I stayed here the second weekend it was open as the LING Hotel. Yes, it is newly renovated. It just opened as the LINQ on 10/30 so if you are reading the reviews and they say the rooms are old, it's not the same place.
The room has a clean, IKEA kind of look to it. Younger feel and nicely decorated. The room has fridge, not common in Vegas, so that is a nice touch. We were on the second floor overlooking the pool which is under construction. No view but I'm not sitting in my room looking out the window anyway. I could have upgraded to a High Roller view but not worth it for me.
The check in went flawlessly. Elevators have been redone. They are not the same IP elevators, which I would have rather taken there stairs then go in the Imperial Palace elevators.
Favorite part is the 3535 bar downstairs. Great bartenders. Great drinks and reasonable prices.
Read between the lines on these reviews. Yes, it is under construction. Yes, the views are not the best. Location cannot be beat. I had excellent service. You are not paying for a suite at Caesars so don't expect it. But overall comfortable and very happy with my stay. Will stay here again!