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Circus Circus
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2880 Las Vegas Blvd SLas Vegas, NV 89109
Neighborhood: The Strip
(702) 691-5820
- Price Range:
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$
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Garage
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- Yes
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Takes Reservations:
- Yes
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- No
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- No
- Wi-Fi:
- Free
- Good For:
- Lunch, Breakfast, Brunch
- Alcohol:
- Full Bar
- Noise Level:
- Very Loud
- Ambience:
- Dive-y, Touristy, Casual
- Has TV:
- Yes
- Caters:
- No
473 reviews for Circus Circus
Review Highlights
"There is a lot to do and much of it is kid friendly."
(in 13 reviews)
"And spend a day VISITING Circus Circus for the games."
(in 94 reviews)
"Close to everything diffenently a great place to stay."
(in 6 reviews)
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473 reviews in English
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Review from Robert S.
Quincy, MA
2/6/2012
We don't need the Bellagio, CC is just fine.
The buffet, unfortunately, is underwhelming.
Because the crowds are sparse, idiots are using hardened nails or something to scratch mirrors and stainless steel elevator doors.
The room was pretty good, decent TV, it sat in a monstrous wood thing. Room seemed fairly recently remodelled, no worn carpet or anything, no complaints. It was stuffy when we first got to the room because of the "green" ac/ heater / air circulator that won't go on until it senses motion ( unless overridden ). That is stupid IMHO. First impressions count.
The trapeze act I saw was impressive. I was playing slots on on the floor, and the way they have it arranged, there were bleacher seats above me for the families, but I could see the show from a level below. They were very talented, but had sort of a "mail it in" feel, because the crowds were sparse. They were also easy on the eyes.
Payout percentages on slots seemed OK. I was up but of course started betting more with "house money" and gave it back.
Number of drink hostesses was OK, especially " Marilyn", on duty Friday early, she was a gem. Full bottles of beer, real sized bar drinks. -
Review from Vegan B.
Chicago, IL
2/8/2012
This place is a dump.
I hate to have to be negative but I feel like I should warn people. Here is why.
You will save money initially, but it costs $25 each way to get to the top of the strip at Mandalay Bay. You figure 2 round trips a day and that's an extra $100/ per day to save a buck and stay at the most disgusting hotel in Vegas.
The air quality is so horrendous everyday our lungs were wheezing until we could get out into fresh air.
Nothing is vacuumed and did I mention it smells like farts and cigarettes everywhere.
There is nothing around this hotel/ casino except empty abandoned construction sites and homeless drug addict transients.
None of us felt safe walking to our rooms alone.
This place should be condemned it is a health code violation.
I could barely see out my window it was sooooo dirty!
There was a pubic hair on the glass table in our room.
I had to pay 50 cents every time I wanted to lock the safe in my room.
The buffet is gross and expensive. If you want to eat anything that's descent off you go in a cab for $25 bucks to the top of the strip.
Ending this review on a positive note all the staff were kind of nice, but when I told them that my impression of the hotel was that it was really dumpy and smelled like "parmesan cheese cigarette fart pie" they just stared at me and told me they were repainting it soon!???
SAVE YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR MONEY AND DON'T STAY HERE!!!!! -
Review from Yelena I.
Sherman Oaks, CA
2/6/2012
This place is a dump!
My boyfriend still won't forgive me for trying to save a few hundred dollars on our recent trip to Vegas.
Strike 1 - we were placed in the "Manor" buildings which are bungalows located away from the hotel and you have to go from the outside to get there (and the taxi cabs don't travel there). It was cold. It was far. We had to carry all of our luggage.
Strike 2 - the halls of the bungalows smelled like medicine cabinet. Every time we had to enter the bungalow, you were hit with a horrible stench (a mix of old carpet stained with cigarette smoke and an old person's medicine cabinet). Awful.
Strike 3 - screaming kids EVERYWHERE. and screaming adults at 5 AM hollering for their alcohol refill. Maybe i'm just too old, but I was ready to kill someone.
If that's not enough, the hotel is far from everything, the blankets had holes in them, there was no room service, the food at the hotel was mediocre and did i mention that you had to walk really far to get to the rooms?!!
Never Again! -
Review from Jeremy S.
