Hotel recommendations

[ZeeBabar]

Be visiting Las Vegas with family at Christmas time. Plan is to land in Las Vegas on 23rd, stay a couple on nights and then head out, maybe drive to San Diego. In any case, for the couple of nights. I wanted to stay where it is convenient for the Mrs. to walk around and shop or sightsee. Good deals are available at Harrah's, Flamingo, the Linq, etc. Anyone know of their rooms? Are they convenient to the strip? Any other suggestions?

I normally am not at the strip when I visit for playing BJ and not that familiar with locations.

 

[Red Parrot]

Out of those three I would choose Flamingo or Linq. Harrah's is a dump.

 

[ZeeBabar]

How is Casino Royale, anyone?

 

[Midwest Player]

https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attract...3-Reviews-Casino_Royale-Las_Vegas_Nevada.html

 

[ZeeBabar]

It's the only one mid strip that does not charge resort fees and parking is free.

 

[LC Larry]

Best Westerns aren't resorts!

 

[JJP]

Anyone stay at the South Point? Supposedly 3-2 BJ payoffs at all tables & no 8 decks. Also see no parking fee.

 

[21forme]

JJP, terribly sweaty place.

 

[JJP]

JJP, terribly sweaty place.

Thanks. Just to clarify, are we talking "sweaty" for a professional card counter, or even relative newbies? Would they sweat out hands under $100?

 

[LC Larry]

SP is the El Cortez of the South. It's called "Sweat Joint" for a good reason. I think the only AP they tolerate is Bob Dancer because he consults for them as well.

 

[JJP]

Interesting because the South Point, at least for sports bettors, is one of the better "outs" in town. Apparently that philosophy does not extend to other areas.

Is the Orleans a better option for blackjack?

 

[mcallister3200]

I got backed off in 10 minutes at south point just messing around spreading 10-50 or 60 waiting for the buffet to open. Lol. What a joke

 

[JJP]

Wow, thanks for that. It seems so ridiculous; they will take a sports wager for $50k and back off someone for spreading $10 to $50. Really disappointing to hear. I think the wife wants to go there, but at least they have a shuttle to the Strip.