I was down the first couple nights playing $5 & $10 minimums. Most nights the tables were $5 minimum Double Deck BJ tables with the best overall traditional friendly BJ rules I have found in Vegas (sorry El Cortez fans). The Aliante dealers and pit bosses were very friendly and enjoyed their conversation. The other place was Lola’s New Orleans Kitchen on Charleston just east of I-15….I recommend the Shrimp Po Boy! ALIANTE STATION CASINO: I only played Blackjack every evening/early morning here (no way are you going drive to or from the strip, downtown or any other local casino, too darn far (besides drinking and driving is a no-no). A neighborhood bar/restaurant open 24-hours with a few gaming machines (this is not a family restaurant). Naked City Pizza located on Arvill Road was excellent. We did make a point of eating at a couple of local Vegas restaurants featured on Food Network Show “Diners, Dive-ins and Dives”. Johnny Rockets is the only restaurant open 24-hours (located in the food court), TGIF, a Mexican Restaurant, Sea Food & Steak place. I do recall eating daily buffets (above average for taste and selections) due to free comps for breakfast, dinner or brunch. DINING: I am sorry, but after all nighters drinking straight Belvedere Vodka (Aliante Official Liquor Sponsor…a very good thing) my memory is a little fuzzy. The overall pool music was not ear bleeding like most strip pools….a very good thing (I must be getting really old). The Cabana came with complimentary beverages (sodas, smoothies, and juices), chips & salsa and seating for up to 8 people. The pool was very nice we rented a Cabana for $60 valid all day. A large combination safe for valuables was perfect for a couple laptops and tablets.

The non-smoking king bed room, about 450 sq feet, floor to ceiling windows, firm bed, small fridge, modern motif, clean, large shower (no tub). The clerk was friendly and honors our request for complimentary “preferred room” on the 8th Floor with a perfect view of Las Vegas Valley Fireworks. The Lobby was only steps away with no waiting for Check-In (no need to walk thru the casino…a good thing). ALIANTE HOTEL: Arrived at the Valet, friendly and prompt service. However, if you are a golfer, there is beautiful golf course next door. The location was planned for middle/upper middle class locals, not your average tourists.

A rental car is mandatory based on the hotel location in North Las Vegas, NV. We pick-up a nice rental car from Alamo (love them too), 2012 Hyundai Sonata.

Flight attendants provided free drinks for military members…another reason to love SWA. TRAVEL: Uneventful flight from Tucson, AZ to Las Vegas, NV via Southwest Airlines (SWA) arrived within 50 Minutes (a beautiful thing).

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