Q: negative

A: This casino is really outdated and in need of some major revamping. It's quite a shame considering that the Radisson that's adjacent to the casino actually is a lovely place. Considering the many other new and modern casinos that exist in the Phoenix metro area, this place doesn't really seem to be much of a destination except maybe for locals or people looking only to gamble and who don't care about overall ambiance. I would opt for any other Phoenix area casino before coming to this place.

Q: negative

A: Stopped in to try to get just dessert on a Monday night. It was only 9 so figured not much of problem. Host told us to just go sit in the bar and they will take care of you. We did that - after 5 minutes sitting alone in the bar listening to the three bartenders chatting with each other without acknowleding we were there - we walked out.

Q: positive

A: The only thing that has changed at Ella's in 20 years is the cover of their menu. It's refreshing to know that papier mache rots slower than my mind does. With tables, walls and ceilings buzzing with mechanical toys and games, and a full-fledged carousel operating during the summer, the environment proves to be kid-friendly, although as a kid I recall my taste buds not being well adapted to the bitter Kosher-style deli flavors I now eat with zeal: sweet and sour cabbage soup, open-faced reubens piled high with sauerkraut and swiss cheese (all this along with a side of cole slaw, and perhaps my zealousness is truly just geared towards cabbage), noodle kugel, cheese blintzes. My "mature" taste buds still cringe at the sight of tongue sandwiches and gefiltefish, but I can look past this. Treat yourself to a salad --- their croutons are fried in magical high-penetrating butter. Their ice cream comes courtesy of Madison's local Chocolate Shoppe, and is made ever the more extravagant when served over pound cake and topped with hot fudge.

Q: positive

A:
Booked a Flamingo FAB room through Vegas.com for the Wrangler NFR and got an AMAZING deal (about $38-$45 a night on the weekend, can't beat that!!) Would HIGHLY recommend this deal package. Room was on 10th floor with a great view. Super clean, simple, comfy bed with no comforters YEAH!!! I loved the hot pink accents and the laminate floor that was like textured wood. I did some research and found the GO rooms have been updated throughout while the FAB rooms don't have an updated bathroom, .which was fine with us. How can you beat $40/night for a nice hotel room in Vegas? It was clean and very affordable and that was all that mattered. Room service was great and the hotel eateries were good. Would definitely book this deal again.