While not a luxury hotel, this recently opened Hampton Inn is a very comfortable property with exceedingly helpful and friendly staff and good amenities. Its location on the start of the strip makes it well located for visitors interested in checking out PNC Park-- which is a beautiful 3/4 mile walk down the river, and is also convenient for those interested in shopping and playing on the strip or visiting downtown.
I was quite impressed with the staff, who to a person went out of their way to be helpful and make our short stay convenient and easy. The rooms were also quite comfortable-- spacious with a nice new HD TV and inviting bedding. Complimentary wifi also was a nice bonus.
The Hampton's pricing makes it very competitive with downtown properties, but offers the added advantage of free parking. As far as I could tell it is the only quality hotel in the downtown area to do so.
I was very happy with my stay at the Hampton, and would gladly stay there again.