Tropicana isn't your typical decadent and overdone hotel  in Vegas.  It's just a normal, old fashioned hotel that has survived along with The Flamingo.  Older hotels like these two didn't make it, such as Dunes, Stardust, and Sands.  \n\nFriendly dealers, friendly staff, a normal casino with no stupid themes, and good enough rooms make the Tropicana a good choice for any Vegas trip.  Doesn't have all the amenities other hot hotels have, but it gets the job done.   Close to the MGM and New York New York.  Only problem is its not centrally located on the strip.   I personally hate walking the strip, so I didn't make it north of Paris.