Sam's Town Hotel and Casino, Shreveport, LA

Sam's Town Hotel and Casino in Shreveport Louisiana is one destination for entertainment in the northwest of the state. The hotel and casino sits on the local river providing views of the water as well as the downtown center. The casino and hotel are run by Boyd Gaming. They also have locations in Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Illinois, and Indiana. Sam's Town provides gaming, accommodations, entertainment, dining, meeting areas, and a spa for their visitors.

For gaming options there is a wide array of options. Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker and other table games are available. They have 1,100 slot machines on the floor with new slot machines arriving each week. Arcade style games like Horse Racing and even Keno is offered at the hotel and casino. Sam's Town provides promotions for their players. They have a 3x points on Penny Games, 21 Club Jackpot, bring a friend bonus, $500 win for new members, and tournament series with $30,000 for a prize. The casino also supplies events during the year for guests.

The hotel accommodations offer stays for $56 a night. They have 514 rooms and suites in a 23 story building. The building is of modern construction, with little architecture on the outside. The rooms inside are made up of pale colors, and orange draperies. Hotel amenities include internet, furniture, TV, alarm clocks, and business facilities. The rooms will differ in size depending on guests needs. The suites will have more amenities such as bathrobes and hair dryers.

A fitness center, outdoor pool, and the Shreveport Trading Company provide a number of activities at the hotel for guests to enjoy after a nice break from the casino. It is also a place for children to hang out.

Entertainment at Sam's Town Hotel and Casino will vary from live bands to much more. The Dixie Tradition is a lounge which will provide live entertainment for visitors. The lounge is set to open soon. There is also the XPG for live entertainment.

Dining choices present four restaurants. The first is William B's Steakhouse. It is open all day long with a casual setting. It is set up for steak, seafood, and pasta. They tend to have a Midwestern cuisine. It is a more expensive dining location, but reviews have shown the food worth the price. Smokey Joe's Cafe is a more casual affair for southern cuisine. It is open for all meals all week long. The seating is plentiful and the food inexpensive. Java is the gourmet coffee, with deli and your basic cuisine. It is a place to find a quick meal before going back to the casino. The International Buffet presents the most food for visitors. It has a "Taste of the World'' theme in which many cuisines from around the world will be highlighted. Dessert is provided with the meal, and you can eat as much as you like.

Shreveport Louisiana is unlike the French Quarter of New Orleans. It is still a very large city with many attractions. It is like a business district.