Fodor's Expert Review Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort

777 Casino Dr., Cherokee, North Carolina, 28719, USA Fodor's Choice

The 21-story towers of North Carolina's largest lodging loom large over the mom-and-pop motels below. The comfortable rooms and suites on the higher floors overlook Great Smoky Mountains National Park. A series of escalators and walkways get you wherever you want to go on the property, including the massive casino and 11 restaurants, including Ruth's Chris Steak House, Uno Pizzeria, Johnny Rockets, and Brio Tuscan Grille. The lobby and other public areas incorporate traditional Cherokee art themes.

PROS

  • Fitness center
  • indoor pool
  • resort golf course nearby
  • located at the giant Harrah's casino
  • Fitness center, indoor pool, resort golf course nearby
  • located at the giant Harrah's casino
  • fitness center, indoor pool, and resort golf course nearby
  • only place within the reservation to buy alcohol
  • 10 diverse restaurants options
  • 11 varied restaurant options
  • spa, fitness center, and indoor and outdoor pools
  • only place within the reservation selling alcohol
  • no need to ever leave the property

CONS

  • Hotel often heavily booked due to comps and deals for gamblers
  • public areas reek of tobacco smoke
  • hotel often heavily booked
  • some public areas reek of tobacco smoke
  • huge casino environment not for everyone
  • hotel heavily booked year-round, with regulars getting comped
  • heavily booked year-round with high-rollers
  • state's no-smoking laws don't apply here

QUICK FACTS

Hotel
Lively
Central
$$$$

HOTEL INFO

Phones: 800-223–7277-reservations | 828-497–7777

HOTEL DETAILS

1220 rooms
Rate Includes: No meals

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