Just got back from a couple of nights in Vegas for a reunion.  The cheapo buddy who organized it, picked the Orleans as lead hotel.  In that I had not seen most of the guys for 10+ years I felt it would be most fun to stay at Orleans.  This is a hotel that is way off the strip, Felt like a much older crowd as opposed to Cosmopolitan where it felt like you were surrounded by 20-somethings.. You need a car or take a taxi ($15-$18) to get to most places.  It is 2.4 miles to Bellagio for example, a bit too far to walk after having drinks.  The rooms are dated, no flat screen tvs, water in bathroom has that sulfur smell, new fixtures saved it a bit.  The room I had was huge,( cost $51 a night which included tax and resort fee)like a mini suite.  Too much second hand smoke walking around casino, sportsbook and restaurants, no real bar/night life other than gambling.  Does have a movie theatre and bowling alley as part of the complex.  Food and drinks cheaper than the strip for sure.  Would I stay here again, probably not, the savings on room, is lost on cost of cabs and lack of other nightlife.