Our first time going to Vegas and it was a last minute wedding that landed us at the Strat. It had the best prices three weeks out and we got a deluxe room in the Premiere tower for 300 dollars (Thursday thru Sunday).\r
Strat is a bit far from the major areas of the strip. Expect 10-12 cab rides to areas around Venetian during peak traffic time. Monorail is another option and you can get good value passes but it puts you off two blocks from Strat, at the Sahara station. Appears to be a bad part of town but we were not bothered walking to and from that area, day or night. Also, if taking airport shuttle, expect around 14 dollars for two people each way.\r
The casino and hotel appear contemporary and clean. Smoke was to a minimum and the casino floor spacious. Lucky's Diner is where we ate the most...midnight specials keep steak dinners under 8 dollars a person. Chicken fried steak and egg dinner was mighty tastey and this is from a Texan! Roxy's also had very palatable comfort food.\r
Our room was large and clean but that's were the positives stop. The room was warm upon arrival and you can only lower thermostat to 69...stayed there entire trip and did not feel above 75 the entire time. Also, mattress was hard as a rock and our two pillows wafer thin. Were able to get more pillows via concierge but nothing could be done about temperature.\r
Romance Lounge, stationed right above top of the world restaurant gave the best view in Vegas...great cocktails too. Bite, the topless show, was awesome. Had acrobatics that could rank up with Cirque down the street and if you stay at the Strat...tickets are two for one...and you get a free trip to Romance Lounge for that view and drink prior to showtime!\r
Next time, we will opt for a hotel closer to the heart of the strip...even if it's older...we'll try just for a more comfortable bed and air conditioning.\r
Strat was good for a first stay and would recommend if you're on a budget. Slots were also TIGHT!
Pros: Price, Cleanliness, Food Options, Lack of Smoke in Casino, BITE!
Cons: Comfort of bed, temperature, location away from heart of strip
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