2/6/2012 1 Check-in Here
Every passing year this place seems a little closer to the way Hunter S. Thompson described it. I've had "lady's" proposition me at the bar before, though the staff does seem to run them off if they are putting people off. It's a surreal experience that's better experienced with a few cocktails in you than sober.
When you want a dive casino, you'll find what you are looking for here. -
Review from Courtney C.
Pleasanton, CA
2/4/2012 3 Check-ins Here
I hate writing bad reviews. I stayed here for a couple days before moving into the dorms at UNLV. Needless to say I was getting a promotion of $26/night so I shouldn't have expected THAT much, but hear me out.
I came into our room, went to wash my hands in the sink and there was dirt/dust or whatever in the sink!! It was not clean is the point I am getting at.
Secondly, I found our room EXTREMELY difficult to find. The lady at the check in desk gave us a map telling us where to go but it did not really make sense.
Another very misleading thing is that there are some elevators for the first set of floors and another elevator for the higher set of floors that were not labeled. Myself and many other guests that checked in after me were constantly getting on the wrong elevator.
I find this hotel a little disorganized because the valet/entrance/self park is at the back of the hotel, but only taxi's are out front. If anyone can explain that system to me, please do!
PS. Free wifi but it is incredibly slow...! -
Review from Kelly C.
Berkeley, CA
1/21/2012
I just want to give major props to the plumber on staff who saved me from a mental disaster.
I stayed here for a short vacation last summer.
I was in the bathroom washing my face or brushing my teeth or whatever, and being incredibly clumsy accidentally dropped the pendant part of a very expensive necklace down the sink drain. This was a very expensive gift from a relative so I was freaking out, not even gonna say how much.
I didn't dare run the faucet.. I could see a bit the necklace the top of the sink. After mentally freaking out a bit I called the front desk and an hour later they sent their plumber on staff up.
After I explained the situation he got some tools, opened up the pipes below the bathroom sink and retrieved my necklace for me. That was a HUGE relief for me.
I think this is why I don't wear super nice stuff when I go out.
I'll write more about the hotel itself later, but this always stands out in my memory. -
Review from Jenny M.
1/27/2012
I've stayed here many times when I was little, but the place has definitely lost its novelty in my eyes now that I come to Vegas for different, 21+ reasons :P For families, this place is great - there is a whole floor dedicated to carnival-like games and children can have lots of fun (but will probably waste a lot of your money!) playing the games in order to win stuffed animals.
If you're 21+, this is definitely not a good place to stay in Vegas.
It's on the outskirts of The Strip, so it's not easy to get anywhere - the Wynn/Encore is a couple blocks away but you are still far from everything else.
The food in the hotel is very mediocre.
The gambling in the hotel also really sucks - the blackjack tables have a $5 minimum, which is lower than most places in Vegas, BUT they only deal 1 deck, so it's almost always in the dealer's favor. You can lose a lot of money that way. People also don't really seem to come here for anything other than slots, because even the poker room only had 1 full table when I came, compared to the Venetian or even Encore, which had hella.
Good thing my friends and I weren't staying here during our trip! -
Review from Daniel M.
1/20/2012 7 Check-ins Here
Fact: Circus Circus was one of the key locations for Sean Connery's 007 film "Diamonds Are Forever."
Fact: The hotel today is even tackier than it was in 1971.
Fact: That creepy feeling you got when you saw Mr. Wint and Mr. Kidd in the film? Yeah. The hotel will give you that creepy feeling, too.
They charge a mandatory "resort fee," which is a bit of a misnomer. This isn't a resort. Imagine instead that the t-shirt vendors and samurai sword dealers of your local flea market teamed up with a carnival, started a permanent location, and decided to add 3x more flashing lights than Britney sees getting out of a limo. To add to the ambiance, they found a way to make the building smell like an orange melmac ashtray that hasn't been cleaned in 30 years.
Cheap. Stinky. Dark. Slightly seedy. That's a pretty good description.
We had a recently renovated room, within the past month, and it was not as tacky as the rest of the hotel. That will not last, though. There was pizza sauce on the wall from the previous tenants that stayed put during my entire week stay. On one of the days, room service did not even check on our room or see if we needed towels.
