harrahs hotel and casino in las vegas where weekends are a good time to play poker - by Kiki

Harrahs Hotel And Casino In Las Vegas

Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas gives you old Vegas which means a smoky, noisy casino. Adding to the excitement and noise are attractions like the dueling pianos and the rowdy outdoor Carnaval Court. Everything here is a whirlwind of energy and excitement. It's probably the closest thing to downtown Fremont Street, but it's on the Strip.

The weekend is a good time to play poker here because with tourists flocking into the poker room, games tend to be loose. Harrah's poker room is not as large as the Luxor, so don't be surprised if you can't get a seat. Race and Sports Book has all your favorite sports with over 45 high-definition TVs to watch. If you get hungry watching games the Pepper Rose serves up BBQ and rotisserie sandwiches here. Keno players also have a lounge that is full-service.

Eating at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas is an adventure. Try the fried baloney sandwich at Toby Keith's Bar and Grill, or sit in the outdoor Carnaval Court and eat in the midst of everyone walking by like at Mon Ami Gabi at the Paris where you can also eat outside. Upscale diners will want to go to Ming's Table or The Range Steakhouse at Harrah's. The Range has an outstanding onion soup; or go for the garlic steak fries and choice of steak cooked just the way you like it.

Park at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas and you can easily walk to the Mirage, Imperial Palace, Caesar's Palace or the Venetian. Parking at Harrah's via the Strip can be a nightmare if you miss the small entrance. If you get stuck in traffic be prepared to wait for an eternity. Better to enter from the rear using Koval Lane. Make sure you tell your taxi driver to stay off the Strip unless you want to see the sites and pay a lot.

If you check in around 10am the wait can be quite long. If they put you in a room in the Carnival Tower make sure it's not overlooking the Carnaval Court; bands play there until 2am. Overall, beds are comfortable, rooms are clean and maid service comes in everyday. You'll find plenty of pillows and the bathrooms are clean. It's important to make your room reservations ASAP. Vegas is not only a 24 hour town, it's busy 365 days of the year.

There's an afternoon magic show here with Mac King. It's reliable, funny and there are lots of places to find a coupon to get in free. It doesn't have the sophistication of magician Lance Burton at the Tropicana or Steve Wyrick at Planet Hollywood, formerly the Aladdin, but it's a lot cheaper. Hats is Harrah's musical about turning 50. There's great comedy with award-winning Rita Rudner, or stand-up at the Improv Comedy Club whose line up changes nightly at Harrah's Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.