Suncoast

Suncoast Hotel and Casino is one of the "Coast" properties, being a sister to the Orleans, Sam's Town and Gold Coast. This Northwest Las Vegas hotel offers 388 large rooms and 39 suites. There is plenty of free parking. In addition to gaming, the family can visit a 64-lane Brunswick Bowling Center, the 16-screen Century Theater (showing first-run movies), and the Time Out Arcade, which has interactive electronic games for everyone. Lots of shopping, golf and dining are nearby.

The casino occupies 80,000 square feet, providing space for 50 table games including popular forms of blackjack, craps, baccarat, roulette and Pai Gow. Beyond the pit is a non-smoking poker room, which operates twelve tables around the clock. Games offered are Texas Hold'em in different betting limits and no limit, Omaha, Hi-Lo and seven card stud. Lots of TV's are provided in case there's an event of interest on the air. Around the casino are more than 2,400 slot machines and video poker games, including the more sought after versions and progressive games. The race and sports book has 150 seats with 22 big screen TV's, lots of smaller ones, and one huge display. An enormous bingo facility holds several sessions every day and can easily make over 860 people comfortable at the same time. The loyalty program of Coast Casinos, called "Club Coast" is encouraged, as a means to earn comps and rewards.

Via Veneto is a tempting Northern Italian restaurant, featuring entrees from the sea (sea bass, lobster, shrimp and scallops) as well as pasta dishes and traditional Italian veal and chicken recipes.

Primo's Steakhouse invites guests to come for steak, prime rib, chops, chicken and seafood, as well as all the sides, salads and desserts required of a proper Las Vegas steakhouse, and specialties like shrimp stuffed crab and Chicken Milan.

Señor Miguel's gives its customers a trip to Mexico, with authentic and tasty fare like carne asada and chicken colorado, as well as burritos, enchiladas, and the like.

Hungry patrons can visit the Cafe Siena Coffee Shop at any hour of the day or night for solid, American-style break-fasts, snacks and full meals.

There is a separate Chinese kitchen that will prepare a full menu of Asian dining options.

The St. Tropez Buffet tempts patrons with seven stations (seafood, barbecue, Chinese, Mongolian, Mexican, Italian, and deserts).

The Oyster Bar has an open-designed kitchen so that customers can watch their favorite seafood specialties being prepared.

For those without the time to sit and linger over food, Suncoast provides a Bagel Cafe Express, Kate's Korner (for ice cream and other sweets) and a Seattle's Best Coffee.

The showroom has a 500-person capacity and provides cabaret-style seating. Suncoast regularly books Vegas headline acts into the showroom for gamers and vacationers alike. There is a dance floor and a bar around the periphery.

Nearby Suncoast are several of the area's prime golfing facilities, including Badlands (within view of the pool), Angel Park, Highland Falls, Eagle Crest, Palm Valley and TPC Canyons. The concierge can arrange a tee time for registered guests.

The Suncoast maintains an exercise facility for guests, without charge, including free weights and cardiovascular workout equipment. The center is open 24 hours a day.

The Suncoast has a complex for banquets and meetings that occupies 25,000 square feet. This flexible space can be configured for five ballrooms of different sizes and 7 meeting and board rooms. Meeting coordinators on staff will gladly make the arrangements for logistics, catering and audio-visual equipment as well as staffing for receptions and events.

The pool is over 2,000 square feet and can accommodate lap swimmers. A hot tub is provided above the pool, on a separate deck.

There is a wedding coordinator on staff to help brides and grooms set up all the requirements for an ideal wedding in Las Vegas, including the venue for the ceremony, flowers, music, officiant, accessories, photography, and catering for the receptions and other parties. There is no wedding chapel, but Suncoast has many attractive locations indoors and out for a wedding.