Vegas veterans/locals, please help with my list of hotels

Quote: rdw4potus

Terrible's is about 2 Vegas blocks from the strip. Walking from Terrible's to Bally's is about the same distance as walking from Bally's to the north side of the Palazzo. It's not a bad walk at all.

I'd second Terribles because of its nearness to Ellis Island. That place is worth a stop for the terrific undisclosed $6.95 steak dinner deal, and it's a fun place to low-roll for a few hours. Plus, you get some free slot play just for joining the player's club.

I really like the Four Queens. Its cheap, the rooms are nice, and you're just a few yards away from 4 other casinos, and a short walk away from a few more. There's a McDonalds and a Walgreens and a liquor store right in the next block. I love staying Downtown.

Terribles, Ellis Island, and all those absolute DUMPS in the downtown cesspool....how the f*** can anyone come to LV for a few days vacation or whatever and stay or even look forward to being at shitholes like those? Have you no dignity?

My vote goes to Suncoast also. Not only are there decent clientel who go there, it's a CLEAN casino/hotel and IT'S IN A NICE PART OF TOWN! Doesn't that mean anything to any of you who look for the cheapest way out??

Quote: JerryLogan

Terribles, Ellis Island, and all those absolute DUMPS in the downtown cesspool....how the f*** can anyone come to LV for a few days vacation or whatever and stay or even look forward to being at shitholes like those? Have you no dignity?

In the first place, those hotels are nowhere nearly as bad as JL describes. But even more importantly, as he so eloquently informs us, if you stay and play at one of those places, you will never run into JerryLogan!

Quote: JerryLogan

Terribles, Ellis Island, and all those absolute DUMPS in the downtown cesspool....how the f*** can anyone come to LV for a few days vacation or whatever and stay or even look forward to being at shitholes like those? Have you no dignity?

My vote goes to Suncoast also. Not only are there decent clientel who go there, it's a CLEAN casino/hotel and IT'S IN A NICE PART OF TOWN! Doesn't that mean anything to any of you who look for the cheapest way out??

Jerry, the OP said the room quality was not paramount to him - he's stayed at the WESTERN for pete's sake!?! I'd say that Terrible's or Gold Coast would be my choice - relatively convenient to all modes of transport and close enough to the strip, but off enough that he doesn't have to go near it if he doesn't want to.

-B

With regard to all the recommendations about how close/far a hotel is to other casinos, I think these miss the point of the original post. As I read it, miles is not particularly interested in being close to action and just needs a cheap place to hole up until the lower-priced (non-Thanksgiving) air fares are available. How far you have to walk to get to Bally's just isn't a factor.

Quote: Doc

With regard to all the recommendations about how close/far a hotel is to other casinos, I think these miss the point of the original post. As I read it, miles is not particularly interested in being close to action and just needs a cheap place to hole up until the lower-priced (non-Thanksgiving) air fares are available. How far you have to walk to get to Bally's just isn't a factor.

True, but a cab from the airport to the Suncoast will probably exceed the cost of a night's room. There was a post or two about Terrible's and their airport shuttle. Are there any other hotel shuttles running?

Quote: mkl654321

In the first place, those hotels are nowhere nearly as bad as JL describes. But even more importantly, as he so eloquently informs us, if you stay and play at one of those places, you will never run into JerryLogan!

To each their own. If those dumps are your standard, great. Terribles is FULL of smoke & low lifes, and Ellis Island is riddled with cheap hookers, skanks, street bums and pimps....and it smells the part.

Quote: Doc

With regard to all the recommendations about how close/far a hotel is to other casinos, I think these miss the point of the original post. As I read it, miles is not particularly interested in being close to action and just needs a cheap place to hole up until the lower-priced (non-Thanksgiving) air fares are available. How far you have to walk to get to Bally's just isn't a factor.

Even if gambling access isn't a factor, I would argue that distance to general entertainment is important. Sitting in a (relatively nice) room at the Suncoast would get pretty boring, especially by the third day. So, assuming that the OP would like to people watch or generally get out of the room/hotel without having to pay for a cab or bus, I don't see how proximity to other attractions would be irrelevant.

Quote: MathExtremist

True, but a cab from the airport to the Suncoast will probably exceed the cost of a night's room. There was a post or two about Terrible's and their airport shuttle. Are there any other hotel shuttles running?

El Cortez has a shuttle, but I think it's only TOO the airport, not from. The Koval Ellis Island Super 8 has a shuttle to and from the airport but their rates push $40 (but free wi-fi!). That's an option not a lot of people consider, and I've heard good things. Closer to the Strip then Terrible's.

I don't rate the beds. I always have trouble sleeping in hotel rooms because of those huge comforters they use now. I get too hot. I prefer the old nylon blankets.