The furniture in the room, though new, was a peculiar blend. There was a desk and a table, but the only chair was a cloth living room arm chair. I'm not sure how they anticipated someone to use the table or the desk comfortably.
For those of you who have driven up I-95 through the Carolinas, this is the South of the Border of the Vegas Strip. Don't do it. It's cheap, but it's too cheap. Find a decent place off the Strip, or wait for a special rate at a decent hotel through a travel site.
What do you think of the review?
Mr. Wint: Very moving.
Mr. Kidd: Heartwarming, Mr. Wint.
Mr. Wint: A glowing tribute, Mr. Kidd.Listed in: One Star Wonders.
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Review from Melissa C.
Los Angeles, CA
1/25/2012
I stayed here one night when everything else on the strip was way out of my price range. I tried to convince myself that it was just for one night, that part of Fear and Loathing took place here so at least I could have some sort of an ironic Hunter S. Thompson like experience here.
Ugh.
The casino was gross. Vegas is flashy, for sure, but this was over stimulation at it's worst. The hotel section was pretty bad too and the rooms decor was tacky. I really didn't expect anything great and you definitely get what you pay for. We went and watched the small circus show in the casino. It was ok. Wouldn't have gone to see it if we weren't staying there. Kids were running around everywhere screaming at all hours of the night.
The one plus side to my experience here is that I won $2500 on a slot machine. So thank you Circus Circus for the cash.
Haven't been back since. -
Review from Fred F.
Hidden Hills, CA
1/26/2012
This review is just of the casino and entertainment area.
The new spokesperson for this place should be a clown with a solitary tear running down his face called "The Sobbing Clown."
This place has fallen into disrepair since it heydays in the early 70's when Hunter Thompson hallucinated human reptiles having sex in the Carousel bar, in his seminal work
"Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas."
For Kids: This place is great with Adventuredome and the midway above the casino. Your kids can play video games or try and win a stuffed animal in the more expensive midway games. The best part is the high quality circus acts that appear throughout the day performed by most likely, exploited (Underpaid) Eastern Europeans.
Good fun at a cheap price for the kids to enjoy.
For Adults: This place is a good place to come to if you plan to channel the Nicholas Cage character in Leaving Las Vegas. The dealers look so sad wearing their frilly shirts at their low limit (IE No Big Tips) tables that the only things that would make this place more depressing is an endless "Send in the Clowns" remix sung by Michael Bolton.
As for the rooms, I haven't seen them recently, but take a good look at the exterior of the building that was white but now dark from the accumulated dirt. -
Review from John M.
Los Angeles, CA
1/20/2012 1 Check-in Here
Reasonable rates isn't enough to tempt me to return!
I can forgive the screaming kids in the hallways; par for the course of a family lodging. I can forgive the nearly endless lines for check-ins; par for the course of attracting a lot customers with reasonable rates. I can forgive the dumpy condition of the rooms and hallways; par for course of high-volume, high traffic, and high usage.
What I CANNOT forgive, at any rate I would pay, is the SCREAMING PARENTS during the day and middle of the night (there is just no excuse for that), CANNOT forgive NON-SMOKING ROOMS that are super smoky-smelly, and the terrible parking. -
Review from Karli P.
1/31/2012
I stayed here all the time when I was little, and loved every minute of it. There was nothing cooler than staying up late in a foreign room and watching Circus Circus "Clown Cops" on TV. Now that I am older, I realize that this place has really gone down the drain. There is duct tape covering holes in the carpet, and the bedding looks like it might get you pregnant if you sleep on it. I never knew there was a "carnival" type floor, my parents probably didn't tell me about it so I wouldn't put their life savings into a video game. Now when I go to Vegas, I stay at The Golden Nugget, which has an amazing yet freezing pool.
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Review from Mandy D.
1/14/2012
As a kid, I'd always love coming down here. There's an arcade and a separate area with indoor roller coaster and rides.
Recently came back after many years. It looks slightly depressing. It was quite quiet on a Saturday, but it was during Jan after all. Games are still fun though. Claw machines are relatively cheap.
Not sure about the hotels, but come for the fun and games. -
Review from May P.
1/5/2012
When I was a kid, my extended family and I used to go to Vegas all the time. We'd stay at Circus Circus when I was younger, but as we got older, we stayed at Excalibur. My cousin and I revisited Circus Circus recently. Nostalgia compelled us, now reality repels us.
