We spent 3 nights at Fitzgerald's by booking a hotel/airfare combo with Allegiant. We had visited the casino on previous trips but this was our first stay at Fitzgerald's. We love staying in downtown Vegas. Everything is in close proximity and you don't have to walk a mile (literally) to get to another casino.

Although seemingly minor, our main complaint was that during our stay the elevator service was incredibly slow. A few times we waited 5-10 minutes. Had we not been on the 12th floor, we'd have walked it. It appears that the "elevator renovation" has been an ongoing problem for many months, according to other guests we talked to.

Our room was comfortable and clean. The bed is a bit hard, but a softer mattress is my preference. The bathroom was big enough and the shower was always hot with strong water pressure. The in-room coffee maker was nice. I'd wake up earlier than my husband, and have a cup before we went downstairs to the McDonald's to have an excellent cup of coffee. The air conditioner was noisy, and the compressor kicking on and off would wake me sometimes. Maid service was prompt and friendly. (Make sure you hang up the "Do Not Disturb" tag if you don't want early service.) The staff, from the desk to the casino employees, were mostly helpful and friendly; although I'd like to have seen a few more smiles. We rented a car and guest parking begins on the 6th floor and goes up. The garage is short, so it seems like you go 'round and 'round for a very long time to find a space.

We didn't go to the hotel restaurant "Don B's" because the prices were expensive and a decent buffet can be found downtown for much less. We did have lunch at Fitzgerald's Courtyard Buffet and at $5.99 it was an excellent value. They have a soup, salad and baked potato buffet lunch special that was delicious. The clam chowder was the finest we have tasted. The food was well presented and the waitress was attentive and friendly. Three desserts were included.

The casino seemed to keep busy. I play a few slots, but don't spend a lot of time on them. My husband played $3 Blackjack and said he really enjoyed the dealers. Vegas has reduced many of the minimums on the tables. Although we have heard the tourism business there is hurting we couldn't tell because Fremont street was, as usual, busy and fun.

Overall, I would stay at Fitzgerald's again but I would make sure the elevators are repaired. The lobby in front of the elevators was often crowded as people waited; and it wasn't fun being cramped in there with (maximum load 10) 12-15 other guests who were not happy. It keeps you from just "popping" up to your room whenever you want to.

Fitzgerald's, as an older downtown hotel, is a bargain. It's a bit shopworn, but it's clean and a good value. I would recommend you give it a try (when the elevators are fixed).

Stayed at the Fitz June 6-8th. Asked for a larger room with a view specifically a corner view room with the large windows. Was told that we could get one but would have to wait til 3p because there was not any available. No biggie, we headed over for breakfast and did some gambling and arrived back at 12:45 just to check early. Ya never know! We got our room keys and were headed up to room # 3424. Top floor of the building and the room was much to my suprise very nice! Loved the large windows and so did my husband! Bathroom was decent size and clean, no complaints there. Not overally huge but it worked just fine for our needs. And we even had a coffee maker. This is the 1st hotel we have ever stayed at in Vegas that has had a coffee maker. . . we never used it however but it was a nice gesture. Bed was comfortable enough, rested well.

Breakfast on 2nd floor for $1.99 and that was very good! The best buffet that we ate at was at Main Street Station! Awesome price! Awesome food and selection.

Only downfall was the carpet in our room was not vacuumed very well. It wasn't the cleanest upon arrival but was taken care of later. The elevators sometimes were on the slower side but really not slow enough to truly complain about. Maybe had to wait no more than 5 min or so at times other times we got right on an elevator! The Hotel itself was smokier than I prefer but our room however was not at all and beig I didn't spend tons of time in the casino I wasn't too concerned about the ventilation system. It's to be expected when these are older hotels.

Didn't have any luck in the casino area nor did we anywhere else either but then again I don't go to Vegas to get rich!

Overall was very impressed and would stay again. Great customer service!!

Would not recommend Bell Trans for shuttle . . . over 45 min late for a 2pm pick up and we had been waiting since 1:45. When I called at 2:15 they informed me the driver had already drove by the pick up area which was an outright lie and when we did get picked up they picked up at the wrong location. We were told out front at Registration in front of the shuttle pick up sign and they picked up on the west side of the building. Very disatisfied with Bell Trans! Would never use them again for service!

- - -That was not the hotel's fault but just wanted to add that for anyone use shuttle transportation.- - - - -

My husband and I stayed at the Fitz at the end of May. We wanted to stay downtown this time around.
1st the bad:
-Elevators are slow. Though normally not more than a 5 minute wait, the last day we waited 20 minutes as we tried to check out.
-Service not so great. Barely saw the cocktail waitresses, check-in nearly refused to check us in. We were not told by hotel or travel agent that a deposit is required. We had arrived the night before we got paid (direct deposit) and only had limited cash on us. Wanted a $50 credit card (we only brought debit card) or $100 cash. We offered to give it to them the next day, and was told they couldn't. Luckily they allowed $20 cash.
-Unclean. Not to the point of fearing bugs, but tub was slow to drain, and 2 days in to trip saw it was because a sticker in drain. Easy to grab (but I wasn't going to put my hand down there) but not caught by housekeeping for who knows how long. Feet were black after walking across the floor. Gave tip each day and asked for extra towels the first. The next day towels were gone. Apparently have to ask for them each and every day.

The good:
Courtyard Cafe - and their staff. Friendly, and the Sliders were excellent! Ate dinner/the Sliders the first night, went back the next night just for the sliders, and went back for breakfast our last day.
The slots were fairly loose. We didn't hit it big (though 2 or 3 people did in the 3 day span), but won enough to keep us playing. We were able to play quite a while on $20.
The location was great. The Deuce dropped off people right by Fitzgeralds, and only had to walk a block to catch bus to Strip. Walgreens right across the road, so we got water, etc there when we wanted it.

Overall, a decent place to play and visit, but I don't recommend staying there. We do plan on returning to Vegas, and we do plan on staying on Fremont again, but we will probably pick another hotel.

Spent a full week at the Fitz in May and had a great room and wonderful service. I will admit that the elevators slowed down over Memorial Day weekend but hundreds of guests arrived and I expected that would happen.
Valet parking is a breeze and the guys are wonderful.
The buffet no longer exists -- small restaurant took its place. It had breakfast and dinner specials that were very reasonable.
Internet in room costs extra but I knew that in advance and it worked perfectly.
Hope I can get back to Las Vegas again this year and stay once more at the Fitz!