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Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort - A Caesars Rewards Destination

2.7 (639 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 .

Burger
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.

Margarita
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.

The Cherokee rooms
Charles C.

Food options here are good. Everything from Ruth's Chris, Brio Italian, The Noodle Bar, Gordon Ramsey's and several other options. The drink service would get a 5 out of 10 and the table service for games like blackjack, Craps, Roulette, etc are always too busy on the weekends and the management could easily make games more accessible by opening more table. I have been coming here for more than 30 years and as this place grows it always feels like they are running on a skeleton staff. Tables should be opened to accommodate peak hours of play. Especially when concerts and events are taking place. When it comes to the room, Options, there are several different towers when booking do you research to see which one is better for you.Some are much closer to casino floor. And some are much newer and nicer in terms of recent builds. The looking feel of this place is overall very nice and like I said the food options are good as well. It's really just an operational standard that keeps this one a different playing field when compared to places like Vegas.

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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… Read more

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… Read more

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...… Read more

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Fairfield by Marriott

3.3
(24 reviews)
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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.

StoneBrook Lodge

StoneBrook Lodge

3.0
(33 reviews)
$$

Excellent propriety on all fronts. It's clean, the staff is pretty cool (maybe slightly guarded),…read moreand the convenience to Harrah's is incredible. Just walk across the street. You also get free breakfast, quiet rooms, and a seasonal pool. If I were really searching for any negatives, booking this place is somewhat of a gamble because they don't do refunds. That's based on my experiences anyway. But you will get incredible value! The only other negative is that you have to take the scenic route around the river one way or the other to get to the property. If it's late at night anf you're a female, you might want to walk with a friend or ask security to escort you. I have never heard of any problems like that in Cherokee. This is probably because the tribe wants people coming back. If you interfere, it ain't gonna be good! This is their land. I highly recommend you respect it. The clink on an Indian reservation is probably one of the last places you want to be. We went off the reservation on the review though, didn't we? My bad! This is an awesome place to stay. Not my #1 in the area but my top three due to convenience and the ability to walk to the hotel (I drink red wine sometimes). I will be staying here for one night very soon. Looking forward to it. And I will not tell you my #1 property in the area. I want to keep that secret to myself. But this place is pretty awesome!

We arrived at the hotel on Thursday evening at around 10 pm, which is well past check in time, but…read morethe desk welcomed us just like we'd been expected at the regular time. The lobby was clean and orderly as was the hallway. The room was sweltering when we opened the door, but thankfully, the air conditioner was working perfectly and soon had the room cool and comfortable. The room itself was nothing spectacular, just a good basic comfortable room for the two of us to sleep in and relax after going on our daily adventures. If you're looking for a "resort" this is not the place for you, but if you're looking for a nice place to stay for yourself and your family I can recommend this highly. And it's right across the street from Harrah's which has an excellent Gordon Ramsey Food Court. If there was anything that I could recommend that the hotel could do, it would be to update their bathroom fixtures. They're a little dated.

Rolling Hills Lodge

Rolling Hills Lodge

3.9
(15 reviews)

Enjoyed this Ma and Pa lodge for our stay. Although the hotel is kinda old, The room was very…read moreclean, the surroundings were safe and very quiet which was great as I am such a light sleeper, and the Bed was comfortable. Our breakfast was home cooked by the owners wife , Sue, and was delicious! A vegetable frittata served right out of the cast iron skillet. Good and hot! The owners, Mark and Sue, were both very nice and eager to serve. I would definitely stay here again.

Located along Tsali Blvd, it is easy to find. There is a small hill to drive up to the main office…read morewith the rooms extending out in a line away from the main road. It looks like one of those older motels where all rooms are ground level and you park right outside your door. The main office is very small with a window to talk to the clerk. We had made reservations over the phone and everything was in order. We got our key and parked right outside our room door. The room is a bit small but better described as cozy rather than cramped. Walking in you find the bed and a small sitting area with the bathroom at the rear of the room. Everything was in good working order and smelled fresh. This was everything we wanted in a room and nothing we did not need. It was also very quiet, and you could sit out in front of your room if you wanted to enjoy the cooler evening. We did not try the breakfast as we had planned to meet at a local restaurant, but the omelets certainly looked good. We absolutely would stay here again when in the area, and next time we will try their breakfast.

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

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