Don't let the poor reviews scare you. If you need a clean place to sleep that won't wreck your wallet with Strip prices this is it. I stayed here 4 days last week and other than the first night of noisy neighbors (the walls are indeed paper thin), it was a pleasant experience. Yes, I did have to request a hair dryer and iron, but wasn't a deal breaker.
Use the valet if you want to avoid the self park hassle.
As far as the casino - nothing to brag about here. I only saw the casino while walking to Subway or to get my morning coffee.