Harrahs, Las Vegas Strip
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| Address | 3475 Las Vegas Blvd. S [ map ] |
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| Neighbors | Venetian Imperial Palace Mirage |
| Pricing | $ $ $ $ $
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| Drink Service | Average |
| Club Card | Yes - Total Rewards |
| Cool Stuff | Starbucks OK Toby Keith restaurant serves fried bologna sammitches (yuck) |
| Shows | Mac King Comedy Magic Show The Improv Rita Rudner |
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History of Harrahs
Originally the Tumbleweed motel (1949), then the Riverboat Casino (1971), then the Holiday Casino (1980)... then Harrahs (1992). Harrah's completed a total renovation in 1997 at the cost of $200 million bucks. The recently snapped up the Flamingo, Ballys, Paris and Caesars in their annexation of the Caesars gaming empire.
How are the rooms at Harrahs?
Boring and somewhat small standard rooms. The windows don't open in the standard rooms (which do at the Imperial Palace next door). This is the kind of room that makes you say Hey... lets hit the tables.... but when you get to the casino you can't find the tables because the floor layout is so horrible.
What restaurants are at Harrahs?
Standard fare. The Cafe at Harrah's has some good stuff in it. Check out the Spicy Buffalo Wing wrap and the Spinach Dip appetizer. Yummy eats. Room service is fast, good and moderately priced as well. The Toby Keith diner offers standard trailer park delicacies such as Kraft Macaroni & Cheese with Tuna Fish mixed in, George Foreman grill burgers and fried bologna sandwiches that are made using that sandwich press thingy they sell on the Home Shopping Network. We think that, despite the hilarity, this is an insult to a Vegas tripper... you may think otherwise. You've been warned. Other options include Flavors (their fancifully named buffet) Ming's Table (uh... Chinese food?) Penazzi (Italian + Oyster bar), The Range Steakhouse (folk like this joint, we've never eaten there) Pepper Rose (sandwiches & deli)
Where is Harrahs Located?
Harrah's is right in the heart of the action. You can't really go wrong here in terms of location, but the rooms are small, the prices are "eh", the casino isn't so hot and the slots are a really tight. Good news: Imperial Palace, O'Shea's & Flamingo are to the South and Casino Royale & Venetian to the north. Lotsa options within walking distance, for both the low and high roller. Caesars, Mirage, TI and Bellagio are directly on the other side of the street.
Exclusive Tips for Harrahs:
Harrahs Rewards Club gives you free Mardi Gras beads when you sign up. For entertainment we got some showgirls, some comedy and improv, a little Rita Rudner, some dueling pianos, and a little karaoke. Carnival Court is just to the south, a good place to stop for a quick drink or late night rock N roll. There's also a number of folks in this area who will be happy to supply you with low grade dirt weed.
Stayed at Harrah's twice. 2003 and 2005. The difference is that the first time they were a minor player in Las Vegas and the second time they owned the mighty Caesars Empire (Caesars, Ballys, Paris, and so on). One thing didn't change: The casino layout is silly. Another thing that didn't change: The casino bartenders were fairly cool. Oh one more thing didn't change: Carnaval Court, the outdoor bar/stage is still kind of fun. Oh and then there is the location......very nice! BUT......there is Toby Keith's bar, as I said a poor casino layout, a really subpar pool, and just a general feeling that they want your money so they can knock down places like the Imperial Palace, O'Sheas, Flamingo, and Bally's so they can build something really uninspiring. It's usually a decent price, but your money can be spent better elsewhere.
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I love everything about this hotel! What can I say...its my favorite.
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Nice hotel and did well on the slots. Would definitely stay there again.
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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an ok resort
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It's not too bad of a place to stay. My room wasn't too bad, but hell I thought the rooms at the Riv my first trip were nice. The gaming is a wee bit tight, but heck, I'd rather go over to O'Sheas anyway.
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Stayed here a few times. A little bit better than average but not spectacular
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Not a bad place, good local, cheap like dirty water, right beside the best cheapest beer in town (Casino Royale), I'd go back
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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Rooms are well appointed but small. The casino is cramped and stuffy. But the drink service is awesome...actually too good considering the lack of bathrooms nearby. You get an idea of why Harrah's has been so successful because there are plenty of low/mid level rollers who are having the time of their lives here because they're getting comped. There's a fun vibe in a place where people are losing but still feel like they're coming out ahead of the game.
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A great place to stay and play. Comp's are fair and a fantastic buffett at FLAVORS. The rasberry sorbet is the best I ever had. Claen rooms and good service here.
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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the rooms are clean, and lets be realistic, how much time do you spend in your Vegas room anyway...maybe 3 hours a day...dead center location...this place gets one extra dice fo the Party Pit and it's insanely addictive Triple Shot, fun dealers, and nearby bar in case the service gets slow
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on night we were reaaly drunk and we were tring to take a picture of the jesture while his eyes were both red and we couldn'tv hold the camera steady enough to get a decent picture. we tried for what seemed like all night and never got the picture we wanted.hopefully next time we will have better luck
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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Harrahs is one of my favorites.
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Harrah's is a middle of the road hotel in a great location. Perfect for those looking for a decent room at a decent price (You can get very good room offers if you sign up for their email offers.) I feel bad for anyone how has a room that face Carnival Court since the place is quite loud until late at night. The "deluxe" room I had was comfortable (I'm low-maintenance, so anything above the typical roadside motel is a step up.), but the view of the parking deck wasn't something I liked (Some desk agents will try to up sell a Strip-view room, mine didn't, but a friend of mine did spend the extra $10/night for a decent Strip view.). The only restaurant I've eaten at was Flavors, which is a pretty good buffet, albeit a bit pricey (thank goodness for the coupon in the funbook). I got there right before the mid-morning rush, the food was good.