Ballys Las Vegas
3645 S. Las Vegas Boulevard // Las Vegas Strip » map
| Nearby: | Bellagio Bill's Gamblin Hall and Saloon Paris Las Vegas |
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Ballys Las Vegas - The Real Deal :
All it takes is one chemically enhanced ride on the freaky neon blue people mover to fall in love. Even if it smells a little like a municipal pool, Bally's earns points for topiary - they spelled their name out in hedge! Inside, Bally's replaced its mid-80's Atlantic City charm with a perplexing ode to upscale trashiness minus mystery and any trace of fashion. Who cares... this place used to be the MGM Grand before the lion packed up its meat and moved three blocks south.
Seriously though... we love the satin jacket off of Bally's. Where else can the VegasTripper who seeks thrills minus frills lay their hat... Monte Carlo? Bally's has no themes attractions or diversions, nor are there hoity toit shopping promenades or incredibly overpriced night clubs. What you get is a great value and tons of fun.
Tip: The $1 Blazing 7 slots on the Strip side of the table games area dump money at about 1am every night.
Ballys Las Vegas History
Before Ballys became Bally's it was the MGM Grand, where one of the worst hotel fires ever took place in 1980. 84 people died and 697 of the 5,000 guests were injured in what was determined to be an electrical malfunction. Some think otherwise. KNPR has great streaming audio story, which includes first hand accounts of employees and guests who were present that fateful day.
Location of Ballys Las Vegas:
Ballys is located right in the heart of The Strip at Flamingo Road and The Strip. To the west is Bellagio , on the north side is Bill's Gamblin Hall and Saloon and Flamingo. Attached at the hip to the south is the always Paris Las Vegas. It takes eons to get from the street to the casino floor.... although the tubular neon launchway is like totally super mega way groovy. Ballys casino level offering quick access to Paris' excellent buffet and casino via our favorite fake street in all of Las Vegas - "Rue de Le Paix" (pronounced with a hard "X")
Cool Stuff About Ballys Las Vegas:
Bally's has one of the last remaining group of hotel tennis courts on The Strip.
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Bally's has a monorail stop!
The Rooms at Ballys Las Vegas
The rooms prices range from recession busting $39 (mid-week low) to $250 (weekend high), usually on par with Flamingo, Luxor and some of the other mid-tier properties. Last time we visited Ballys, we paid $99 for a side view of the Strip, half view of the Bellagio fountain (with music! Frank, good; Celine, bad) and a direct view of the Ei-faux-l Tower. We were right over the pool at Paris and had a good view of it. Looked like a petri dish, with microbial swimmers. Rooms are clean, well kept and a decent size, this used to be the MGM Grand after all.
Five years later, we still consider returning to Bally's for the lovely jacuzzi suite we enjoyed so much - strangely it was room #7311 on the 23rd floor(?!??). Rates back then (2005) were $180/night for a huge room, waterfall jacuzzi, steam room/shower, non cloth headboard - no chance of getting someones old jizz in your hair - marble floor, lit vanity, all manner of creams soaps and mouthwashes in the little bottle brigade, a truly fantastic south-facing view of the strip and lots of other goodies. We'll definitely go back.
We recommend Bally's room service. The price isn't that far off the cost of a coffee shop meal and you get the luxury of eating in your your skivs and avoiding people. Breakfast comes with a basket of assorted muffins and stuff.
Restaurants at Ballys Las Vegas
Between Ballys and its nearest neighbor Paris, there are loads and loads of dining options. Of these, three stand out: Bally's Steakhouse - a classic Vegas steakhouse with phenomenal steaks, chops, seafood and lobster (market price was $67 when we went) all cooked to perfection, with great service, great deserts and the greatest baked potato you'll ever have; The Sterling Brunch, a luxurious Sunday brunch inside Bally's Steakhouse (reservations required) and Ichiban Sushi who serve it in classic Tokyo style - on a conveyer belt! Other options include: al Dente for Italian, Sbarro pizzas over by the sportsbook and the Sidewalk Cafe on the casino floor.
