Older rooms’ decor consists of thick carpeting, heavy drapery, and ugly wall paper, all in shades of taupe. Rooms at Harrah’s are either dated and dull or surprisingly nice - unfortunately more fall into the former category. Harrah’s age range is probably best described by the hotel’s regularly running show, 'Menopause the Musical.' See More This isn’t the place for a fun family vacation or a rowdy bachelor party. Here, the crowd is mostly gambling devotees or people with Harrah’s Total Rewards points. Guests at Harrah’s are all united by the commonality of needing a cheap place to stay on the Strip. For those who can tolerate the cigarette smog, the casino leads to an unimpressive lobby with long check-in lines and bad fluorescent lighting.
At 87,000 square feet, it’s only mid-size for Vegas, and is so filled with cigarette smoke that it has the potential to turn would-be gamblers away. Harrah's is a less-than-fresh property - in fact, just about everything feels old. With no dancing fountains, shark reefs, faux Venetian canals, or restaurants with celebrity chefs, Harrah's instead focuses on gambling, but even the casino isn’t impressive. With a court jester on the facade and a brightly lit exterior, Harrah’s suggests a vague Mardi Gras theme but you won’t find the vibrancy and excitement of New Orleans here.
