Because there are so many hotel-casino choices in Las Vegas, each one targets a subtly different market niche; this one is where tourists who want the euro swank feel of places like Bellagio, Paris and Venetian *but aren't willing to pay for it* come to stay. Well, the old adage "you get what you pay for" is certainly true here. This place is very mediocre, from the Holiday Inn style rooms, to the disingenuous service, to the disappointing buffet, which actually used to be pretty good. Certainly the best aspect of this hotel is its ideal mid-Strip location. For the money, the Luxor is a much better bet (no pun intended).