I call bluffs.
A late-night "we could go to California" suggestion ended with my "...or Vegas," and before I knew it, my handsome companion and I had a room booked at The Nug (thank you, Hotwire) and were on the road.
I was expecting typical Fremont Street Filth and to be calling this place "Golden Fuggit" or "Golden Suggit" by the end of our stay, but the room was actually lovely, huge and comfortable with high-end furnishings and a nice bathroom. I hate The Strip's congestion and since my Vegas activities rarely involve The Strip, I tend to stay downtown; The Nug rooms are definitely not as poopy as The Plaza's (Biff's!) or other Fremont hotels, closer to say, a Station property. Super clean carpets and no musty smells. Hotwire's rating was four stars and I pretty much agree. Parking is easy and free, and you're right in the middle of all the Fremont freakiness.
They checked us in hours early, too. The indoor pool (The Tank) is feeching tight. The casinos and restaurants were all so much better than I had ever expected. Love.
Golden Chuggit.
Golden Huggit.
GORDENNNNNNN