Primm Valley Resort & Casino

Primm Valley Resort & Casino sits on the California/Nevada border about 40 miles south of the Las Vegas Strip. Boasting a warm atmosphere reminiscent of an old-time Midwestern country club, this is the more upscale of the three properties owned by Affinity Gaming in the Primm community. They attract drivers, heading to and from the Entertainment Capital of the World, who may want to stop, refuel and refresh for a while.

If you opt to stay overnight, all the rooms have been recently remodeled and are extremely comfortable. Each one comes with contemporary bedding, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a hair dryer and an iron/ironing board. In-room wireless internet access is available for a fee.

Venture beyond your room, and you'll discover Primm Valley has loads of wonderful things to offer -- like outstanding food. GP's Steakhouse is an elegant venue that serves cuts of meat aged to perfection and lovingly prepared. To-die-for desserts, such as cherries jubilee and bananas foster, are prepared tableside. On the other end of the spectrum, The Original Pancake House, which is open 24/7, not only cooks fabulous pancakes for breakfast, but also has a wide array of dishes for lunch and dinner. Rounding out your eating options are the all-day Country Club Buffet and Rosie's Pizzeria. Along with its perfectly poured pints, O'Mullgans Pub has a limited snack menu too.

Interested in gaming? A spacious race and sports book operated by William Hill is situated just inside Primm Valley's front entrance. You'll find all the latest slot and video poker machines on the casino floor as well as several popular table games -- including a bilingual pit where dealers speak Spanish and English fluently.

If you'd prefer to relax, soak in the resort's charming courtyard pool and hot tub. The Spa at Primm Valley offers massages, facials and other pampering services. In addition, it has a hydrotherapy area with a sauna, steam room and Jacuzzi. Fitness fanatics can sweat off any indulgences in the nearby gym.

Primm Valley adjoins the popular Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas. Shopaholics can explore more than 100 designer brand outlets -- like Nike, Coach, Kate Spade, St. John, Kenneth Cole, Michael Kors and more. And golfers will have a fantastic opportunity to hit the greens on two challenging, Tom Fazio-designed courses at the Primm Valley Golf Club.

Transportation between Primm Valley and its sister properties -- Buffalo Bill's (next door) and Whiskey Pete's (on the other side of the I-15) -- couldn't be easier. Shuttles run every half hour between all three resorts. On weekends, you can climb on the aerial single-car monorail that links Primm Valley to Whiskey's Pete's.

With bend-over-backward service, excellent restaurants and all sorts of fun activities at hand, even if you'd only intended to stop briefly at Primm Valley, you're sure to want to hang around all day -- and during the night!

Amenities

Attractions: Primm Valley Golf Resort boasts 36 holes (two courses) and the CompuSport Academy of Golf training facility. Guests of Primm Valley, Whiskey Pete's and Buffalo Bill's have priority access.

Business Center: Yes.

Casino: Yes, 46,100 square feet. Casino games include blackjack, mini-baccarat, Let It Ride, craps and keno as well as plenty of the latest slot and video poker machines.

Check-in Time: 3 p.m.

Check-out Time: Noon.

Child-care Facilities: No.

Convention Rooms: Yes, featuring 20,880 square feet of flexible space.

Entertainment: Bonkerz Comedy Club offers standup comedy on Friday and Saturday nights. O'Mulligans Pub frequently features live entertainment.

Health Club or Fitness Equipment: Yes.

Hotel Amenities: Maid service and wake-up calls.

In-Room Internet Access: Yes, for an additional fee.

Incidental Charges: Hotel requires a credit card or a cash deposit for incidental charges.

Minimum Age to Reserve a Room: 21 years.

Nightlife: No.

Number of Rooms: 624.

Parking Garage: Yes.

Pets Allowed: No.

Policies: The maximum total number of guests (adults and children) in a room is four.

Pool: Yes, one 78-by-98-foot pool plus a Jacuzzi.

Race & Sports Book: Yes, a 78-seat race and sports book, equipped with 40 televisions and five big screens. It is operated by William Hill.

Restaurants: Primm Valley has the following dining options: The Original Pancake House, Country Club Buffet, GP's and a food court. Snacks are served in O'Mulligans Pub.

Room Service: No.

RV Park: No, but there is free parking for RVs with no hookups.

Shops: Yes, the Everything's $10 store and the Primm Valley golf logo shop. The Fashion Outlets of Las Vegas (with more than 100 stores) is also connected to the resort.

Shuttle Service to the airport: No.

Shuttle Service to the Strip: No.

Spa: Yes, the Spa at Primm Valley offers a variety of facials, massages, body treatments and nail care services.

Standard Room Amenities: Air conditioning, alarm clock/radio, flat-screen TV with cable channels, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, on-command/pay-per-view movies, desk, electronic door locks, telephone, voice mail.

Wedding Services: Yes.

Wheelchair Accessible Rooms: Yes.