Description: As a regular visitor to Las Vegas, even though i live in Northern Ireland, I am constantly planning my next trip to Vegas and searching all the cheap hotel deals. I love the strip and the glitz and the glamour but that often comes at a price and I have taken the downtown experience and that is equally good.
I was recommended Fitzgeralds as a great hotel to stay in, having heard that some of the others in the area are a bit dingy. I came to the hotel from the Stratosphere by cab (around a 12 dollar journey) and was transported to the parking lot area outside the hotel. I took a quick walk through part of the casino and dragged my cases to the reception area. I had a short wait before I got to speak to the check in clerk. She welcomed me and as it was my birthday, I took my chances and showed my passport and said "Look its actually my birthday can I get a free upgrade?" Dont underestimate what you think is rudeness in Vegas, they take requests very seriously if you want to check into their hotel and spend lots of money in their casino. The lady said that if i was prepared to wait 2 hours she would sort me out with a great room with a great view. I agreed and left my cases with the baggage attendant and went off into their casino.
The casino was great all the slots seem quite loose, some are old fashioned in which they pay you in coins. I won $100 and found it a bit embarressing to sit for what seemed like hours and with what felt like half the casino looking at me. I took a bucket for the first time and got them converted. Well i didnt want to be carrying around all them coins.
I took a coffee and a snack in Dunkin Donuts which is right at the front of the hotel, also there is a McDonalds. Downtown caters more towards blue collar workers and i dont see a problem with that as you can get a cheap snack and breakfast. I went to the hotel desk a couple of hours later and was told to go to the 10th floor. My room was at the very end and when i entered i was stunned. What a beautiful birthday present, the view was amazing, it showed the strip and the Stratosphere tower and part of downtown. Also it was shaped like a lighthouse, a massive room which encircled so that you could look out at downtown and also the strip. Good going considering i got this all for $30 a night.
The hotel has a great keno lounge where i also won money. It also has a fantastic restuarant doing steak dinners for less than $10 and i couldnt finish the food although it was delicious, great Texan sized portions. Also a good tip is if you have a drink, unlike the strip, you wont be getting a watered down version, its very strong, so expect to feel a little tipsy after a few drinks.
I had the most comfortable sleep in that room. You also have to experience the Freemont street experience. Without a doubt i will definitely return.
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