Circus Circus gets bad rap from people. Here are some reasons it's FREAKING AWESOME:
1) CHEAP CHEAP CHEAP - this is usually the cheapest spot on the strip!
2) proximity - the closest of all the cheap hotels
3) family friendly - the ONLY resort with so much for the kids to do, so you don't have to worry about them being bored
4) exciting for all ages - with the adventure dome and the indoor carnival and circus performances, it's hard to be bored.
5) restaurants - so many places to eat in here, you don't really have to leave this resort
6) rooms are nice - just make sure to pay the extra $10 to be in the main building and not off to the side
7) gym - they have a small, but useful fitness center included with stay
8) pools - great and beautiful pools for the family
I enjoyed my stay here, throughout my childhood and into my adult years too now. So give it a shot!