My friend and I had just gone on a Las Vegas trip during which we stayed at the Venetian and THEhotel at Mandalay Bay. We decided we wanted to do something different this trip and decided to stay downtown for the first time. Do not let the small size of the Golden Gate fool you. It is a great place to stay. The rooms are on the small side, but are clean and comfortable. The hotel only has 106 rooms so you get where you want to go fast. No huge hallways to navigate or long waits for an elevator. Everyone was pretty friendly. Also, this 100 year old hotel actually offers free wireless internet! The only downside is that since it is a pretty small place, you are expected to be out right at the check out time so they can prepare your room for the next guests.
We had rooms facing the Fremont Street Experience and surprisingly the sound wasn't a big issue as long as you keep the curtains closed. The fabric does a pretty good job of keeping the sound down.