Beau Rivage Biloxi
Posted on | January 15, 2010 | No Comments
The Beau Rivage in Biloxi Mississippi is another hotel and casino that we enjoy visiting. A member of the MGM group of casinos, your MGM Mirage card will work in the slots machines in their casino and you may also arrange for comp’s as well depending on your play level. As with all hotel reservations, always call your casino host to make arrangements for room reservations and get the best deal you can.
This hotel is the most modern of all of the hotels in the Biloxi area that we saw. Hurricane Katrina did a lot of damage to the Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino and it was closed for almost a year while repairs were underway. The result is a brand new casino, hotel and restaurant complex. If you visited the hotel prior to Katrina, you will see the same basic structure, however everything is brand new and updated.
There is a great selection of restaurants to chose from. We particularly like the Roasted Bean with it’s great coffee , open air patio area and you can also sit outside as well to enjoy your fresh coffee. The Roasted Bean also offers free refills as long as you have your receipt within a 24 hour period. Nice way to start the day away from the hustle and bustle of the casino.
The Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino stands by itself on the gulf coast. There are other casinos in the area and over time we will add them to our review list. The point is that if you want to make the rounds to the other casinos in the area, you will need to take your car to get to them.
Along the coast you can still see the damage caused by hurricane Katrina. Vacant lots, cement slabs without houses, denuded trees ( they are growing back) and the odd building still boarded up and not yet torn down or repaired. In land half a mile life returns to normal and close to I10 there are many stores and outlets that you would find in most cities.
Their is a fantastic sand beach which goes on for miles. We saw a few people along the beach and hardly anyone in the water . This is not what we expected. We talked to some locals about this. They told us no one really wants to swim here because of the memories and the material that was floating in the water, some of which is still in the sand. If you are planning to go to Biloxi for the beaches, you may want to reconsider. Enjoy the casinos and the restaurants, go deep sea fishing or take an excursion into the gulf.
The Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino is one of our favorite hotels and we intend on returning every year.
The Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino is one of our favorite hotels to stay at. We enjoy the casino, but the 3rd floor pool is special. Protected from the wind, overlooking the gulf, the pool area and spa is an excellent spot to unwind, get some sun and relax. Guests must show a room key to use the spa and the exercise area. There are lots of lounge chairs and towels are located at the entrance to the pool area. There are also tennis courts, however we did not access this area. Don’t miss the pool if you are staying at the Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino.
Restaurants
BR Prime – excellent restaurant and steakhouse
Jia – Looking for Pan Asian food? Enjoy the Jia’s sophisticated exotic cusine
The Buffet – excellent variety and quality. Sit along the windows and enjoy the view or find a more intimate location
Terrace Cafe – Round the clock for breakfast, lunch, dinner or late night dining
Memphis Q – Celebrate the blusey culture of the Mississippi river delta
Coast Restaurant – Enjoy pizza’s and juicy burgers
Snacks – fast and fresh just a few steps from the casino games
Roasted bean – Gourmet coffee, teas and pastries, free refills with receipts
Sccops – Frozen treats, ice cream and more for all ages
Pool Bar – Enjoy mixed drinks and snacks while lounging around the pool bar
Bars & Lounges – Enjoy Eight75, the Coast Nightclub, or the Breeze Bar
What We Liked
Variety of slot machines
Free drinks while gambling
Free entertainment at the bar located in the casino
Buffet
Pool area and spa free to hotel guests on the 3rd level over looking the gulf
Hotel rates are very reasonable
Covered garage parking
Easy access from all highways
Safe environment in the casino, hotel and parking areas
Great stopover point on your way to Biloxi or points west
Coffee shop offers free refills as long as you have your receipt
What We Did Not Like
There are no real complaints about the Beau Rivage hotel & casino
It is a 5 star hotel in our estimation and quite adequate for our needs
Slot Player Card
They are part of the MGM Mirage slot players card system. Slot members can take advantage of benefits at many Las Vegas hotels, as well as sister hotels in Tunica, Biloxi, Laughlin and Reno.
If you have not taken advantage of slot player cards, there are a number of benefits that many slot players should consider. Free or discounted rooms, email mailing list of promotions, free or discounted meals, access to entertainment, and a tax report outlining your losses and wins for tax claim purposes.
Parking
There is ample parking at the Beau Rivage hotel & casino in a large parking garage beside the hotel. There is no surface parking that we observed. You can access the hotel from the garage via an elevator from all levels. The parking garage is also patrolled on a regular basis and it also protects your car from the weather.
Directions:
The Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino is located on the Mississippi gulf coast , one hour drive from New Orleans, Louisiana from the west and one hour drive from Mobile, Alabama to the east. From route I10, take I15 south to Biloxi and follow the signs for the Beau Rivage Hotel & Casino. It is the last exit at the end of the highway.
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