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The Gilpin Casino

3.0 (28 reviews)
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$285 Blazing Sevens Jackpot.
Andy R.

An awesome, smaller casino in what I call the "original" part of Black Hawk - it's located within the historic district, where many of the buildings are the originals from way back in the day and have that early, "Wild Wild West" look and feel to them. Owned by the same company as the Lodge (and also the Gold Dust West properties in Northern Nevada), it's a laid back, no frills place. If you Blaze the Sevens like I do, you'll find a good selection of machines here, in both quarter and dollar varieties. Lots of the Diamond Line models too. You can use the same players club card that the Lodge provides, and just a little coin in will get the offers coming. There's a little restaurant onsite, Lucille Malone's, which is great (see separate review.) One unique feature of the casino is the Sudden Strike Jackpot, which can occur on any machine at any given time, just for having your players card inserted. Definitely recommend. It's a good change from the giant properties down the road.

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Dustin G.

This casino is on the smaller end of casinos found in this weird strip of mountain land that is one of the few places you can legally gamble in Colorado (which is hella lame by the way asshole CO legislatures). But I digress. So, the Gilpin has your standard slots, all that jazz, but I don't care about that. If you care about slots, then I suppose I have mis-understood the Yelp community...I didn't take yelpers to be suckers. What the Gilpin does have going for it are poker tournaments: 40-60 buy-in NL 5 times a day. Excellent. They also on occasion have dealer choice days, which means they might actually play games like pineapple or Omaha hi-low. You seriously can't find that in Colorado, which is sad. Looking for NL poker tournaments....go here - that simple. Looking for live action cash games, try Ameristar or the Lodge.

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Free drinks if you're playing. Situated in a beautiful old mining town in Colorado. Try it you'll like it

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Terrible craps dealers is all I have to say. But also the cashiers have unbelievably poor customer service as well.

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Ameristar Black Hawk

Ameristar Black Hawk

2.8
(641 reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

Clean rooms, indoor rooftop pool and hot tub... great service from all the staff and employees…read more Resort fee is $25/room per day but parking is free and the rooms are spacious. Really love the bathrooms with dual sinks and the water pressure was really good in the showers. The bed was a little lumpy in the rooms we were in and the bed itself was very soft... There were some knicks and marks in the rooms too so I think they might need a little refresh soon. The mattresses in the rooms we were in really needed to be replaced. Good location and easily walkable to main street. Very easy access to get into the parking from the HWY and they have a Starbucks inside the property. Overall we had a great stay and will consider to stay again when we're in Black Hawk.

We took advantage of the HOT STREAK, COOL DEALS Ameristar promo for a 3-day staycation in Black…read moreHawk. It was nice to get away for a few days and see/do something fun. Some pros and cons from our stay (room 1014): PROS: - the promo included lowest room rate and $20 dining credit per day. A genuinely good deal for the price - the restaurant offers on site are pretty decent, varied, and reasonably priced for BH - staff was 50/50. Literally half were welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly, while the other half was borderline rude or incompetent - the amenities were a nice perk, including a rooftop pool, and two hot tubs (1 indoor 1 outdoor) - the room and bathroom were very spacious with both a shower AND a garden tub - there were public restrooms available in the hallway - the casino floor feels spacious and there is a good variety of slot machines and table games CONS: - Communication in general is very lacking: When we walked into our room there was no literature to showcase on site dining options, WiFi password, or amenities' hours/logistics. The room service menu is not available in the Penn app nor is much information provided about one's stay. We finally found a brochure at the front desk when we went to inquire about where to find a "do not disturb" hang tag (the app live chat was useless for any room information). Room service is upon request only, that info is also not available unless asking a front desk attendant. I requested a Penn play card for gambling, the attendant did not explain how to use it, so it took us two days to realize the card must be inserted in the slots the entire time you play to track usage. You can remove it only AFTER you cash out. - It's extremely frustrating to use the Penn play cards at the machines. We had to constantly try again and again as most readers do not see a card has been inserted. Some machines we completely gave up on... - The room was TIRED (both beds had mattresses which sunk from damage/overuse, both headboards had peeling faux leather behind the pillows, there was random scotch tape on the walls and some holes/dings, the toilet's door jam was coming loose from the wall, bathroom was not extremely clean (heavy dust coating on baseboards, hair on bathroom counter, etc) - Of of 6 elevators to the tower: 4 had broken LCD screens (making it difficult to determine at which level the car would stop), 2 made very concerning cable car noises (we begun avoiding them), all 6 were unsecured (guest key card access on cars was disabled; letting ANY casino patrons access the room floors) - the pool deck has posted adults only hours (daily 7-11pm) however, despite various staff walk through a dozen children were still splashing about at 8:30pm on Friday night - the vending machine on the pool deck was out of service and drinks ordered poolside through the QR code available on tables was not delivered to the pool deck (despite note of location in order) - the ice machine on floor 10 was out of order and no microwave was available in the rooms (or in the vending room) making it impossible to get takeout if one got tired of in house options. A microwave in the vending room would be a great addition - ambient music in the casino was great mid-week throughout until on Friday night at around 8pm it was set to blast and was along with the ambient slots noise it was no longer enjoyable. We left the floor shortly after - wait staff on the casino floor was scarce both on weekdays and weekends. It didn't seem they were circulating much, and when they did come by, they often skipped us (we are not big drinkers, so it was fine for us, but it left us feeling un-welcomed). Interestingly enough, for both drinks I ordered during my stay (handed a $5 bill for tip) I was asked if I wanted any change back :-/ - the floral scent that's pumped through the AC units on the casino floor can quickly become overwhelming and a bit nauseating. I understand casinos do this to cover up odors and have a 'signature scent' however a lighter less floral aroma may be a better choice Overall a good value for us (over low-occupancy days and with a good promotion) and a change of pace for a fun few days away from the hustle and bustle of city living.

