Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino - Tacoma

Hotels
Independent
8.8 (397 reviews)
1820 E 29th St, Tacoma, Washington, 98404 , Tacoma , US

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Sportsbook
Health or beauty spa nearby
Express check-out
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Casino
Wheelchair accessible
Fitness facilities
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Convenient location for events
Good food quality
Cons:
Cigarette smoke from casino
Uncomfortable pillows
Inconvenient elevator access

Categories

Cleanliness
8.3
Some concerns were raised about cleanliness, particularly with cigarette smoke from the casino.
Service
9.3
The staff were generally described as excellent and very friendly.
Location
8.8
The location is convenient for events, though access to the venue can be a bit tricky.
Room Quality
8.8
Rooms are spacious and clean, but some discomfort was reported with pillows.
Amenities
9
Amenities were generally good, but the tiny pool and the inconvenience of elevator access were noted.
Value for Money
8.6
Value for stay aligns with the offerings and quality expected from this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.3
Food quality was praised, but service at one point was notably slow.
Overall Experience
9.3
Overall experience was positive, with many guests expressing a willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 06:16

Property Description

Exciting Casino Experience
Try your luck at the casino and enjoy an indoor pool and sportsbook for entertainment.

Dining and Drinks
Savor delicious meals at multiple dining establishments, 10 bars/lounges, and coffee shops on-site.

Convenient Amenities
Benefit from features like express check-out, dry cleaning, and complimentary self-parking.

Book your stay at Emerald Queen Hotel and Casino for an unforgettable experience!

Important information:

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 397 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.3
Service: 9.3
Location: 8.8
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.6
Food and Beverage: 8.3
Overall Experience: 9.3
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Robert
10
Pros:

The bes

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Merika friends
10
Pros:

We stayed at brigs hotel to attend a concert in Tacoma, so I can’t speak to the casino as we didn’t use it. But the hotel room itself was amazing, huge and well thought out. The staff were very friendly! We had easy access to what we needed. Would definitely recommend!

2025-10-13 via Nuitee
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Sharon friends
10
Pros:

Clean comfortable room and casino

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Michelle
8
Pros:

The room was spacious and clean. Nice big bathroom. The bed pillows were very lumpy and hard. I wish there were microwaves because I have dietary restrictions that make it challenging in restaurants so being able to heat a meal in the room would have been helpful. No tea in the room, just a coffee Kcup. I was disappointed coming off the elevator from the parking garage, that a wall of cigarette smoke hits you from the casino. We were there for a show in the event center and found it bothersome that you have to walk through the smoking section of the casino to find the event center entrance. The event center itself was nice(somewhat small) and any staff we encountered there were lovely. We enjoyed a couple of tasty cocktails on the rooftop bar and watched the sunset. It was a decent enough stay (would repeat if there was another show I want to see) but otherwise I won't seek out staying again.

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Paul
10
Pros:

Nice clean room.Very quiet for being a casino. Staff were very friendly. Only thing I could critical of was the pillows. Very uncomfortable and no selection in the room

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
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Kirsten partner
8
Pros:

The staff at the hotel were excellent very helpful very knowledgeable they have lots of security at this location and rooms are extremely secure you have to have security clearance to use the elevators to go up the hotel you are secured when you go into the casino as you exit it makes you feel very very extremely safe the one drawback of this hotel is the beds are extremely firm if that's something you like you'll love it the other thing is the dining options are good but service is I think maybe dependent on where you go we did not have a great experience at the Chinese food restaurant we actually ended up leaving because we had a show to go to and we had waited half an hour to be seated and then over an hour for our food and we were running into the time that our show was going to start so we ended up leaving now the restaurant did give us food for or give our dinner for free when we came back through when I spoke to the manager he said that he would do that and they did follow through with that which was nice but eating dinner at 11:00 at night was not ideal

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Trina partner
10
Pros:

Beautiful and quiet and safe parking. Dinner was excellent beautiful presentation and energetic waiter! Many dishes I want to go back to try! Gen X show was fun and won on the slots! We will be back soon!!

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Victoria
10
Pros:

First time staying there. It was really nice. Clean, safe and the staff was super friendly.

2025-10-10 via Nuitee
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Sabrina
8
Pros:

I personally am not a fan of casinos, but I needed to be close to the Tacoma Dome. All the facilities and staff were great and the room was nice.

2025-10-09 via Nuitee
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Aysha partner
10
Pros:

Loved this hotel and casino.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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SARA partner
6
Pros:

You have to take an elevator to get off and get on another elevator to get to your room. The pool is tiny. It is right on off the freeway .. our view from floor 9 was of a neighborhood lol

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Phillip partner
10
Pros:

Hotel and casino doors are in the same lobby which is pretty odd. Its also up an elevator to even get to the entrance to the hotel. So that made us drive in circles a bit.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Keith family
10
Pros:

Everyone was extremely pleasant and helpful. Room was great and comfortable. We only ate at the cafe, we only stayed 1 night, the food was great and plenty of it.

2025-10-08 via Nuitee
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Kathy
10
Pros:

The hotel is great!

2025-10-07 via Nuitee
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Joe family
8
Pros:

Casino is so tight don’t give any bonus.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Jerilyn
8
Pros:

The hotel casino was wonderful. They need microwaves in the rooms. The electricity in my bathroom went out on Tuesday morning. They need bigger wastebaskets in the rooms.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
B
Brooke
10
Pros:

Clean room

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Frank A
10
Pros:

The only issue we had was with the room/bathroom. The base of faucet (sink) is too mounted far from the sink. When washing hands or wetting the face rag, water is deflected all over the rear of the sink counter. When running, water has approx 1in clearance when flowing from the faucet and the rear edge of the sink. This is/was an annoyance.

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Linda family
10
Pros:

Our go to hotel for when we visit Tacoma

2025-10-06 via Nuitee
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Phyllis partner
8
Pros:

Enjoyed the concert, convenient parking, no need to drive enjoyed our hotel room, Nice weekend get away.

2025-10-05 via Nuitee