Location. Positioned at the port of Gulfport, Miss., and overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is the Island View Casino Resort Hotel. The Marine Life Oceanarium is one-half mile away, and the Mississippi Coast Coliseum & Convention Center and Beauvoir Jefferson Davis Home are within eight miles. Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport is less than six miles from the property. Hotel Features. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are available at the 24-hour Island View Buffet, which hosts live action food stations and a dessert bar. Three bars are located in the hotel, which serve an array of frosty libations. Gaming action is offered around the clock in the casino, where 14 table games including blackjack and roulette are available, as are more than 1,000 slot machines. Amenities include meeting rooms, concierge services and a gift shop.

Guestrooms. The 500 guestrooms and suites contain walnut-finished furnishings, crown molding, upholstered armchairs and ottomans, custom draperies and décor in harmonizing shades of deep tan, cream and slate gray. Each includes 32-inch flat screen televisions and coffeemakers. Bathrooms provide multi-jet showers and Gilchrist and Soames toiletries.

Expert Tip. The Port of Gulfport was established in 1902 as a deep-water port, maintaining a depth of 32-36 feet throughout. This port with public piers provides direct access to sea-lanes, air, rail and interstate highways and is becoming a leader in international trade. The port moves more than 2.3 million tons of cargo including tropical fruit, frozen poultry, livestock, aluminum, steel and wood.

Room Types:

Deluxe room:   Two queen beds with pillowtop mattresses, down comforters (bedspreads), and microfiber sheets. Complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen TV. Coffeemaker. Gilchrist & Soames bath products. Hair dryer. Iron/ironing board.

Driving Directions: From Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport: Approximate distance to the hotel is 5.5 miles.

Start out going Southwest by turning left. Turn left onto Airport Road. Turn left onto US-49 S. Turn right onto US-90 W. Turn left onto 33rd Avenue. Turn left onto US-90 E.