Last year, I was forced to post a consumer alert when I uncovered a security problem at the Circus Circus Hotel on the strip in Las Vegas.
One eveing as I was waltzing along the hall to my room, I stopped at the door of the suite I thought I was booked into, and proceeded to insert the plastic computerized key into the slot.
Just as I spied the room number out of the corner of my eye - the door clicked, a green light flashed on - then, it swung wide open.
OMG!
My room key accessed the suite next door, no problem.
At this juncture, I thought I'd do my Civic duty, and inform the Hotel of the glitch so that the security risk could be resolved as quickly as possible.
When I strolled up to the Manager's desk, and informed a gruff hefty woman about the problem, she barely blinked.
"So, you want a new key for your suite," she huffed, not the least bit phased by the security issue.
In fact, the way she acted, it appeared that this kind of slack programming of room keys was common at Circus Circus.
For this reason, I posted a consumer alert.
Post: 09/14/09
http://ijulian.blogspot.com/2009/10/las-vegascircus-circus-security-problem.html
On a recent stay (I always give Hotels a second chance) it was quite evident that security is of utmost importance to the busy popular tourist attraction today.
For example, on one occasion I left the Hotel room door slightly ajar without closing it properly, because I was distracted by some personal possessions I was lugging into the suite.
A short while later, there was a knock on my door.
"Who is it," I cried out cautiously, since I wasn't expecting any guest(s).
Security!
Oh, golly.
Was my TV set blaring too loudly?
When I answered toward the door, I noticed for the first time that I neglected to shut it tight earlier.
"Your door is open," the guard pointed out, on the heels of my own observation.
I thanked him heartily, and he was on his way.
Uh-huh.
Patrols are on the ball at Circus Circus looking out for the guests.
In addition to the improved security, there are a few perks worthy of mentioning, for the budget-minded (at least).
Normally, flakey outfits in Vegas hand out useless coupons - sometimes booklets rife with them - that tend to be totally useless (basically, they have no value whatsoever and are a waste time pursuing).
Not so at Circus Circus.
When I handed in my coupon for an order of chips and salsa from a reputable grill downstairs - and proceeded to wander through the Casino floor munching on the tasty treat - I attracted a lot of attention.
One dude strode up and quizzed me about the tasty-looking snack.
"Where can I can some of those?"
When I wised him up, he dashed off to grab his coupon book, which he had tossed carelessly on the dresser in his Hotel suite.
In addition, I savored a couple of free well drinks on the house - too!
Also, tourists with kids will be pleased to hear that there are coupons for free rides.
If you book during the week on Expedia, the room rates are pretty low, too.
So, for family road-trips, Circus Circus is a sure bet!
Although there is usually a long line snaking up at the check-in desk, the staff miraculously manage to zip through the processing at break-neck speed (unlike some of those other places).
Kudos!
Free rides at Circus Circus!
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