Banco Casino & Crowne Plaza Bratislava

Crowne Plaza Hotel can once again boast about having a casino inside of its lavish walls. What was once Regency Casino is now new and improved Banco Casino, which takes up to 1000 square meters of this luxury hotel, located close to the Presidential Palace and a short walk from Bratislava’s historic city center. This more-than-inviting gaming bonanza is the closest you will get to a Las Vegas-style casino in Slovakia, with the largest poker room in the country, professionally trained staff, VIP lounge, two bars and an open buffet.

Gaming

Banco Casino in Crowne Plaza hosts live games of Blackjack, American Roulette and Ultimate Texas Hold’em Poker and is proud of its poker room, the largest one in Slovakia, with 20 tables accommodating 200 people. If you are more of a slot machine person, Banco Casino has those too. Its electronic games offer is comprised of machines from Apex as well as Electronic Roulette from Evona. Naturally the casino organizes daily poker tournaments with affordable buyins and pots worth thousands of euros, alongside cashgames.

Hotel/Accommodations

The Crowne Plaza Bratislava is truly a first class hotel with the best city location and comfortable accommodation designed for both business and pleasure. The hotel is situated in the heart of the city – opposite the Presidential Residence, within the pedestrian zone and only a few minutes walking distance from the famous Bratislava Castle. Guest will get to choose among 224 modern, comfortable rooms and suites, 14 function rooms with more than 1200 square meters of meeting space. Service focuses on providing the best dining experience and your unforgettable stay is completed with the hotel’s extensive spa program, the Zion Spa.

Dining

The hotel is proud to be the first in Bratislava to present a whole new menu with the fewest allergens. Á la carte menu in “Fresh!” restaurant is based on gluten-free meals connected with classic and international cuisine. The hotel converted a large part their ground floor terrace into a herb garden, supplying the kitchens with the freshest ingredients. If you’re looking for something more passionate visit the hotels exquisite “Ashoka” restaurant for authentic Indian cuisine.

Entertainment/Nightlife

Banco Casino is a sure way of getting an unforgettable night out, filled with great drinks, great food and the excitement of gambling. Visitors won’t lack entertainment with 3 bars on site, 2 of them belonging to the casino. The hotel’s elegant Plaza Bar is perfect for more relaxing evenings with its delicate wine menu and hot & cold bar classic meals

Rewards/Deals

When this review was written Banco Casino wasn’t offering any special benefits or loyalty programs apart from the VIP lounge area. This is not so surprising knowing that you are already getting the most out of the experience and the reasoning behind it is probably coming from the fact that Banco Casino doesn’t have the need to attract players as they are already a well-known gambling establishment with great player reviews. The hotel belongs to the InterContinental Hotels Group and falls under their IHG Rewards Club.