Ballys Las Vegas Tips
One of Bally's longest running attractions is Jubilee, the last "dancing showgirls" extravaganzas left in Las Vegas. The vintage Vegas floorshow is an art form that every Vegas visitor MUST partake in at least once. Go. Now. Buy tickets (to the semi-nude late show.) While you are here, The Price Is Right stage show will be more than happy to send you home with an upgraded set of luggage and a fridge that fits in the overhead compartment. Other than that.... they've got a casino, a spa and one of the last remaining hotel tennis courts on The Strip.
After the demise of the Stardust, my Husband and I searched and found another Vegas classic. Bally's has what we need and provides an atmosphere where we feel comfortable and relaxed. 2 casino's in 1 with safe passage to Paris, without escort. If you want the Wynn, then book a room and enjoy. If you want a piece of the old Las Vegas charm stay at Bally's. Monarial access and walking distance to 7 other casino's and the last hotel to have a TRUE deep end at he pool.
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Terrific mid strip location at very affordable prices. Nice spacious rooms with great views of south strip and bellagio fountains. When i stayed the big kitchen buffet was open which was a great value. Even without it though, id still stay here again. Also, the sterling brunch is Amazing.
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Ballys Las Vegas is one of my favorites.
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Friendly staff, one of the best locations in Vegas, good buffet, and huge, clean rooms.
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My husband and I have stayed here since the demise of the Stardust. Good location, metro rail access, safe passage to Paris and Planet Hollywood( 3 fer one) and one of the last casino's to have a "true " deep end pool and tennis court. If you want to live big ,stay at Bellagio. I f you want a Vegas classic,the last of a dying breed, book Bally's .
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A solid classic. Probably the most dependable resort on the Strip. Although a good value, it still manages to hold some class. Maybe it's the old-school vibe or the deep swimming pool. Or the supposed haunted areas. Just please Harrah's, DO NOT implode!
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I've stayed at Ballys several times. Ballys offers a good value. Rooms are nothing spectacular, but are large clean and comfortable. I always stay in the north tower deluxe room. Pool is not so hot, but the hotel is connected to Paris. We used the Paris pool, which was relatively nice. The steakhouse is good, but overall restaurants and shopping are limited. Jubilee show is worth seeing once. Price is right is boring if you don't get to play. I got to play, so it was fun for me. Decent casino. Not lucky here.
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Just good 'ol fun. Nothing too fancy but if you need fancy... it's connected to Paris.
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Ballys Las Vegas is one of my favorites.
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not bad...great value.....great lo cal......older crowd....bartenders always remembered may drink order....but nothing 2 great to keep you there
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Ballys Las Vegas is one of my favorites.
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Ballys Las Vegas is one of my favorites.
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Good sports book. Nice slots!
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Nice casino, kind of small. It was the old MGM Grand. Nice indoor connection to Paris, and a great location on the Strip
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Old school Vegas on the strip. See if you can find a dealer that was there the night of the fire and get some REALLY interesting stories. Also comfy but not overdone rooms and a great live music lounge right off the casino floor.
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The North Tower rooms are great. Not so keen on the South Tower.
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I don't know what exactly I like about this place, but it feels like a classic joint that never turned into a dump the way the Sahara and Trop have gone. Jubilee is awesome too.
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Central location is a plus. Stayed in a standard king room, which neither impressed or disappointed me. No luck in the casino.
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Have not stayed here yet but have gambled here. I like the Keno area. Havent done too good on the slots here yet and I feel that the drink service could be better.
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great location - old vegas style small casino - nothing special, but cheap.Steakhouse ok. pool so lala - far away.Location, location, location connected to the paris
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I saw security kicking out hooker. I will never stay there again.
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Stayed here the first time in Vegas. Play at the three card tables every trip back.
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Ballys Las Vegas is one of my favorites.
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Stayed at Ballys in 2004. One thing I've always respected about Bally's, sans the goofy entrance, is that it doesn't really have a theme. It's just a resort/casino with a really great location. For some, that's enough. Our room was surprisingly large for a standard-size room. We certainly had no complaints with our stay from a service standpoint. My only gripe with Bally's is the walk to the pool. It's a MILE from the rooms! When you get off the elevator you have to walk past the sportsbook and their row of shops to get to the pool area. Granted, I take no shame in displaying my near-nakedness to the discomfort of others, but I feel sorry for those not as sordid as me! Overall.....Bally's is Bally's. It's not Wynn LV. It's not Bellagio. It's Bally's. If you're looking for great location, a suitable room, and no frills........it's a good catch.