As a lover of carnival games, this place really brings out the child in me. The last time I was here I was maybe 10 years old and remembered having a blast blowing a hundred dollars of my parents' money. And if my memory doesn't fail me, nothing's changed! The variety is endless. Every carnival game is staffed. The prizes are bountiful. Yes, the hotel itself is a bit of a dump, but if you're just here to test your skills and win some prizes, this place can't be beat!
Terry M.
What a cool place! It's been 11 years since I have been here! The Circus acts....first there was this old confused clown that was "Interesting" I am not a kid so I didn't find him funny but the trapeze artists were AMAZING. Triple somersaults and flying through the air, two and three people at a time. The Midway was clean, not too crowded. The attendants were friendly and fun. I played my favorite games and won several prizes. There were a few places to grab a quick snack but I didn't bother with it. The only thing I will say is that the website needs to be updated. Directions from Parking Garage 1 are wrong. Some of the restaurants listed on the site are closed down. I love the new fun card they use instead of having to have exact change on hand. Fun!
Tara M.
This review is only for the midway. We didn't stay at Circus Circus hotel. The midway is great! Don't expect modern or extravagant. It looks like it hasn't been remodeled since the 80's, but that's what makes it cool. There are modern games in the midway, but there are old school games, too, where instead of tickets you win actual prizes. This is larger than the midway at Reno Circus Circus. It also has an older, vintage feel than the one in Reno. My child liked the Las Vegas midway better than the Reno midway. We had a blast and if you have kids you need to check out the carnival midway at Circus Circus. It really was lots of fun!
Addison S.
As far as arcades go, the prizes were worth it. Kim at one of the game booths was an angel! She's what truly made the experience 5 stars.
Sebastian R.
Like before you start you could give your children money for each game and they give prizes for tickets and the more tickets more prizes
Arnel D.
Worth the price of admission. If you're in Vegas and have little ones, they'll love the free entertainment. They'll also want to play a few of the carnival games. If you happen to visit during a weekend l, be prepared for a crowd. It's best to drop in on a weekday if possible. Over the decades I've been here and it always brought back memories of when I was a child. Those were the days. I'll be back for sure as I've got young ones and I'd like to show them all the things I used to do with their uncle.
Mary N.
I used to come here as a child over 30 years ago! The circus games are exactly the same, with the same signs and everything! Came here with my niece and nephew recently. Brought back nostalgia.
Ada L.
Please don't let the look of Circus Circus scare you away from Midway. We never stay there but will drive there just for Midway. It has been 4 years since we've been there. The game booths no longer takes cash, instead, they now take a prepaid game card. Prices is still reasonable. Most booth games cost 25 tickets. We bought a card for $20 for 200 tickets. I think the circus show is either gone or remodeling.
Gina N.
I like being able to play carnival games year round instead of waiting for the summer fair. I think Midway has declined though and is not as great as it used to be. There used to be more people so it felt more fun and exciting. Now there's hardly any employees to the point where 1 employee will work 2-3 games. It's also not as fun to play games that require a lot of people to join in order to win a bigger prize. I miss when it used to be cash only. Now you have to load a card and spend credits at the games. The prizes are still decent though. I love that they have squishmellows. It's also a bummer that most of the carnival games have been replaced with arcade games. The ax throwing game was fun to play though. I also enjoyed watching the circus acts especially free of charge. There's plenty of seating so you don't have to stand while you wait or watch. They also let you know what time the next act starts. The staff is very friendly and even roots for you when you win.
Henry T.
Still an oldie but a goodie! This is classic Vegas and glad to see it still survive after all these years. Hopefully the new owner will give this place some TLC and give it a bit of a refresh to bring back the luster. The midway is Reno looks a bit cleaner and revamped, though does not have the classic feel of Vegas. The carnival acts still perform, though on a more limited schedule than before. A nice way to pass the time for the kids, since they can often have short attention spans. Some games are easier than others, though be sure not to break the bank to win a small toy worth 5% of what you spent. While the games can be fun and entertaining, the prices have started to creep up and some are not worthwhile based on the difficulty and associated prizes. Be sure to walk around and take a look at all the various games and costs. Lots of kiosks available to purchase a game card, which is releasable and offers some bonuses depending on how much you load. Come here to feel like a kid again and play something that is not a slot machine, and may give you a better shot at actually getting something back for your $$.
I highly recommend these hotel for families the price is great the rooms were clean my kids loved circus circus great service.......We will be back soon
Erica R.
My son loves this place! Decent prizes. Staff is helpful. A lot of games to do and very entertaining plus you have the midway shows. Gets scarily crowded on weekends so go in the morning or mid-day. Locals can be aggressive so plan for that. They will take old tickets/credits and put remaining credits in your fun card if you can't decide what to pick. Parking lot is free but it is the tightest garage ever! The dirtiest too! It's filled with baked soda and food on the ground it's gross. They have remodeled some of the places so that's great!
