What's included with a room and what costs extra at Harrah's Cherokee
Rooms at Harrah's Cherokee Casino Resort include in-room basics (300-thread-count linens, 50" HDTV, Cuisinart coffee maker, mini-fridge, in-room safe, hair dryer) and access to hotel guest amenities such as the indoor pool and 24-hour fitness center. A nightly resort fee covers fitness access, internet, phone calls, pool access and valet parking; most food, spa treatments, event tickets and some services (early check-in, late check-out, pet fee, incidental deposits) cost extra.
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What’s included inside your room
All guest rooms come with standard in-room amenities: 300-thread-count linens, a 50-inch HD flat-screen TV, a Cuisinart coffee maker (Wolfgang Puck pods reported), a mini-refrigerator, an in-room safe and a hair dryer.
Rooms also offer bathroom fixtures such as Kohler overhead rain showers; specific fixtures and layout depend on room type (for example, Premium Room, Luxury Room, Deluxe Room, Mountain Deluxe Room and their Creek/Soco/Cherokee variants).
- 300-thread-count linens
- 50" HD TV
- Cuisinart coffee maker (pods)
- Mini-refrigerator and in-room safe
- Hair dryer and Kohler rain shower in many rooms
| Typical room types | Bed options (examples) |
|---|---|
| Premium Room | 1 King Bed |
| Luxury Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds (depends on subtype) |
| Deluxe Room / Mountain Deluxe Room | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
Resort fee and guest services included
The property assesses a nightly resort fee; booking sources list it as including fitness center access, internet access, phone calls, pool access and valet parking. Free Wi‑Fi is available throughout guest rooms and public areas per booking listings.
Because sources vary on the exact amount, confirm the current resort fee and what it covers at booking. Housekeeping, 24-hour front desk service, luggage storage and porter/bellhop assistance are provided as hotel services but specific service charges (for example, early check-in) can apply.
- Fitness center access (24-hour fitness center for registered guests)
- Wi‑Fi / internet access in rooms and public areas
- Phone calls (included per resort fee description)
- Pool access (indoor, seasonal outdoor and Cherokee Terrace Pool)
- Valet parking (covered by resort fee as listed by booking sources)
| Service | Included with resort fee? |
|---|---|
| Internet / Wi‑Fi | Yes (per booking sources) |
| Fitness center | Yes |
| Pool access | Yes (hotel guests only) |
What commonly costs extra
Most food and drink are charged separately; Harrah’s Cherokee is not an all‑inclusive property. Upscale restaurants (for example, Ruth’s Chris Steak House) and celebrity-chef venues will appear as separate charges to your room or on your card.
Other extras include spa treatments at Mandara Spa, cabana rentals or poolside services, early check-in/late check-out fees (available subject to availability), pet fees, and any incidental charges or damage deposits collected at check-in.
- Meals and drinks at on-site restaurants and bars
- Mandara Spa treatments and salon services (reservations required)
- Cabana rentals, special pool services and event tickets
- Early check-in / late check-out (fees vary)
- Pet fee (dogs only; fee and rules below)
- Incidental/damage deposit charged at check-in
| Extra item | Notes |
|---|---|
| Mandara Spa treatments | Reservations required; charged separately |
| Pet fee | Dogs only, up to 2 per reservation, max 50 lb, per-night fee |
| Incidental deposit | Charged at check-in by credit card; amount varies by source |
Pools, fitness and spa — what’s covered
Pool access for the indoor pool, the seasonal outdoor pool (open May–September) and the Cherokee Terrace Pool is restricted to registered hotel guests and is included via the resort fee per booking site descriptions.
The fitness center is available to hotel guests at no separate charge beyond the resort fee. Mandara Spa is an on-site, full-service spa with separate charges for treatments; reservations for massages and other services are recommended.
- Indoor pool: heated and open year-round (hours listed by property)
- Outdoor seasonal pool: open May–September and is not heated
- Cherokee Terrace Pool: guest-only access on the convention deck
- Fitness center: 24‑hour access reported (verify current hours)
- Mandara Spa: separate treatment fees; spa hours vary by day
| Facility | Included for guests? |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool | Yes (hotel guests only) |
| Outdoor seasonal pool | Yes (hotel guests only; seasonal) |
| Mandara Spa treatments | No (separate charges) |
Dining, bars and late-night options
Harrah’s Cherokee has multiple restaurants and bars; all dining charges are separate from the room rate. Family-friendly venues such as Selu Garden Café and Amici Italia welcome all ages, while casino-floor venues and some specialty restaurants (e.g., Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Myst Bar) restrict access to guests 21 and older.
Noodle Bar and some other outlets on the casino floor operate late-night hours but are limited to 21+ areas. Reservations are recommended for Ruth’s Chris and other upscale restaurants; casual venues generally accept walk-ins.
- Selu Garden Café — breakfast buffet (additional charge)
- Ruth’s Chris Steak House — upscale dinner, 21+
- Guy Fieri’s Cherokee Kitchen + Bar and Gordon Ramsay Food Market — separate charges
- Noodle Bar — late-night dining on the casino floor (21+)
| Restaurant | Age policy |
|---|---|
| Selu Garden Café | All ages |
| Ruth’s Chris Steak House | 21+ (casino-area restriction) |
| Noodle Bar | 21+ (casino-floor location) |
Parking, pets, deposits and age rules
Self-parking is free on-site and hotel guests receive complimentary valet parking; the resort fee as listed by some booking sources includes valet. A credit-card incidental/damage deposit is taken at check-in and refunded after room inspection; the exact deposit amount varies by booking source.
Harrah’s Cherokee is family-friendly as a hotel but enforces a strict 21+ policy to register for a room and to enter the casino floor. Pets: the property allows up to two dogs per reservation (50 lb max) for a nightly pet fee; cats are not accepted and service animals are exempt from pet fees.
- Free self-parking plus complimentary valet for hotel guests
- Minimum age to register/check in: 21; government photo ID required
- Incidental deposit charged at check-in (amount varies by source)
- Pet policy: dogs only, up to 2 per reservation, 50 lb max, nightly fee
| Item | Policy / fee |
|---|---|
| Check-in age | 21 with government-issued photo ID |
| Pet fee | Dogs only; per-night fee (amount varies by source) |
| Parking | Free self-parking; valet available (complimentary for guests per some sources) |
