I usually write positive reviews, and usually let the bad one drop. Just the way I am.. But this hotel has become so awful, that it is important, I believe, to let everyone know, and I felt compelled to write. I will try to be fair as I describe the hotel On the plus side, the rooms were very cheap, and there was availability during a very busy weekend when other hotels in the area were full. That should have been a red flag, however.

The major problem is the noise and ambience of the hotel part. While the casino is huge, and the who facility is equally large (includes a small convention center, lots of restaurants), the hotel part is very small, just five floors. The rooms, by Vegas standards, are sub par. They are small, about the size of a Red Roof Inn, and in fact that is what they feel like. The rooms, while kept clean by the staff, are old, dingy, with torn wall paper, old carpets, no closet, but an open hanger area with hangers that can;t be removed (because, I guess, they expect their guests to steal the hangers). The bathroom is spartan. The TV is an old, analogue, 27" with few channels. There IS internet connection, and it is "free" (it is tacked on as one of the perkis to the $13 a night "resort fee" which you have no choice but to pay, but at least you get the internet as part of the deal.... SO I can write this bad review from THEIR internet!).

The biggest problem is the noise. This is one of the noisiest hotels I have stayed in. The rooms walls are paper thin, so you can hear the tv in the next room, even when your neighbor has it on low. One half of the rooms are over the pool area, and last night there were no less than 20 teenagers screaming and shouting an pushing their friends in the water, past midnight, although the pool was officially closed. ANY noise outside the door seems to blast into the room. And people in las vegas, you know are, well , ah, often well-imbibed, and all night long I was awakened to loud talking as people went down the hall. So, have of the problem is incredibly cheap rooms with no sound cushioning at all.

But the second half of the problem is that, for some reason, this hotel seems to be attracting large, loud families, with screaming kids, inconsiderate teens, and equally loud and inconsiderate parents. There is a real low-class feel to the place (and trust me, I am the LEAST snobby person in the world) --- I honestly did not feel safe most of the time, mostly because of this aggressiveness that permeated the place. No other way to describe it.

In terms of the food, I only had breakfast at the "Feast" Buffet, and that was enough to decide not not eat any other meals there. It was, by far the worst buffet experience I have had in Las Vegas in 30 years of coming her. Honestly. No hyperbole. The worst. There was very little selection --- about the same level as a very good Hampton Inn. Although the buffet is standard size, with lots of areas that are obviously used for later meals, at breakfast, just two small areas have the food... SO, everyone, and that is a lot of people, were crowded into one small area, most of them waiting for the one lone cook to make eggs. Really, it was both pathetic and frustrating, and while it WAS cheap, for a couple of dollars more you can go to any other buffet and have a REAL feast. Really, their food service manager should not keep his or her job, it is an embarrassment.

So between the horrible rooms, the incredible noise, the rough atmosphere, and the awful food, you have one of the worst hotel experiences possible in Vegas. And you know, there is such a glut of rooms in the city, that you can easily find, for a few dollars more a night, a fabulous resort with the opposite of all of my complaints.

Never again. And you should not either.

It's funny reading the reviews after my visit. The front desk lady was pleasant and explained the $14 service fee but gave a credit back so it was $5.59 / day. Most Vegas hotels are doing it now. The first thing you will notice is the bad smoke smell. Ventilation system is not even close to the newer hotels / casinos. Booked here to be close to some events. It is out of the way and not in the best part of town. Let's just say it's not the most integrated neighborhood if you know what I mean. Lots of locals there for weddings and high school graduation ceremonies that cleared out at night. They were all very well dressed and we never felt these folks were gangsters or anything like that. We did like the convenience of the restaurants, bowling, bars, and starbucks all being close by and the parking was easy. Had breakfast at the buffet once and it was so so. They had an omelet guy but the line was too long. The pancakces and waffles were cold and hard. Next time we'll stay somewhere more convenient with better air quality.

For the price this is a wonderful experience. We go to the Drs. every month and we stay at Texas Station. The rooms are clean, bright and so far quiet. (Just don't get room next to elevator). We have used "My Vacation" which saved us money and just signing our check and not worrying about having cash on us.

The extra restaurants and theaters are great to have on hand after a long day of doctor appts.

I would recommend Texas Station to anyone who wants to avoid the hassle of the downtown and the strip.

We stayed at Texas Station for three nights as part of a reunion deal. This location had been selected for affordability. The rooms are average to below average, but cheap rates. The gambling is so-so. There are the usual amenities, with lots of places to eat to choose from. The staff seemed nice, but I understand they have a very high turnover rate.
I would give the buffet there a very high mark. Of all the things I experienced there (as far as the hotel goes), the buffet was the best. The food was excellent by buffet standards, and I went several times, a record for me. I typically do not like buffets.
If you are looking to experince Las Vegas, this is NOT the place to go. This is a locals hangout, and far from the Strip. Shuttle service does not go here, and a cab fare can easily catch you $50 one way from McCarran International Airport, and $20-$25 one way to the Strip. These prices will quickly overrun any cost saving factors trying to avoid the big Vegas Strip hotels. For cost effectiveness, I would look at downtown hotels or less trendy Strip hotels like the Stratosphere or Imperial Palace.