Harrah's Laughlin Hotel & Casino, Laughlin

Was not required to leave a credit card per front desk when checking in until asked about in room internet, and was told will only receive charge if used, otherwise just holding credit card number and will not run it, but actually pre charged $150 without telling me, be vary careful about this. Also rode 3 different elevators one goes to beach large loud squealing noise and bangs, other goes to cross way to parking structure scrapes door and peeling paint when opens and closes and squeals, third elevator in closest parking structure doesn't go to some floors as is broken must go up one further then take stairs back down.

Sunday 4/18 - Allegiant Air charter from Wichita Falls to Laughlin through Harrahs. Flight was good and we arrived early and the 10 minute bus ride from the airport to Harrah's was quick and efficient. Got our check in packet and went straight to our room in the central tower on the 7th floor. Room was great and yes somewhat old but you only sleep there a few hours anyway so it's perfect. Weren't really all that hungry so we had a burger at McDonald's (nice to have McDonalds, Cinnabon and Starbucks on site) and hit the casino. Played the slots until midnight and hit the rack. We were actually ahead by $50. Monday 4/19 - Up at 8, had a big breakfast at Harrah's Buffet (very good and many choices) and started our walk towards the other end of the river walk. You either walk up 90 steps to Casino drive or walk up the winding driveway to Casino drive. We opted for the steps as we felt it would be safer due to the traffic in and out of Harrah's. If you're not a walker or in pretty good shape those steps would be killer. Pretty much a 30 to 35 degree angle up the stairs. Once your up at Casino Drive the walk is downhill to the next casino which is River Palms where you finally get to the river walk. We took our time and walked all the way to the Riverside and back and played the slots a little bit in each one except the Regency. The walk back to Harrah's up Casino Drive is uphill and not all that bad unless it's really warm. We were back at Harrah's by 3 PM and took a look at the Pools and Beach area. Both are very nice. We didn't' spend anytime at either of them but a lot of folks did. We ate the dinner buffet at Harrah's and were pleased with the choices and price. Played the slots until Midnight and hit the rack. Tuesday 4/20 - Up at 9 and breakfast buffet at Harrah's again. (We are buffet people if the price and choices are good). This morning we took the river taxi instead of walking to the Riverside. Took our time and explored each casino and gambled some more as we slowly walked to Harrah's. For us the Aquarius and Golden Nugget paid off better today that any of the others.Outback Steakhouse at the Aquarius along with Saltgrass Steakhouse and Joe's Crab Shack at the Golden Nuggest always smelled great but we did not eat at any of them as we we'renot hungry when we passed. Walked back to Harrah's and gambled again until 1:30 AM and hit the rack. Wednesday 4/21 - Up at 10 and same routine as the previous two (2) days. Only difference being the Colorado Belle paid off better this day. Thursday 4/22 - Up early with McDonald's for breakfast as we had an early flight. Flight was great and the trip was great. Observations: This was our first trip to Laughlin and we will definitely go back. The staff at Harrah's were frien.dly and great, the food was great and the gambling was decent. Every waitress and bartender in every casino we gambled in were friendly and helpful and we never waited more then 5 or 10 minutes for drinks while we were playing. Came home with less than we started but not broke and had a really wonderful time. Weather was really only hot on Monday. It was warm on Tuesday and Wednesday but not all that bad.

Checked in found out there was no kids quest so we left in search of one. The video game room was over crowded with unparented kids running around. There were however staff watching to make sure none of the kids left to get on the gaming floor. The lobby was nice with the starbucks right there as well as a nice hotel gift shop. The mcdonalds on the way to the room along with the bakery was good. Would go back but not with small children.

first of all harrahs is not what it seems to be......it totally sucked..i payed up front for three rooms..req. each room have two king size beds,when i get there they have no rooms available with two beds,and the hotel manager says theirs nothing she can do their are no rooms available until the next day!!!! but they can sure take my husbands money real quick!!!! sooo my kids had to sleep on the floor.only two elevators worked ,so each time i needed to go up or down i had to wait like 10-15 min...just to fit in the damd thing..they dont even have freakin coffee makers in the room, this hotel is not trailer friendly at all...no where to park my truck and trailer.when they finally put me in my room with two beds.i needed ice ....the ice machine was empty....had to go to another floor for ice,come on people!!!!!!!! i honestly think in order to have a good time there you have to be 50+ yrs old..i payed top dollor for my rooms thinking this was one of the best hotels.....YA RIGHT NEVER AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!! the ramada express has better service...and thats one of the cheap ones..i think for now on i'll stick to staying at the golden nugget their great!!!!!!!

