Harrahs Or Flamingo

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Note: The aforementioned thread was between a Mardi Gras Harrahs room vs a Jubilee Ballys room. So yes, the lowest quality Harrahs room isn't as nice as the top Ballys room. If on a scale of 1-10, with Flamingo being say a 5, Harrahs. Flamingo is literally mid-Strip, which means you’ll be a short walking distance to the must-see Bellagio and Paris resorts, and facing Caesars Palace. This means you’re also at a reasonable. Flamingo-I have only stayed in a GO room, which we liked, but we had hallway cleanliess that grossed us out; probably situational, but if Bally is available, why? Harrahs-I stayed in Mardi Gras 2 years ago & frankly found it depressing (and I was a fan!). The basic rooms at Harrah's are better than the FAB rooms at the Flamingo. Overall, I do like the Flamingo better, it's easy to get to the strip and it's casino is less smoky and dark than Harrah's. Pool won't be a factor since both pools are closed until spring. Answer 1 of 15: We have stayed at Harrahs before and the rooms were fine. Prices are the same for both hotels. Flamingo the price is for a Fab Deluxe room and Harrahs is for a Deluxe room.



Blow by blow:

I love everything about this hotel! What can I say...its my favorite.

Nice hotel and did well on the slots. Would definitely stay there again.

I have not stayed here, thus I would not know if they hang dead cats in every closet. But as long as the 'Triple Shot' game is in the Party Pit, I'll go here. the MOST FUN non-traditional casino game period.

I love it...The place seems to get a bad rap, but I cant figure out why...I love the buffet and I've won a little in the casino...Rooms are pretty good, and not to forget I stay free every year at a Harrahs property thanks to their comps....Got to luv it...

Good strip location, for seniors, I like this location, if you don't have a car rental staying here is good because they have great shuttle options to all vegas harrahs properties, great way to get to rio for a night etc.

I never got rich here, but have always had alot of fun. Love the location. Love the bars. It's my go to place to stay.

I enjoy the Location and the room rates I get from Caesars Entertainment make this a value

Stayed here a few times. A little bit better than average but not spectacular

Not a bad place, good local, cheap like dirty water, right beside the best cheapest beer in town (Casino Royale), I'd go back

A great place to stay and play. Comp's are fair and a fantastic buffett at FLAVORS. The rasberry sorbet is the best I ever had. Claen rooms and good service here.

It's CET - It's a room, it was free.

I like Harrahs for what it is. Its cheap to stay at and it's in a great location. No frills but more than worth it to me. Carnival Court is always great for afternoon drinks but make sure to head off property for nightlife and dining options.

Good location, good buffet

FUN, BASIC ROOMS

Always a great place to stop and gamble. I have had a great dal of success on the craps tables here. Also has an open stage and bar for concerts nightly. A great place to sit and watch some live music outside at night. Also has the dueling pianos inside.

Rooms are well appointed but small. The casino is cramped and stuffy. But the drink service is awesome...actually too good considering the lack of bathrooms nearby. You get an idea of why Harrah's has been so successful because there are plenty of low/mid level rollers who are having the time of their lives here because they're getting comped. There's a fun vibe in a place where people are losing but still feel like they're coming out ahead of the game.

Venues: N/A
Rooms: Lame
Design: Lame
Pool: Lame, the small pool they added was perfect until they kids use it as a kiddie pool.
Food: Good, not at Harrah's but the food court right next door is perfect for a low budget trip.
Location: Awesome, perfectly equidistant from Encore and Cosmo

I wouldn't play or stay here any time soon, but the showroom is seriously impressive. Mac King and Million Dollar Quartet are as good as any shows in town. The replaced food court is a nice feature. (Hey, you're a monorail away from MGM Grand or the Westgate sports book.)

Harrah's can bite my sack.

Another CET property in need of some renovations. I like the casino quite a bit and always enjoy Carnival Court

Cramped rooms, cramped casino, cramped everything. I feel like i'm at the bottom of an ant hill here, fighting for food amidst a sea of cigarette butts.

