We stayed at the Plaza from July 20-24th 2008. We got an EXTREMELY good bargain!
The check-in was easy, right when you walk through the front door. There are 20 floors and we stayed on the 19th. We never had any problems with the elevators. Our room was average...not much different than what you'd expect for the price you're paying. It was pretty outdated and could have benefited from an updated, but it was fine for us. We had two full beds, a tv, small table and chairs and a dresser for furniture. The bathroom area was really cool I thought. The bathroom itself was just a small room with a tub and a toilet. Off the bathroom was a vanity closet area in which you could get ready. We didn't have any problems with the beds being uncomfortable or anything although the pillows sucked. Just cheap pillows, but again for what you are paying, not a big deal.
The casino was just like the rest of them. Nothing crazy about it. A few bars, a sport's book, machines, etc. The 777 buffet was extremely good in my opinion and a hell of a deal for $7.77! There was also a McDonald's, Subway, etc. on site for a little variety.
There were some questionable characters at the bar in the Plaza later at night. I seen some sleezy women (assumably prostitutes) strolling throught the casino, back and forth scouting it out. Also seen the EXACT same wome later the next day on Fremont street dressed in the EXACT same clothing.
The only ODD thing that happened while we stayed at the Plaza was that on the 23rd, I was sitting on the bed in our room and my husband was downstairs doing something and the power went out for about a half minute in the room. Hubby said it didn't go out downstairs. Well, later that day, we were both downstairs getting some chow and the power went out AGAIN! But this time it was out for about a half an hour!!! I could not believe it, it was just bazaar! I've never been at a hotel that lost power. The maintenence people were scurrying around talking about taking the stairs to the roof and if finally came back on. When it did, I felt pretty fortunate to be in the lobby at the time and not on the elevators because a bunch of people were stuck on the elevators the entire time. It was an experience, but nothing that would make me think twice about staying there again. These things happen.
The Plaza is in a GREAT location. It's right at the very end of Fremont Street. You can walk all the way down to the other end of the canopy and the Deuce picks you up there if you want to ride to the strip. Cab fare FROM the airport to the Plaza was $35. Fare TO the airport from the Plaza was about $42.
All in all, I really enjoyed our stay at the Plaza.
If you are expecting the Hilton at $30 a night, you won't get it. Go to the Hilton and pay $200 a night and you'll get it.
