Name: Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino
Address: 5700 Pacific Hwy E, Fife, Washington, United States of America, Fife, Washington, US
Price range: $87–$134 per night
Rating: 8.3

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At Emerald Queen Hotel & Casino - Fife, guests appreciate spacious, good-value rooms, but frequently report pervasive cigarette smoke and strict security checkpoints to reach the hotel through the casino, plus dated spaces and confusing parking.

Room cleanliness and maintenance are inconsistent, and many note the lack of microwaves; the pool and hot tub are enjoyed when open but have occasional closures. Service is generally friendly and helpful, though check-in can be slow and some interactions feel unwelcoming. Overall, expect a value-focused casino stay with large, simple rooms.

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Facilities

Entry requires ID and metal-detector screening through the casino. Free garage parking feels secure but can be a walk; the pool and hot tub are appreciated when open but have periodic closures, and the casino is mostly slots with a smoke-free area.

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Jessica

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Food from grill was subpar. The wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling off. It smelled like mildew in the bathroom. This casino does not have table games - only slots.

8

Mai Vue

Feb 7, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

One thing I like about here is that parking is free in the garage with security cameras and securities around the premises.

8

Chris

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great place to stay, except; entering and exiting through security gate of casino was a hassle. You have to show ID and walk through a security screening each time you reenter the hotel

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Glen

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

I love that the Casino has smoke-free gaming, i just wish hotel lobby/check-in was also in the smake-free area.

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Denton B

Aug 30, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Pool was closed due to chemicals for 3 of the 4 days we stayed. Restaurant was upscale pricing for below average food. Very Smokey environment. Garage parking lot smelled like urine. One of the worst casinos I’ve have ever stayed at during my lifetime. Just slots no other gaming except for a video screen sportsbook. Needs to be remodeled or just start over.

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Pamela

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Disappointing stay, the parking garage was filthy with pigeon poop, lack of security outside of the building, not even a table game to play.

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TIM

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Didn't like that going in and out of the hotel had to go through security stations every time. Roo.s had very small refrigerator with no freezer. Also no microwave to reheat anything and no knife to cut fruit because of xray and metal detectors coming into hotel

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Heidi

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything was great except the pool and hot tub were down and had to walk the kids through part of the smoke filled casino to get to the hotel.

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Mayur Mukund

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice clean hotel. Parking is in a garage, little away from the front desk. In room amenities were good.

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Kathy

Oct 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We have stayed here a few times. The rooms are always clean and the beds are comfy. It's great to have the free parking garage which is always under surveillance.The metal detector only slows you by a minute.

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Cleanliness

Cleanliness is inconsistent: while many rooms are reported clean, others note lingering smoke odors, musty linens, stained carpets, hair or debris, and bathroom issues like clogged drains or peeling finishes.

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Marianne

Sep 15, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was not clean. There were gross spots all over the carpet and ceiling. The tub caulking was black and coming off. Smelled like cigarettes because the ventilation isn't good. Just overall rundown and not nice. Pay a couple dollars more and stay at the newer Tacoma emerald queen instead!

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Brandon

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a stress free stay. Room was clean, staff was very friendly.

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Trevor

Jan 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room smelled like smoke, I attempted to sleep for a few hours but the smell was so bad I ended up leaving. After explaining this to the front desk while checking out I wasn’t even offered an apology nor any type of compensation. Won’t be back.

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Steve

Aug 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property smelled horrible Property had no place to park over height trucks Room carpet was stained Bathroom tub drain was clogged Employees were unfriendly and unknowledgable

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Frank S

Sep 26, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Smoke has penetrated the entire property and rooms are not pleasant

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Russell

Jun 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Nice clean room. Was there for seeing Seattle. Felt safe. Should have a different entrance besides through the casino for hotel guests.

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Christine

Jul 18, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Normally the rooms, casino and areas outside the casino are nice and clean. Must be having an off season. Our room didn’t appear clean. Trash left in garbage, shower looked like someone had used it recently, shower gel running down side of tub. Slot machines are so tight, $300 and not one machine went into a bonus round.

