Downtown Freemont Street has come a long way since I started coming to Vegas and the Golden Nugget with its recent multi-million dollar make over is no exception. The new Rush Tower is the place to stay here. The rooms are nice (although sometimes there is a smell of sewer) and the views are stunning. \n\nThe casino itself is fun with lots of things to do and look at. I play roulette and though I lost (Vegas wasn't built on winners) the experience of losing my money was fun. The bars are all legit but a bit on the expensive side for downtown Vegas. There are a lot of places to eat in the hotel and two different Starbucks to choose from. \n\nThe pool is a fun area to hang out at but the slide made me nervous (sharks scare me) but it is very pretty to look at the aquarium from the outside. There are lots of chaise loungers and a hot tub. There is also an upstairs pool called The Hideout but it's $20 for a lounger even if you are a guest at the hotel. It's a smaller area but there are no kids allowed which is a plus.\n\nWhenever I come to Vegas and want to stay downtown, this is where I come.