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Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall: Traveler Reviews


5111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89122
Property Type: Hotel
  • Lodging offering guest rooms, a 24-hour front desk and a variety of services and amenities.
Description: Western-themed Hotel featuring 25,000-square-foot Mystic Falls Park with waterfalls, footpaths, mountain & nightly laser shows. This description is based on information provided by the hotel.
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Reviews of Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall

( 5-9 of 167 )
“Nice, Lots To Do, Not Extra-ordinary”

Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall

4 of 5 stars
Yorba Linda
Sep 22, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

We stayed at Sam's Town because of my boyfriend's bowling league sweeps. I've never been a fan Vegas - I don't get the whole too much drinking and too much smoking all the while throwing one's money away. Not my idea of fun, but I understand other's have a great time of it.

Sam's Town is about 7 to 9 miles away from the strip/downtown. That suited us on such a quick weekend trip. Plus, the casino is less crowded. However, Sam's Town does offer free shuttles between its casino and several sites along the strip and dowtown, which is nice for those who either do not have cars or do not wish to drive.

Our room was nothing terribly special, but it was clean and comfortable. It is almost time for the bed to be changed (it's a little old and soft), but we managed to have a couple of good night's sleep so it was serviceable. Plenty of clean towels, clean carpeting, and everything was dusted. We didn't have the 42" plasma TV spoken of in another review, but the TV worked just fine and was standard hotel fare.

There are several restaurants in the casino. We managed to eat at Billy Bob's Steak House, which had large portions but was rather expensive for what was received and the service given. Unless a very special event, I would skip this. We did eat at the buffet for breakfast and dinner, and thought it did quite well, although we were more impressed by breakfast with lots of choices. Dinner was okay, but when it came to dessert, some of them were leftover for quite some time and had gotten a littel "crispy."

Mystic Falls in the center atrium is a relaxing parklike place to walk through or sit and relax. It is covered and air-conditioned, yet it feels like one is outdoors. There is a light and water show that gets a little loud, but is pleasing to watch - once. If kids are in tow, they might enjoy this.

The bowling alley (a place we spent quite a bit of time, actually) was quite nice. One of the better places we have bowled. The lanes are nicely set up and feel comfortable. Hey, I bowled a 189! But seriously, this offers a nice respite from the typical Vegas scene and allows one to get a little exercise as well!

The casino is, well, a casino. I stayed away from the tables, as the table minimums appeared rather high to me. But then, the last time I was in Vegas was 1991 (hey, I don't "do" Vegas, what can I say??), and these might be normal. The minimums were $5, $10, and $25. More than my budget allows. I stuck with the machines, which bore me after about an hour, and lost more than I won. (which is typical for me) My boyfriend played the penny slots and did quite well, though. My major beef with the casino (and this true of any casino anywhere in Nevada) is the smoke. I am a non-smoker, and smoke gives me a headache after a while. Even sitting in the "non-smoking" areas (which are right in the middle of the smoking areas - makes sense?) doesn't help, plus there are limited machines. There is a second floor casino, and this was a little better, only because there were fewer people up there so less smoke.

So, all in all, if you are looking for a less crowded, comfortable, clean Vegas experience with access to the Strip and downtown, Sam's Town might just fit the bill. It is huge (I kept getting lost), but there really is a lot to keep one occupied. However, if one has difficulty with cigarette/cigar smoke, then perhaps a casino vacation/getaway is not what you want to do.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Different things to do: bowling, theater, atrium
    • Disliked — Smoke, smoke, smoke
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Chele60's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 07, 2005
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
most likely
I recommend this hotel for:
Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Sporting event
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“Sam's Town a great place to stay”

Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall

5 of 5 stars
dayton, ohio
Sep 13, 2008
2/2 found this review helpful

I stayed at Sam's Town 7-12 September 2008 and had a wonderful time. The staff were outstanding and they really helped when I had requested a smoking room and ended up getting a non smoking room. They had a different room ready for me on the next day.

The hotel/casino is huge!! The entire complex takes up at least one entire city block including the RV park. Not only do you have the casino, Sam's also has a bowling alley, 4 resturants, a McDonalds, Duncan Donuts, a movie theater, and of course the atrium. Rooms are nice and both of the ones I had included a 42 inch plasma display. Maid service was done before 11AM which was nice.

The free shuttle service takes you to down town and the strip. If you use this combined with the other free shuttles, you won't be spending a dime on cab fares during your stay. Except for going to and from the airport.

