To put it simply: great price and location
Loved the rooms. Very spacious and very clean. The rooms are very nice and modern. Since this was one of the cheaper priced rooms im vegas I was expecting something mediocre and old. But i loved what the room offered. It is one of those rooms that you wish you had more time to relax in rather than just showing up to sleep.
Location is great because it is next to the Rio and Palms. And technically you can walk to the strip but it will take about 25 min.
There is a shuttle that I depended on. It wasn't too reliable but I did get a bus pass for the strip buses which allowed me to ride any bus and that is what I used most of the time because there is a bus stop directly at the Gold Coast. I would probably say if you have a car then you are good to go.
I think staying here is perfect for anyone. It is cheaper but you dont have to settle on an ugly room. I feel like anyone should stay here because there are rooms at other places on the strip that aren't as nice and cost twice as more. I switched from a strip hotel to this one last minute before my trip because this was a better deal and I do not regret it. I have stayed at the hotel i switched from and I know it wouldn't have offered the same quality room as gold coast.
Definitely stay here!!