ask somebody for help and they had to search for it themselves. They seem super upset that they had to help me in person. Three different people. On top of it , for wifi, it doesn't work or connect or hook up! you have to call a customer service number for the internet company and set up wifi from there... but then it doesn't even work after you do all that. Everything was super off and stressful here. THEN! They messed up on the hotel booking and double booked my room and had to cancel one so they took the key card to the one I was staying in and had me wait for an hour in the hallway for security?!?!. I recommend motel 6 before this place... read more

Came here for the free circus acts. The times listed on the website are inaccurate, so we arrived way too early and spent about an hour playing games in the arcade. The kids had a blast. Then we watched the approximately 20 minute show and it was great. Would definitely recommend it. read more

Circus Circus - Hotels Near Me - Las Vegas, Nevada

Check in at kiosks only. Super easy and quick. May be tougher for the elderly though. This place is SUPER outdated hotel. Just be aware. The AC works but at night I feel like it wasn't as cool as I'd like, but not horrible. However, there was no way it was 65 in our room. It never got that cold in there. It was maybe 70 at the lowest. I didn't like that. Separate manor buildings are lined up all horizontally, not vertically . Like i said, old set up. LOVE that there's parking along the sides Of our hotel room Though! Plenty of parking and I didn't have to walk forever to get to my room. Appreciated that factor. Came here with my girl with her son. His first time here. We walked thru the hotel our first night to see what they had. Had a small game room that we played at for a bit. For $20 we were able to play table hockey, and 5 other games. Definitely got our moneys worth. They have a good court, krispy krerme and affordable drinks. If you're a family with young kids. Their place is VERY affordable and they have a water park and free shows! read more

The roller costars are super fun but I almost vomit on the ride. I recently rode the roller coaster at Circus Circus Las Vegas, and it was definitely an intense experience. The ride itself is fast and has some exciting drops and turns, so if you're into thrill rides, it might be your thing. However, it was a bit rougher than expected, and by the end of it, I honestly felt pretty close to getting sick. The overall setup is fun, especially with the indoor amusement park vibe, but the ride could use some smoothing out or updating. It's worth trying once for the experience, but I probably wouldn't go on it again unless I was feeling really brave that day. read more

Checked in here for the first time , I brought my kids for their birthday. Kiosk Check-in. There is a few staff members around to help you if needed and are friendly. Lots of free parking. Our room was on the first building , 1st floor, close to the main street so it was good. When we walked in I went straight to the bathroom first and it was so dirty. Hair , not just from Your head, toothpaste on wall, and what appeared to be a blood stain on the sink. I called to complain so they gave us another room but had to walk back to the main lobby for the key and now we were placed on a room all the way to the last building and the 3rd floor. That room smelled bad but we dealt with it it was just one night anyway. No fridge no microwave really wish they had those amenities. They do have an Amazing arcade for the kids so they loved it. read more

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When we checked into the hotel, there was already a hair on the toilet seat and a red stain on the bedsheet. It looked like it could have been from something like spicy ramen, which made me question whether the sheets had been properly cleaned. The bathroom floor was also a bit dirty. I recently stayed at ARIA Resort & Casino, and surprisingly, that room seemed even less clean than this one, so I'll give this hotel some credit there. read more