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Tamera

Oct 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff were wonderful. Although the room appeared very clean, it smelled very stale of old cigarettes. The linens also were not fresh and had a musty smell. The coffee sugar / creamer were very old and wouldn’t even dissolve

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Danielle

Jan 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was nice. Restaurant staff great. Ventilation close to the worst. Room was filled with other peoples hairs in bathroom and bedroom everywhere. Skimp on towels, no makeup remover wipes. And room looks much nicer in photo than in person. The beds are horrible. And the chair in the room was so gross.

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kenneth

Oct 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room. Nice place

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Rooms

Rooms are generally spacious and quiet with basic comforts, but decor can feel dated, beds range from comfortable to worn, and smoke odor can reach some rooms; many mention there are no microwaves.

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Jacy

May 27, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Bed was uncomfortable and not cozy at all. Only had 3 pillows in the whole room and 2 bath towels. It isn’t a hotel to stay at for luxury you stay to play slots and not drive home after a night of fun.

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Edgar

Sep 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Tv could be larger.no microwave to heat up food.

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Andrea

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Our room was very spacious for the price and a great location. We stayed one night to be closer to an early morning event we had to get to. We appreciated the early check in exception made and the room was pretty quiet to sleep in. Unfortunately the shower did not fully have hot water and there were parts of our room like the water glasses that were not clean.

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Melinda

Oct 14, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This hotel has very large rooms for a reasonable price. They are clean and comfortable. Having to walk through a smokey casino to get there could be a plus or a minus, depending in your perspective. Room did not smell like smoke.

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Schaun

Sep 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Totally terrible stay. Beds are old and uncomfortable. Decor is dated. Cigarette smoke was in the rooms in the morning either due to the poor ventilation or someone smoking in the hallway. You have to pass through the casino to get to your room and must have ID. The pool is a bleak environment with blank walls all around. Cannot walk anywhere as the road is a truck route.

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Charles

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The room was fine, recently renovated and clean. Only problem was one was forced to enter the hotel through the smoking Casino on both sides of the building. The air was stale and smelled of smoke even on the 4th floor. Smoke rises folks even if it is a non-smoking hotel.

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TIM

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Didn't like that going in and out of the hotel had to go through security stations every time. Roo.s had very small refrigerator with no freezer. Also no microwave to reheat anything and no knife to cut fruit because of xray and metal detectors coming into hotel

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Kim

Apr 3, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

These beds were so uncomfortable my whole body hurt for days

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Mary E

Mar 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

A little confusing to find where to go to check in, but everyone was so so helpful in guiding us where to go. Once in the elevator and up to our room, you would not even know that you were in a casino! Comfortable beds, nice shower pressure and nicely appointed rooms.

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carly

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Was adequate for what I needed it to be. Although the rooms are non-smoking, there’s a strong smell of smoke from the casino downstairs.

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Service

Front-desk and restaurant teams are often friendly and helpful, but some guests report unwelcoming interactions or slow check-in. Security is highly visible and procedures are strict, which some find intrusive.

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Brandon

Sep 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Had a stress free stay. Room was clean, staff was very friendly.

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danelle

Jul 31, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Having your bag searched before you check into a hotel is disconcerting. The staff were rude and unhelpful. There's no way I would ever go here again.

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Mark

Feb 16, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Property was very nice inside. Room was nice and clean. Check in was horrible. Took 45 minutes.

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Edward

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The room was immaculate, the staff was friendly and always willing to help. Great place.

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Stephanie

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff is very friendly

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Kelly

Apr 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Hardest hotel check in ive ever experienced.

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Stan

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant service and food quality in the upstairs bar was excellent. The bartender was fantastic. The check in process was easy and the lady who checked me in was first rate.

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Eva

Jul 6, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

All of the staff has been very friendly and professional

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Becky

Oct 13, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Staff extremely helpful and friendly.

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Mary

Aug 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The staff was not welcoming at all.

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Location

Convenient to Tacoma and major roads with garage parking, but many describe the surrounding area as sketchy with reports of crime, making walking unappealing; strong on-site security is noted.

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Jenn

Jul 28, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel was clean and comfortable. A bit of a pain getting into hotel, as you have to enter through the casino and show I.D. every time you enter. Don’t’ bring a nice vehicle and park in parkade. Crime is huge here. Had our pickup truck broken into and had steering column dismantled as they tried to steal truck. Although they were unsuccessful it did leave us stranded 14 hours from home. Tow truck said this happens everywhere in Fife. Won’t ever return.