It is TO' UP. Seriously BUSTED.
There are corridors of shops that reminded me of being in a swap meet, or maybe even some weird bazaar in a foreign land. It made me feel really uncomfortable. I had good memories of the place, but dude, this is just sad.
To top it off, my cousin used the men's room in the Midway/arcade. Holy $h*t! There was a SHARPS CONTAINER in there. They must have found one too many rogue syringes in the bathroom and said, "Eff it-- it's gonna happen, so might as well be safe about it."
But yeah, this place is going downhill and fast. I wouldn't be surprised if this was the next casino to close down... but it's one of the few places that is family-oriented and actually has an arcade for the kids to play while the adults gamble. And their carnival games have decent prizes too. -
Review from Patrick P.
Monrovia, CA
12/28/2011
Used to come (and stay) here all the time as a child with family and our family friends. One of the few kid friendly areas around. Still is, though age has definitely taken it's toll on the place.
The draw was the Midway (and Adventuredome, though I don't like their hours of operation). Better and larger than the midway at Excalibur Casino (where half the game booths are often abandoned). This is still a place I stop by as an adult, from time to time, especially when I'm losing a bunch of money gambling and I feel a need to win something tangible in return. [My carnival game of choice: the basket toss.]
There's so much history of this place for me, and for that, there will always be a place in my heart. I just wished there was a facelift to the place.Listed in: While in Vegas
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Review from Alexandra G.
Milpitas, CA
1/27/2012 3 Check-ins Here
Spent three nights here and I must say I wish I spent a little more money for something nicer and something on the strip. The area of the hotel I stayed in was very run down gross and OLD. The pictures they post at check in or around the main lobby is by far nothing compared to what I stayed in. Also the people that work there are beyond idiots. When checking I asked if we could get a King instead of two queens and the lady said no problem. We go to our room and we have two queens. Then I go downstairs and the lady who fixes the issue turns to my boyfriend and me and says just so you know all that non smoking and number of beds or having a view is all request we don't have to honor it. Really?? Who says shit like that.
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Review from Kamal Krish K.
Scottsdale, AZ
2/5/2012
I stayed in this property from 15th January to 18th January . I have been to Vegas earlier also last year and that time I stayed in Excalibur , but this time couple of my friends also joined me here and they were staying in middle of the strip. I was looking for some thing on low budget but value for money and this hotel just fitted the bill perfectly. Check in was within 5-10 minutes and I was given a room in their Skyrise Towers. Room was spacious with Flat screen TV, free wi fi , iron and a safe in room was also given. Beds were comfortable and room was clean. Food joints in the hotel were not so good and the variety was not there so if you are looking for some good food you need to look for other restaurants. Hotel offers all you eat buffets which serve breakfast , lunch and dinner for different prices and the quality is ok so if you wish to have a hearty morning break fast and then start seeing different places around vegas then it will serve your purpose. Casino there is just about fine. Drinks are expensive so better to have your own supply in the room :) Bottom line value for money. Only disadvantage which a traveler can find is it is just too far away from the action but a bus covers all the strip and it drops you at circus circus. I just bought a daily all you ride pass for 7 bucks so the distance problem is solved with this pass.
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Review from Robin D.
12/11/2011
Stayed here for 3 nights and it was fine. Not magnificent, but in line with expectations of a 2 star hotel.
I booked the hotel based on price never being in las vegas before. After reading the yelp reviews after booking, I was terrified. Horrified images came to mind like bed bugs and musky smells.
It turned out fine. A simple double bedroom with no frills. No couch, no kettle, no coffee maker, no fridge. I was in the highrise tower with complimentary parking conveniently located next to the tower.
There was an additional resort fee of 7.95 per night in addition to my vacation package. I knew beforehand so I was fine with the fee. It included internet which was a must for me, and worked with no hitches. -
Review from Devyn T.
Irvine, CA
12/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Honestly, Circus Circus doesn't get enough credit for their relatively cheap and fun carni games at Midway. While I wouldn't recommend the hotel to stay (though there are newer/remodeled non-smoking hotel rooms that are now available), you can't deny the children their fun and games while they're in Vegas.
