By now if you've read the other reviews, you pretty much have a picture of Bill's. Yes, it's older and small, could use some updating. If you're a "see and be seen party queen" you'll hate it, not blingy, glitzy or new enough for you. If you're taking the family along (grandad, granny and the kids), it's not for you either - not what I'd call family oriented (pool is at the Flamingo, food choices limited). But.. if you're a "my hotel room is for sleeping in and I hate dragging my luggage through monstrous jungles of slots " type, give Bill's a try. The room we had was bigger and better appointed than what others in our party had in Ceasar's, beds were comfy and tidy. (eg -We had 42" flat screen tv, Caesar's still had a 27" crt. Caesar's bathroom had no door, just a switch back hallway that echoed - kind of odd when you have a bunch of people in the room and someone has to use the facilities.).

Our room was quiet, but we were on the back side of the hotel, so the view was back alley but we were never in the room long enough to care anyhow. Our whole group had fun in Bill's casino even though others were staying at Caesar's and The Mirage.

If you're looking for Craps lessons, they have free lessons every day at 10:30 - try to get the older pit boss as a coach - he was hilarious without trying to be. I'm guessing he's seen a few things in his life there.. :)

Fat Elvis was good for a laugh, everyone in the crowd was having fun. It's just a lot more low-key and friendly than what we saw in other casinos.

If you want a suite, either for entertaining or just because you have a bigger group, apparently the John Wayne room is a hoot - it was supposedly built and decorated for him to stay in way back when and then he died just before he was supposed to stay there. Cowboy decor, leather and wood, 3 room suite for a few hundred $$/night. Might be worth asking about.

Victorian restaurant was good, prices were reasonable and staff was helpful and friendly. Bartenders were also helpful, no problems with giving advice or answering questions. Drinks were decent sized and priced. If you were gambling the drinks came around as often as you wanted them.

If/when we go back, we'll stay there again.

While not glitzy and modern, Bill's (formerly Barbary Coast) has a great location on the strip, and unlike the newer casinos isn't a football field's walk to your room. The staff was beyond friendly, and the gambling provided a great bang for our buck.

Our room was very clean (although could have used a little updating), had a great view of the strip, and was only minutes away when we decided to call it a night. Fans of glamor will not appreciate this place---it's old school Vegas (and that's the reason we chose it).

I'd personally give Bill's a 4---my husband and I intend to stay there again on our next Vegas adventure----but with so many other more modern options I worry about disappointing those who don't share our aesthetics.

We were looking forward to staying in a Victorian old-fashioned hotel. It was a dreary disappointment. We left as early in the morning as we could and didn't come back until we were ready to sleep. We gambled, ate, relaxed, and people watched at a few other hotels. We were only disappointed with Bills!
We ate one meal there and although the food tasted okay. The food was overpriced, the staff chatty with each other and not friendly or helpful with customers. The atmosphere made me think of a Denny's that should have been remodeled 20 years ago.

This room was very clean and I slept like a baby. It is right on the strip in between Bally's and Flamingo. The cleaning staff wished me a safe trip on my way out which to me is rare in cold and greedy Vegas. I could literally see the Bellagio fountain shows nightly which was cool. The only problem I had was with room service. Very expensive for the low quality of food. If you want food go down to the Victorian room which serves 24/7 and grab yourself a bite to eat and bring it back to room. The food here is really good.
Parking was extremely easy to get navigate and I would leave all day and go to the national parks nearby then come back at night and get wasted and gamble. The casino is a bit of an older crowd, but hey who cares for the price of $40 a night you can roam the strip til your heart's content. I don't even have to question if I will stay here again.