Set on Paradise Road in Las Vegas is the three-story Best Western Mardi Gras Hotel and Casino.
Although the property is small, the casino hotel stands tall in Vegas and holds its own among some of its larger neighbors.
Mardi Gras is one of the hotel’s that offers the most bang for your buck and is a practical and affordable alternative to Las Vegas’ mega resorts.
The resort’s off-Strip location is excellent for saving money on accommodations, while staying close to all the fun and action in the city.
The Hotel
Boasting 314 inviting rooms, Mardi Gras offers all the comforts and amenities you will need when visiting Las Vegas.
The hotel’s generous rooms are designed for maximum living and are 25 percent larger than most standard hotel rooms in the city.
Starting at 430 square feet, each room at Mardi Gras is equipped with either a one king or two queen beds and is well-appointed and very comfortable.
Best Western Mardi Gras Las Vegas Room
Mardi Gras’ guestrooms feature fresh pastel tones, smart furnishings, warm fabrics and beautiful wood flooring. For your convenience Mardi Gras offer a range of modern amenities, including cable televisions with pay per view movies, mini refrigerators and air-conditioning.
All the rooms have irons and ironing boards, comfortable seating and coffee service. The hotel’s en suite bathrooms have hair dryers and combined showers and tubs. In addition, you will have other amenities such as free wireless internet access and coffee and tea makers.
Mardi Gras also offers complimentary local phone calls and coin operated laundry facilities.
There is also a beautifully landscaped courtyard layout at Mardi Gras, which is the central focal point of the hotel. The Courtyard features a large 4,000 square foot comfortable pool deck area that is ideal for sunbathing.
The pool area comes complete with a whirlpool spa and restroom facilities for both men and women. The pool is open every day from 9am to 9pm. Mardi Gras also offers a free shuttle service daily from 8am to 11pm to and from the Strip.
Food and Drinks
Mardi Gras Hotel and Casino offers casual and affordable dining at Bon Temps Café, where you will find something for every taste. This restaurant is open 24 hours a day and offers a relaxed and friendly restaurant ambiance.
Bon Temps Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. The full-service restaurant’s menu is American and includes dishes such as Bourbon Street wings, Caesar salad, quesadillas, fish ‘n’ chips, nachos and sandwiches.
Bon Temps Cafe
The restaurant’s magnificent steaks are the best value in the area and some of your other options include sizzling fajitas, chicken fried steak, blue cheese bacon burger, double chocolate cake and Bon Temps Café’s signature cheesecake.
Mardi Gras is also home to a 24 hour casino lounge bar. Mardi Gras Bar offers two fun filled happy hours from 4 to 6pm and is a great place to grab a cocktail or your favorite refreshment. The casino lounge also features big screen TVs and is perfect for watching the day’s sporting events.
The Casino
At the Mardi Gras, a jackpot may be waiting for you at the 24 hour casino. The off the Strip casino offers 50 video poker and slot machines, for your entertainment and enjoyment. The high energy Mardi Gras Casino is a friendly and comfortable place to play and it also features a players club.
Best Western Mardi Gras Las Vegas Casino
Thursday night is tournament night at the casino which means you and other players can compete for a prize of $250 in two rounds of Video Poker.
While you are enjoying the Las Vegas experience and trying your luck, your favorite cocktails are available 24 hours per day as you play.
A Final Word
Mardi Gras Hotel and Casino delivers affordability, comfort and a fantastic location all in one package. The budget friendly hotel is a great base for you to start your Las Vegas adventures and for the price, the rooms are large and convenient.
Although the hotel is located off the Strip, there is a free shuttle service available to get you to the Strip. You will also be a short distant away from the speedy monorail system.
There are several shopping malls, theaters and restaurants located less than a five minute walk. This includes the shopping centers at Encore, the Palazzo and Wynn. Casinos such as the ones at Bellagio, Mirage and Casino Royale are less than 10 minutes from the hotel on the northern end of the Strip.
In addition, you will have convenient access to downtown Fremont Street Experience and the nearby championship golf courses. The historic Hoover Dam and Lake Mead are also a short drive away, if you want to escape the Strip.
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