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Nov 30, 2008 by Tony from Reno
Overall Rating: 4
Cleanliness:[6] • Staff:[1] • Location:[4]

• It's cheap.
• It's cheap and dated decor.

“Circus Circus is the first hotel casino in downtown Reno that you come in contact with from I-80. You can tell that times are tough for the casino since the west tower (CC calls it s. tower) escalator spends more time out of order than functioning. Another indicator is free self advertising pens that were in abundance on the casino floor area are now scarce. Those things in their own right aren't cause not to visit or the decor which seems dated by wear. This past week management has security searching all vehicles before they can enter the property. Pop your hood, pop your trunk, security is looking in or else! A guard slammed the trunk lid so hard that the catch jammed and the lid bounced up n down. Poor driver had to stop and figure out how to fix the catch so he could shut his trunk. If you ask different security officers why this is happening and you get different answers. Because of the India attacks, holiday season, because management said to, is a few excuses given. If a police officer asks to search my car and doesn't have a warrant in his/her hand I automatically say no. Some people think why don't I and what am I hiding? I'm not hiding anything. I just feel it's an infringement of my rights and very humiliating. So in my opinion CC security doesn't even have a right to ask. People go to Reno to have fun, get away from stressful things, for romance, etc. Getting searched before you even check in and every time you return in your vehicle is not fun and most likely ruins your mood for having fun. Vacation places want you to enjoy yourself and try to help you in this endeavor so that you'll return. Not so for Circus Circus. The economy is bad right now and the Reno casinos aren't filling up on the weekends. I'd suggest avoiding Circus Circus since it won't be hard to find a more hospitable hotel/casino to stay in.”

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Aug 15, 2008 by unknown from CA, San Jose
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• Great fun for the kids, nice rooms.
• No worth paying for its food.

“Wow! This hotel is amazing! Other than the fact that the bathroom was slightly moldy and that there was no fan, the rooms were great. The experience was great and the place was great if you have kids. My 7 year old daughter was very excited about all the toys (although cheap), and my two sons just had a blast in the arcade. Although I and my wife were not much of the gambling type, we did spend some time in the slots and we had a good time. When it was time to eat we didnt even bother looking for a restaurant in the hotel because we know for a fact that the food isnt too great. In the end, for the low price this hotel was worth it.”

Sep 20, 2007 by Conni from Healdsburg, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[9] • Location:[8]

• I was pleased; my room didn't smell like smoke.
• The people who worked in Starbucks with in the hotel were very rude.

“The hotel is old but famous. It was being upgraded while we were their, exterior anyway. The bathrooms had mold around the shower edges and there was no fan in the bathrooms. Other than that the rooms were clean and the beds were comfortable. The casinos were friendly, but smoky. We smelled by the end of the night just walking around circus from the smoke. The location was very convenient; we could walk all over downtown Reno. The area seemed safe.”

May 24, 2007 by Lois from Chester, NH
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Rooms are very nice. casino convenient.
• Don't eat there.

“Over all the best. I can tell you I would stay there again.”

Feb 22, 2007 by Linda from Nampa, ID
Overall Rating: 2
Cleanliness:[1] • Staff:[7] • Location:[7]

• Connected to other hotels with plenty of food choices.
• Room was smoky and public areas were over crowded.

“The sky towers building needs to be closed while they do a complete stripping of the carpet, curtains and anything else that hasn't been replaced since it opened. The beds and pillows were hard and the rooms smelled of stale cigarette smoke. The midway is good for families with kids, but it is located in the center of the walkways and restaurants and causes traffic jams. This and long restaurant lines makes traversing from one area to another very difficult. Once past the midway and into the center of the three hotel-connection area (giant dome), it is much easier to get around. I would suggest leaving all the slot machines downstairs, however, and putting in more shops or restaurant seating for those who do not gamble.”

Feb 15, 2007 by Christy from Meridian, ID
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• For being a huge hotel it was very quiet in our room; very little outside noise bothered us.
• There isn't anything I can say that I did not like.

“Very family friendly and worth the trip. The mini suite was perfect for me and my 3 children. They loved circus and would recommended the hotel to anyone thinking about staying!”

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Jan 31, 2007 by Nhan from Union City, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[7]

• Great place for kids and family.
• There are a lot to improve.

“Overall good.”

Jan 24, 2007 by Carina from Chico, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[5] • Location:[5]

• The bathroom was big.
• I got charged twice.

“The hotel was good but I am still trying to see if I am charge twice.”

Dec 30, 2006 by Wayland from San Francisco, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• We liked the circus and the games they had for the kids.
• We could hear other people in the hotel when they talked in the morning and heard the toilet flush.

“The hotel was a great place to stay with kids. It just took a long time to register. There was about 50 other people registering at the same time we did.”

Dec 5, 2006 by Jamie from Otley, IA
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[4] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Great location with lots of hotels hooked together - tons to do and see.
• Rooms were not luxury but for one night ¿ fine.

