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Tropicana Hotel In Las Vegas

Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas is a walk through time as this is one of the oldest, still existing, unchanged casinos in Vegas. There is a lot for families to do here and the pool is one of the best on the Stripwith 5 acres of pools, waterfalls and tropical landscaping. There is also a magic show in the afternoon, artifact exhibits and the longest running production show in town.

Like Mandalay Bay, Luxor and Excalibur, the Tropicana is close to McCarran International Airport. The monorail also makes its first stop across the street at the MGM Grand. If you drive your own car make sure you Valet park, it's free and you won't have to take the long walk through the casino crowds with your luggage.

Garden Café is an above average coffee shop with good quality food open 24 hours a day. Ask about the late night specials. Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas' Island Buffet serves prime rib and shrimp nightly. The Buffet will also make you a plate of pasta with sauces that you choose. Cocktails, beer and wine are extra. The Italian café, the Tuscany has outstanding gourmet pizzas.

Upgrade to the Paradise hotel rooms. You will be happier and will be getting some of the best prices on the Strip. These rooms can be very large and have popcorn ceilings with cute plaster molding and sometimes mirrors are affixed to them. You'll be getting nice views at the end of the Strip of MGM Grand, New York, New York or the Tropicana pools.

Older rooms are called the Garden rooms. They are located in the low-rise buildings; but the plus is they can face the 5 acres pool area and make you feel like you are in your own private oasis. When looking for deals, check our MyRealVegas sponsors on this page.

In the gambling area there are lots of Island God machines that players swear are blessed. Selected dollar slots have 98% payback. Video poker also has full pay. Guests return to stay at the Trop just to play these machines. Drinks come fast. But overall the casino is smaller and more cramped than its neighbors. Comps are good; make sure you get rated before you start.

The Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas has an afternoon show at 2pm and 4pm called Extreme Magic starring Dirk Arthur. You will watch Arthur slice his assistant into 9 pieces, which are 5 more than Lance Burton at Monte Carlo.

Trop also has one of the longest running shows: Folies Bergere. Basically a topless, French style revue which means gobs of showgirls feathered and sequined up for your viewing pleasure. On the more serious side there's an artifact exhibit from the Titanic and Bodies: The Exhibition. Both of these are more fun than you might think. We recommend them. All these shows and exhibits are discounted. Look in magazines at the Concierge desk in the Tropicana Hotel in Las Vegas.