To the Flamingo's credit, we did get a decent deal that included two 24hr buffet passes for other hotels (don't waste it on the Flamingo buffet), and the location is good.  That's about it.  Make sure you double check how much you are charged, especially for specials they are running (we were overcharged but were able to get it changed).  The hotel is too smokey and while they attempted to give the rooms a makeover, you can tell its done cheaply and the bathroom was still really old and not completely clean.  If you're looking for a cheaper stay with a good location on the strip I'd recommend Bally's instead- newer, smells better, and usually not that much more.