Nice rooms, free shuttles, great service, at a low price. Sam's will be getting my business in the future.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Lots of stuff to do besides gambling
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
chefantwon's Summary
Date of Stay: September 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: March 27, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 5 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Gambling / Casinos
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Average price*: $86 (year-round)
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“Great experience at Sam's Town”

Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall

5 of 5 stars
Paraburdoo, Australia
Sep 6, 2008
5/5 found this review helpful

Staying at Sam's Town for 4 days in August was a great experience for my wife and I.

Check in was prompt and efficient, the staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and well sized and had all the facilities we needed, and the location off the Strip was to our liking.

There is plenty to do on site with the casino action, bowling alley and movie theatre. The free shuttle bus allowed us to take multiple trips into the Strip and to downtown. This provides a later return to the hotel (approx 11pm) from downtown, allowing us to visit the Fremont St experience.

The multiple food outlets cater for all tastes, and thus we ate breakfast and dinner on site every day. There is a Walmart located across the street for groceries and general shopping, and there are also other fast food places nearby.

There is also a very good laundry located in the adjacent Sam's Town RV park.

If you are not driving, the cab fare from the airport is approximately $30.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Staff, room, facilities
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
heathpara's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Spouse / significant other
Visit was for: Hobbies / interest / culture
Age group: 35-49
Member since: April 21, 2006
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 4 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Older travelers, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Gambling / Casinos
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Average price*: $86 (year-round)
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“Inexpensive Vegas getaway”

Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall

5 of 5 stars
Phoenix, Arizona
Aug 22, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

I went to the Sam's Town because I wanted a bit of Vegas without the whole downtown crowds and chaos. This was the perfect hotel for what I needed. The rooms were nice, clean and for Vegas on the weekend, relatively inexpensive (80$) a night. It is very nice, relaxing environment, with a huge indoor waterfall and park like atmosphere.The pool is a bit small but everyone out there was having a great time,.They offer lots of places to eat inside the hotel as well as a movie theater, a bowling alley and video arcade, so to me this was one of the more family friendly places to stay. i did eat at the buffet and it was probably not worth the wait, but the cafe was great and the bartenders all great. i would go back and do it again.

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — Easy access to parking structure, good value, quiet rooms
    • Disliked — further from the strip than I had anticipated, not too bad though
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
xraytravelergirl's Summary
Date of Stay: August 2008
Traveled with: Solo traveler
Visit was for: Other
Age group: 35-49
Member since: July 17, 2007
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Great pool scene, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Pet owners, Families with young children, Families with teenagers
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Other
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Average price*: $86 (year-round)
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“A cheap alternative!”

Sam's Town Hotel and Gambling Hall

5 of 5 stars
Bakersfield
Jul 26, 2008
4/5 found this review helpful

Sam's Town offers the best of both worlds - a quiet room away from the strip and a shuttle which takes you to the heart of the action!

I received a mailer offering our group a $30/night stay along with a funbook. At that price, one might expect a hotel that looks like Motel 6 or Super 8. However, I think that Sam's Town far exceeds expectations considering the price.

They have their own bowling alley which is open 24 hours (it's cheaper if you play during non-peak hours), a movie theater playing the recent releases, your typical buffet, cafe, and fast food restaurants inside the hotel. My favorite restaurant is Willie and Jose's Cantina. Yum-O mexican food at reasonable prices!

The shuttle service is dependable and efficient. As long as you try to plan your day around the pick-up times it is a very convenient service.

If you are a young couple or a young group of people, Sam's Town may not be for you. This isn't your kind of place if you're looking for the hot table action and clubs.

With that aside, I'd highly encourage you to visit Sam's Town...at $30 a night, you can't go wrong!!

  • This TripAdvisor Member:
    • Liked — The value for the price paid
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
sarahb123's Summary
Date of Stay: July 2008
Traveled with: Family (extended)
Visit was for: Quality time with family
Age group: 18-24
Member since: July 26, 2008
  • My ratings for this hotel are:
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Check in / front desk
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
    • 3 of 5 stars Business service
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, People with disabilities, Older travelers, Families with young children, Families with teenagers, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, Great pool scene
Was this review helpful? Yes No
Check Rates
Average price*: $86 (year-round)
Call now to book: 1-800-45-HOTEL from hotels.com

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5111 Boulder Highway, Las Vegas, NV 89122