I am just finishing up my week long stay at the Orleans hotel and casino and my stay was wonderful. I really enjoy how everything you could need in Vegas such as food, pool, casino, movie theater, bowling ally, gift shops etc.. are located right in the casino. This is more a "local casino" and is about a less than 10 min drive to the strip. If yo want to be close to the strip and avoid those over priced hotels then The Orleans is for you. My only con was that it was filled with children doing tournaments so the noise level was kind of high and chaotic but I had no choice but to be understanding of their excitement for their tournaments. I loved how when it gets busy on the hotel side that security comes and direct the flow on feet traffic. Made things very efficient! Thank you Orleans hotel and casino staff! You guys rock!