“If you have children, this is a great place. Circus has a carnival area and circus for the kids. The best part is the fact that it is hooked to el dorado and silver legacy so you can stay inside and walk for miles. Tons of casino action, shows, bars, restaurants.”

Sep 27, 2006 by Mitchell from Brentwood, CA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• I loved the room. It was so clean and the view from my sitting room to the bedroom was great.
• Not a thing.

“I really don't know how to write a review. All I can say is that my stay and the great room was the best I have ever had.”

Sep 15, 2006 by Gabe from Penn Valley, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[10]

• Food on location.
• Their Wireless Internet was horrible.

“Circus Reno was a pretty good hotel. Relatively clean, quiet and a nice view. The only problem that I had was that they did not have good Internet access. They used a company that charged $9.99 a day for wireless and their "high-speed" Internet was slower than dial-up.”

Aug 29, 2006 by Dennis from Petaluma, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• Fast and efficient check-in/check-out.
• Perfume spray everywhere to hide smoke smell.

“Overall, a very nice experience. Everything functioned properly, decor was nice, staff efficient, food good. Connects to two other large casino hotels, so ample choices and diversions without leaving the facility.”

Aug 17, 2006 by Bert from Salt Lake City, UT
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[8]

• Price was great.
• In line 45 minutes to check in.

“It is a good value but very busy hotel. The Check in person had worked only 3 days. They gave us a smoking room instead of non-smoking. After waiting 45 minutes to check in, we didn't request a room change.”

Aug 14, 2006 by Irvin from San Diego, CA
Overall Rating: 7
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[7] • Location:[9]

• Location to Lake Tahoe.
• No in room coffee.

“This hotel was perfect for the trip to Tahoe.”

Jul 19, 2006 by Gina from Boise, ID
Overall Rating: 6
Cleanliness:[5] • Staff:[4] • Location:[8]

• Kids loved the midway.
• Not enough towels in room - room could have been cleaner.

“Location was great - kids loved the midway - the room could have been cleaner and there weren't enough towels for all of us - parking garage was too far from room.”

May 10, 2006 by Enrique from Santa Clara, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• It was very easy to check in and out.
• NA

“It has a great atmosphere and the employees are great.”

Apr 9, 2006 by Cjd from Santa Cruz, CA
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[8]

• Great value for money.
• Rooms are looking a little weary and amenities are very bland.

“If value for money in a convenient location is what you're after, then Circus is a good choice: it's cheap! It's not in perfect condition and it's certainly not without its faults, but it's very comfortable and clean.”

Mar 29, 2006 by Dennis from Cottage Grove, OR
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[8] • Staff:[6] • Location:[7]

• The view on the 27th floor was great, for Reno anyway.
• Noisy people next to my room. Complained and nothing done.

“Not a bad place to stay if you have children with you since the choices are limited in Reno if you want to stay at one of the casinos.”

Mar 20, 2006 by Roger from Oxford, NE
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[9] • Staff:[9] • Location:[9]

• Very convient, we had to move over from Silver Legacy as they didn't have room this night.
• Can't think of anything I didn't like.

“We were at Silver Legacy the previous night but needed to move to Circus which was connected, we were able to check in early which was a big help, very accommodating and very nice stay.”

Mar 15, 2006 by Nancy from Titusville, PA
Overall Rating: 10
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[10] • Location:[10]

• They had a great workout facility as well as spacious room.

“We had a very nice stay. The room was larger than most hotels we've stayed in and very clean. The workout facility was above average by hotel standards. It was conveniently located to everything we wanted to do. The staff was friendly and courteous. We had a very nice time.”

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Mar 12, 2006 by Kevin from Orange, TX
Overall Rating: 5
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[6] • Location:[9]

• Sky tower rooms are completely separated from Casino. Free valet parking.
• Not generous with towels, dirt and cobweb build up in corners. Terrible buffet.

“Great for families on a budget. You can get a mini suite for around $60 per night. The mini suite is very roomy and the bed is comfy. Pleasant decor in suites. The pizza restaurant is great but the Courtyard Buffet is terribly overpriced as the food is extremely mediocre. Best to go to another Casino buffet if that is an attraction for you. If there are 4 of you in a room, you will get 4 towels, washcloths. No generosity there. You must request a coffee maker if you would like one and it took several requests for us to get one. Overall, a good place to stay.”

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Feb 13, 2006 by Robert from Manteca, CA
Overall Rating: 9
Cleanliness:[10] • Staff:[8] • Location:[10]

• Great location, great price.
• Even non smoking rooms smelled of smoke.

“Its location is perfect and it is easy to get to.”

Jul 6, 2005 by Brandon from Sebastopol
Overall Rating: 8
Cleanliness:[7] • Staff:[8] • Location:[9]

• A great deal for the money and a great location.
• Not very clean.

“Great location and lots to do, however the hotel is not all that clean, but always a great deal for the price.”

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