Thanks, Aaron. Previously, I was trying to get a 4 or 5 star hotel, and definitely trying to stay on the strip. I've stayed at Harrah's before and felt it was pretty much like a 4 star, and the casino is pretty good too.
There appear to be only two 3.5 star hotels in Hot.wire's "North Area" zone: Hilton Grand Vacation Hotels and Harrahs. Ballys (South Area), Hilton GV Condos (East Area), and Las Vegas Hotel & Casino (East Area) appear to be just outside the area. Harrahs ($18 RF and Casino) seems to be the only possibility (Hilton GV Hotels has No Fee and No Casino).