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Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

Monarch Casino Resort Spa Black Hawk

2.7
(332 reviews)
0.5 mi

Two weeks ago, I booked two massages at Monarch Spa to celebrate my mother-in-law being two years…read morecancer free. Before booking, I called several times to confirm availability and finally got through to someone who told me there were openings at 2:45 and that I could finish the booking online. I completed the reservation online, entered my credit card information, and pressed complete, so I was surprised when I visited today to be told it appeared the booking had not gone through. When we arrived, the spa couldn't find our reservation and explained they'd been having problems with their new booking system. A few staff members even mentioned that other guests had experienced similar issues. My mother-in-law was visiting from Pittsburgh PA, and we had driven over an hour for the appointment, so it was really disappointing. We also ended up having to choose different services than we originally wanted because our massage reservation could not be found. Thankfully, the staff was very kind and did their best. They were able to fit us in for manicure and pedicure instead but a different times. The spa itself was beautiful and relaxing, and we still ended up having a nice experience overall. Shelly, our manicurist, was fantastic. That said, I truly never complain, which is why this was especially disappointing. I really hope management gets the booking issues sorted out soon because it put a damper on what was supposed to be a really special day. I also feel like some kind of gesture or acknowledgment would have been appropriate for the mistake. Overall, the staff and service were great, and if we had received the experience we originally booked, it easily would have been a 5/5.

My partner and I had the best anniversary weekend at Monarch! We booked a King Spa Suite which came…read morewith a large jetted tub overlooking the mountains. We are both short ('5, "4) and we're both able to soak at the same time. Our room was spacious and the king bed was so comfortable - it was awesome! Staff were so nice and kind throughout our stay. Pros: Free Parking for all (not just those who stay here), luxury on a budget, free soft drinks and coffee/tea on the casino floor, kiosk check-in available Cons: Food options weren't my scene. The choices were a buffet, 24/7 diner, steakhouse, or a taco bistro. We opted to eat at Jinya Ramen at Ameristar. Also, I was unimpressed by the sparse new player rewards.

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The Lodge Casino

The Lodge Casino

2.9
(155 reviews)
0.2 mi
$$

Driving around the mountains just outside Denver, we happen to locate this beautiful casino hidden…read more The small town it is located in maintains the original town buildings to turn them into stores. It is a very charming place to walk around. The casino only has valet which is nice so you don't have to worry about remembering where you parked the car or having to walk back and forth in the weather. Each staff member we came across was very helpful and happy to greet you whether it was security, waiters, dealers, or custodians. The building seems to be new but well-kept on the inside based on the amount of business they were doing. The casino does have a player's club where you can earn the buffet and other rewards based on your playing mostly the slots. They had a huge variety of slots starting with penny machines all the way up from there. Some machines were all computerized while others were old school (my fav!). Machines let you play without just taking your money. I saw quite a few people when the jackpot on the machines. They were also having drawings for hundreds of dollars for being present and playing. Overall, we had a fantastic experience. We tried the other casinos but coming back to this one as it was so fun and clean.

