Ballys Las Vegas
3645 S. Las Vegas Boulevard // Las Vegas Strip » map
| Nearby: | Bellagio Bill's Gamblin Hall and Saloon Paris Las Vegas |
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Ballys Las Vegas - The Real Deal :
Good action, standard strip fare... nothing too fancy, but the table minimums jump to $15-25 on weekends. Head over to O'Shea's if you want cheaper action. Ballys does have a bank of Blazing 7 dollar slot machines that have been quite profitiable for the VT Posse. Their 'poker room' is a nook on the casino floor that they took slots out of... meh. Speaking of gone... Ballys removed the Wheel of Fortune slots in August 2008.
Another interesting thing - they offer massages on the casino floor... aka Casino'ssage.
Ballys Las Vegas History
Before Ballys became Bally's it was the MGM Grand, and one of the worst hotel fires ever took place there in 1980. 84 people died and 697 of the 5,000 guests were injured in what was determined to be an electrical malfunction although some think otherwise. KNPR has a great streaming audio with first hand accounts employees and guests. Regardless... MGM moved down the street and Ballys became Ballys... with that nutty LAX looking walkway thingy that is essential playground material for the Vegas Tripper.
Location of Ballys Las Vegas:
Ballys is on what we like to call the 4Bs Corner. Across the road is Bellagio , on the north side is Bill's Gamblin Hall and Saloon (formerly Barbary Coast). It takes eons to get from the street to the casino floor (although the tubular neon launchway is groovy), unlike it's neighbor to the south, Paris. It's a good location if you are undecided on the north or south end of the strip.
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The Vegas Monorail connects behind Ballys just past the Race & Sports Book on the lower level. One stop south is MGM - to the north are Flamingo/Caesars, IP/Harrahs, LV Convention Center, LV Hilton and Sahara/Stratosphere. When its working it takes 15 minutes to get from end to end and costs $5 per person one way (steep considering a cab from Sahara to Ballys costs about $10 )
The Rooms at Ballys Las Vegas
The rooms prices range from $59 (mid-week low) to $250 (weekend high). We didn't have a problem getting a room with a resonable view (it can be an issue with some places). Last time we visited Ballys, we paid $99 for a side view of the strip, half view of the Bellagio fountain (with music! Frank, good; Celine, bad.) and a direct view of the Ei-faux-l Tower. We were right over the pool at Paris and had a good view of it. Looked like a petri dish, with microbes swimmers. Rooms are clean, well kept and a decent size.
(Update: Dec 2004 - This time we upgraded to a jacuzzi suite - room 7311 on the 23rd floor - $180/night for a huge room, waterfall jacuzzi, steam room/shower, non cloth headboard [no chance of getting someones old jizz in your hair] marble floor, lit vanity, all manner of creams soaps and mouthwashes in the little bottle brigade, a truly fantastic south-facing view of the strip and lots of other goodies.)
Restaurants at Ballys Las Vegas
We recommend the room service. The price isn't that far off the cost of a coffee shop meal and you get the luxury of eating in your your robe and avoiding people. They set you up pretty nice for breakfast by including a basket of assorted muffins and stuff. The set up is beautiful - a great way to start the day. Sometimes they botch the order - don't hesitate to call down to get your stuff corrected.
Rather get out of the room for a meal? There are plenty of joints, from sit-down to food court style 420 hours a day. Of note? The Sterling Brunch where you can get Sturgeon caviar and lobster (reservations required). Ichiban Sushi serves it tokyo style - on a conveyer belt. If you have the hankering for a great classy meal, head over to Ballys Steakhouse. Steaks, chops, seafood and lobster (market price was $67 when we went) all cooked to perfection, with great service, great deserts and the greatest baked potato you'll ever have. al Dente- for Italian, ASIA - for "Heat of the Moment" and other early 80's hits, Sbarro - over by the sportsbook, Terrace Cafe for... cafe food and a whole bunch more.
Ballys Las Vegas Tips
Ballys is sorely lacking in the other shit category. They have Jubilee a 20-year running 'showgirls' extravaganza and of course the wonderful The Price Is Right stage show where you can win set of luggage, and the soul band at the casino lounge is smokin good. Other than that.... they've got a casino.
After the demise of the Stardust, my Husband and I searched and found another Vegas classic. Bally's has what we need and provides an atmosphere where we feel comfortable and relaxed. 2 casino's in 1 with safe passage to Paris, without escort. If you want the Wynn, then book a room and enjoy. If you want a piece of the old Las Vegas charm stay at Bally's. Monarial access and walking distance to 7 other casino's and the last hotel to have a TRUE deep end at he pool.
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Terrific mid strip location at very affordable prices. Nice spacious rooms with great views of south strip and bellagio fountains. When i stayed the big kitchen buffet was open which was a great value. Even without it though, id still stay here again. Also, the sterling brunch is Amazing.
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Friendly staff, one of the best locations in Vegas, good buffet, and huge, clean rooms.
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My husband and I have stayed here since the demise of the Stardust. Good location, metro rail access, safe passage to Paris and Planet Hollywood( 3 fer one) and one of the last casino's to have a "true " deep end pool and tennis court. If you want to live big ,stay at Bellagio. I f you want a Vegas classic,the last of a dying breed, book Bally's .
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I've stayed at Ballys several times. Ballys offers a good value. Rooms are nothing spectacular, but are large clean and comfortable. I always stay in the north tower deluxe room. Pool is not so hot, but the hotel is connected to Paris. We used the Paris pool, which was relatively nice. The steakhouse is good, but overall restaurants and shopping are limited. Jubilee show is worth seeing once. Price is right is boring if you don't get to play. I got to play, so it was fun for me. Decent casino. Not lucky here.
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Just good 'ol fun. Nothing too fancy but if you need fancy... it's connected to Paris.
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Good sports book. Nice slots!
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Nice casino, kind of small. It was the old MGM Grand. Nice indoor connection to Paris, and a great location on the Strip
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Central location is a plus. Stayed in a standard king room, which neither impressed or disappointed me. No luck in the casino.
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Have not stayed here yet but have gambled here. I like the Keno area. Havent done too good on the slots here yet and I feel that the drink service could be better.
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I saw security kicking out hooker. I will never stay there again.
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Stayed here the first time in Vegas. Play at the three card tables every trip back.
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Stayed at Ballys in 2004. One thing I've always respected about Bally's, sans the goofy entrance, is that it doesn't really have a theme. It's just a resort/casino with a really great location. For some, that's enough. Our room was surprisingly large for a standard-size room. We certainly had no complaints with our stay from a service standpoint. My only gripe with Bally's is the walk to the pool. It's a MILE from the rooms! When you get off the elevator you have to walk past the sportsbook and their row of shops to get to the pool area. Granted, I take no shame in displaying my near-nakedness to the discomfort of others, but I feel sorry for those not as sordid as me! Overall.....Bally's is Bally's. It's not Wynn LV. It's not Bellagio. It's Bally's. If you're looking for great location, a suitable room, and no frills........it's a good catch.