Games cost from 25 cents to $3 (that's cheaper than our local OC Fair, folks, and available 365). As it goes, the higher the cost the larger the prize. Most of their prizes are current, including Hello Kitty and Minions from Despicable Me. Most booths allow you to trade in your smaller prizes for the larger ones, if won from the same booth. Midway also has a fun and FREE acrobatics show performed every couple hours. It seems always crowded, even later at night, but the energy is vibrant and the kids (and adults) always love it.
There's also a small carousel themed stand/booth that sells fairly priced snacks and drinks. The best part is that the entire thing slowly rotates and has ample seating so you can take a load off from all the games. -
Review from Don T.
Tucson, AZ
1/18/2012
Stayed over MLK weekend and hotel was full. Glass under desk that was not cleaned after calling and telling cleaning crew. Wi-Fi was down and tech brought me in to other rooms with other patrons personal belongings (and left me in one room while he knocked on other doors).
They gave me a 2 for 1 buffet ticket for the trouble... Whoopie!
One star since they were at peak capacity. -
Review from Amber K.
Norfolk, VA
12/10/2011
It's gross. But it's cheap.
The check-in line wait is at least 30 minutes, and probably more if you check in later at night (we saw it double the length we waited). The parking situation is a real disaster and the garage is scary in both a "I might get mugged in this dark and winding weird building" way and in a "I might get run over by a taxi at any minute" way.
We stayed in the nicer remodeled rooms in the West Tower (we paid more for these, about +$18 per night) and it was worth it... we didn't experience any nasty problems that any of the other reviewers stated - except a leaky sink and a slow to drain tub. And the carpet was a little crunchy. But for like $175 for 4 nights, I can't really complain. I wouldn't stay here unless you have a rental car though - it's not very walk-able in relation to the part of the strip where the good stuff is.
Next time if we have a car (which we did this time) we'll stay off-strip and get Circus Circus prices without all the screaming children and inconveniences. -
Review from Samantha Q.
Winnetka, CA
11/21/2011
Now, I'm not one to really tear into a place with a scathing review (ANYMORE) so I will choose my words carefully for this place.
*Stares at blank review spot... 3 minutes pass*
Well...
*4 minutes pass*
Errr...
*7 minutes*
So, I got nothing.
I will start at the parking garage. We parked at the red 2 section and ended up having to go to orange 4 so we could reach the elevator to the building. Upon leaving we had to go to orange 4 to cut through green3 wind up back at red 2. BTW what is with the hundreds of foot prints across the ceiling of the parking garage? The place looked kind of dingy already and this just made me break out the sanitizing wipes.
The Adventuredome is what I believe to be the main attraction. A huge glass structure with rides and attractions and oh so much fun for the family. If this place was actually clean it would really be great for kids. Lots of fair foods like cotton candy and plenty of cute rides they would all love. I think the older kids and even the parents could have fun too.
Everything is just SO dirty!
You just don't want to touch anything. Blah... -
Review from Michael M.
Santa Monica, CA
12/1/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This place is a dump. BUT it IS Cheap!
We asked them for the most expensive room they had - it was $54.
Didn't have any problems with bedbugs, but while checking - I noticed the mattress had a bunch of blood stains on it. I checked the other bed, same thing. Thankfully I carry a solar shield almost everywhere I go so I slept on that just in case. Oh I almost forgot - MAKE SURE you ask them to stay in the TOWER not the MANOR. I heard the Manor has the bedbug problems, and who knows what else.
At night do not go out in the parking lot alone. This place is super sketchy outside. It's THUGtastic.
The Casino is awesome. They have beer pong, jello shots, among other cheapo things. There is also this weird sorta market where you can buy those cheap ass samurai swords, Angry Bird T-Shirts, and other junk only you'll be paying much more for it than the 'market'. Watch out though! If you are lucky you might bump into someone drinking everclear out of a plastic neon guitar.
The staff is special. I saw a cocktail waitress that migh have been just north of 60, she had some of her teeth left and was wearing a super tight dress over her size 22 body. It screamed - DELISH! She was wobbling around with a tray of ashtrays and some beer bottles. On the floor, don't forget to look up - There is a circus up there. I didn't bother checking it out though.
