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| - I had a moment while in Vegas last week where I thought about the fact I had been coming to this town for 25 years. Strolling down memory lane in my head, I thought about the time before most of the strip casinos even existed. The Mirage, TI, Bellagio, Paris, Monte Carlo, Excalibur, New York New York among others did not exist. The "happening" part of the strip consisted of The Rivera, Circus Circus area. So In this moment I did feel old and maybe that is why I am not as negative as some when it comes to the Sahara Hotel. Yes, the hotel is definitely is in need of a re-model but overall it is a great value, cheap rooms, cheap food and drinks and yes, you can still find $1 blackjack. I love the fact it is a stop on the Monorail line and for $9 dollars a day it will shuttle you up and down the strip. One drawback is that it is difficult to find anything to eat late at night, as the café does not stay opened 24 hours and the only choice we could find was sandwiches or salads at the walk up coffee shop. So if you are looking for a budget hotel on the strip, this might be the place for you. PS....I still miss the Stardust!
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