Just got back from another stay at Sam's Town Las Vegas, March 20-22, 2009. I responded to a monthly offer I receive from their rewards club for three free nights any night of the week, along with vouchers for a free lunch and dinner at the Firelight Buffet.

Upon arriving at the hotel around 1 am, there was no line at check-in and it went very smooth. I happened to notice that they have gone back to charging a required $50 room deposit per stay for their players club members via credit/debit card only, whereas this was always an option in the past versus being mandatory, along with having the ability to pay a cash deposit if desired.

I arrived at room 931, which was an outside room vs. a park view room which was actually what I was looking for - although the inside rooms with views of the park are nice, the laser light show that runs several times a day in the park gets very loud and overbearing, so the outside facing rooms are much quieter. I had requested a king bed and got two queens, but I understand that preferences can't be guaranteed (even on a comp offer!) so I wasn't too big of a deal. Being on the top floor was nice, and this particular corner of the hotel had a really great view of the Strip, which was a nice touch.

It had been about a year since my last stay and everything still appears to be in very good shape. All of the rooms now have 37" flat panel televisions which were a nice addition. The armoires that held the old televisions are still intact and have been turned into dry bars.

After being in the room for a couple of hours, I noticed a couple of problems. I noticed that there was a leak along with slow drainage problems in the shower, and it appeared that the air conditioner wouldn't go below 78 degrees, even being on the coldest setting. The second day of the trip was on the warm side, but I was barely in the room so it wasn't too big of a deal. I probably would have requested a room change in the event I was paying for it or if it would have been extremely hot outside.

I had mentioned in a previous review that although the comps are good here, the slots have gotten alot tighter over the past couple of years, so I actually only played through about $25 here without any luck. I usually play traditional reel slots at the dollar level, and learned several trips ago that this isn't the best place to play anymore! I haven't seen too many new machines on my past few trips, it appears they just keep moving them around.

All of the casino, restaurants and everything else appeared to be in great shape as usual. Sbarro, Panda Express and McDonald's in the food court are always cheap, surefire bets, and the two trips I had to the Firelight Buffet were excellent. Although even the comp line was a little long for the Sunday Champagne Brunch, it was well worth the wait.

Although I was stuck in a room with a couple of mechanical issues, Sam's Town is still a great place and I'd still recommend it to everyone. Keep in mind that it's not a Strip-type casino - it's much more laid back with alot of older, local clientele and better payouts.

off the strip approximatly 10 miles rooms large and clean adequate gambling shopping available Sheplers nice resturants great place for kids bowling movie theater Resturant s very good all price ranges Have an automated light show at night have been there numerous times room rates reasonable close to outlet malls shuttle service to downtown vegas and the strip

2nd time stay at Sam's Town in Vegas. First trip was good, once I figured out why it was so expensive from the airport for a round-trip. Note: It's on Boulder Highway, quite a little ways from the Strip.

Stayed for 2 nights (comp sent in the mail) and also received a $25 food coupon for buffet or steakhouse. Upon arriving, I was checked in by the absolute nicest front desk clerk, Lisa. She was very prompt about taking my information and assigning me a room. We even visited over why I was there and playing Bingo (which I didn't win...and she said she had given up on because she never wins anyways!). She informed me that my original request of a King wouldn't be available, but that was OK. I was given room #333. It was interesting because it was tucked away in a corner by itself. I was OK with that. Now, the best part....I asked Lisa if I could obtain a funbook. She "slipped" me one. Now that's customer service!

Rooms are nice, casino is large (2 levels) and Bingo hall is fun. They have a shuttle service that runs to Harrah's and the Rivieria on the Strip as well as California and Fremont downtown. Highly recommend using this, just beware of schedules (which you can get at the front desk). If not, you can still get back by using the CAT buses (but remember its on Boulder so it will take some time to get back).

Steakhouse was great, but ate a little too much as I had to spend the $25...beware appetizers are large than appears sometimes :).

My room was on the 8th floor and I could not go without shoes on the carpet or in the bathroom. I had so many bites on my feet that I had to use liquid Benedryl to coat my feet to stop the itching. I had bites on my neck and arms too. I don't know if they were from fleas or bed bugs but it was pretty bad. I am worried that I carried some of the critters home with me in my luggage. If I didn't have to be there for company business, I would not have stayed. I would not return to this hotel.

The room was kept tidy by housekeeping and the staff at the front desk were very nice and helpful and the coffee in the hotel was very good. I wish I could say more.