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Great points! thank you, this site really rocks! I am going to go ahead and book the Monte Carlo ... is there a link through this site I should use that would bestow some sort of benefit for the site? Also, now that I got choice of hotel out of the way, any tips on how to get a free or cheep room upgrade? Or to atleast ensure a room with a decent view? My fiance and I will be celebrating our 7th year together, will that help us at all?

By hassle I mean the 3 or 4 hours that you are with your bags and without a room. Guess you could always just check the bags at a front desk though, right? I guess I just don't know much about the Monte Carlo. I will look into it some more. Maybe that is the way to go. Another option i was looking at was the Hawthorn Suites, which are right behind San Remo. Definitly not the "fun" place I'm looking for, but seems to be a cheap and somewhat quality alternative in a still decent location. I like the South end of the Strip. By "fun," I mean theme-based but not too cheesy. I was hoping for something along the lines of Paris, Venetian, or even Aladdin ... but they all seem to be out of my price range, which is around $150, give or take. Do you think the Monte Carlo would be along the lines of what I am looking for? Thanks again for your help. edit to add- i am not really interested in the pool area. And if I am staying in a casino, i'd like there to be some reasonable but tasty food options. A nice, plush, clean room that is easily accesible would seal it for me.

thanks! yeah, the Monte Carlo seems like the best option ... but it doesn't seem like it would be as much fun to stay at. I would definitly be willing to Split my Stay, but have a question about that: Typically, check-out time is 11am and check-in time is 3pm. Even with a late checkout, wouldn't that be a hassle? Thanks again for the help. This site is amazing!

Please help. I'm new to this. I'm looking on Hotwire for a 4 or 5* hotel on the strip in Vegas for 10/28 - 11/1. Hotwire shows me two interesting 4* options: Upscale Hotel, 4*, South Strip - $167 Amenities: Resort, casino, restaurant, pool, fitness center, spa services, golf nearby, and tennis nearby Upscale Hotel, 4*, North Strip - $189 Amenities: Casino, restaurant, pool, fitness center, spa, business center Any ideas which hotels these are? And how come no 5* hotels came up?