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Room Quality
The Showboat is old but well maintained. Decor is pale woods,
dark carpets and dusty-colored walls. The rooms are clean and
very average, slightly smaller than most rooms. There is a vanity
outside the bathroom so one person can admire him/herself in
the mirror while the other person sits on the can. The main disadvantage
of the Showboat is its location out on Boulder Highway. It's
not within walking distance of any other casinos or tourist attractions,
so you'll need a car. (We think we can
help you with that.) If you want to stay in their RV park
then the quality of your room is entirely up to you (rates about
$14 a night). Also, here's a bit of top-secret news: The Showboat,
now owned by Harrah's, will be changing its name and theme soon.
Service Quality:
Fair to good. They have room service and the employees are friendlier
than the snootier Strip places, although we have gotten conflicting
reports on this of late. The employees don't seem to be too keen
on the new management. The hotel is not well-equipped for business
travelers. A refrigerator will be delivered to your room if you
ask, and requests for towels or an iron are answered quickly.
What You Get Bottles
of in the Bathroom: Shampoo/conditioner. Nothing
fancy, but if all you want is a clean body, they supply the necessities.
Clientele:
Slightly older crowd, heavy on locals. A young single person
will be out of place, but the serious bingo or keno player of
a certain age will feel at home, minus the doilies under the
planters.
How's the pool?
Nothing too fancy, just a decent pool where you won't have to
fight for a chaise lounge. If you want an aquatic shangri-la,
though, you'd be better off at a Strip mega-resort.
Free Shuttle:
There is a free shuttle to and from the airport, and they'll
also haul your butt to Harrah's. (For
complete free shuttle info and schedules buy our guide--it's only $4)
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