Cherokee - Harrah's - Where to Stay?

[ZMan]

We're planning on spending a night in Cherokee next month to play some BJ at Harrah's there.

We will not be staying in the Hotel at the Casino - too high priced for us.

So, does anybody know anything about either the Ramada Limited or Holiday Inn Express. Both say they are right across the street from Harrah's.

We stayed at the Ramada about 5 years ago and it was nice, clean - nothing fancy - affordable. I think it was also very new at that time. Maybe < 2 years old.

I've been told the Holiday Inn Express is about 2 years old and is nice, clean, etc. I've read good reviews online.

Just wondering if anyone in here has any experiences with either of these.
We just want a decent cheap place to stay in walking distance.

Both are $69/night on the night we want to stay (Sun Night).

Thanks for any advice.