This is our go-to hotel downtown. It's pretty con...

This is our go-to hotel downtown. It's pretty consistent with service and amenities.

We stayed over Labor Day weekend and checked in before check in time. It wasn't a problem at the front desk. We were upgraded to the Rush Tower I was happy about that since I've only stayed in the Carson and Gold Towers. We loved our room! I liked how the Rush Tower is at the back of the casino, so it's quiet. The room itself is lovely. I especially liked the bathroom. They do have a Keurig coffee machine in the room, but with Covid, they have removed the K-cups and coffee cups. The bed was only made with sheets, so after the first night, I found a thin comforter in a bag in the closet. That helped a lot with sleep the second night. We couldn't hear any Fremont Experience noise at night at all , which we enjoyed. Speaking of Fremont Experience, not the fault of the hotel, but I'm not sure what's going on, but the crowds down there were pretty rough. We've stayed downtown for years and I've never felt uncomfortable down there at night. We were honestly back in our rooms at night by 11pm. We just didn't want to be walking around on Fremont.

I didn't see any Covid measures being done at GN. No temps taken, except at check in. I didn't see any handwashing stations. Smoking is still permitted in the casino. There wasn't any housekeeping daily.

The pool was awesome, as usual. We knew there was going to be a big wait for the pool on a holiday weekend. Also, it was 110 degrees outside. We reserved a Hideout day bed one day and a Hideout cabana another day. Service at the Hideout was amazing! We had a great time being served by Alyssa and Sophie. They were the best! Security was present at the pool to monitor mask compliance and pool capacity. They were nice about it, but very vigilant. There was a guy who explained the mask rules and pool capacity guidelines. I parked my butt in the pool most of the time so I didn't have to wear a mask. It was so hot, why would anyone want to wear a mask at the pool in 111 degree weather. Not me, but I understand, rules are rules.