Golden Nugget Hotel and Casino

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Reviewed by: Cristine
Submitted on: Fri 23 Mar 2007

I called the night prior to request a wheelchair be held due to an untimely accident prior to leaving. The hotel staff assured me they would have one when we arrived. When we arrived, of course there was no note on the account nor was there an available wheelchair. Service was minimal at best on the floor. Rooms were clean and free of stale/musty/smokey odors. I did miss not having a coffee maker or a fridge.

Reviewed by: doug
Submitted on: Tue 03 Apr 2007

Loved staying in the renovated Golden Nugget. Great pool area , good food close to evening activities!

Reviewed by: Brian
Submitted on: Sat 17 Mar 2007

Convenient to all of Fremont St casinos. No coffee in rooms. Typical Vegas hotel TV -- limited. Italian restaurant very good. Odds in casino terrible - cross the street t Binion's. Free garage a plus.

Reviewed by: J
Submitted on: Thu 05 Apr 2007

We got married here 15 years ago and weren't sure what to expect upon our recent return. We were very pleasantly surprised -- the hotel is still beautiful and has been improved since our earlier visit. It has a very elegant, but not gaudy feel -- unlike so many Las Vegas hotels. The service was ecxcellent. A new wedding chapel is under consrtruction -- should be a lovely and intimate venue.

Reviewed by: vanessa
Submitted on: Fri 16 Mar 2007

This place exceeded my expectations! We were allowed to check in three hours early, the rooms were very nice and big, the hotel was nicely decorated, and the staff was great! Would stay there agian!

Reviewed by: Karen
Submitted on: Tue 20 Mar 2007

We have stayed at the Golden Nugget several times in the past, and each time we have had a great time. When we got there our rooms were not what we had wanted, but the front desk staff promptly corrected the situation. The new pool was awesome, with the shark tank, extra seating, pool bar, etc., it made the stay even better. The Golden Nugget has kept their hotel one of the best and we will defintely stay their again.

Reviewed by: leslie
Submitted on: Mon 26 Mar 2007

I have always stayed on the strip, but this time wanted to try downtown, loved it and will stay at the golden nugget next time we go.Everything was perfect, the only thing I could see that could improve would be checking in, did'nt happen to us but the next day the line to check in was hours long.

Reviewed by: F
Submitted on: Wed 21 Mar 2007

We tried to check into the hotel on an early Sunday morning. We were greeted with the most obnoxious, snotty young lady who very clearly made us feel like second class customers beause we booked with an online travel website. When I tried to talk to the manager on duty, they only sent her back out to "help" me. This was a 35th anniversary trip and this hotel did not do any thing to warrant any outstanding from us.

Reviewed by: Laura
Submitted on: Tue 20 Mar 2007

A 60 year old hotel that seems brand new. Great off-strip location with quick and easy access to all things "Vegas". Great parking, beautifully appointed, fabulous variety of restaurants serving excellent cuisine. Large, comfortable rooms with great beds, quality linen and an abundance of towels. The new shark tank within the people swimming pool is incredible and the 3 story water slide passing through it is unbelievable! The friendly staff make your stay as quiet and comfy or as exciting as you require.

Reviewed by: Mike
Submitted on: Sun 18 Mar 2007

I haven't actually stayed here but I'm sure it's pretty mediocre. Next time I think I'll see where else I can stay and try that place out.

Reviewed by: James
Submitted on: Mon 19 Mar 2007

one person to checkin guests', long walk to elevator from room, TV was broken, safe was still locked from previous guest, only a smoking room available when we got there and it stunk, they wanted $200. more per night to upgrade room and we dropped over $1,000. in the casino over 3 days, it was my wifes B-day and she asked what they could do for us and they said "Happy Birthday"! One more thing. Our flight out was not until 11:30PM and they refused to let us check out even one hour past noon.

Reviewed by: jack
Submitted on: Fri 16 Mar 2007

i have only good things to say about this hotel. i have stay there many times. and would endorse it highly.

Reviewed by: victoria
Submitted on: Sun 18 Mar 2007

the golden nugget was a great place to stay, excellent rooms, good location ,the staff was very helpful and buffet was good. I would stay there again.

Reviewed by: Kenya
Submitted on: Sun 01 Apr 2007

I have been coming to the Golden Nugget for many years. This is the first year I was disappointed. 1. No coffee in the rooms (Starbucks installed $12 for 2 cups of coffee and 2 muffins!!!. 2. The buffet on Sat was $17 each and was worst buffet I ever attended. 4. Ads state newspapers delivered to rooms, we received no newspapers. 5. Tried calling the main desk for help and was told "be with you momentarily, but waited over 8 minutes and hung up. Extremely DISAPPOINTED. Used to love going there to get away.

