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Plaza Hotel and Casino
- November 29, 2009
- Rated 1 of 5 by
Autumnrose2008 from fort Collins, Colorado
The first time I stayed in Vegas we stayed here. That was forever ago it seems but in fact its only been 14 years. I can remember parking on the top floor of the parking garage and walking into the hotel. I was taken aback it was so ritzy I thought. It being the first place I stayed at in Vegas I was in love with it. It was to be where I stayed for the next 5 years every time I went out to Vegas. They had good rates for there rooms and it made me happy to be there. I knew every square inch and felt comfortable when I was there.
The rooms seemed very large to me and well stocked with pillows and towels. I was happy with it that is till I stayed at the Las Vegas Hilton. Then I started to notice how shabby it really was.
The last time we stayed we got a suite. I was happy as it had a microwave and a mini fridge and if you travel with kids every one knows that you need a mini fridge and a microwave to make snacks and ever thing else that little kids want, but putting that aside it could not make up for the lack of maintence that was obivious every where I looked.
The carpet was stained an burnt in several places by cigarettes having asked for a non smoking room I was very upset. Then looking around the room I was even more appalled when my daughter pulled a hustler magazine from under one of the beds. It was quite apparent that this hotel was not doing what it should to keep its guests safe and sound. It also seemed tha maybe the maids should be taught to bend over.
I was very upset and went straight to the front desk and complained. They did comp our room and try to make everything ok, but how do you fix that. I understand that we are in Vegas Sin City but its only like that if you go out and look for it. The last place I wanted to find it was in my room where it was not requested to be.
That was our last time staying at the hotel but we do make it a point to stop off there at least once during our frequent trips. This place has a draw for me. My husband and I stayed here when we got married 11 years ago. It was for me a happy place and I have to say I think my daughter may have been concieved there as well.
Many movies have been filmed here, the list includes my favorite movie Cool World, Casino and many others. Out front of the Hotel they have a list of all the movies that it has been in. Its really neat to see them all and to try and picture where and when it was used.
This hotel/casino has maybe seen better days as far as the hotel goes but the casino is still a pretty happening place and we do make it one of our stops on our trips for the nostalgia it brings.
Happy with our stay
- July 6, 2009
- Rated 4 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
We stayed at the plaza for 7 days. After booking our stay I noticed a lot of negative comments were being posted about this hotel which really concerned me. When we got there the staff was very friendly and let us check in early. The rooms were very large but the bathroom was extremely small. The rooms were clean but the carpets were pretty dirty and stained. The swimming pool was the bomb my kids loved it it was clean and fun. We never ate at the buffet there but from what people were saying it was a grease pit so we passed on it but we did eat at the Omlette House every morning which was outstanding they serve very large portions so sharing would be advised. Slot machines are very tight wouldn't reccommend playing there. Did much better at binions, treasure island and the 4 queens.
One Night Stay with Children
- June 30, 2009
- Rated 3 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
You get what you pay for. I didn't really like the whole set-up of having to valet on one side of the hotel (south tower) and walking across the casino to check in at the front desk (north tower). The room was clean but, the toilet didn't work. I notified housekeeping about the problem. An engineer did go and try to take care of the problem and notified us about parts needing to be replaced but, do to the shift change, someone else would come up to perform repairs (it never happened). Upon checking out, I made the front desk aware of the issue. Their reply was "next time just contact the front desk". Hmm..... I don't think I will be staying at this hotel anymore. The only great thing about it was that it is conveniently located right across the street from Fremont, that's it.
Great hotel, location and staff. Very happy!
- June 5, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
Very happy with everything. Our hotel was clean, very comfy beds, nice pool and bars. Too bad I didn't win anything but still had a blast! This was my first trip to Las Vegas although everyone I traveled with had been there numerous times. The Freemont Experience was excellent!! Can't complain about anything expect losing. LOL
Best Place to Stay in Downtown Area
- May 18, 2009
- Rated 5 of 5 by
a traveler from Travelocity.com
The Plaza is the best place to stay in the downtown area. It is directly on the end of the Fremont Street Experience. Just walk across the street and you are under the canopy. Location could not be any better. The staff was very friendly and helpful. There was a variety of restuarants in the lobby. All six elevators were in working order. The pool was nice ,with a great view from the 5th floor. We had a strip view room in the South Tower, which was wonderful. Could see most all of Las Vegas, and mountians. View was beautiful. Room was very clean, but bed and pillows could have been a little softer. We had a great time and will go back.