HOLIDAY INN BOARDWALK 

 

The Holiday Inn Casino Boardwalk is a bit of Coney Island brought to Las Vegas. Holiday Inn spent lots of money to change the facade of the building. It has clowns, boardwalk games and a roller coaster (strictly for aesthetics). It's too bad that it is buried in the shadow of New York New York. ( Almost literally because New York New York is not too far away) The atmosphere is fun and the staff in the hotel might be the most friendly and helpful in Las Vegas.

The casino floor is not exceptional in any way, but somehow manages to project fun.   The rooms are nice but are probably more expensive than the average Holiday Inn.   One key advantage that is unusual for Las Vegas is that you can get to the lobby and your room without going through the casino. As a member of the Holiday Inn chain, you be assured of quality and it can't be emphasized enough that what the Casino Boardwalk lacks in high-tech glitz, it makes up with friendly service. The rooms themselves are like other Holiday Inn rooms with the addition of Coney Island prints. Try to stay in the new tower, the rooms are nicely decorated and are comfortable.

Late night munchies can be had at the Cyclone Coffee Shop, a popular 24-hour diner. You'll have a hard time beating the $1.29 breakfast that is served all day. It includes two eggs, bacon or sausage, hash browns and coffee.