We Love Mountaineer
By Todd W, 02/09/10
My wife and I have been going every other month for a couple years now and we love this place.
First, I would like to address the bad reviews. This place is smack dab in the middle of Redneck Hillbilly, USA, and these people are proud of that. It is not the Las Vegas strip. I feel that the negative reviews from others are from expectations that are too high.
I've never had a problem with the staff, and the receptionists always go out of their way to find us the room we want ( a lot of times when we make reservations they say the suites are full but they find us one when we check in ). The suites and junior suites are lovely and extremely comfortable. When those aren't available, we are happy to stay in the standard rooms. The courtyard and pool are pretty nice.
The table games are fantastic. Pit bosses always make sure you get paid right when you make a big hit, but no one is perfect so you have to watch your money. I've lost here, but I've also walked out with $5,000 once and lesser amounts other times. Its just making good bets and being at the right place at the right time. My wife plays her slots all night on $100.00.
The real bonus of this place is the track. At 7pm you can take a break and try to hit a trifecta. The food trackside is great and there is a little bar over there.
If you are looking for flashing lights and wizzbang perks and employees treating you like a king/queen because you spent $10, this place is not for you. But if you are in the notheastern midwest want to get to a full featured casino quickly and be able to smoke a cigarette without everyone treating you like a 1st degree felon, you'll love this place.