The casino has fallen into a rather sad state of disrepair as of 2015. Much of the main floor was a cluster. Don't get me started with the bathrooms...



In the red corner:
Harrah's


In the blue corner:
Flamingo


Satisfaction Index:

3.8

4.16

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Blow by blow:

Very attentive staff,Great Location. GO Rooms are excellent.Fabulous pool.

Had a GO! room from April 27-30 and was quite impressed. Up on the 17th floor, had a great view of the garden and Flamingo habitat. The gaming was good, though I didn't play any table games on the strip - only downtown. Didn't give the drink service a try here, though. The room was a novelty - the lights right over the bed were too bright for my taste. Shower door wasn't the best at staying shut, but it was clean and it was cheap. For Center Strip, you can't beat these prices. And if you have the extra dough to blow, eat at the Steakhouse 46. Don't get the caesar salad, though. Not a big fan. Overall, loved the Flamingo. Gladly stay here again.

Great Room. Great Price. Great View. Great Location!

Flamingo, Alligator, sure!

Great pools, average rooms, easy on the wallet

Great location. GO room was very nice. It had a view of the fountains. Bed was enormous and comfortable. Room service was so-so. Only got 1 of the 2 breakfasts we ordered 1 hour earlier. Monorail station saves you a lot of walking. Overall great experience. Toni braxton got sick while we were there - canceled the rest of the weeks shows. I'll stay again.

Awesome place to stay, great location, and tons of fun.

LOVE IT! I stay there everytime I go. The 'GO' pool rocks, and is the perfect location!

Since I have nothing to compare it with, I was very happy. We got the cheap 'deluxe' room (not a Go Room', only because mrsdoopey didn't care for it (...old fart). But the front counter lady was real nice, and gave us a 19th floor room, with a fantastic view of the Flamingo tropical area out back.The only problems with the room were rusty lighting lamps in the bathroom, and a toilet that never really had the gumption to flush. But everything was clean, and had decent beds.The casino was nice, but I didn't really gamble there. As with other Harrah's properties, it's kind of a rip, with the 6:5 on a natural, and $10 minimums. But it was nicely laid out, and fun to watch.Would stay there again to try the Go Room though ;)

I am still trying to figure out why they play Stacy Q's 2 of Hearts every time I am there. Maybe they only have one k-tel cassette from the 80s.

Great area to stay. Great Craps and 3 Card Poker games, easy to get to other Casinos quickly

I've stayed here four times, and while I've heard other people knock it, we've been very happy there. The casino is smallish compared to it's neighbors, but I like that. When it's late and I'm tired (drunk), I like finishing up the night in the casino of the hotel I'm staying in, and it's good to be able to find the right bank of elevators. The staff has always treated us very well, I sometimes wonder if people who write reviews ripping casino employees bother to be nice to to the staff. (Try it, it works! ) The offers roll in pretty good after a fairly small amount of play. we get offers for three free nights all the time. Overall a great value...one of the cheapest in the area, and a fantastic pool! My only knock is the blackjack table minimums are high...even in the slowest times. Boo.

Haven't gambled a whole lot here but the Go Rooms are phenomenal in my opinion. I am staying in a Go Room for at least two nights (hopefully all four) in July 2011. The pool is not Mandalay Bay's but definitely in a strong second place and there really are Flamingos here. I played blackjack here once, maybe I lost $20. Not very memorable on that front.

The go rooms are stunning, perfect for young single guys!

Loved the pool area. The rooms were nice and the price was right. Really big plus is location. Centrally located, it offers great access to the North and South Strip properties.

Great place..Always have a good time there..Rooms are decent , unless you go GO!! Then they are fantastic!! Plus you can't beat that pool..

Central Strip location,good views of the strip from our room. Buffet is very good with views over the gardens.

The Pool is awesome, location and Go Rooms!

I just love this resort. You can buy THE BEST charbroiled chicken burger from the pool area. I swear it is one of the best burgers I have ever eaten.