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MICHAEL

May 29, 2024

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Stayed 7 nights

This is basically a good & safe hotel. However, the things I did not like was distance from parking to hotel room (handicapped) and having to walk through a smoked-filled casino to get to the elevators/rooms. The area around the casino/hotel also seemed to be a bit run-down and seedy

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Melinda

Dec 21, 2024

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Stayed 4 nights

The hotel is great. It feels safe and clean and is a bargain for the nice large rooms. The location of the casino is so-so.

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Julie

Aug 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Price was great. Hotel was safe inside, but outside around property was unsafe, to many "night walkers". Great for a short stay.

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Carlo

Apr 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Depressing in a terrible area

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Jennalee

May 26, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Good location, right off the freeway.

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Susan

Jan 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Beware high crime area. Our van was stolen from here. They said this happens two to three times a week. No signs in parking lot notification of the high crime.

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David Hill

Aug 21, 2025

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Stayed 10 nights

I had a great time! Area around hotel isn't the best but they do a good job to keep as safe and clean as possible.

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Debbie

Jun 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The rooms were nice and the place was clean. Nice pool area. The area around the casino is a bit dumpy. It would be nice if there was a shuttle between casinos.

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Roger

Aug 24, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great proximity to restaurants and the Tacoma proper.

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Dining

Tatoosh Grill and the deli receive frequent praise, but overall selection is limited with no room service and late opening hours; some guests found the food average or overpriced.

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Jessica

Aug 10, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Food from grill was subpar. The wallpaper in the bathroom was peeling off. It smelled like mildew in the bathroom. This casino does not have table games - only slots.

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Brian

Jul 10, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

no food available no roomservice

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Edlyn

Jul 14, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Everything was great! Room was nice and spacious and the front desk staff was very helpful. The onsite restaurants were amazing as well. Will be staying again.

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Diana

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Cons: Not a great selection of restaurants, the bed was a little wore out and didn’t care for the smoky environment at the casino. Pros: lots of security, the room was clean, the hotel check in was easy, the pool and hot tub was enjoyable

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Nick

Nov 8, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only complaint I have is the buffet was closed. Other than that I will be back again

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James

Jun 4, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Comfortable and clean room, with a spacious mini fridge & work space. Solid! :: Only oddity encountered is that the casino has *NO BAR* that one can sit at, and hang w/friends. There are only drink counters for ordering. The top floor restaurant has a little bar, but they close early. Really strange for a casino floor to have no bar for lounging and/or decompressing! :-/

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Stan

Oct 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The restaurant service and food quality in the upstairs bar was excellent. The bartender was fantastic. The check in process was easy and the lady who checked me in was first rate.

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Sheena

Dec 26, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Hotel rooms were clean and comfortable. The buffet was closed, the cafe service was lacking.

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Steven

Aug 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great first time experience! Tatoosh was a great restaurant!

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Katrina

Sep 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great stay. Security at each entrance to get in. Different areas for casino with Non smoking and smoking but you have to go through smoking to get to front desk of hotel. Room smells like smoke. Deli doesn’t open until 11a which is odd because they have coffee and pastries which would be nice for breakfast. Parking garages felt safe and car was unharmed. Overall good stay.

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Month	Average price
January	$83
February	$89
March	$81
April	$81
May	$81
June	$133
July	$113
August	$114
September	$100
October	$95
November	$91
December	$92

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1	2	3	4	5
6	7	8	9 $89	10 $89	11 $134	12
13 $87	14 $87	15 $88	16 $89	17 $89	18 $134	19 $133
20 $88	21 $88	22 $88	23 $87	24 $88	25 $134	26 $133
27 $87	28 $88	29 $88	30 $88

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1 $88	2 $114	3 $113
4 $88	5 $90	6 $88	7 $88	8 $87	9 $111	10 $113
11 $88	12 $89	13 $88	14 $88	15 $88	16 $115	17 $113
18 $88	19 $89	20 $88	21 $88	22 $89	23 $115	24 $116
25 $87	26 $88	27 $90	28 $88	29 $88	30 $114	31 $115

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