Four Queens

Four Queens sits at the heart of the Fremont Street Experience, directly adjacent to the Third Street Stage. The SDX bus line stops near the corner of Fremont Street Experience and Casino Center Boulevard, connecting guests northward to the Stratosphere and southward along the Strip to the Fashion Show mall, Bellagio, and the properties at the southern end. It's a practical option for anyone who wants to base downtown but spend part of a day on the Strip without renting a car. The property has its own five-story parking garage for guests arriving by vehicle, and an Avis rental desk on-site handles outbound trips. Airport transfers run through a third-party shuttle operator rather than a hotel-run vehicle.

The casino is the social hub of the property, and it runs around the clock with a game list that includes Blackjack, Caribbean Stud Poker, Craps, Keno, Let It Ride, Pai Gow, Roulette, Poker, and a full range of slots down to penny and nickel denominations. The Race and Sports Book adds another reason to linger. For entertainment, Mike Hammer Comedy Magic and Hypnosis Unleashed Starring Kevin Lepine both play on property, and Spirit of the King starring Steve Connolly brings an Elvis tribute act to the lineup. Nightlife spreads across Chicago Brewing Co, Palace Bar, Kings Bar, and the Patio Bar, which wraps the corner of the building next to the Third Street Stage - a spot worth claiming when a band is playing, since you get a seat and a clear sightline that standing crowds on the street don't.

The North Tower puts guests closest to the energy of Fremont Street Experience - which is a genuine perk during the day and something to think about at night. Music from the Third Street Stage carries into the rooms facing that direction, and on weekends the sound can run late. Guests sensitive to noise are better placed in the South Tower, where the extra distance from the stage makes a noticeable difference. Standard rooms are clean and functional rather than lavishly appointed, with triple-sheeting and in-room coffeemakers that matter more than they sound when you're back at 2 a.m. The lobby is compact and moves quickly at peak check-in periods, typically late afternoon into the early evening when the street outside is hitting its stride. Room service runs around the clock, which is the kind of detail that earns its keep at a downtown property where the night tends to stretch.