In a nutshell, this place is more entertaining for people watching than say - WalMart. Which can be fun for a while. However the overwhelming stench is nauseating. It's like a mix of stale beer, baby wipes, big macs, and pall-malls. -
Review from Amy J.
Orange, CA
12/27/2011
Not as bad as people say it is.
I stay here all the time (get free rooms every year because pop's got the player's game card). They're remodeling the place so rooms are getting nicer (even though they are decent) and I honestly have to say, I have NEVER gotten any bedbugs problem or anything related to bugs at any of my stays (even as a kid). I'm not really into anything fancy & pricey like the Wynn Hotel etc so I'm fine with Circus Circus. Heck I rather spend all the money paying for food than booking an expensive room.
If you're going to stay here, definitely go to Midway, especially if you have kids. Never disappoints me. BUT if you hate kids, run for your life. This ain't the place for you. Almost all their games are $1. YUP, only $1. I never leave Vegas w/o winning a stuff animal here. Shoot, did I say animal? I mean animalS. I bring home bags of them toys home. I guess I'm just a kid at heart. Since your at it, don't forget to check out the Adventuredome (indoor theme-park) either. Are you cheap? Not to worry, you don't even have to pay if you want to go on the rides; your "fun-book" (when you receive at check-in) gives you a coupon for riding TWO rides for free. The book also has other coupons for free stuff too so people, don't just leave that "fun-book" hangin' and check it out.
Last but not least, do not I repeat, DO NOT eat at their buffet. Not worth it, even if it's 15.99 for adults. -
Review from Rebecca W.
Burtonsville, MD
11/24/2011
BED BUGS! We have traveled to circus circus on a vacation and were bitten by bugs, we returned home and now a month later have infestation. WHAT THE FRANK@!@ This is the most costly trip I've EVER been on. Do you know how expensive it is to get rid of these things! I feel so gross. Always itchy, welts on my body. We have a one year old son. I am FURIOUS@!
They greet you with somebody checking you in, but then it's a timeshare. Liars. Where is the front desk.. Please somebody get control of these people setting up shop. It took us a half hour to arrive at the line to check-in.
The safe was broken, so we couldn't lock anything.
Elevators took forever bc they closed one of he two down for 'remodeling'.
It reeked of McDonnalds and pine sol. -
Review from Paula G.
11/28/2011 1 Check-in Here
Never AGAIN! Adventure Dome alone was a sea of unbathed children. I love children, don't get me wrong, but there's something wrong about parents that are holding ridiculous size alcoholic slushies while "watching" their kids here.
There's no rhyme or reason is this claustrophobic muggy place.
The parking garage is so tight and cramped. The elevator is always full. The inside is so far from where I wanted to be in Las Vegas. We've pleased my niece to ride 2 rides and that was all we can handle.
NEVER AGAIN at the dome. Never again! -
Review from Joy G.
South El Monte, CA
1/10/2012
Remembered liking this place when I was younger. Here I go, thinking about staying here as an adult. I book a room, but was able to find something cheaper and convenient in location to our expo/trade show. I noticed the Circus Circus charges had not yet posted to my account, and canceled my reservation a couple days later. Low and behold...two days after I cancel it... the charge posts. Since I used a debit card it makes it very inconvenient for them to take the funds out even though I already canceled. Mind you, I had checked my bank account 10 mins prior to canceling and there were no charges yet. I was even given a confirmation number of cancellation. A lot of good that did me. Ugh. So inconvenient. Make sure if you book here, you are really staying here. They'll charge you no matter if you cancel. I'm currently disputing the transaction with my bank.
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Review from Jessalynn S.
Cincinnati, OH
11/16/2011
I never thought I'd say this, but it's true: Circus Circus really is A-OK.
To be fair, I stayed in one of the (most) recently remodeled rooms in the West Tower. This gave me easy access to the hotel lobby and the cab line, although it put me pretty far back from the Strip. However, if you're staying here, you're probably going to be taking cabs a lot, as it's easily a 30-minute walk to anything that's not the Riviera.
I only stayed at CC for about 36 hours, but I wouldn't have minded staying longer, especially with a big group. There's plenty to do here - penny slots, cheap blackjack, bars and restaurants. If you want to use the Deuce bus that runs up and down the Strip and to Downtown, there's a stop with easy access.