Base Camp. We spend a bit more time in the room than most, so we always play it Go-Room. The place is slightly tired, and service can be spotty, but for us, the positives FAR outweigh the somewhat lengthy negatives. Still Hep-C free after a decade of hangin' in their hot tubs, so I got that goin' for me.

We normally stay here. The Go rooms are very nice. The pool area is great and it has a Sin City bar in the lobby. I don't gamble much at this place but it's located right between Bill's and O'sheas.

Love the location, good food good slots, Jimmy Buffet's best margaritas make sure you buy the blender.

I have to include it, family trip here once a year since I was little. Lots and Lots of memories. AND the GO rooms are terrific.

great nocation

Great Location, Great Pool, Nice redone Fab rooms. Definitely brings back an old feel or Vegas.

Place gets a bad name, never seen a cockroach. Good central location to other casinos and breakfast at Ellis Island.

Best strip location

Great location with rooms that won't break the bank. I definitely suggest to upgrade to the go mini suite... after booking through Total Rewards at check in I asked for an upgraded room and was given the upgrade for $5/night

The Flamingo is will always have a place in my heart. It has a history unmatched in Vegas. Viva Flamingo!

First place I ever stayed.

Great location and pool.

When we stayed here, the three of us had a great time. Good - Pool and Garden, Buffet, Location, and Staff were pretty nice to the three of us. The room was looking over the pool and high up, clean and in good repair.Bad - The extremely tight slots, cards

I like the Flamingo. Stayed here several times. This is my second favorite Harrah's hotel. I will only stay in a GO Room. They are small rooms, but very comfortable with great beds and entertainment center. It's just a cool room. Love Margaritaville and the breakfast buffet by the habitat is good too. Great pool when it is clean. They sometimes have trouble keeping up on the pool maintenance. Casino smells like coconuts. I like the low minimum pink Blackjack tables by the front door. Medium lucky at cards, but no luck at Flamingo slots.

THIS WAS AN EXPERIENCE TO STAY IN ONE OF THE OLDEST CASION'S IN VEGAS,BUT ALAS I WILL SAY IT IS STARTING TO REALLY SHOW IT'S AGE. THE ROOMS AT LEAST THE OLDER ONES REALLY REALLY NEED SOME FIXING UP. THE POOL'S ARE SUPER BUT WAY WAY TOO OVER CROWDED THE LAST TIME WE STAYED THERE WHICH WAS 2007 MY SISTER AND I WENT TO THE POOL AREA AND WE COULD NOT FIND ONE EMPTY CHAIR SPACE NOTHING TO EVEN SIT ON. THEY REALLY NEED TO THINK SOMETHING OUT HERE BIG PROBLEM.IT WAS FUN THO AND FOR THE MONEY A PRETTY GOOD DEAL

I like the history here. Oh, and the buffet! Saw a good show once or twice here too. Good central location. Have I stayed here? Hazy.

It's nice, it's central, it's got a great pool, but I'm never excited about being here. People seem to be having much more fun at the stifling, confining casino at Harrah's than here. The 'deluxe' rooms that have not yet been remodeled are still in good shape, are fairly big and can be a pretty good value. Try walking from one end of the floor to the other with the 4 adjoined towers. I counted 156 rooms on one floor. Bring water, you also need to walk back.

Nicer atmosphere than most; amazing pool. Major points for having Margaritaville adjacent. I also like the garden with the penguins, flamingos, swans, etc. And the Buffet is really pretty; it's one of the few on the Strip that I will go to, because of the waterfalls and tropical surroundings.

The go rroms are nice but i dont like how the a/c system is set up. the sensor thing sucks. I have gotten fairly lucky in the casino as well. DONT DRINK THE BLOODY MARYS!!! They are gross here.

Cheap rooms in a fabulous location. The fab rooms arent anything special, but for less than $50 per night what more do you need than a bed and a shower? In my opinion the casino here has the best drink service. The slots here werent tight and the dealers were very friendly.

