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Viva Las Vegas Hotel Map :: Excalibur

Where: 3850 Las Vegas Boulevard South [map], Las Vegas, nv, United States, 89010

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Next up on our Viva Las Vegas Hotel Map--the Crapping Out tier--is the Camelot-themed Excalibur Hotel & Casino.

Excalibur probably seemed like a good idea when it first opened in 1990, as Las Vegas wasn't quite the celeb-loving hotspot that it is today. Back then, it was alright for themed casinos like Excalibur to exist along the strip and at times the medieval knights jousting and feasting spirit was fun. Afterall, this was before the internet revolution.

Yet now, when it stands next to Mandalay Bay or across the street from the MGM Grand, Excalibur looks like a second-rate amusement park. The castle exterior is old and let's be frank, the "multi-colored" spires are quite ugly. Things are not much better on the inside either with guests complaining about the drabness and darkness of the rooms and overall wear and tear.

We have a feeling there's only one thing keeping Excalibur alive--Thunder from Down Under.

Gaudy Attraction:
Medieval castle.

When Staying Here Might Seem Like a Good Idea:
Rates are at around $100 a night, the casino floor is over 100,000 sq. ft. and who knows? Maybe the Tournament of Kings would be fun.

But Why This Place is a Nightmare:
Um...you're staying in an early 1990s version of a medieval castle? Not to mention, there is some construction going on now.

Now Showing:
Hot Aussie men stripping down to their skivvies in the Thunder from Down Under.

Who You Are Most Likely To See Gambling:
Bachelorette parties waiting for Thunder from Down Under to start and families.

Viva Vegas Category
Crapping Out.