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I booked this, unknown, from Hotiwre, wanting "Central Strip" to be near the Mirage for the Love show, while saving most of the $$ for what was most improtant. (See StripSteak review!)
We ended up getting this place for $100/ night in February. The location can't be beat. Right across from Ceaser's, nestled between Paris and the Venetian. Even has its own monorail stop. The location itself makes it a great value at that price, but we were pleasantly suprised that we dug the vibe as well.
It's got that retro, kitsch, Old-School Vegas feel without being incredibly dated or run-down. It's certainly not as plush or new as some of its neighbors, but there's nothing much to complain about.
We liked the all the pink and lights, the "wildlife park" of birds and actual flamingos in center of the space. Early February, we couldn't take advantage of the sprawling pool and jacuzzi grounds, but we walked around and got a sense of how dope it is. They have slides and stuff! The pool area is retro but banging. Near the pool is also a shrine to the original owner of the casino, Mr. Bugsy Seagull himself, replete with history-lesson on the man.
For newbie- gamblers, we appreciated the lower-key feel of the game floor. We were able to integrate ourselves into a Roulette game and learn as we went. At Caeser's, the tables were too intimidating for that with all the hustle and bustle and those serious faces. Not to mention, the Flamingo had lower minimum bets!
I had read about the remodeled Pink rooms and tried to request one, but since I went through Hotwire, I don't think I was really eligible. However, when we checked in we were told that we received a complimentary upgrade to a "Junior Suite". The room was NOT the remodeled pink kind, but it was huge, a separate bedroom for sleeping, and then a living room with a couch, tv, desk, closet, and huge window with a moderately decent view. The best thing about this kinda "suite" is that the windows aren't in the bedroom, so you can really sleep your little heart out without any light coming in. The decor was nothing special, mostly beige, but it didn't bother me any.
DInner next door at Paris. Seasonal displays at across the street at Bellagio. Shopping at Ceasers Forum and then at Venetian Mall for good measure. Dollar beers at whats-its-scum a few buildings over. Perfect location and 100% Vegas, as this was *THE* *FIRST *HOTEL* on the strip.
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