We went to the Flame Steak House. It is an real "old fashion high roller room" with soft colors and lighting. The piano man plays softly in the background adding to our pleasure. We had wonderful service while ordering wine, onion soup, really great steaks, shareable sides, excellent coffee and special chocolate cake. Using our American Casino Guide ocupon, we got $25 off a special meal and evening.

I spent a day and night here thanks to the ACG. I had stayed here some years back for my oldest son's 30th BD. My room was terrible that time. this time I had a very nice room. Took advantage of a promotion and a ACG coupon. Played some FPBP and won some. But I am disappointed that they dropped their single line JOB. They had a great burger and beer deal for $5. I did play some DB also. I did not find the CW service consistent.

Great casino and hotel, especially with the ACG coupons. We won money on slot play and table games, great food, great service. Large rooms if you opt for tower room, nice that you need room key card to operate the elevator.

Rooms are O.K. - even after the remodel, don't assume it is awesome. But it is better. Nicest rooms are in the Cabana Suite, but be smart and make sure you are in an upgraded room over in the "Suites" otherwise your room will feel more like the Cabana Closet. Wife refuses to stay here, she hates having to cross the street after dark - especially when the posted security guard is caught up doing things other than his job (flirting with the ladies appears to be a priority). As for the rooms in the hotel, stay away from the vintage rooms unless you truly don't know where the homeless shelter is. Tower rooms are O.K., but their last remodel might as well been decades ago as their room inventory is ridden hard.

Casino is the reason to go. Slots are the best in Vegas, and tables are frequent and popular. Maybe too popular as sometimes you will have to be patient, especially on the lower end .25 cent and .50 banking games. Sports Book has heavy traffic. Keno but no Bingo. Players Club - shockingly - is only So So, fairly stingy with free play and increasingly more stingy with free rooms and food (not sure why given that they are not all that special).

Food is still good and reasonably priced. But it too used to be better.

Cortez is still an above average choice for the Downtown Gambler on a budget.

Great place to stay for budget minded. Used ACG coupon last year for 2 for 1 vintage room,$30 total. This year upgraded to tower room for $50 total, well worth the extra cost. Large room, sitting room with sofa, comfortable bed. I'm a poker player but I used the $10 free slot play coupon and won $20. Short safe walk from under the canopy at the Fremont Street Experience. Great staff!