"4"^^ . "5"^^ . "4"^^ . "2015-12-02T00:00:00"^^ . . . "We booked through Expedia. Crazy good deal with the flight, hotel, and shuttle. So points for price. Obviously given the deal, I wasn't expecting the best of the best, but honestly we had a good experience overall.\n\nThe main issue was that they didn't have our reservation, which I think was more of an Expedia issue versus hotel issue. The Strat was very nice about it, put us in the same room type in the same wing. I had to put the first night and the fees in my card and then I was to call the front desk the next day as they would contact Expedia and confirm the reservation and agreed price. They made copies of my paper work as well. So key is to print everything and bring it with!\n\nI did as they asked, the front desk said they found the reservation with Expedia and the price on my card was adjusted accordingly. I checked on the TV (you can look up you bill/fees on it) and yup, it was all handled. No worries.\n\nThe check in process does suck. It is a long wait. I don't think this is unique to the Strat as all the hotels we walked through had the same lines.\n\nThe casino itself is older and less happening than the bigger ones down the strip, but honestly I preferred this. It is a walk if you want to get into the heart of the strip. We loved the monorail that picked up by SLS and bought a pass for that. Way less busy than the bus. The hood around the casino isn't the best - true, but I never once felt threatened or worried. Walk with a buddy and don't be a moron and you are fine. Stay on the main road, which is true for anywhere in Vegas really. \n\nWe renewed our vows at the chapel across the street (the Little Vegas Chapel) which was great. We had a fancy dinner at the top of the Strat in the Top of the World, and overall had a great time staying there.\n\nThe only issue with the room was that our sink drain was terrible. Very slow. We weren't in our room enough to give a crap. The room was very clean, updated, and didn't stink of smoke at all. No real issues.\n\nOverall, I'd stay here again. I enjoyed being at the Stratosphere and would recommend."^^ . . "2"^^ .