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    1.0 (1 review)

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    Casino Nanaimo - The big bonus !

    Casino Nanaimo

    2.6(5 reviews)
    46.8 km

    This Casino is right downtown , so it's very conveniently located…read more It's much smaller than the ones around Vancouver. As with any casino, it's completely hit or miss. The previous time we were there it was so good! This time it was just ok...broke even which isn't bad. They have a coat check, but they won't take any bags... They also have a really nice, big clean ladies room. As always, don't bet (or even take with you) more then you can afford to lose. 3.5 stars

    The only reason I am giving 2 star for the service is the blue shirt mustache control freak running…read morethe show! After being seated in this tiny table we asked to be moved to a booth, the young lady helping us said "No problem" then I noticed this blue shirt giving her shit for seating us there, where there were another two people parties seated there, too? The server under duress, walked up to us, as he watched, telling us if it got busy we would have to move to another table, WTF??? Before I give you the goods on the shitty food, I have to say that both female servers did an awesome job, and got tipped out over 30% for their service, which is my standards! The blue shirt wouldn't be working for me, if I owned a restaurant, as he has the wrong temperament for the trade!! Now the food, which was some of the worst food I have ever tasted at a Casino anywhere!! The wings were substandard, the beef dip was burnt and totally tasteless (signature item!) Ajus was crap!! I felt bad telling the young shorthaired server that her food she was serving tasted like shit, but I should have, she did table check accordingly, and did an awesome job, management material right there! Unfortunately, I should have gone to The Pantry or Gina's, as this is a sad flop!!!

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    Fairmont Empress - Changing room before the pool

    Fairmont Empress

    3.9(498 reviews)
    46.1 km
    $$$

    One of the iconic hotels in the world! Moved rooms thank you E**** B! Loved breakfast in the…read morenewly reopened Bengal Room. During Christmas week it was refreshing to have such rich hot cocoa in the lobby during the afternoons. The worst thing though was a very large powerful English mastiff which came out of their room near the elevators on the second floor and began barking ferociously. Frankly, dogs shouldn't be allowed if this place is upscale. Overall, loved the Victorian spirit of this iconic hotel.

    I'm really curious what the other good reviews are about because the two times we've stayed here…read moreit's been a pretty nightmarish experience for the most part. I will say however the location is excellent for walkability, exterior is gorgeous and the stunning colorful tulips in the spring are a highlight for anyone stopping by. Very slow/painful check in process, rooms were not ready over after supposed check in time, long wait times for breakfast at The Bengal etc. The ONLY silver lining in our experience was the wonderful hotel manager who saved the day and truly made sure we were well taken care of this second time around when things went wrong - if not for him, we would've written this hotel off completely. We do like the pool and hot tub, the Le Labo amenities and the Harbor View rooms are great for the view. Skip the Willow stream spa- the services were mediocre at best and the mineral pool was totally lukewarm; even the hot tub in the general pool area was better. Best part about the spa was the snack area with the yummy PB oat brownie bites and iced lavender + butterfly pea infused water! That said, it's definitely still a hotel with "old bones" despite the recent remodel and it shows when it gets very noisy with street traffic and buskers on the weekend, even at night. Sound insulation in the hallway is next to non-existent so you will inevitably hear the drunk Bachelorette party girls making their way down the corridor to their rooms late at night, and screaming kids in the daytime. Something to consider if noise is something that you care about during vacation. Other than historic charm and solid breakfasts at The Bengal, I'm not sure what else the hotel has going for it unless you spend a fortune on the Gold experience perhaps!

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    Seating area in upper lobby.

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    River Rock Casino Resort - View from the hotel

    River Rock Casino Resort

    3.0(288 reviews)
    62.8 km

    I stay here quite a lot for work, but this was my first time for personal and on the hotel side…read more While I'm usually on the casino side, which I find a bit dated, the hotel side is very clean, modern, and quieter. Extra plus? The shower had such amazing water pressure and after traveling nonstop for a week, this was so relaxing to enjoy. The staff is usually friendly, though I didn't appreciate the employee who checked me in this time calling me "hey you," when they called me over to advise my room was ready. My name is right in front of you on the screen, use it. The hotel is connected by a covered walkway to the casino, so definitely wander that way and lose, or win, some money.

    I don't know why I keep forgetting to post this review. I've been to RRC at least 5 times or more…read more A few times with my friends for a girls getaway, or with my husband for a weekend to enjoy the Richmond Night Market. Place is always clean, I even bring my blacklight to check. Since I have asthma and allergic to feathers, the staff makes sure everything is feather free before I check in. Twice already I was given complimentary upgrade. Front desk is always high in customer service. I don't gamble, but went I walk across the casino to get to the parking area or night market, there's no smoke whatsoever. I just found out they are pet friendly. And so is the night market. So next time we bring the fur babies. Not to mention their outstanding spa. I'll write that review on their own page. Also compared to the other hotels in the area, the price is pretty decent.

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    River Rock Casino Resort - 2 Queen Bed Room

    2 Queen Bed Room

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    Silver Reef Casino

    Silver Reef Casino

    3.0(197 reviews)
    78.9 km
    $$

    We have learned on certain road trips to avoid hotels in crowded big cities. Parking was always an…read moreissue and often an added extra expense after the cost of the room... So here we are at the Silver Reef Casino. An open area outside of the crowds. We called the local number to make our reservations and to avoid these online reservations agencies that just inflate the prices. We ended up with a nice hotel with clean rooms. Our room has queen size beds with a medium firmness. This room is clean and spacious. It has a large flat screen TV, a decent sized mini fridge, a dresser for those of us who like to unpack. The A/C unit heats nicely. There is a large vanity for the bathroom and the tub shower offers shampoo and body wash. The bonus to staying at a casino hotel is the addition of security. Less worries about your car. Then there's the restaurants that are available, here there are 5. So there it is, well kept rooms, plenty of free, secure parking, and on site restaurants as well as some adult entertainment before getting some shut eye. Much more relaxing here instead of being in the crowded big cities with minimal parking.

    Red River added poutine to the menu and it was not good. So salty its all you can taste. Also you…read moreget as many fries as you would as a side, very little gravy and they charged $15 for it. Over priced and would not recommend anyone waste your money on this. The waitress Carrie was amazing though! She has exemplary customer service skills and was very pleasant. So thank you Carrie for the excellent service. Food was just a massive disappointment.

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