"We have stayed at the California twice and both times have been pleased; the restaurant staff are friendly and the food is good, and the casino staff are helpful and ready to have a quick chat. Check-in was quick and professional.
The hotel has a great location, it's close to Fremont and the bus stop, and you can walk to the outlet mall or take a short taxi ride.
My only 'please do better' comment would be cleanliness. The elevator looked like it had never been vacuumed, the same toothpicks and...