Bottom line, if you're coming to Vegas on a busy weekend and can't find anything at a reasonable rate, give Circus Circus a try. Just be sure to bring a lot of cab money. -
Review from Joel M.
San Diego, CA
11/21/2011
Admit it, you're cheap. That's why you're reading this review...because Circus Circus has REALLY cheap rooms and you're wondering "Is is worth it? Or should I spend more?" Well, I'll help you figure that out.
We got the CHEAPEST room you can get. It was old, and located outside of the casino, but the beds were way better than a Motel 6. If you've ever been satisfied with a Motel 6, you'll be satisfied with Circus Circus, but...it's really far from the better part of the strip.
Cab ride from the airport was $28. Cab ride from Planet Hollywood was $16. So, if you don't plan on leaving much, Circus Circus isn't horrible. The casino is actually pretty nice, and they have quite a few $5 black jack and craps tables. If you can afford a few more dollars per night, I would recommend spending $100 per night somewhere else, say Tropicana when they have a good deal. In fact, after staying at about 6 places in Vegas, Tropicana probably has the best value. -
Review from Amy T.
Los Angeles, CA
10/19/2011
Worst place ever!!!
I like their arcade but that"s about it.
It was my first time staying here and the only reason I decided to stay here was because they were offering a nice discounts on the rooms.
So after hanging out at the pool, my friends and I decide to go inside to play at some tables and the arcade. We were having fun and all, then I was walking around and security comes up to me and says that he has to escort/kick me out for wearing a bikini in the casino...umm really??? where the fuck is there a sign posted saying no bikinis???
With that said...I will NOT stay at this hotel ever again. -
Review from Jerry C.
Somers, NY
11/11/2011
Kinda crappy but i would stay again on a budget. Their is a weird place in my hard for circus circus, it bad but not unsanitary.
First, the people that do the check in are the most miserable humans in the planet. Did some one tell them to go as slow as possible? Seriously, it should take you no longer then 2-3 minutes to check me in.
The place is musty with smoke, i mean w/e i don't care that much but some people do. Their is a stale taste in the air.
The place as a whole is kinda cool, the look of it, the indoor activities like rick wall and extreme rides like you would find on the boardwalk.
The rooms, poor without being dirty. They are boring yes. Do i feel like I'm in the 70's yes. But they are clean so i cant complain too much.
The steak house inside is good but expensive. Avoid the buffet for sure (much better options in Vegas for same price)
If you are going there because you have too and your on a budget don't fret. But their are much better options if your going to do Vegas do it right! -
Review from Realtor Karl B.
San Diego, CA
11/8/2011
Haven't been here in 20 years!
Decided to take a trip down my kid memory lane and win some stuffed animals for my Puppy Bulldog.
I actually still have the magic touch with the games - won the claw game a couple of times, and won at the softball in jug game and got a huge basketball just in 7 tries!
Still needs a facelift outside. -
Review from Adam B.
Abingdon, MD
10/16/2011
Circus Circus Las Vegas boasts of being the most kid friendly hotel in Las Vegas. With its big top attitude and its indoor amusement park it very well may be. The beauty of this particular hotel doesn't lie so much in its size or even the circus like atmosphere. The charm lies in the fact that it was something new and relatively untried along the Vegas strip. Rather than build to suit the gamblers they were hoping to attract, this particular hotel was wise enough to offer something new and untried by appealing to families with children rather than solely to gamblers.
The gamble seems to be paying off in a city that is known for both its hits and its misses. Other hotels and casinos are also working to cultivate the family friendly image that Circus Circus has basically proven. Not only did this hotel build The Adventuredome Theme Park they also decided to make accommodations even more family friendly by accommodating RVs at the Circusland RV Park. This offers a great place for families to stay that might not otherwise grace the theme park, hotel, or the casino.
Don't forget that there is a casino involved and that is the primary purpose of this gigantic hotel, resort, and theme park. The casino makes the expense of building it all very much worthwhile and brings in big business of its own each and every day. In grand Vegas style there is also the requisite onsite shopping and of course full service of wedding options in addition to a wedding chapel and banquet facilities in which to hold the reception of your dreams. The shopping at Circus Circus offers everything from ultra exclusive boutique shops and salons to stores such as Under $10 and the trading Post, which offers fad jewelry and other kid friendly gifts.
