Let me describe this place in one word: Cheap. And I am not talking inexpensive, I am talking just downright spendthrift. \nFirst let me be clear I stayed here for 5 nights, 2 of them free via a promotion. FIrst thing I noticed in the room was that the temperature could not be set below 68 degrees. Usually the thermostat sat at 72, which is not much of an issue, but it if you like coming to a cool room after a hot night out do not expect it here.\nBeyond the cheapness in not allowing you to change your thermostat, the room was full of signs reminding you to reuse sheets, towels and putting a sign out if you want maid service at all. I am all for conserving resouces, but this did not come off as a green movement to me, especially when you consider this is a country western themed hotel. \nIt just came off as Sams Town trying to guilt you into not taking advantage of services every hotel in the city offers. Also the room had no coffee maker either. What quality hotel in Vegas does not have a coffee maker in room?!\nIf you look past the cheapness of the management, the hotel was fine otherwise. The room had an LCD TV, with a SD signal which seemed to defeat the purpose of having an LCD. Also there were no premium channels offered at all. The bed was comfy, but the room lacked a couch or any other nice features you would see at the other Coast properties.\nThe casino was ok, there was double deck BJ with standard rules and little penetration, and a single deck game that paid only 2:1 on BJ and shuffled after each hand. Whats the point? The floor bosses also were very cheap with giving out comps, so if you are looking for good action, with good rewards go elsewhere.\nThere was a total of 6 full pay video poker machines in the whole casino too, and considering Sams Town has the 2nd largest casino floor in Vegas, that is not nearly enough. Also there was no video blackjack anywhere, and the drink service was slow.\nLastly, and best, the buffet here was excellent for the price. I went once for lunch and once for dinner and was suprised each time by the quality. For a very fair price, you get a quality buffet that had a good selection and nice seating. \nSo all in all, you can find excellent prices to stay here, but if pay the extra $5 a night stay at the Orleans or Sun Coast which are much closer to the strip and much nicer. The rooms are ok, but everywhere you go it feels like Sams Town just wants to nickel and dime you, and heaven forbid you want to set the room to a different temperature.
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