I am really on the fence with the Grand. Let me start off by saying that I had a pleasant experience here. Nothing horribly bad happened that would make me not want to stay here again.
I am going to make it quick by listing Pros and Cons.
Pros:
Clean and very nicely styled
VERY comfortable bed
fast wifi
2 free water bottles (suprising in Vegas)
Cable tv with great channels
away from the party action in the Fremont experience
Close to Fremont st where you can walk it. 2 blocks
free valet
great service during my visit
Cons:
not well soundproofed
parking is a block away
could hear Fremont St stuff going on until 2am
restaurant was ok
Casino wasn't great
Average bathroom
rooms can end up being a slightly lengthy walk
All the cons are an easy fix. they do provide you with earplugs and honestly some people don't sleep until after 2am in vegas anyway. They might even be out partying in Fremont St so it wouldn't matter. The thing is that I wasn't amazed therefore I wouldn't make this my go to hotel. I wouldn't mind staying here again if the price was right though. Also this hotel was cheaper and way more nice and clean than some cheap places on the strip. I didn't mind driving to the strip either. It was so close and wasn't a hassle at all. I believe I enjoyed the Gold Coast a little more but I guess I would have to stay there again to see how it stacks up. There are things that I loved about the Grand, like the super comfy beds, but it gets overshadowed by a Con like the soundproofing. I wouldn't say to stay away. I would say if you can deal with those Cons then this is a great place for you. Also if this place has a good deal going on then go for it. It is actually a very nice hotel to stay at.