Excalibur is a Hotel and Casino located on the Strip. It takes the name from the mythical sword of King Arthur. The hotel’s façade is a stylized image of a castle and until 2007 a wizard-like figurine representing Merlin looked out from a high turret.
Year opened
Excalibur opened on June 19, 1990. It was originally built by Circus Circus company. At that time, it was the largest hotel in the world. In 2005, Excalibur (along with other hotels of the Mandalay Resort Group) was bought by MGM Mirage.
Location
Address: 3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South
It is located right opposite to Tropicana Resort and Casino. It is located between Luxor Hotel and Casino and New York New York Hotel and Casino. Close by you’ll also find Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino.
It is connected to New York New York and Tropicana by overhead pedestrian bridges. There’s also a free tram connecting Excalibur to both Luxor and Mandalay Bay.
Number of rooms and suites
Excalibur comprises 4,008 rooms. Out of those, 2,000 rooms are newly remodeled and feature 42″ plasma screen televisions, alarm clocks with iPod inputs and custom pillow top mattresses with Egyptian cotton.
The casino
The total gaming area is 100,000 sq ft. You can play table games and try your luck at slots. There are live keno games non stop and you can bet on your favorite sports as well.
Table games include Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker, Big Six and Mini-Baccarat. The poker room offers the possibility to play Texas Hold ‘Em, Omaha and Seven-Card Stud.
The mid-day slot tournaments run from Thursday to Sunday at 2 p.m. The first place gets $1000 cash.
General prices
Excalibur is definitely aimed at families and travelers on a mid-range budget. Even during the busy times (Christmas, New Year’s Eve) the room rates start at $45 per night and are even lower during the slower times of the year.
Restaurants
Excalibur’s dining options are famous for the variety, value and service offered. There are only six restaurants at Excalibur but they offer a variety of interesting dishes to choose from, ranging from Italian cuisine to traditional steakhouse favorites and incredible seafood. In addition, the Village Food Court offers several cafes and fast food places to choose from when you are on the run.
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Entertainment
The entertainment scene at Excalibur is excellent both for families and couples. Everyone will find something to suit their taste. You can choose between live music, comedy show, dinner show and even a male strip show.
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Things to do
Excalibur Hotel and Casino offers a variety of things to do. Kinds can enjoy the SpongeBob 4D Special FX Ride or try the carnival games (which are excellent for parents as well). Grown-ups will surely want to spend some time shopping, playing golf or enjoying the spa. The pool area features special areas designed for all ages but also a relaxation pool aimed at the 18+ years old crowd.
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