OverviewThis off-the-strip property is situated among local businesses on Tropicana Avenue. Offering a full casino, multiple outdoor pools, multiple restaurants and a movie theatre, this property is well suited for guests who are looking for a variety of on-site entertainment options off the main strip.
Both smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available. All 1,886 rooms include a separate sitting area, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, a coffeemaker, a TV with pay-per-view movies, a safe and air conditioning. Select rooms also include views of the Las Vegas Strip. Rooms are furnished with two queen beds or one king bed.
Suites offer more spacious accommodations with separate living and bedroom areas. All suites also include multiple TVs and a soaker bathtub, while some suites include a fireplace and/or a dining table. Suites are furnished with two queen beds or one king bed and include one or two bedrooms.
Wi-Fi is available in guest rooms for an additional fee of $12.99 per 24 hours. Free Wi-Fi is available at the on-site Java Vegas coffee shop. Free self- and valet parking is available on site and pets are not permitted.
This property features two fine dining restaurants, six casual dining restaurants and six fast food restaurants, including the Java Vegas coffee shop. In addition, 24-hour room service is provided.
The on-site casino features 2,600 slot machines, table games, video poker, video keno, a race and sports book, a poker room and a Keno Lounge. The casino also has several live entertainment venues, including the Orleans Showroom, a comedy club, a cabaret and the Orleans Arena.
On-site recreational amenities include three outdoor pools, a hot tub, a bowling alley, an arcade, an 18-screen movie theatre and a fitness centre. Private cabanas are available for rent. Other on-site amenities include baggage storage, concierge service, an ATM, a child care centre, a gift shop, a hair salon and meeting facilities.
This hotel offers a free shuttle service to The Gold Coast Casino and the Las Vegas Strip daily from 9 am to 12 am.
The Gold Coast Casino is 6 minutes away by car, while the Las Vegas Strip, which includes Caesar's Palace, the Bellagio, Paris and the MGM Grand, is an 8-minute drive away. The Miracle Mile Shops Mall, near Planet Hollywood, is 9 minutes away by car. The Las Vegas Premium Outlets are about 11 minutes away by car, while Downtown Vegas and The Freemont Street Experience, also known as "Old Vegas", is a 15-minute drive away.
McCarran International Airport (LAS) is 12 minutes away by car. (All driving time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified by a front desk agent on June 12, 2013: The fee for in-room Wi-Fi.
The GoodAmong the reviews used for this analysis, many guests described enjoyable and pleasant experiences at this hotel. Many reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that this hotel offered good value for the money they spent.
The rooms were frequently described as clean and spacious, while a few other reviewers added that their rooms were comfortable and well appointed. There were a couple of complaints about rooms, however (see below for more details).
Many guests seemed impressed with the service they received and the staff throughout the hotel were described as friendly, efficient and helpful.
Many reviewers praised the food and reasonable prices at the buffet restaurant, while a couple of guests described enjoyable experiences at the fine dining restaurants. Several reviewers appreciated the variety of on-site dining options.
Many guests took advantage of the free shuttle service to the Las Vegas strip and found the service to be convenient. A couple of reviewers said that they preferred the off-strip location of this property.
Several guests enjoyed the on-site casino and a few of these guests were impressed with the gaming promotions offered.
Several reviewers described the pool area as clean and spacious, with one guest describing the pool area as beautiful. A few guests were impressed with the number of on-site entertainment venues.
The Bad
There were few concerns or complaints found for this hotel, among the reviews sourced for this editorial. However, a couple of guests complained about the additional fees for Wi-Fi ($12.99 per 24 hours).
A couple of guests thought that their rooms were in need of some upgrades, while a couple of other reviewers found the in-room air conditioning units to be noisy.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 4.3 out of 5, with 93% of 6,018 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.com ranked this hotel #31 out of 271 hotels in Las Vegas, with an average score of 4 out of 5, from 3,223 reviews.
The author called the hotel on June 12, 2013 to verify some information.