I just stayed in this place in October and all I got to say is if your going to stay here definatly pay the money to get into a Go Room. It is sorta decorated like a love palace but the beds were superb. I actually didn't want to get outta bed because thet were so comfortable....if I could of I would of stole the bed.The casino floor was kinda confusing to me and I kinda did alot of back tracking but everything else was great. The staff was really good and was very helpful.

All of the neon pink makes me feel like I'm stumbling around Liberace's vulva.

Great Pool! Decent sports book. Marie Osmond.

The gambling is poor but the GO Rooms are decent and the vibe is pretty laid back.

Stayed here a long time ago now...maybe 10 years. It was pretty nice when I was there and the brother and I actually got upgraded to a Suite.

GO Rooms are pretty good, and I still like the pool and old vibe of this joint.I can do without Jimmy Buffet, Bad Blackjack, and tight VP tables. Still like the pool here alot. Usually can always get my room comped here. Nice old dame, but showing her age.

The Flamingo holds a special place in our heart - it was the first hotel we ever stayed in Vegas (back in June 2000) and we had a room overlooking Caesars. Since then, we had several smaller suites and then the Neapolitan Suite which was fantabulous! If you're going to go to the Flamingo - then definitely GO all the way

Last time we stayed there we got a kickass upgrade for nothing.They need to powerwash the place from the parking garage to Las Vegas blvd,

Another old dirty joint. Hardly ever have $5 craps. Some decent Fortune and Mini Pai Gow can be found. Have had luck on video poker here. And the beer is cold.

Love the Go rooms...

The GO Room is quintessential Vegas at a shockingly average price. The history, the location, the pool: Flamingo is Las Vegas to me. If it's your first time to Vegas, in the words of Arnold 'Get your ass to Mars (and by Mars I mean the Flamingo.)'

The Flamingo is my 'home' CET casino. It all started as a cheap place to stay on The Strip when I was a micro-roller. Now, my bank roll has increased significantly and I still frequent the Flamingo. Even when I stay elsewhere in Vegas, I still spend a night gambling here. I've come to know, and be known, by many of the staff on the casino floor. The pool is a huge plus. We'll see this year how the switch-a-roo of pools turns out.
I love the GO Rooms. I tend to spend more time in my room when I'm on solo trips (of which 75% of my trips are). Because of this, I love the ability to pipe my own tunes into the stereo (via cable and/or Airport Express) and the ability to watch my own DVDs. The showers have 'boobie-washers' which are great. Many complain about the lack of privacy with the frosted glass bathroom door, but it's never been an issue for me, even when staying in the same room with other guys.
The standard rooms, on the other hand, can be disappointing. If you're used to staying in a Motel6, Holiday Inn, or the Imperial Palace, you probably won't even notice. If you have a higher level of room standard in Vegas than you do in other cities, you will be sorely disappointed. Even the Standard 'Petite Suites' leave a lot to be desired. You get more space, but it's often wasted with a lack of furniture.
Overall, I recommend the Flamingo based on location, price and the pool!

Stayed in a GO room with another couple that we've been friends with for a while. Nice room for the price, craps sucks here bleh.

The first place I ever stayed in Vegas!

Location, Location, Location! A great jumping off point. The rooms are less than ( have not stayed in a GO Suite). The service is not great- almost surly in my experience. Why do I go back? The pool, location and price. And I have a sentimental spot in my heart for Bugsy. If you are looking for great payouts or great food this is NOT the place. The pool and the pool service is awesome tho. Its a central place to sleep. oh yea, location, loacation, location.

Vegas on the cheap, and it feels historic

Great slots here.

Old world feel for a strip casino. Nice buffet to sit and watch the wildlife.

It still has the Old Vegas feel however, the pit people are to stiff.

As much as I hate Jimmy Buffett, I kinda like the Margritaville Casino..(mostly because of the cute bikini clad cocktail waitresses.)

FUN, ROOMS ARE OK, BASIC

We stayed at the Flamingo from Feb 28 to Mar 4/2015. The Hotel is showing its age, but our room was clean and comfortable. Escalator to the tram wasn't working, which was a pain. In fact most of the escalators on the strip appeared to be shut down. I'd certainly stay here again.

