8/10 Good
Julie, Rapid City
Apr 25, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I stayed at El Cortez from 4/16/24 through 4/19/24. I stayed on LV only to have closer access to Valley of Fire State Park, and less expensive flights from my home. I do not gamble, and when I entered the casino to check in, the whole casino/check in area was a very strong and pungent smell of cigarette smoke, vape smoke, and pot marijuana smoke--it was very nauseating and made me feel sick. I understand that smoking is legal inside buildings in NV, but I was very turned off by this. I was thankful that the check in lady did upgrade my room to the Cabana Suites, to be away from the casino, and to be in a non smoking area. I very much appreciated that. I was a little disappointed that Siegal's was not open by 0600, as I left town to hike early in the morning. Overall, I did appreciate the upgrade, but I stayed at El Cortez based upon a recommendation. I would say that if one does not gamble, and does not like pungent odors, I would not recommend.
Julie
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024