Staying at the Golden Nugget was my first time venturing away from the strip. From the get go I was impressed with Fremont Street and the Nugget itself. When you walk into the lobby you can already appreciate the shark tank and the pool with the slide through the tank, plus the 1960's "Casino" vibe to the hotel. I felt like I needed a Virginia Slims between my fingers and a Farrah "do" to boot.
We stayed in the Golden Tower. The rooms are not too different from other standard rooms on the strip. The location of the hotel is ideal if you want to be right smack in the middle of the Fremont Experience.
Check out Groupon every so often as it might have deals on stays at the Golden Nugget.