Reviewed by: JACK
Submitted on: Fri 23 Mar 2007

OUR STAY WAS PERFECT. THE HOTEL IS BEAUTIFULLY DONE AND GOLDEN. THE NEW POOL AREA IS BEAUTIFUL. THE RESTAURANTS ARE EXCELLENT.SEE THE FREEMONT EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THEIR DOOR. THEY MAY NOT BE AS HUGE OR FLAMBOUYANT AS THE STRIP BUT SO WORTH STAYING HERE.

Reviewed by: Jennifer
Submitted on: Sat 31 Mar 2007

The hotel was nice and so was the casino. The security, waitresses, bartenders and mant. staff were very willing to help. The front desk staff, especially the assistant manager, was VERY RUDE!!!!! I know people try to scam them often, but when you seriously have a problem, like someone walking into your room in the middle of the night, they blow you off like you are a scam artist!!!!!!!

Reviewed by: Emily
Submitted on: Tue 03 Apr 2007

The hotel & casino areas looked nice, but the room was nothing special. Having the toilet overflow and the upstairs bathroom overflow through our ceiling you would think we'd at least have gotten something comped--nope! Maintenance was fast, but the front desk was rude. Will definitely stay somewhere else next time!

Reviewed by: Angela
Submitted on: Thu 05 Apr 2007

We booked last minute for 1 night. We usually stay on the strip, but it was one of the few reasonably priced hotels on Saturday night. Very satisfied with quality of rooms, front desk staff, hotel decor. New pool/ aquarium area looks very nice. Probably the best choice on Fremont and you can enjoy your morning Starbucks outside overlooking other casinos. Lots of penny games here and nearby! Only disappointment was the seafood buffet--quality of seafood not the best. I'd stay here again!

Reviewed by: S. WIlliam
Submitted on: Fri 13 Apr 2007

My wife and I spent 4 days in Las Vegas. We have stayed at the Nugget before and noticed the improvements immediately. Landry's has done an excellent job since they bought the complex. Everything from the casino to the restaurants were first rate. My only two "minor" complaints were the rock hard beds in the rooms and the lack of cocktail service while gambling.My wife is sold on Downtown because of the Nugget and we will definitely be back. Our friends that were travelling with us will be staying at the Nugget next time as wellPlease keep up the good work!!!

Reviewed by: Jill
Submitted on: Tue 01 May 2007

This was our first stay downtown and it was great! The staff was friendly and accomodating. The food was very good and the pool area lived up to the reviews I had read prior to going. It was nice to be able to walk out the front door of the casino and have other downtown attractions right there. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by: Alvin
Submitted on: Thu 07 Jun 2007

Personnel were friendly, everything about the hotel is class.

Reviewed by: Debbie
Submitted on: Wed 20 Jun 2007

Although check-in was difficult - computers were down, so room keys couldn't be issued, we killed time easily by walking around the shark tank overlooking the pool. As promised, our room keys were available a short time later. We couldn't order drinks from any of the bars on the second day; the bartenders said the "system was down" and it controlled the cash register. Other than that, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Fremont Street is certainly up and coming, and was a good change from the new strip. Being able to take a short walk from casino to casino was wonderful.

Reviewed by: Fred
Submitted on: Mon 09 Apr 2007

This place was a very pleasant surprise. Rooms were fantastic and the pool was great. The best part of staying downtown was the variety of casinos you can walk too in 5 minutes or less.

Reviewed by: tamra
Submitted on: Sat 05 May 2007

rooms very clean, better than other hotel 2 years ago

Reviewed by: kate
Submitted on: Sat 02 Jun 2007

we stayed at the golden nugget for our anniversary, and it was recommended by a friend, i was skeptical at first because it is off the strip,the area can be scary, but the hotel itself is beautiful !!, The decor is as beautiful if not better than some of the strip hotels. We are planning on coming back and bringing our kids,. The pool area is beautiful, and the water slide looks like it would be a kick. The aqaurium adds a very nice touch, and I can see myself laying by the pool relaxing while our boys have a blast in the pool . Would definetely stay there again!!!

Reviewed by: Patricia
Submitted on: Sun 29 Apr 2007

The Golden Nugget is one of our favorite hotels. We love being on Fremont St. The staff is always friendly and ready to please.

Reviewed by: ALICE
Submitted on: Thu 19 Apr 2007

WE CELEBRATED A 50TH WEDDING ANNIVERSARY, PLUS TWO BIRTHDAYS AT THE GOLDEN NUGGET HOTEL DOWNTOWN. IT WAS WONDERFUL AND VERY CONVENIENT TO WALK TO OTHER HOTELS IN THE AREA. WE ESPECIALLY LIKED THE IDEA OF "NO TRAFFIC" TO FIGHT. GREAT PLACE TO RELAX AND HAVE FUN.

