Last night I went to the Stratosphere for the night. I tried to check in prior to the official check in of 3 pm and I was warned that there would be a 10 dollar surcharge applied to the room because I went in before the 3 pm posted check in time. Unfortunately, the room was not ready at 130 or 230 when I approached the registration. So I saved the ten dollars. About 515 I went back for the third time and I was able to successfully check in. The room was OK but the hot water in the shower was not real hot and it took about 10 minutes for the shower water to turn from cold to warm. That was disappointing considering this hotel is not that old. The Top of the World restaurant was good but pricey for what you received. The view was nice and that is really what you are paying for. The man at security took my selfie stick that attaches to my camera for some reason. He said I could not take it up front. It is plastic and could never be considered a weapon by any one with some sense. This one still puzzels me. The valet was quick and easy. The C bar was expensive and I paid 9 dollars for two Miller Lite beers. I will not return to the hotel part of this place but would go back to the Top of the World Restaurant.