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    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

    2.7 (642 reviews)
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    WSOP (three times per year at Cherokee)
    Dan M.

    I have been coming here for a long time. There have been some slight changes in recent years but I'm a vibe guy, and the vibe here is always excellent. I will give you the real info based on many sources and being friendly to staff. The staff and patrons are all pretty chill. And the staff deserves a lot of love because they're friendly, professional, and exceptional at their jobs. I do know that Harrah's works their staff to death and forces them to work on holidays and things like that, but it's good money. If they enjoy their job, it's not a bad situation. If they don't enjoy their job, not so much. I assume it's not too bad because this is the mountains. The clientele here is one of the friendliest you will find. Only the Midwest can compete. For food, Brio has gone downhill. And I know that starting this January, they are cutting costs. The sourcing quality will be reduced. Also, stop hyping up the overpriced Noodle Bar--it's frozen food (but the staff is great.) The best Asian food you will find here is actually in the food court. It was way better than I expected, but it's only open at peak times. The other Gordon Ramsey options are good but not great. The pizza is better than the burgers. I haven't tried the new BBQ place that replaced Wicked Weed, but it has to be better than Wicked Weed. That place had good salad, average food otherwise, and the absolute worst manager in the entire place. That woman (built like a hockey player) was nasty. And I'm not the only patron that thought that. I stopped going to Wicked Weed because of her. So did many others. Imho, she is not fit to work in a casino where it's important for the venue to make sure its patrons are happy. If she still works in the casino, you might want to keep an eye on that one. Otherwise, the staff is awesome! Bartenders are also super cool. It's more of a beer and wine place than a cocktail place. However, the dude with the Mohawk makes an awesome sangria. I don't recommend an Old Fashioned at Cherokee. Not really their specialty. But great bartenders for sure! I don't play anything against the house (just poker), but I love walking around with a beer to chill and people-watch and say hello to some of the staff if they're not busy. It's just not normal for the staff to be this friendly in a casino, which is great. They will sometimes even smile and say hello to you. Harrah's Cherokee does an exceptional job at training their staff. One underrated feature for this property is the river outside. You can sit in an Adirondack chair around the fire pit by the river and just chill by the flowing water. That is pretty cool! That also reminds me of the Selu Garden Cafe right across the river. Awesome breakfast place on the hotel side. And, yes, you can walk there. What else? Slots are reported to be a little tight, security is even super friendly, great space for WSOPC, the poker room is awesome during week for Nightly tourneys and during weekend for cash games, there is an enormous sportsbook, the bowling alley stealthily has some of the best food in the house, there is a bowling alley (obviously), and there is a smoking room for slots for those who seek that. As for the hotel side, they treat me like dirt because I only play poker. Some rooms have boxes for needles, and I once called and asked if they had a room available and they said yes, and then I got there and they said no (because they realized I only played poker). I highly recommend staying at one of the hotels right across the street. You can walk. Overall, Harrah's Cherokee is one of my favorite places in the world! Love the vibe. Any place is going to have a few negatives, but the positives greatly outweigh the negatives. You should have fun here! Only bring what you can afford.

    Julio H.

    This is one of my favorite casinos. Lots and lots of slot machines, good payouts, lots of staff offering drinks, everything was in excellent condition. The machines take your money greedily and the cashier dispenses the winnings as fast as the machines eat your money. It's a fun atmosphere. The crowds are big during the weekend, so plan accordingly, your favorite slots may be taken. I don't play table games yet.

    Allan A.

    What a difference in four years. My room in the Cherokee Towers felt brand new. The bed was supportive, cooling system quiet and the dual head shower amazing. The Brio restaurant looks to be out of service but the food court was the perfect replacement. The hotel is non smoking as is much of the casino. Table minimums were $25 on a slow Tuesday night. Slots were tight so keeping this review more on the hotel experience.

    Rebecca A.

    My 600th review gets to be for one of my absolute favorite places!! Since February of 2024 we started making the drive up and back to spend our weekends in Cherokee approximately every 2 months. (This year we went to Caesars in Danville, VA and New Orleans), so only two trips up to Cherokee in 2025 to date. We love to gamble! Win or lose I'm there for the fun and excitement of the possibilities of hitting that big jackpot. We always stay in the Soco tower. It's one of the older towers, but we love it. I'm usually downstairs for most of the trip and will only spend 5 or 6 hours up in the room each day. No time for sleeping when I'm at the casino! This most recent trip we were so impressed by the number of employees on the casino floor. I never waited for a drink, or a blackjack or roulette table. It was fabulous! Everyone was so nice and helpful too. During this most recent trip we also saw a show, Jeff Foxworthy. My first time seeing a show here. The whole experience was smooth sailing. Scan your tickets at the door. Head down the hall to grab snacks or drinks, then head to your seat. When we left, everyone just casually filed out. It was perfect. Yay to Harrah's in Cherokee!! Until next time. Cheers.

