As themes for casino resorts go, the Mississippi Riverboat doesn't qualify as anything original. Still, the Colorado Belle Casino Hotel, in Laughlin, NV, does a surprisingly good job of carrying it off. Though it sits among nine other casinos that line the Colorado River there, the Belle is built to look as if a real riverboat had grounded on Laughlin's shores. The floors of its casinos are known as "decks.'' Its games are "Captain's table games.'' Its entertainment is Dixieland jazz. Its restaurants have names like the Boiler Room. 
Aside from the riverboat theme, everything at the Belle is pretty standard fare. Though its casino, at 65,000 square feet, is among the largest in Laughlin, the games are the same that you'll find anywhere else.
Aside from the riverboat theme, everything at the Belle is pretty standard fare. Though its casino, at 65,000 square feet, is among the largest in Laughlin, the games are the same that you'll find anywhere else.
The rooms at the Belle are un-themed, and furnished in the style of a Holiday Inn. The restaurants, though, are another matter. Besides the Boiler Room (a brew pub with pizza and burgers), one can dine at a barbecue restaurant called - what else? - Mark Twain's. If Italian food is to your liking, you can eat at Carmella's. And where would a self-respecting casino hotel be without its buffet? The Belle's Captain's Buffet has what it calls "Exhibition Style'' cooking, as well as champagne brunches and dinners and a Friday night seafood special. And when, finally, you're ready for casual dining, you can eat affordable at the
Paddle wheel.For entertainment, the Colorado Belle provides two Dixieland bands: in the afternoon, the Dixie Boys; at night, the Dixie River Band. The Belle's history will offer a diversion for the curious, who
might like to wander about the hotel's third floor to figure out in which room a former New Jersey prosecutor, fleeing a prison sentence for corruption and fraud, shot himself to death.
The Colorado Belle is a replica of a 19th century Mississippi paddle wheel riverboat set on the west bank of the beautiful Colorado River! Situated in the center of casino row on Casino Drive in Laughlin, Nevada, the "Belle" is known for its relaxing atmosphere, beautiful river views, gaming and friendly staff.
We didn't go into the Colorado Belle; we did get to the "Chill" located on the outside of the riverboat. Grady got a strawberry milkshake, and Robin/Jim had beers. It was Debbie and I that had strawberry daiquiris. They were a little strong!
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