Just got back last night from a weeks stay on Fremont Street. I read a lot of posts and go to recommended placess and stay away from non recommended areas,so I thought i would throw my two cents in maybe saving someone some money or unwanted drama on their Vegas trip.
I found the price for a room at the D was good ($39 a night), but I kept reading about loud music and renovations on going at the D so I booked at the Golden Nugget.
I went to the D mutiple times during the week and found the following.
#1 The renovations are 95% done
#2 The renovations done at the D, are way better than the renovations done at the Plaza (IMHO). I think they were trying to copy the Planet Hollywood decore/vibe and I think they hit it on the head!
#3 The coney island hot dogs are the best on Fremont Street. The casings 'snap' when you bite into them!
#4 The entire upstairs of the D are vintage coin machines. It was kind of neat running around with a bucket of quarters on Fremont street again.There was a nice bar and sports book also on the second floor.
#5 Huge bar on the main floor. I was told it was the biggest in Las Vegas. 4 big screen tv's, and a guy flipping wiskey bottles over his shoulders while he is serving you.
#6 We took a tour of the rooms on the 32 floor. Nice and clean, modern decore. Still small...but for $39 a night its a very good value.
#7 When you look at the outside of the D, the entire building is covered with a sheet of something (screen) advertising the D, When we tried to look out the window of the room the screen screwed up the view and infact made me a little dizzy looking through it. Not a deal breaker for me
#8 The much talked about music was fine during the day but at night and during certain songs, it got loud. The entire casino was packed with people young and old so I dont think the music was an issue for anyone. If loud music bothers you at home, dont rent here.
#9 10x odds on the craps tables.
I contacted a host at the D and will probably book here on my next trip.
weggie
