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3595 Las Vegas Blvd S, (formerly Barbary Coast Hotel), Las Vegas, NV 89109
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5 of 5 stars
Coffy6   5 contributions
New Jersey
Jul 17, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

This was our second stay at Bill's Gamblin Hall in the past 2 years. We stayed at the hotel a few years back, when it was still Barbary Coast. It has not changed over the years, and that's a good thing. This hotel is centrally located on the strip and with only 200+ rooms, you don't have to walk 2 miles to get from your room to the sidewalk/strip. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very friendly. The food was excellent at both the Victorian Room and the steakhouse. They have a very hot after hours club in Bill's called Drai's. It's fun and the music is good, but "working girls" and their "employers" are all over the casino floor and in the club. Things can get a bit rowdy, so steer clear of the club area if this type of activity upsets you. But, I can say that I saw this type of activity in every casino I visited late night. At least Bill's has a very efficient security guard posted by the elevators all night. You can not even get to the elevator without showing your key and ID. This definitely makes you feel more secure.

The room was very clean and nice. The king size bed was very comfortable, and the flatscreen TV was nice. Many people say the noise from the strip is loud, but we were happy to be on vacation and actually found the noise inviggorating. Since, we were only in the room long enough to get a couple of hours of sleep each morning and evening, a shower, and change of clothes, the room served mostly as a storage area for our personal effects. The bathroom was bit small, but unless you plan to be in there for hours, still not a problem. The only complaint I had is that the tub drain was very slow. I did not like standing in water above my ankles by the end of my shower. But, since this is the ONLY thing I can find wrong with Bill's, it definitely was not a deal breaker. Overall, we have no complaints about a centrally located, comfortable room that we spent approximately $50/night on...in the middle of the strip...in Las Vegas!!

Big Elvis is a "must see" in the afternoon in the lounge. He is very good, and has lost weight over the years, so he's not that big these days.

I really wish all of the "picky" people would stay at more upscale hotels, as opposed to nitpicking everything at Bill's and then posting bad reviews. For instance, how can a hotel be responsible for a urine smell in a parking garage. Everyone knows that when people are drunk and carousing in Vegas, they sometimes forget to use formal bathrooms.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Age group 35_49
  • Member since June 18, 2007
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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5 of 5 stars
andypost   4 contributions
Germany
Jul 15, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

It was our second stay at this Hotel. Since our first stay they changed the name, but it's still the same good deal.
No waiting line at checkin and the best position to walk the strip. The rooms are clean, large and quiet and we had a wonderfull view to the Bellagio. If you want a good value i can recommend this hotel.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay June 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since July 15, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Bill's, No Frills.

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4 of 5 stars
the_ambler_rambler   4 contributions
Mission Viejo, California
Jul 14, 2009 | Trip type: Couples
4/4 found this review helpful

With so many casinos, hotels, and venues to choose from, what makes Bill's stand out?

- Centrally located, pretty much dead center of the strip
- Table games with lower min. bets than most other casinos
- Friendly, casual atmosphere, good drinks
- Old West themed architecture and decor, if that's your thing
- Hotel rooms are on the cheaper side price-wise, but don't feel old or ratty; I would even say they're nicer than some of the other more expensive hotels

The hotel set-up is AWESOME. You can park in the garage, and be in your room in < 5 mins. In many other casinos, getting to your car or the check out desk from your room entails an epic trek across the entire casino and/or shopping/eating areas. Not fun if you have large bags to carry. IMHO, the best feature about Bill's is precisely that it doesn't have many of the "extras" of the other casinos. If you want great shopping, more restaurants, or a more extensive gambling experience, Bellagio, Caesar's Palace, Bally's, Flamingo, and Paris are all a 5 min. walk away.