As a lover of carnival games, this place really brings out the child in me. The last time I was here I was maybe 10 years old and remembered having a blast blowing a hundred dollars of my parents' money. And if my memory doesn't fail me, nothing's changed! The variety is endless. Every carnival game is staffed. The prizes are bountiful. Yes, the hotel itself is a bit of a dump, but if you're just here to test your skills and win some prizes, this place can't be beat!
What a cool place! It's been 11 years since I have been here! The Circus acts....first there was this old confused clown that was "Interesting" I am not a kid so I didn't find him funny but the trapeze artists were AMAZING. Triple somersaults and flying through the air, two and three people at a time. The Midway was clean, not too crowded. The attendants were friendly and fun. I played my favorite games and won several prizes. There were a few places to grab a quick snack but I didn't bother with it. The only thing I will say is that the website needs to be updated. Directions from Parking Garage 1 are wrong. Some of the restaurants listed on the site are closed down. I love the new fun card they use instead of having to have exact change on hand. Fun!
This review is only for the midway. We didn't stay at Circus Circus hotel. The midway is great! Don't expect modern or extravagant. It looks like it hasn't been remodeled since the 80's, but that's what makes it cool. There are modern games in the midway, but there are old school games, too, where instead of tickets you win actual prizes. This is larger than the midway at Reno Circus Circus. It also has an older, vintage feel than the one in Reno. My child liked the Las Vegas midway better than the Reno midway. We had a blast and if you have kids you need to check out the carnival midway at Circus Circus. It really was lots of fun!
As far as arcades go, the prizes were worth it. Kim at one of the game booths was an angel! She's what truly made the experience 5 stars.
Like before you start you could give your children money for each game and they give prizes for tickets and the more tickets more prizes
Worth the price of admission. If you're in Vegas and have little ones, they'll love the free entertainment. They'll also want to play a few of the carnival games. If you happen to visit during a weekend l, be prepared for a crowd. It's best to drop in on a weekday if possible. Over the decades I've been here and it always brought back memories of when I was a child. Those were the days. I'll be back for sure as I've got young ones and I'd like to show them all the things I used to do with their uncle.
I used to come here as a child over 30 years ago! The circus games are exactly the same, with the same signs and everything! Came here with my niece and nephew recently. Brought back nostalgia.
Please don't let the look of Circus Circus scare you away from Midway. We never stay there but will drive there just for Midway. It has been 4 years since we've been there. The game booths no longer takes cash, instead, they now take a prepaid game card. Prices is still reasonable. Most booth games cost 25 tickets. We bought a card for $20 for 200 tickets. I think the circus show is either gone or remodeling.
I like being able to play carnival games year round instead of waiting for the summer fair. I think Midway has declined though and is not as great as it used to be. There used to be more people so it felt more fun and exciting. Now there's hardly any employees to the point where 1 employee will work 2-3 games. It's also not as fun to play games that require a lot of people to join in order to win a bigger prize. I miss when it used to be cash only. Now you have to load a card and spend credits at the games. The prizes are still decent though. I love that they have squishmellows. It's also a bummer that most of the carnival games have been replaced with arcade games. The ax throwing game was fun to play though. I also enjoyed watching the circus acts especially free of charge. There's plenty of seating so you don't have to stand while you wait or watch. They also let you know what time the next act starts. The staff is very friendly and even roots for you when you win.
Still an oldie but a goodie! This is classic Vegas and glad to see it still survive after all these years. Hopefully the new owner will give this place some TLC and give it a bit of a refresh to bring back the luster. The midway is Reno looks a bit cleaner and revamped, though does not have the classic feel of Vegas. The carnival acts still perform, though on a more limited schedule than before. A nice way to pass the time for the kids, since they can often have short attention spans. Some games are easier than others, though be sure not to break the bank to win a small toy worth 5% of what you spent. While the games can be fun and entertaining, the prices have started to creep up and some are not worthwhile based on the difficulty and associated prizes. Be sure to walk around and take a look at all the various games and costs. Lots of kiosks available to purchase a game card, which is releasable and offers some bonuses depending on how much you load. Come here to feel like a kid again and play something that is not a slot machine, and may give you a better shot at actually getting something back for your $$.
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I highly recommend these hotel for families the price is great the rooms were clean my kids loved circus circus great service.......We will be back soon
My son loves this place! Decent prizes. Staff is helpful. A lot of games to do and very entertaining plus you have the midway shows. Gets scarily crowded on weekends so go in the morning or mid-day. Locals can be aggressive so plan for that. They will take old tickets/credits and put remaining credits in your fun card if you can't decide what to pick. Parking lot is free but it is the tightest garage ever! The dirtiest too! It's filled with baked soda and food on the ground it's gross. They have remodeled some of the places so that's great!