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The Orleans Hotel and Casino Reviews
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Review by: Another Happy Camper, Jul 22, 2009 |
My only hotel experience that was even comparable to my stay at the Orleans was in a tiny village high in the Peruvian Andes 35 years ago. But the Orleans is worse--at least the place in Peru wasn't pretending to be anything other than what it was, and it didn't have the signature ORLEANS HOTEL SEWAGE "STANK."
This place is literally built on top of a ginormous septic tank! I wondered how my room could SMELL SO EVIL. Then I encountered two ... read more hotel employees in an elevator, and both of them were coughing and holding their shirts up over their noses.
"It's really bad today," one of them said.
"Yeah," the other replied. "They really need to pump that thing out."
I had to go down to the eye-burningly smoky casino to get some "fresh" air!
The only reason I stayed here at all is that I was registered for a conference, and the organizer chose this hotel. It was all arranged back in the spring, so by the time I checked in and discovered that I was booked into SEWAGE H*LL, it was impossible to find a room anywhere else in Vegas.
In fairness, though, the hotel does offer amenities.
Want high-speed internet in your room? Be prepared to pay for it through your already abused nose. As an alternative, you can visit the so-called business center (access to it is included in your $5 per day "resort fee") and surf the web for 10 whole minutes per day.
Need to print a boarding pass? Better do it between 9 and 5, because the "business center" shuts down at 5 p.m., even though ACTUAL business operates 24/7 these days. But if the "business center" is closed, you can pay a minimum of $5.95 to print your boarding pass on one of the kiosks you'll find here and there around the hotel. Oh wait--half the keys are missing from the keyboards, so you may find it tough going.
Room service? No problem. When you finish your meal, just set your tray outside your door. (The housekeeping staff certainly won't touch it--or much of anything else.) And once you've put your tray out in the hall, the staff will kindly let it sit there for 24 hours, just in case you or someone else should want to snack on the leftovers.
But never mind--just relax and settle back for the night between your flimsy, scratchy, TORN sheets, and delight in the excitement of being alternately blasted with cold and hot air. If you get too warm, walk over to the bathroom sink (wearing shoes, to protect your feet from whatever caused those greasy stains on the carpeting) and splash your face with cold water. Just don't expect the water in your sink to drain--ever.
I paid around $90 a night (average of 3 weeknights and 2 weekend nights) to sleep in a sewage miasma. If that suits your tastes, then by all means stay at the Orleans Hotel and Casino. Otherwise, AVOID THIS TOXIC WASTE DUMP at all costs.
I came home, took a long hot shower, and washed or dry cleaned every item of clothing I had with me. But I don't think the memory of the Orleans "stank" can ever be eradicated.
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Review by: Peaches, Mar 17, 2009 |
I stayed at the Orleans and was pleasantly surprised at the cleanliness of each room in my hotel room. There was an area set off to the side with a large tub and next to that was a large vanity area where two adults could comfortably groom themselves. Further to the right of that area was a nice inset space with racks for your garments.
The sitting area had a large table with chairs and sofa and large lounging chair. We chose the double ... read more beds which were large full size. I like to have an extra bed. Large TV that worked. They did charge $5 convenience fee each day.
The location was about 10 minutes from the strip and if you wanted to save money you had to wait for the shuttle. Sometimes it could be a little inconvenient in the sun and all the other lined up also waiting. You could also take a cab for about $10 or $12.
This is one of those hidden secrets. |
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Orleans is great. Review by: Dave M, Apr 22, 2008 |
| We stay at the Orleans nearly every time we go to Vegas. The rooms are huge, clean and comfy. The casino has a large floor with many table games, tons of slots and a nice race book. The place is fun. No attitudes here. Also, there are about ten or twelve restaurant options, including a great, very reasonable buffet, a nice steak house, good Mexican restaurant, a TGI Friday's, a Japanese option and a Cajun option. There is also a great ... read more showroom with acts like the Temptations, George Carlin, Gladys Knight, etc. Best of all, the price can't be beat and there is a free shuttle that runs every fifteen minutes to the strip. We love this place and can spend a lot more on gaming, food and shows by saving so much on the room. Dave M St. Louis, MO |
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