Cashier/Card service people are very unprofessional and rude. I was there for a new card, the…read moreolder short hair lady would not even take my license from my hand when I tried to give it to her, she insisted I just put it on the counter and she took it from there. Please, find friendly qualified humans beings that makes everyone feel welcome. The lady was an older, short hair, and rude woman. I was in her presence around 4:30pm friday. Dinner was good, drink server was attentive, only problem was thIs cashier/card woman.

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Golden Mardi Gras Casino

Golden Mardi Gras Casino

3.3
(46 reviews)
0.5 mi

This is my to go casino! Staff is very friendly. Clean casino, bathrooms. It's not over packed…read morewhere u can't move around, it's just right. My only complaint is the restaurant on 3rd floor needs later hours. And the lady in the front behind the desk at the restraunt is rude but I'm still giving 5 stars because I enjoy the atmosphere and ppl are very friendly! Coffee always hot all u can drink and soda! Food is also great!

All I can say is, YUCK!!!…read more No care or concern by the City to allow driving to the upper road to access the top of the property; road closed, snowed in... wow... first time I've ever seen that. The place... SMELLS... inside the elevator, the main floor, the restaurant... the gaming floor... are you kidding me... YUCK! Don't you people know how to clean your building and restrooms... obviously NOT! GROSS!!! I walked around the floor at this casino and their other two properties; Golden Gulch... TOTAL GROSS OUT OVER THERE and if you're not a local that demands the spots in front of there favorite slot machines, you can't play! Perfect example of a place that has well worn out their welcome... SHOULD BE TORN DOWN and better off as a parking lot! Golden Gates = The Poker casino... YUCK!!! Smells, stains on the floors, people "smirk-smile" at best, very unfriendly and "ugly" place... Do yourself and your family and your friends a big favor and... SPEND YOUR TIME AND MONEY ANYWHERE ELSE...! AVOID BLACKHAWK AND CENTRAL CITY ALL TOGETHER!!!

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Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk - A Caesars Rewards Destination

Lady Luck Casino Black Hawk - A Caesars Rewards Destination

2.0
(129 reviews)
0.4 mi
$$

Lady luck is always a comfortable spot for me and my boyfriend to stay whenever we go to Blackhawk…read more It doesn't have all the glitz or the glam and then it's not as tiny as some of the boutique or more private casinos as far as lodging this has been good for us so far as we're novices with gambling and not trying to change that we enjoy having fun. And then going back up to Denver. Michaela is one of the front desk representatives within both horseshoe and lady luck and she just happens to be amazing. There are a couple of others. I just don't know their names but certainly Michaela Amanda they are extremely customer service oriented. George at the VIP lounge is heaven sent. We always have a good time when we come. I'm packing right now and so should you.

Room was clean, but this place isn't that great. They advertise that the amenities include a…read morerefrigerator and microwave. Microwaves are $25 a day to rent. We didn't have an ice bucket in our room and had to call down for one. The shower does not get that hot, which is frustrating. At check-in the lady didn't know how to work the key card machine. She only gave us one key card and it expired the next morning even though we were scheduled to be there for 3 days. There was a huge line, so we tried using the kiosk and it would not register either of our id's. So we got back in line and waited 20mis to get new keys (she was understandably checking in new guests, it just sucked to wait when we had somewhere to be and this could have been avoided in the first place). We ordered food from the room and payed for it with our card, but they also charged it to our room upon check out. The person at the front desk didn't know how to erase the charge, but called their manager who over the phone said they would take care of it. There are a few unsavory individuals that run around the motel. A girl and her guy friend that were literally rolling off of nitrous that she was actually carrying around in her arms going floor to floor during check out time. So...that was interesting. There's not a store or anything nearby, so if you needed something extra, other hotels in the area will actually have something. Also, there are some weird smells coming from the hallway near the elevator on the check-in floor.

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