The food overall was excellent, with many high-end seafood dishes, including crab legs and shrimp, as well as lobster tails. I had won a radio contest, which gave us two 'VIP-line' passes to their lobster buffet. Yesterday, my wife and I took our first trip to this Casino, and we had a variable experience. I suppose you can tell by now - for us - our favorite get-away from San Diego is Harrah's Rincon Casino and Resort. Rooms are almost half the price you'll pay at Valley View during the week anyway. The Players Rewards Club gave us two nights mid-week free this month, and we often get free Buffets. There is a large smoke-free area in the casino and their air filtration system is impressive. On the same day, at Harrah's Rincon, there were fewer people and more 20 - 40 year olds at the Palapa bar and pool with lounge mats.

I did not find it to be the loosest slots, as advertised either. With the many busloads of folks that come up every day - the casino felt crowded with people using walkers and my eyes were burning by the time I got into a restaurant there. At Valley View they have a separate room for non-smokers. You have to ask your waitperson.who didn't come around again until I was done eating. I don't like the crab legs split and dried out the way Valley View presents them - and they don't offer melted butter. I'll give it to Valley View for buffet and restaurants.but just by a hair. Children that are hotel guests are allowed in the Lazy River pool only. Valley View has one large Jacuzzi you share.

I personally enjoy the Dive Club with the pool bar, lazy river and the nine Jacuzzis- placed in tropical settings that seem semi-private. Very quiet during the week days (adults only) - so for non-smokers who want peace - this could be your choice. The pool area at Valley View is very relaxing with a beautiful view. While both Hotels have nice rooms, Harrahs offers smoking rooms and refrigerators in every room.

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