Barbary Coast Hotel and Casino – Las Vegas

What to expect

The Barbary Coast is old school, it’s small, old and smoky. With less than two hundred rooms the Barbary coast is a speck of desert compared to its neighbors. Located on the corner that houses Caesars Palace, Bellagio and Bally’s, the Barbary Coast boast some expensive real estate. It also has the hottest after hours Club in town, Drais.

What you might like:

The small casino and hotel feel of the Barbary Coast is perfect for those visitors who long for old Las Vegas. Lower limits on the tables tend to make gambling here a bit more enjoyable although a bit cramped. The rooms are cheap and the convenience of being at the center of all the action cannot be beat.

What you might not like:

A very smoky casino is a real drawback to gambling here.

This place was built long before the high ceilings and powerful forced air systems that the big resorts have. The rooms are dated and look worn but they are a decent size.

My suggestion:

If you have the money have dinner at Michaels and then do the after hours thing at Drais. Don’t be put off by the line, stick around and walk out when the sun comes up. Drais is the place to be after 3 a.m.

Location: 3595 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109