The only major downside is that the only pool available to Bill's Guests is the Flamingo pool, which takes awhile to walk to and inferior to many of the other hotel pools.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Spouse/Partner
  • Member since October 05, 2005
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Loved the location and ease of getting to rooms

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4 of 5 stars
videopokerqueen   2 contributions
Las Vegas, Nevada
Jul 14, 2009
3/3 found this review helpful

If you need a place to stay that's reasonable and convenient, this is the place. We only had to wait behind one person when checking in. Getting to our rooms was a breeze, so it was always convenient to stop by and freshen up. The beds were comfortable and the room was clean. The dark Victorian style is not my style, but I could live with it. We did not spend a lot of time gambling there until the end of our stay, but once we did, we enjoyed it. We did not choose to check out their restaurant, but we assumed it must be good because there were always people lined up and waiting. I think it was a nice, small place that was a great value.

  • My ratings for this hotel
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with Other
  • Member since June 21, 2009
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Great stay, great location.

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4 of 5 stars
phxaztravel   5 contributions
Phoenix, Arizona
Jul 13, 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway
8/8 found this review helpful

I travel a lot and stay in hotels two-three times per month, which makes me very picky. On my last few visits to Las Vegas, I have stayed at Mirage, Harrah’s, Excalibur and Treasure Island. Of those, I liked Treasure Island the best. On those trips, we have stumbled into Bill's Gambling Hall; a fun, old-school casino right on the strip. They have $2 hot dogs, $0.99 margaritas and $5 pitchers of beer. Despite not really being a big drinker myself, I do appreciate a cheap beverage. Why pay $15 for the same thing across the street at Caesars? This trip, I decided to be adventurous and book a room at Bill's. It’s a small hotel above the casino with only four floors. I was so happy I did!

This is not a big mega resort. There are only two restaurants, no gift shop other than a souvenir counter, no day spa and no pool. Guests are invited to use the Flaming pool next door, which is only a 2-3 minute walk. This walk is considerably shorter than the walk through most of the larger hotels to the pool. The Flamingo pool is gorgeous and has numerous water features, not to mention the flamingo and bird habitat adjacent to the pool.

The elevator to the rooms is right next to the check-in desk in the back-end of the casino. The steakhouse and Victorian Room cafe are literally steps from the desk and elevator. Convenient internet access is right there as well.

The hallway to our fourth floor room was clean, as was the elevator. The room was spotless. The bathroom was a bit dated, but clean. The room was huge! Very spacious, with new bedding and modern touches. There was also a brand new huge flat-screen TV on the wall. Other than typical Vegas street noise (screaming middle-aged women, drunk frat guys and sirens), the hotel was a quiet as can be on a Saturday night. The bed was comfortable and the mattress looked relatively new (I always check for bugs before crawling into bed).

We paid just over $100 for Saturday night, and $40 for Sunday. What a bargain! The location could not be better. There is a bridge right outside the side entrance of the casino that takes you directly over to Caesars. It is a two minute walk to the Flamingo for taxi service, shows and the pool. It is also a less than 5 minute walk to Bally’s, Paris, Harrah's, Imperial Palace, Mirage and others. The Venetian, Treasure Island and a host of others are also close. Also within a five minute walk are O'Sheas and Casino Royale for cheap food and cheap gaming. You save a ton on taxi service! For casinos further away, there is a monorail stop next door at Bally’s or down the street at Imperial Palace.

There is a small bar and lounge in the lobby that is packed all the time with fun bands, karaoke and a big fat singing Elvis.

Upon checking in we were given coupons for restaurants and attractions in other Harrah's properties. We were given two free passes to the Auto Collection at Imperial Palace in which we spent and hour and a half.

I am so glad we chose Bill's Gambling Hall. The room was perfect and we were able to spend the difference in money on food, tours and souvenirs. I would stay here again without hesitation. If you do not care about staying amidst the glitz and glamour, this is one of the best hotels on the strip for cleanliness and value in my opinion.

  • Date of stay July 2009
  • Visit was for Leisure
  • Traveled with With Friends
  • Age group 25_34
  • Member since March 12, 2008
  • Would you recommend this hotel to a friend? Yes
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Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon Also Known As

  • Bills Gamblin Hall Saloon
  • Barbary Coast Las Vegas
  • Barbary Coast
  • Bill's Las Vegas
  • Barbary Coast Hotel
  • Barbary Coast Hotel Las Vegas
Address: 3595 Las Vegas Blvd S, (formerly Barbary Coast Hotel), Las Vegas, NV 89109