I work in Vegas often and try to stay here for a couple reasons. Competitive prices, cleanliness and convenience. On my last stay I booked thru expedia an hour before I got there. After waiting in the registration line a bit and reaching the counter, the girl told me the reservation hadn't gone thru and to hang out for an hour. But she said to walk up to the last register without standing in line.
I came back and the manager, Chris I believe, upgraded me to a suite for the inconvenience. I like to call that great customer service.
The area is not necessarily the best. I wouldn't walk north, but I would walk south on lvb.
Cab it to the main part of the strip or Fremont for sure.
The extra resort fee I see some reviewers complaining about is pretty standard anywhere in Vegas.
I will definitely be coming back to stay here again.