We are locals and stayed here one night for a concert at the T-MOBILE Arena. I was reluctant to stay here based on the Yelp reviews. The Tropicana is not the hippest place in town but the hotel was fine and the staff was great....especially Lynn at the front desk and the vallet team. The pool is very big and quite chill. The price for drinks is crazy high though just like the other places on the strip. The place is perfectly located for the arena and they currently do not charge for vallet or self patking like their immediate neighbors do. I would stay here again for a concert but typically prefer the center of the strip. The Tropicana has some amazing rates compared to the other hotels/casinos nearby. The rooms are okay with thr bathroom showing some wear and tear.