Reviewed by: Nancy
Submitted on: Tue 24 Apr 2007

"blocks from the Las Vegas Strip" is misleading. Other than $25 for a taxi, the only way to get to/around downtown is a bus which takes at least 30 minutes. Way too far and way too TACKY!

Reviewed by: Nisa
Submitted on: Sun 08 Apr 2007

We were taking the kids on day trips to see the Damn, the Canyons, Ghost towns, and see a little LAS too. Weren't looking forward to casino noise. The kids LOVED THE POOL! Had south tower room, used the back lobby, minimal casino effect. Very clean, updated rooms. Ate at The Grotto and Buffet. Surpassed our expectations. Music volume at the pool & Freemont Street deafening! I would avoid Freemont at night. Area around hotel, Freemont, up to the strip, not great. We had a car, this wasn't an issue. Woudn't stay here without a car. Kids age 8 &16.

Reviewed by: Marie
Submitted on: Mon 23 Apr 2007

At this point this is the only hotel I would stay in away from the strip. Excellent accomodations and top notch service. Nice casino with friendly-not pushy dealers. The bartenders pour nice drinks as well. Doesn't need the updates all other downtown hotels seem to need. Buffet is the best downtown as well with a smaller selection than some on/off the strip but top notch quality throughout!

Reviewed by: Val
Submitted on: Mon 16 Apr 2007

We enjoyed our stay at the Golden Nugget. The hotel is first class and our room (suite) was wonderful and we would compare it with any of the newer hotels in LV. We liked being downtown where we could easily walk around and not have to fight the traffic and conjestion of the strip.

Reviewed by: Jim
Submitted on: Tue 08 May 2007

This was our first stay at a downtown hotel and the experience was great! The only downside we agreed upon were the people that accosted us everytime we came off of the elevator trying to sell us something. Rooms were clean and as good as the hotels on the strip. Am planning on staying downtown again.

Reviewed by: John
Submitted on: Sun 27 May 2007

This was the first time we stayed down town. We usually stay on the strip. From now on it will be the Nugget. It is priced right with all the bells and whistles of the high end strip casinos.

Reviewed by: Florent
Submitted on: Sat 12 May 2007

I could not sleep even with earplugs since the room was very noisy, as if there was a truck inside. There was a kind of generator outside for air conditioning or something else just beside. The front desk did not try to help and refused to change our room. They only had lame excuses such as not having the authority to do anything. A really bad experience. Avoid.

Reviewed by: Gary
Submitted on: Thu 03 May 2007

Overall, my experience at the Golden Nugget was positive, the best I've found on Fremont Street. Other than my partiality for the downtown ambiance, I didn't find the hotel compared favorably with the better Strip hotels I've been in. In particular, the restaurants were a little disappointing and over-priced.

Reviewed by: Neva
Submitted on: Mon 18 Jun 2007

We only stay at the Golden Nugget. The Service and Surrounding are just beautiful. New Pool area is Awesome! & it's on Freemont Street, so convenient. Just the perfect place. Yes we HAVE stayed at several other well known casino's on the strip.None of them touches the Service you get at Golden Nugget! We are at Home at the Nugget. Stay at the Nugget, only thier buffet at $21.00 a person was not as good as it should of been for $21.00 PP Only disappointment was buffet. Cafe' & Sand shop food was great.

Reviewed by: NELLIE
Submitted on: Sun 20 May 2007

THE PLACE WAS VERY NOISY. I HAVE BEEN TO VEGAS MORE THAN TEN TIMES AND ALWAYS STAYED AT THE NUGGET. MIGHT NOT THE NEXT TIME

Reviewed by: bruce
Submitted on: Mon 16 Apr 2007

Have stayed here for year's and been comped on quite of few thing's,food,room's etc. The only thing is with the old management lillies used to have a steak dinner, with potato and saladfor about $40. The new steakhouse is good but not the same,and alot more money.

Reviewed by: Don
Submitted on: Thu 10 May 2007

Disappointed in not being able to get a non-smoking room the first night. When one was available had t settle for 2 double beds.

Reviewed by: Gerald
Submitted on: Tue 05 Jun 2007

This hotel is outstanding in most respects and represents the best overall value in my opinion of all of the larger Vegas hotels. The only mius is that it's not on the strip but it is as good or better than the strip hotels.

