I really like Hooters. Its definitely more No-Frills! :)
I got a room in the main tower for $30 but with the BS resort fees of $17 it was $47. But even after I bend over for the BS fees, the place is clean and simple. Its a great alternative to keeping things cheap. If you go with your buddy, Its less than $25 per night.
If you play blackjack, this casino still does 1.5x for blackjack. Some of the other casinos are moving to the BS 6/5 payout.
To expound on the rooms, but I am in real estate and the rooms are kinda the typical cheap (but clean) rooms that we see in some ghetto fix and flips. For the price, I can't complain.
A good alternative might be the Rio. Their rooms are better and in a similar price point, but I'm sure you will have to bendover more for the BS resort fees.