Uppon arrival, even with the Eiffel tower sticking out the roof of the Paris hotel, this is still a beautiful and impressive building from the outside, walk inside and it is a different story. The reception area certainly gives the feeling of being inside a high class Parisian hotel but walking into the public areas and the casino left me feeling a little cold. As the name suggests the owners Harrah’s want to you to feel like you are strolling along the cobbled streets of Paris, it didn’t quite cut the mustard for me. The simulated painted sky on the ceiling was starting to look a little shabby and the faux shop fronts and cobbles in my opinion are just a little twee. The checking in process was quick, efficient and friendly and waiting time was kept to a minimum by the many staff and we were soon in our room with the minimal of fuss. It is an easy resort to get around as there are plenty of clear signs and unlike other resorts you are not dragged through the casino every time you want to go anywhere.

Room:

The room was of a good standard and very clean, with two queen size beds, which were very comfortable and had good quality linen. It was not the biggest room I’ve ever stayed in but had good vistas from the large windows; the rooms are equipped with a safe, hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. A well stocked mini bar, there was no flat screen TV in our room and the channels were limited. There was good wardrobe space for two guests but no fancy bathrobes or slippers. A writing desk and two comfy armchairs gave you a little space to relax in or get your laptop out and plan your day online (wireless connection cost $13.99 for 24 hours)

The bathroom again was clean and had plenty of fresh towels and a separate shower and bath, the usual array of toiletries but nothing over the top like toothpaste or sewing kits, just enough to get you clean and out the door to the casino floor.

Dining:

Paris has a lot on offer for its diners, the busiest seemed to be the middle priced Mon Ami Gabi, it is a Parisian style café and offers a Café Rouge style menu with steak and frites and sandwiches on the lunch menu and adds seafood dishes to the evening menu and it seemed to be full inside and out 24/7, Patio heaters kick out some serious heat so don’t worry if they only have outside tables left on offer.

If romance is in the air and a gourmet French meal is what you are after take a trip up to the Eiffel Tower Restaurant, the food is authentic and it offers exceptional views of the strip.

Paris has a few cheap and cheerful options, Le Burger Brassiere offers American classic burgers with a French twist and must be visited, Jean Jacques Boulangerie serves salads, sandwiches, pastries and great coffee and is open until 12pm and Le Café Ile St Louis features a selection of American and French dishes and European coffees.

There is also an Italian, Le Provencal, for pizza and pasta, Les Artistes Steakhouse offers prime rib and seafood, for a pacific rim experience with a French twist try Ab Sin which is good value for money and for a South American and Caribbean feel give Ortanque a visit.
Gaming:

The Paris Casino has 83,000 sq ft of gaming all surrounded by the twee streets of Paris, it feels odd to say the least, its sky effect ceiling, is meant to give you the feeling of being outside on a bright cheery day, but the poor lighting made it dark and dingy. It is well set out and minimum bets on the tables are $10 and the slots range from a nickel to $100, on our visit the casino was pretty quiet and uninspiring so we popped across the road to Planet Hollywood’s much livelier casino.

Overall:

Average rooms, average gaming all at an average price. All in all Average. Expect to pay between $120 and $200 a night.