Stayed here twice, in the North Tower (family) - price seems to have gone up since last trip; there are pretty good deals in Vegas now too. Would like to try Central Tower, but the rooms need to be cheaper. Also think all hotels should have minifridge and in-room safe. The room and view were nice and the beds were FANTASTIC! Elevators are crowded and slow, and you have to walk by the smell of Cinnabon to get anywhere ( oh, my!) and the carpets need to be cleaned in some areas. We ate at the Range (white linen, view of river, on comps) and the Buffet first trip, thought they were great. This time went to Beach Cafe for a burger (really nice), several breakfasts and Baja Blue, which was also nice. Get a Total Rewards card immediately, staff are diligent (even in restaurants and shops) about asking you for it, and comps are easy to come by. Slots are very tight, but they have kept their table minimums low ($5 and $10, compared to $25 in Hard Rock in Tampa, Florida, ridiculous!). The newest and most exciting slots were in the smoking area (of course) but there is a non-smoking casino with good ventilation, which has slots and tables too. We have also stayed in River Palms and Riverside; this is the definitely best of the 3. Rent a pontoon boat on Lake Mohave, not hard to operate (Davis Dam road) wonderful way to spend an afternoon on and in the water which is warmer than the Colorado River. Do not rent jetskis on this side of the river, they are half price in Bullhead City. Also in Bullhead, there is Safeway and several liquor outlets (Walgreens, Sams Club) 10-15 mins away, much cheaper than anything you can find in Laughlin. We rented a car and drove from Vegas, can't get lost, and fascinating desert scenery in the mountains. Be aware, cost of car rental almost doubles the quoted price when all the taxes and gas allowance are added. But it is so convenient! It would be nice if the boardwalk extended to this property so you could walk the length on the water instead of having to take the water taxi (the price of this has over quadrupled - it is now $4.00 PER TRIP! - taxi is just as cheap) or clamber over the mountain, or huff up the steps - someone, do something about this! All in all - really enjoyable.

Nicest staff on the river. Good clean rooms, block walls help with soundproofing. Lots of waitresses in the casino. Great place to stay.

We just returned on 7-26-08. Laughlin in general is a depressing little area and reminds us of a throwback area to the 70's. Low ceilings in the casino, dingy appearance (but relatively clean), stinking of cigarette smoke, and the help all seemed to be AARP members(although friendly). WEe thought the buffet food quality and selection was very good. The Range is a far cry from a top of the line restaurant. Mexican and Coffee shop were both good in quality and service (selection only fair. Room was Holiday Inn Quality with ancient bathtub with a shower mat (disgusting). Bed was good and room was clean but very dated. Machines are tighter than a bull's you know what. Why would you go here instead of Vegas only 90 minutes away? The only answer we can think of is the price of the rooms which are pretty dirt cheap and rightfully so.Much older clientele here on the whole. This was not our idea of place we would ever consider flying 4 hours to reach again.

Room was fine...price was right. Beach Cafe was just OK, Baja Blue was much better. Casino was on the small side, but had a decent selection of games to play. Car broken into in parking structure and we were advised we weren't the first that morning. Security didn't seem very concerned and left us with the impression this happens more than occasionally. Took forever to get somebody to clean up the glass and bring cardboard and tape to seal off window for our 4 hour drive home.

we frequent las vegas and tried harrah's laughlin. we will go back. everyone comments on the service of the staff and they are right. it was excellent. food was quite good. room was very nice. get a even numbered room in the central tower to get a spectacular view. casino was no worse than any other one i have been to. take the boat trip down the colorado river to the london bridge. spectacular!

This had to be one of the best places that i have went to.The staff is one of the best I was never treated as well as I was there from the cocktail waitress to the people in there buffet.They need to give leason on how to treat there customers.They have to have one of the best buffet I ever went to I dont like buffets but i would eat every meal there.They have the best food.I never had tacos thats was so good.I didnt stay in there hotel but will next time.