Can't go wrong with the 80's music in the casino and at the pool. Gotta love the Flaming-O UPDATED: The Flamingo is less fabolous than it once was. In need of some TLC for sure

Which is better harrah

The GO rooms were excellent five years ago, but the Fab rooms are pitiful. This property is only on our list if it is the only one we can get a room at for free!

I like the ducks..and the white fish in the cement ponds. Experienced my largest single slotmachine jackpot here..send money and I'll tell you which one it was (as if that'll help your odds);room was just OK..we had a great view of the air conditioning system on lower floors; blackjack games suck big green ones

stayed in the time share in back ....not all that but the room was huge..2 hot tubs ...nice

Rough around the edges, rooms need to be freshened. Some staff are cheerful and happy. Wouldn't eat here. Excellent location. Nice Pool

Harrahs Or Flamingo Resort

night before wedding....strange women approaching me at craps table.....they sure were friendly... convinced shady family members involved.... i sure hope it was not a $$$ up front deal...btw nothing happened..

Not one of our favorites. We stayed there early this fall and the first morning our comode over flowed. Maybe later on we will go back. three stars

getting followed to my room by a particularly unappealing working girl at 4am was not fun. neither was really anything else about this place. 2 points for location.

The Flamingo used to be one of my go-to joints in town, but after experiencing the disaster that is their housekeeping, I'm too grossed out to stay here again. Did I mention roaches or a mold covered bathroom? I used to love this place. Rating this one a 2.

Ugh! That's about all I can say. I try to come back and try to enjoy something outta the place, but there's nothing.

Center strip, good food, feels like Vegas... What more can you ask (for the price).


If you are budget minded but still want a decent hotel and casino, and you absolutely want one on the Strip, you will probably consider Harrah’s and Flamingo as one of the affordable, decent options. But which one is better for you? They are both ‘cheap and cheerful’ and, if you like classy neither is for you, though they both provide something good for different ‘groups’.

Rooms comparison

Besides the suites and the more expensive rooms, which can vary significantly, the basic, standard rooms at Harrah’s are nice enough if you get a remodeled room (they are not ultra modern but a newer room will have decent furniture and a comfortable bed); however, even the basic rooms are well kept and decently maintained; they are also relatively quiet thanks to their short corridors (you won’t have huge crowds of people yelling and screaming along the corridors). Nothing special nor fancy but clean, comfortable and with good customer service. Our standard rooms at Harrah’s have always been relatively small (including the bathroom) but nice enough. We also like the fact that Harrah’s is not a huge resort so it does not take us forever to get to our room after leaving the casino floor. They have a flat screen TV but not HD and with a ‘fixed’ (you cannot change it) dark screen; you will have to ask maintenance to change the settings for you (this may change, but it’s been our experience). The bathrooms of the ‘basic’ rooms are larger and well kept, although not ‘modern’. As with all Caesar’s Entertainment Vegas resorts, your ‘resort’ fee used to only covers Internet access for one device (whatever that device is): this was petty to say the least, but it now seems to have been dropped; it now seems to cover 2 devices; however, please phone your chosen resort beforehand just in case they change again. Their modest gym (to say the least) closes early (very annoying) as in most other Caesar’s Entertainment Vegas resorts. We have a video of Harrah’s standard rooms which goes into details and hopefully will help you choose; however, always double check our web site (here) for updates, since updates will come to this website first and to our video channel later.

