The Orleans is part of the former Coast group of hotels (Sun Coast, Gold Coast) that is now owned by Boyd Gaming (Sam's Town). As such, this hotel includes a multi-screen movie theater and a bowling center if you want to get away from the gaming tables and slot machines. The Orleans offers clean, comfortable rooms along with a selection of restaurants that make it almost a destination resort for a traveler who doesn't need to stay on the strip.

Let me begin by stating that I was less than excited when my husband said we would be staying here for a portion of our Vegas trip. He bowled in the USBC. That was the main purpose of our trip but we also stayed at Mandalay Bay as he wanted to take me to the Lion King show and we got a great package. Well knowing that we were starting off at the Orleans seemed less than delightful considering we would be going to the MB later that week.

I didn't expect that I would like the Orleans as much as I did. We paid $39 a night for the room. Check in was very efficient. We were given some really good coupons for the eateries there when we checked in. The room itself was very good sized. The bed was comfortable and the room very clean. They also have a safe in the room as well. I can be extremely picky when it comes to hotel rooms. I was pleased. There are plenty of amenities at the casino and resort. THere is a fuddruckers, Sbarro, TGI Fridays, Buffett (very good with a wide selection and clean!), Prime Rib Restaurant, and a Rocky Mountain Chocolate Store. If you like Chocolate Covered Strawberries you have to try them there!! Amazing and right by the elevator before you go to your room. The views from the hotel are amazing too. We had a view of the mountains and the nice pool area.

My husband plays the Dice, blackjack etc. I like to watch him but here I found plenty of games that suited me as well. In addition it is easy to navigate around the casino and the atmosphere is very relaxed. All of the staffers both in the hotel and casino seemed very friendly.

We rented a car so my husband drove us where ever we needed to go. However there is a shuttle right in front of the hotel that will take you right to the strip. It seemed like a 5 minute drive to the strip. And let me say that you park right in front of the hotel. No huge parking garages to navigate. They also had valet parking that we did not utilize here because the parking was so easy.

All in all I enjoyed our stay at the Orleans. When we go back we are planning on staying here again. It is a huge value for what you get.

Good points - Room is large, clean, and bed is comfortable. Reasonable base price.

Bad points - $12.99 a day for Internet use in your room. That charge is criminal. They claim to have FREE Internet use at the Seattle Best Coffee Shop. Been here a week and unable to use FREE Internet. They might allow maybe 2 users, all else they deny an IP address. I have to go to a coffee shop out in the city for Internet Access. They also tack on a hidden $5 resort fee per day. I am considering writing the Federal Trade Commission. This is deceptive advertising. This resort fee is for Free unlimited local calls and for providing coffee in your room. I don't believe I can opt out of this charge. I search for hotels based on rates, location, and amenities, and then I get hit with a hidden fee.

One other item is it seems like it is a 3 mile walk from the elevator to my room. I'm in fairly good shape but it is a long walk at the end of the day. Also, I am on the 3rd floor on the front of the building so I hear delivery trucks in the morning. Otherwise it is a quiet room.

The Internet issue will prevent me from staying here again. Keep in mind it is not on the strip but I had a car and that was OK for me.

I would stay there again rooms were nice, beds were comfortable.But there valet service and room service was terrible. The valet guys were very rude. Its not as nice as some of the hotels on strip . But for the money it was great.