Did my homework. Read a gazillion reviews for the Horseshoe and other properties as I had not been to Las Vegas in a long time. I had stayed at “Ballys” in the past. Took a deep breath and booked 4 nights at the Horseshoe … and it was the PERFECT choice! To address some of the issues noted in the reviews … 1) check-in was EASY and QUICK using the kiosk - I recommend this even for a tech-phobes (they have people there to help you if you need them), 2) never had a problem with slow elevators, always got one within a minute, 3) my room on floor 11 was spotlessly clean (no “snakes” … per one review), very comfy bed, dead quiet at night and blackout drapes that worked, 4) GREAT water pressure in the shower, perfect AC as I wanted it, 5) mini-frig was cold … true - no “coffee service” but I brought a hot pot and made my own (duh!), 6) internet was FAST for 2 devices, and 7) check out was quick per the kiosk (and you can check your bags for free for the day!).
Best part … CENTER STRIP!!! Location, location, location! I walked to everything. My room was on the north side of the building facing the sphere so I had a sphere-show every night! That thing is very entertaining!
Worst part … LOTS of smoking in the casino. Just yuck! But since the Horseshoe is connected to Paris I just ran through into Paris which had MUCH better air … or bring a gas mask for when you have to walk through the casino :)
Overall, the Horseshoe was a winner and worked for me! I highly recommend it!!!