Excalibur Hotel - Casino, Las Vegas

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From a distance, Excalibur Hotel is just like a palace -with its different towers and flags. The structure of the building is fascinating. There are many things to do inside the hotel. There are free magician shows at the lobby of the hotel. The children enjoyed the sorcerer's magics. Also, the children went to the carriage at the side of the hotel to take pictures for remembrance.

At the second floor of the hotel, there are shops where you can buy t-shirts, magicians paraphernalia, clothes,etc. The hotel also has a very good buffet restaurant!

If you're staying in Las Vegas I would strongly recommend a dinner and a show at the medieval themed Excalibur hotel. The Tournament of Kings runs twice nightly (with the exception of one day per week) and consists of a medieval style show with horses, knights, jousting, acrobats and dancing maidens which you watch while eating your dinner.

The show involves a lot of audience participation, cheering and clapping etc. The audience are sat in blocks and you are encouraged to cheer for the knight of your corresponding block, for example if you are in 'Norway' you must cheer for the knight of Norway, if you are in 'Russia' you must cheer for the knight of Russia. We were sat in the Dragon section which meant we were the baddies (fun!) so we were encouraged to boo all the other knights.

The food is served before the show begins, the meal is fairly large (vegetarians beware - they serve you up a whole game hen! Can't remember if there was a veggie option or not). You are expected to eat in authentic medieval style - with your fingers! (the Pepsi, however, is not so authentic haha!). I personally didn't enjoy the food too much but it didn't spoil the whole experience of the event.

One thing they do warn you about is if you have respiratory problems, there are horses in the show and lots of dust/sand. I'm not asthmatic but I did start to feel like I was getting a cold while I was in the arena but that could've been down to the too cold air conditioning!
Don't let the dust or my opinion of the food put you off though, I'm glad I went and I would do it again.

the excalabur is located on the south end of the strip next to the luxor. this medievil themed casino is designed for the budget tourist. the excalabur will have lower table limits than it's more opulent neighbors. at night the turrets of excalabur's "castle" are lit up and it is an interesting sight.

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Excalibur Hotel/Casino recreates the medieval world of King Arthur. The exterior of the hotel with its towers, turrets, a drawbridge and Merlin sitting in a balcony makes you believe you are in fact at Disneyland. Inside the hotel the theme continues with suits of armor that line the entrance and with everything that looks medieval being in a way or another part of the spectacle. It's actually so silly that it becomes fun to look at all the details.

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The Excalibur Hotel and Casino hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, in the United States. It is owned and operated by MGM Mirage. Excalibur, named for the mythical sword of King Arthur, uses the Arthurian theme in several ways. Its facade is a stylized image of a castle, with a wizard like figure representing Merlin looking out from a high turret.

Excalibur is situated at the Tropicana - Las Vegas Boulevard intersection. The intersection is so busy that pedestrians are not allowed to cross at street level. Instead, Excalibur is linked by overhead pedestrian bridges to its neighboring casinos to the north (the New York-New York Hotel & Casino, across Tropicana Avenue) and to the east (the Tropicana Resort & Casino, across the Strip). There is also a free tram that connects Excalibur to its sister MGM Mirage properties to the south, the Luxor and Mandalay Bay hotel and casinos. The three casinos are also connected to each other, so it is possible to walk between the three of them without having to go outside.

When you enter the large lobby, you will encounter the sights that you would expect from the renaissance period. Coats of Arms, and 'antique' decor greet you and submerse you in the festivities from the start. If you arrive before check in, you can visit one of the many floors, one of which includes a faire that will awe and delight you with the bright colors, medieval style music, and performers. Some sections of the hotel have entertainers you can watch for free.

Entertainment at the Excalibur includes the Tournament of Kings (a dinner with a Knight Joust at $50), Merlin's Magic Motion Machines at $4. The International Buffet at Roundtable Buffet Restaurant was A Ok at $22.

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If you like the medieval era you must visit Excalibur Hotel and Casino. ESPECIALLY if you have kids. I did not stay here but I toured the hotel. I came in time to see a show put on with puppets and other medieval entertainers. I even got a viking hat! Although I didn't do any gambling I think it's a fun place to see.

Definitely recommend for kids and families!!

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This hotel is one of the few in town that specifically tries to attract a family business. The casino is very large but not too difficult to negotiate. What is difficult is finding your way out once you're in the casino. The second floor features a selection of shops, the buffet, and a food court, plus an elevated walkway to the Luxor next door. I've heard mixed stories about staying at the Excalibur. Based on everything I've heard and seen, I'd compare it to a typical Holiday Inn type of experience. The rooms are nothing special; however, some of the rooms, especially those in the north tower facing north have an unbeatable view down the strip.

This is a nice family show, if that's what you're in the market for. I've seen it twice, with different people. It was probably one time to many, as it's not a real thick plot. But for the money, you get a nice enough meal and some lighthearted entertainment. There were very young children in the audience and it's completely appropriate for that age level. It also has audience participation.