    Andy W.

    Harrah's Cherokee Event Center brings a wonderful line up of concerts with wonderful acoustics. Spacious auditorium with a friendly Event staff add to the enjoyable experience. VIP rooms with buffet spread is very nice but the food is below average in quality, taste, and preparation but hey, it's better than no food at all.

    bed has a huge dip so uncomfotable
    Kendall C.

    This Casino and hotel rooms are filthy . They have no one cleaning anything. Elevators and rugs are so black and dirty . They dont have the standards because its run by Cherokee Tribe. I never see anyone winning on slots either . I dont play slots but its all a scam here . Smell like mold in the rooms. They dont clean your room either . You have to call down They charge $35 for valet on rooms now. Just Greedy place. The beds are so uncomfotable its like sleeping on an air matress . They are lumpy .

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    Sloane R.

    Had so much fun at Cherokee casino this weekend. The casino floor is large with plenty of options to play. There is a designated smoking area that is closed off to the rest of the floor and you cannot tell that it's there besides when you walk past. There are several bar options throughout. The resturant options tend to open around 5pm so if you go during the day your options will be limited. The website said the Guy Fieri restaurant was open during our visit, but when we walked all the way there it was closed, which was a bummer. We ate at the food court and I had a burger and it was very good. My sister got an order of the truffle fries which were very tasty. We did not stay at the hotel but the parts we saw looked very nice. The grounds of the resort were nice to walk through and we saw some people fishing in the river. It is a great day trip and I'm sure would be fun to stay for the weekend.

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    Kimberly C.

    Food was great. The casino room was a bit worse for the wear. But despite that it was clean. We had pretty good luck at the casino. All in all we went home happy. The steak house was phenomenal. I mean top notch. Everything we ate there was incredible.

    Bathroom wall stain?
    Missy W.

    Disgusting! When I called for housekeeping / manager no body came or returned my call

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    a place to lose your life, watch dreams slip away, feel the pain of loss like nothing you've ever experienced.

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    I like Harrah's Cherokee. Friendly resort, good food. Surrounding area is beautiful! Clean rooms at reasonable rates.

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    Ask the Community - Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

    Is Smoking allowed in this casino?

    There is a separate smoking section available inside casino and you can smoke outside at their designated area.

    What's the table minimum on most games, craps, blackjack roulette ect?

    A few $15 in the daytime, turning into mostly, if not all, $25 at night

    We been coming up to Harrahs Cherokee for years! What happened to the food court? Hopefully just doing some remodeling or something. We need back a little burger and pizza place.

    They decided to go with the Big named people and their restaurants. We would go to Gordon Ramsay's because now that is the old buffet area. They do have multiple other eating… 

    What are the craps table limits?

    A few $15 in the daytime, turning into mostly, if not all, $25 at night.

    Must you be 21 to go in the casino? I have a 20-yr old daughter traveling with us.

    They check licenses for age prior to allowing entry to the casino. I believe she will not be allowed in but I may be wrong.

    What are baccarat table minimums?

    $50.00

    Is there a poker room?

    Yes, typically run a daily tournament plus $1-2 and $2-5 no limit tables. Opens at 10am.

    Is this hotel pet friendly?

    Yes

    Is the hotel that friendly?

    very. any and everything you need want desire is right there

    Do they have self check in?

    Yes

    Do they have a sportsbook?

    Yes it should have opened last month.

    Does anybody know if they have sports betting?

    Not yet. Supposed to open "late fall".

    Do kids get to go or can they?

    Children cannot enter the casino. They can go to the arcade, bowling alley and shopping.

    Current restaurants in hotel are operating?

    There are quite a few restaurants available. Here is a link with names and details… 

    Any non-smoking areas?

