We stayed at the Eastside Cannery in December 2008 and I have reservations for April 2009. Room rates continue to be a bargain and no amenity fee is charged.

The rooms are comparatively large at 470 sq ft and nicely furnished with a 42-inch plasma TV, easy chair, writing desk, floor to ceiling windows and a small refrigerator.

The casino is relatively small, but offers all the regular casino games including full pay video poker. Without exception the personnel we encountered in the casino and hotel were very pleasant and helpful. The pool was not open in December, but from our room I could see it is the largest on Boulder Highway.

Dining options include: Snaps, a coffee shop, offering $1.99 breakfasts; Carve, a reasonably priced steakhouse; Casa Coscina, a typical Mexican eatery, We did not try the pseudo (soon to revamped) buffet nor the deli.

Other amenities include a small lounge offering very good weekend entertainment, a relatively large sports book and Pinups bar with entertainment several nights a week. The cons are limited to the absence of a parking garage and long lines at the player's club.