This hotel has a somewhat unique concept that sets it apart from the many others along Vegas' strip. If you are traveling to Vegas with the family I very much recommend at least checking them out and comparing prices and packages with the other hotels and resorts in the area. Keep in mind that comps are like money in the bank particularly when they involve food or activities that you were planning to do even without the comps. So you may be able to negotiate a much better deal even if you're paying a couple more dollars a night by having free parking, complimentary meals, or tickets to events, shows, or attractions.
Now we're on to my favorite part of the discussion. Dining options. Circus Circus does not disappoint when it comes to offering variety to its guests. In addition to The Steakhouse, there is The Garden Grill, Mexitallia, Pink Pony, Circus Buffet, Pizzeria, Westside Deli, and Barista Café. The food offerings accommodate varying budgets and familial needs by offering some kid friendly dining choices to visitors and guests as well. The good news however is that if these restaurants aren't appealing to you there is another hotel, casino, or restaurant next door that has different fare to offer.
If you are looking for a great place to stay in Las Vegas along with the family there are very few hotels that will offer the overall environment of fun and wonder that you will find at Circus Circus. In addition to the wonderful rooms, the great food, the casino, and The Adventuredome Theme Park you will find that the shows here are as kid friendly and entertaining for the entire family as the atmosphere in general. This is a great vacation destination anywhere. Considering the fact that it is in Las Vegas and it is very nearly the perfect vacation retreat for those with children. -
Review from Maura G.
12/29/2011
remember that scene in fear and loathing when raoul duke and his attorney go to the circus-themed casino? this place made me feel exactly like that, and i didn't even use any ether.
it gave me the fear. -
Review from Sara P.
San Francisco, CA
9/27/2011
Who doesn't love a circus?
Me, that's who.
Tons of kids EVERYWHERE.
Clowns scare me.
No enough booze to make up for these 2 factors.
The room I saw was decent. Not super run down like others have said. It was in the newer tower so that may be why. The location is at the very north end of the strip, not very convenient to anything.
The bus stops out front if that's your mode of transportation.Listed in: The Vegas
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Review from Brian K.
Anaheim, CA
10/20/2011 1 Check-in Here
Most horrible casino/hotel I have ever been to!
We checked in late at Circus Circus and they gave us a room in the back buildings located in Manor4. We were suppose to have a room in the main tower but we did not get that. We proceed to our room and once we finally figured out where it was at we were in disbelief that this was even part of the casino. I think this is the most ghetto casino in existence in Las Vegas! As we walked to our hotel room I felt as if I was in the hood getting ready to experience a drive-by shooting! We quickly walked to our room through the smoke-filled hallways. Our rooms were disgusting!!! There was even hair in the toilets and sinks that had not been properly cleaned after the last guests checked out.
We didnt even want to touch the beds and decided that any other hotel in Vegas would be a better experience than what we experienced here at Circus Circus. They seriously need to retire this building from the strip.
We will NEVER be staying or going here again. -
Review from Nick A.
San Francisco, CA
11/21/2011
If you are looking for the jankiest hotel in Vegas, then look no further.
If you are anything like me then you come to Vegas to get as far as possible from children. Circus Circus is one of the only places in Vegas where children are unavoidable. I can't think of any worse way of spending your time in vegas than listening to kids scream inside of an old ghetto hotel.
If you see the circus tent turn and run as fast as you can. -
Review from Maisha R.
Manhattan, NY
1/2/2012 1 Check-in Here
Circus Circus has the BEST Breakfast/Brunch Buffet and it is inexpensive! The indoor amusement park is a must see and must do for travelers with children and the young at heart.
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Review from Nikki T.
Fremont, CA
1/5/2012
The reason I give this 3 stars instead of 2 is only because the fried chicken was fabulous. The rest of the food was so-so. Nothing to write home about. But the fried chicken. Mmm
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Review from Mandi S.
Cornelius, OR
1/28/2012
I had my first stay here and have a great time. The rooms were clean and at a great price! After playing poker for a few hours I was give my entire stay there free! We left with money and was a great fealing! Great place for kids!