    Like any casino, they say there are non-smoking areas, but the guy next to you always smokes. No one will ask them to put out the cigarette or move...… 

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    Cherokee Grand Hotel

    Cherokee Grand Hotel

    2.8
    (41 reviews)
    $$$

    The Cherokee Grand Hottel gouged us and charged ~$220 for one night. At $70, I would still feel…read morecheated. The owners should be embarrassed of themselves. We stayed in the supposedly renovated main building. Our room was filthy. There was fresh blood on the bottom of the toilet seat. Large crumbs and a discarded drink top were strewn across the floor. A vacuum cleaner may not have touched that floor in days. In its current state, I would NEVER stay again at this hotel. Based on the condition of the room and facility, I would not want to spend more than $50 per night. The room was so cringey that we couldnt sleep in the supplied linen. We slept in our clothes on top of a blanket that we brought with us (we left the blanket behind with the bad memories.) This place was so bad, that we knew that if we asked for another room, it would be just as dirty... or worse. We actually woke up tired and sore from this ordeal. A horrible night after a great Santana concert. Things were so bad that we didnt even want to try their "free breakfast." NEVER AGAIN NOTE: Two positives: 1.) The hotel personnel were courteous and seemed pleasant. 2.) I checked for bed bugs and didnt see any.

    01/28/2026 I HIGHLY recommend The Cherokee Grand Hotel on…read more196 Painttown rd. in Cherokee NC. The rooms are clean and comfortable, the Shuttle service is great and the Customer Service is Outstanding from Chip and Pasha! Thank you both for Top Notch customer service. Paul Lauderback Knoxville, TN

    Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cherokee

    Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Cherokee

    3.3
    (24 reviews)
    $$

    I was hesitant to return to the Fairfield Inn in Cherokee again but the rooms in Murphy were more…read moreexpensive and looked very outdated so I decided I was better off with going where I had been before and just needed somewhere to sleep. I was provided a welcome bag with a water, Doritos and a Hershey bar. So that was nice. The AC in the hallways were working this visit and the AC in the room was working. So I am glad those issues were fixed. The hotel seemed much different than my prior stay. A problem still not addressed is with the outlets as there was not anywhere to plug in my laptop at the desk. The only outlets I could find were in the bathroom and on the bedstand. I did find a power strip behind the desk later but those were all being used. The tv turned on by itself at 2:52am and woke me up. So if I ever stay here again, I will unplug the tv before going to sleep. Breakfast was mostly good but some of the items like the fruit compote, seemed rancid. After one bite I decided it wasn't worth getting sick. The items weren't stored properly or replaced with fresh from the day before. I was happy to move on. If someone hadn't set the timer on the tv to turn on in the middle of the night, this would have been a great stay. So I would return here again but unplug the tv the next time.

    Comfy and convenient. My cousins and I enjoyed a nice stay at the Fairfield Inn. They had comfy…read morebeds, which was perfect for our night before hiking. It was also conveniently located across from the casino, so we could get late night food, as we arrived late in the evening. They also had a great spread for breakfast, which was included in our cost. There was also a small gym, which allowed me to squeeze in a quick run in the morning. The staff were incredibly kind as well. We would definitely come back for stop through to the Smokies.

    Cherokee Transit

    Cherokee Transit

    5.0
    (2 reviews)

    Cherokee Transit saved our trip…read more Our car broke down, and without the transit we would not have been able to enjoy the area. They have downtown routes (found on their website) and all you have to do is text them at 828-269-5790 and tell them what number you're at, and what number you want to go. It's that easy. The car took days to fix, so this allowed us to visit all the lovely main attractions in the area and have great meals to boot. It's extremely easy to use, clean, efficient, and honestly, I would rather use the transit if I returned than drive around trying to find where things were located. For those of you that like to drink at the casino, this provides a safe way for you to explore the more beautiful and historic areas of the city. Highly recommend. Also, beware of taxi drivers in this area. We tried to call several, but only one answered and gave us a quote. We get in the car and the meter is already at $10 and, "I don't know why, I just do what my boss tells me." They then tried to charge us $40 more on top of what they quoted once we arrived at the car dealership as the meter was running at insane speeds. It was over $60 for a very short ride. My recommendation is, if you have to go any distance out of the main downtown area, hire a taxi from your destination city, not within Cherokee. It was a total sham.

    Thank you Cherokee Transit. Your service is phenomenal as are your employees, notably Peyton and…read moreRichie. We spent four days in Cherokee without a vehicle. Cherokee Transit provided us with very affordable and punctual transportation to all of our destinations. We truly enjoyed learning about the area from our very friendly and knowledgeable drivers. Thanks again for all you do.

    Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination - hotels - Updated August 2026

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