text: Ok, it's Harrah's.  And it USED to be the flagship of Harrah's properties in Vegas but now it's kind of middle of the road.  Since Ceasar's is their flagship property, larger and more luxurious but Harrahs' will do in a pinch.\n\nI've had a few stays at Total Rewards Properties (Ceasars/Harrah's) recently.  Although an older property, and probably not the most luxurious of the Caesars Entertainment properties, it's surefire, and smack dab in the middle of the Strip action. Right across street from Ceasars, their Forum Shops, across street from Mirage, next door to the Quad (soon to become the Linq Hotel and Casino and NOT soon enough) and short walk to Flamingo.\n\nI stayed in the Carnival Tower by choice because the room was sizeably bigger than the Mardi Gras Tower, but it was an older room.  It will be remodeled eventually I'm told. My friends stayed in the Mardi Gras Tower, which have mini balconies, are non-smoking, and usually have awesome poolside views.  The location of that tower is a little closer to the casino and Strip as well. But I had a minor upgrade to the High Roller view room, I think, and it had an awesome view of the new High Roller attraction (Worlds tallest Ferris wheel temporarily). There are many different types of rooms and suites available in both towers, and the property is pet friendly.  \n\nMy room was always kept really clean, and I was pretty surprised at the friendliness of the housekeeping staff.  Minibar unstocked.......left empty.  Could see where a mini fridge had been removed and my shower head had a small leak.  But noise didn't affect me and who wants to pay exhorbitant prices for minibar stuff anyway.  Downstairs they had several shops, well stocked for normal hotel shops, including clothing, to usual gift shop, to fair selection of alcohol. \n\nCasino is a little outdated.  An absurd kitsch statute of an older couple right in the middle of the entrance from the hotel to the casino that is comical and looks \"comic\"like, too.\n\nNo problems with any staff members whatsoever, everyone's always been very friendly.  Especially security staff, who were plentiful, and Total Rewards staff, along with check in.  But I'm a little lucky there since I get to use the Platinum/Diamond check in which is separate from the general check-in lines........thereby avoiding QUITE a wait.  If I had any complaint at all it was at check out when the clerk had a hard time explaining how my points were deducted to pay my room charges.  But we worked it out.  And the cashier personnel were very, very helpful and accommodating.  And they remembered you, too!\n\nFairly large casino, a little plain for me, but like I said they are in the process of remodeling the entire property in parts.  New food court coming.  But thought the games were a little stingy.  TOO MANY 6-5 Blackjack tables.........do NOT play 6-5 Blackjack.......that is NOT real blackjack.  But they also had regular 3-2 blackjack with good rules, though the table limits were a little higher.  \n\nOther amenities or restaurants include a gourmet burger place, called Kerry's I think, a Toby Keith Love this Bar and Grill, Flavor's Buffet was very good, very good servers, but a little overpriced for a Vegas Buffet..........my price was over $20, which I thought was a little high.  Starbucks abound.  Both floors.  And there is a monorail station on the second floor, too.  Outdoor Carnival Court that was rocking on weekend.  But though this place USED to have a Mardi Gras theme, I think it's lost that feel.\n\nNice Piano Lounge near one of the entrances.  Fat (or Big?) Elvis impersonator.  Pic reflected.  Had a great \"cover voice\" and you should have seen all the older folks dancing to his music and having a good time!\n\nFor the price I paid (Total Rewards partially comped) it's a great place, price and location.