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Ballys Hotel and Casino

Just The Facts, Please.

Hotel Size:
2,814 rooms and suites.
Casino Size:
67,000 square feet
Spa:
The Spa at Ballys, 13,000 square feet.
Pool:
One large pool subtle landscaping.
Shopping:
Shopping mall which leads to Monorail.
Notable Attractions:
None really, perhaps the long walkway entrance draped in neon.

Shopping

Bally's Avenue Shoppes
About 20 stores selling assorted chachkas one level below the casino, which leads to both the Pool and Monorail. The Spa is also located among the stores.

Pool and Spa

Pool plus Tennis Courts:
Located on Mall level, one large pool, with an actual deep end, a rarity for Vegas pools.

Spa:
The Spa at Ballys is located on the Mall level toward Monorail, and has whirl pools and exercise room. More no-frills than posh.

Poker Room and Sports Book

Poker Room:
10 tables, near registration, on the casino floor.

Sports Book:
One of the better Sports Books in Vegas, located on the Mall level. Is closed for renovation, and will re-open September 2009.

Bars and Lounges

Indigo Lounge
Live entertainment nightly.

 

Mavens Overview

One of the older Strip properties, pre-Mirage, with a great center Strip location. The hotel rooms are large but not posh, like the casino itself. The energy level of the casino seems to be permanently set on medium, neither loud and ruckus like some properties nor somnolent.

Internet Buzz

Long long walk to the pool, through the lower level mall. Great location center strip. While the furniture has been upgraded the carpets in rooms are a bit worn and need to be updated. Nice having the short indoor walkway connecting to Paris.

Hotel Overview

The rooms are larger than average, not Venetian large, but large. The North Tower rooms, the nicer of the two towers, have two desks in the rooms. They do nickel and dime you with a $3 a day charge for the in-room safe. The rooms are not posh but nice in an understated utilitarian sort of way.

Shows

Jubilee
"Old School" Vegas show, with countless showgirls, elaborate sets, interspersed with variety acts.

The Price is Right - Live
Live recreation of the TV show, that also gives out prizes. More, please.

 

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Restaurants

al Dente
Traditional Italian food.

ASIA
Asian restaurant, featuring mainly Chinese cuisine.

Ballys Steakhouse
"Old School" Vegas Steakhouse. More, please.

Ichiban Sushi
Located in the mall walkway. Choose items from the rotating sushi bar or order off the menu.

Nosh
Adjacent to south tower elevators. Features bagel, breakfast sandwiches and Nathan's hot dogs.

Sidewalk Cafe
Serves breakfast and lunch during the week, opened 24 hours on weekend.

Sterling Brunch
Only on Sundays, in the Steakhouse.The most expensive brunch in Vegas.

 

 

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