Flamingo rooms are overall nicely remodeled (such as the ‘Fab Deluxe Rooms) except for the bathrooms; some tastefully and others less so; the Fab Deluxe rooms are nicely decorated, spacious and pleasant, although their bathrooms are still very worn out; moreover, their new flat screen TV (but with limited channels and NOT in high definition) is far too small for the bedroom. You can view our ‘Fab Deluxe Room’ at Flamingo on our video channel, but maybe it’s better if you keep reading this page first). The place is still a labyrinth and the ‘habitat’ rooms (any room overlooking inside) will be subject to party noise all the time, including night time, so perhaps only suitable for young party crowds (which they have tons of, especially over weekends). Internet is very fast at Flamingo, a big plus, but those who want to exercise in their limited gym will find out that it closes far too early (7pm!). The hallways are usually relatively dirty, mostly because their carpet is really old and stained. Customer service is pretty bad in our experience, but then – to be fair – we had just checked in after staying at Mirage, where we were treated like kings! However, Flamingo is great if you are young and all you care about is a party somewhere with plenty of alcohol, set in a great mid Strip location; or, if you are not so young but all you care about is alcohol and a loud party atmosphere (Flamingo has Margaritaville on the ground floor… where it’s all about alcohol, of course!). Personally, I would not stay here ever if I did not have to (but I stay here to write these updates); I would only stay at the MGM resorts because they are, overall, a lot classier and cleaner (generally speaking, with some exceptions of course!). I have found out, from personal experience and the experience of friends, that what theoretically seems a saving (Caesar’s Resorts, such as Flamingo, advertise very low rates + resort fee), turns out to be the opposite: if you stay in a great, classy resort with excellent facilities (pool, gym, spa, lounges, bars etc), you tend to truly enjoy yourself and gamble less ( = you save money!). Moreover, I have never found out that gambling here pays better than at any MGM resorts hotels or others such as Cosmopolitan (where I won more than anywhere else!), and I gamble a lot! However, if you don’t gamble much and all you care if alcohol and a good location, Flamingo is as good as any place, provided you book it at the lowest possible rate (not over 20 dollars per night + resort fee during low season, unless it’s a busy weekend, of course) or at a low enough rate during peak periods. Having said this, sometimes Caesar’s Entertainments sends out complimentary offers which are extended (you can stay far longer than the usual 2 free nights that everybody else offers, which is a real advantage and a very positive aspect of Caesar’s Entertainment resorts offers). Last time we stayed at Harrah’s, Paris, Linq and Rio for 2 weeks overall, totally free of charge (well, plus resort fee, but still, a great deal!). So, of course, if it’s almost free or at least very cheap, Flamingo, with their tastefully decorated Fab Deluxe rooms (for example), becomes a lot more desirable (even considering the noise and the labyrinth), at least to those with a limited budget.

Location Comparison

Harrahs Or Flamingo Las Vegas

Both excellently located, albeit for different reasons. Flamingo is literally mid-Strip, which means you’ll be a short walking distance to the must-see Bellagio and Paris resorts, and facing Caesars Palace. This means you’re also at a reasonable distance to the new City Center (Aria, Cosmopolitan, Vdara, Mandarin Oriental) and to Planet Hollywood, as well as to Venetian and Mirage. So, you have a lot of venues and events at your fingertips.

Harrahs Or Flamingo Restaurant

Harrah’s is very close to Mirage, Venetian (or Palazzo), the Fashion Show Mall and even the Wynn resort: this is what I call North of Mid Strip, and it’s becoming more and more popular, certainly classier than the South Strip (at least in parts!). If you are a club goer, staying at Harrah’s means you will be walking distance to Tao nightclub (Venetian), thought not too far away from Pure (Caesars); the other way round, of course, if you stay at the Flamingo resort.

Harrahs Or Flamingo Casino

Pools comparison

Neither do they have the very best pools in Vegas, in our opinion. However, the Flamingo pool area has small waterfalls and a nice enough design, surrounded by beautiful trees (though maybe nowhere near enough), adding a pleasant tropical feel to the whole area, still of course almost totally surrounded by the huge, not classily-designed resort. On the other hand, Harrah’s pool is more basic, an Olympic-size rectangular area surrounded by the resort. The problem with Flamingo is that its pool area is so crowded at times that you will run away from it quickly; it’s noisy and loud, especially during weekends, a far cry from what you might want from a ‘tropical pool’. If you like a tropical pool, the Mirage is the best in Vegas (very classy, it’s worth the extra dollars, though they play music there too during peak hours), followed by the fantastic beach (with real waves) at Mandalay Bay (very classy, worth the extra dollars).

Harrahs Or Flamingo Hotel

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