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we stayed at the Gold Coast in June 07 & January 08. Both trips we had a great time. Unlike the cold sterile monoliths on the strip the gambling at the GC is old style Vegas with friendly dealers, loose slots, and prompt courteous cocktail waitresses. Granted the bathrooms are a bit small but unless you're way overweight they're not a problem. The rooms are clean, there's a 32" plasma tv, and the beds are comfortable, what more does one need? The one thing we were worried about was the distance to the strip as we like to visit the large hotels and sight-see while in town. This was not a problem as my wife and I took advantage of the free shuttle service to the strip offered by the GC never having to wait more then 15 minutes. We found all the drivers friendly and helpful (before we tipped them!). We enjoyed the breakfast Buffet, for the price it's rated one of the best values in Vegas. We loved the Italian restaurant (Arriva), great chicken parmesean, also try the steaks in the Cortez room they're half the price of those served on the strip and just as good. Nice pool area, a little small but for a 700 room hotel it's perfect and it's not nearly as crowded as other hotels we've stayed at.. All in all the Gold Coast is a great value and a fun place to stay..