Reviewed by: Pamela
Submitted on: Sat 19 May 2007

This was our second trip to Vegas. We stayed on the strip last time. That most certainly was wasted money. The Golden Nuggett has more to offer than any Strip Hotel/Casino I have been in. Fremont Street is the place to be. Safe, fun, good food, free entertainment every night, etc. Everything you can imagine within walking distance. Great room, buffet, pool with sharks, casino, valet parking, security. I cannot say enough. If you are skeptical, try it for yourself. You will be back, just like us. Wish I was going again tomorrow!!!

Reviewed by: Sarie
Submitted on: Mon 07 May 2007

I had a very good experience at this hotel. I thought it was priced right and really comfortable. The only thing is not a big selection on dinning.

Reviewed by: Melissa
Submitted on: Wed 30 Jan 2008

The hotel claims to be a four star but the rooms appear to be worse than rooms at a Motel. I would have been better off staying at the holdiay in. We had a smoking room. There was no ventilation and you couldn't open the windows to let in fresh air. My husband is a smoker and he couldn't stand the room either.

Reviewed by: Karla
Submitted on: Wed 30 Jan 2008

Me and my husband went on our honeymoon and go back every year. Would recommend for 1st timers and veteran vaction-ers

Reviewed by: Liza
Submitted on: Thu 19 Jul 2007

Outstanding hotel downtown! Great room at a great price! Recommend and will stay there again. Check-in had long lines, coffee maker in the room would have been nice. No complaints though- very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by: Deanna
Submitted on: Wed 20 Feb 2008

The pool was really nice however the room was made with very cheap materials. The bed and pillows were extremely uncomfortable. Our tub and sink needed to be unclogged on our arrival. The hair dryer was also broke. We had a party of 6 and they could not put our rooms close to each other nor even on the same floor. Floor 4, 19, 22. We will not be staying here again, which is a shame because we really enjoyed being downtown. This was our 5th visit to Vegas in the past 6 years. To end on a positive the Caveman Show was very funny and the pool had an amazing shark tank connected.

Reviewed by: Dewane
Submitted on: Sun 03 Feb 2008

best hotel for the money in Las Vegas.

Reviewed by: Eddie
Submitted on: Wed 01 Aug 2007

My kid loved their pool...and so did I !!!

Reviewed by: Roberta
Submitted on: Wed 06 Feb 2008

Awesome! Best location downtown.

Reviewed by: Elizabeth
Submitted on: Thu 07 Feb 2008

It was a nice hotel. I would go back for the simple reason that there is a difference between the Las vegas strip and downtown. The light show is cool. The people were freindly.

Reviewed by: Marsha
Submitted on: Tue 03 Jul 2007

I was disappointed because our flight was late, so I called and notified the hotel. They still gave away our room, we were stuck with a dbl smoking rm.

Reviewed by: Katerina
Submitted on: Fri 22 Feb 2008

Me and my boyfriend went for valetine day weekend. Everything was beautiful and enjoyed the great service. The buffet was awesome, we went the twice(lil pricey on saturday) but its worth it. The deuce bus was an experience, just hard to get on the weekend. Overall trip was romantic and nice.

Reviewed by: danna
Submitted on: Sun 01 Jul 2007

after many trips to the strip, we found the golden nugget. this is the only place we stay now. room service is wonderful, no wait, and not over priced!

Reviewed by: Mark
Submitted on: Tue 03 Jul 2007

Have been staying here every year for the past 30 years. Under MGM and Poster's tenure, still good. With Landry's, it's a different story. The check-in at the front desk was dreadfully slow and it was not that busy. The buffet, once great, is now mediocre and expensive. Most of the food was inedible. Most of the old time great employees are gone. I called maintenance twice to fix a problem in my room and they never showed up. The GN is still a good value for the money, but it's no longer top notch.

Reviewed by: Dave
Submitted on: Wed 11 Jul 2007

The Nugget was perfect for our trip. It had everything we needed was convenient and was a classy place, clean and very accomodating.

Reviewed by: Sara
Submitted on: Tue 10 Jul 2007

This hotel is great. If you are looking for a hotel off the busy strip this one is definitely it!! Clean, gorgeous and great staff. The pool is beautiful and the dining is fabulously orgasmic!!

Reviewed by: Jimmy
Submitted on: Tue 24 Jul 2007

The buffet was over priced. I went to the Plaza and got the same style buffett for $*. The best food was probably Lillians Noodle House. This is not the place for single people because you miss all the action of the Strip. The smell of the sewer in the bathroom of my room was horrible and just would not go away. The best thing about Golden Nugget is the Freemont Street Experience. That good if you do not want to go to the strip area.

Reviewed by: brenda
Submitted on: Fri 15 Feb 2008

the hotel was very nice the room service was very good and overall i would like to stay there again