Over the past decade, Downtown Las Vegas has been experiencing a cultural shift. The district is attracting cutting edge corporations, music festival crowds, upscale Las Vegas locals and visitors who want experience the “real” Las Vegas.

There’s only one hotel in Downtown that echoes this movement – The Downtown Grand. Their modern rooms and suites feel center-Strip, but the vibe and price is distinctly Downtown. Take their award-winning industrial-chic casino for a ride. Elevate the party upstairs to the grandest pool deck, the Citrus Grand Pool Deck. Enjoy the tastes and tunes of Americana at Freedom Beat, Pizza Rock or Triple George Grill restaurants.

Downtown Grand presents an atmosphere that invites locals to cut loose and visitors to be liberated from the Strip. Whether it’s 3rd Street, Fremont Street, walkable bars and nightlife, or the occasional music festival, Downtown Las Vegas is nonstop fun. Decidedly off-Strip, it’s the scene for an affordable, spontaneous, laidback adventure. It is a unique combination of offbeat attractions, neon cityscape and urban energy. It’s this spirit that inspires the Downtown Grand Hotel & Casino.

Downtown Grand offers Blackjack, Craps, Three-Card Poker, Roulette, Texas Hold ‘Em, Sports Book, 500+ slot machine games including Lightning Link, Dragon Link, 88 Fortunes, Buffalo (Gold Collection, Grand, Diamond), Money Roll, Wheel of Fortune, Monopoly Hot Shot, Dancing Drums Explosion and more. Ongoing promotions offered for gameplay.

Special Features: Grand Rewards Players Club rewards program. Rooftop pool with 35,000 square feet of entertainment and event space. Sports Book powered by William Hill. Newly renovated fitness center. Brand new 495-room Gallery Tower with Digital Pad rooms that include an in-room augmented reality art experience. Convention and event space.

I like everything about Downtown Grand. I especially like the friendly dealers and the cleanliness of the entire casino.