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The Ramada Express is the only casino on the west side of Casino Drive in Laughlin. While the property lacks Colorado River frontage, its "all aboard" The Old No. 7 Gambler, Laughlin's only passenger train with free rides around the property.
Board the train at the Victorian-style railroad station in front of the casino, relax and enjoy the three-quarter-mile ride as it takes you around the vibrant desert landscapes which surround the property. The train is a replica of the "Genoa" used on the Virginia and Truckee rail line over 100 years ago.
The railroad themed resort has 1,500 rooms and suites decorated in brass and rich wood tones. Sun. to Thur room rates start at $18.00 for a standard room for 1 or 2 people. Rates $18.00 - $49.00 a night.
Ramada Express has a locomotive-shaped swimming pool, spa, nightly Cabaret entertainment, Back to the 1940s WWII war memorabilia display in the second floor exhibit room, video arcade, five restaurants, non-smoking casino areas and room, an adults only East Tower, in-room coffee pots, continental breakfast delivered to your door and an adults only swimming pool.
In a replica of an old-fashioned passenger railroad parlor car is The Steakhouse restaurant which specialize's in flame-broiled meats and fine dining. Passaggio Italian Garden's old-world-style cuisine specializing in homemade pastas and pizzas. Carnegie's Dining Car, a full menu of selections, open 24-hours a day. The Roundhouse Buffet is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, over 100 selections. Snack Bars offer a quick bite, beverages and frozen yogurt.
Lounges include the Caboose Lounge and BF&B Conductor Bar with video Poker slots. The Base Canteen by the stairway to the showroom and memorabilia exhibit sells alcoholic beverages.
Gaming action in the 53,000-square-foot casino includes over 1,650 slot machines with a non-smoking area, twenty-seven gaming tables, three craps tables, a sportsbook and live keno. Table games include Blackjack, progressive Caribbean Stud Poker and Let-it-Ride. Nearly 100 slot machines pay double on hand-paid jackpots. If your a veteran, let the players club know it when your signing up and they will give you a special veteran's players card and a commemorative lapel pin to thank you for protecting our country
The "Museum of Memories Back to the 1940s" display on the second level is a tribute to the men and women who endured the hardships and victories of the 1940s. WWII artifacts of Big Band Music and USO Style Shows, military weapons and uniforms, radio equipment used during the war years and a display of "Rosie The Riveter" to pay tribute to the people at home that worked in factories on necessary war equipment and other necessities. The museum is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with free admission. On the hour is a video of WWII.
A few of the many displays in the 40's museum
Left, WWII military gear used -- Center, old microphones used -- Right, Rosie the Riveter who worked in a factory during the war.
Every afternoon is a Social Hour with complimentary beverages to make friends with new guest or to meet old ones. The Ramada has free nightly entertainment, dance contest Tuesday thru Saturday, guest speakers, book signings on selected days, a flag raising ceremonies at 7.m. followed by complimentary coffee and donuts daily, prize drawings and free "Troop Train" rides.
