First Time in Vegas and as with anywhere you need to stay in an area at least once to learn where to stay and what to do. I booked the hotel on a promo \""Vegas Party Scape Package\"" which includes 'free' cover to four bars/clubs and some other minor 'perks'\n\nWell Rok, one of the bars was closed, Coyote Ugly was handing out free cover vouchers and the other two bars I believe didn't have a cover. Only thing we benefited from was a 15% reduced room rate of $68.  Some promotion.\n\nOur room has a stunning view of a wall and the backside of the roller coaster. I tried to get them to bump me to a Strip View room for free, which they would do, FOR $15. Oh well I tried. Maybe since I had the \""Vegas Party Scape Package\"" they felt I was already getting a deal. \n\n$15 resort fee blows. Sort of like getting a haircut for $10 and then paying a mandatory $5 fee to sit in the chair. No way around the fee, outside of staying at a 'resort fee free' hotel. But let's be honest - if they aren't out right charging it to you, it is most likely packaged into the price somewhere. \n\nI was less than blown away from this hotel/casino. The location is on the South end of the strip. My wife was less than thrilled after the 1.5 hike down to the Venetian Casino. If I had to do it over I'd stay at a more centrally located hotel along the strip, then you can walk North or South and check things out. This is really my fault for not knowing the area. Lesson learned.\n\nRooms are meh, ok, I guess. Only two pillows on the bed. Their upgraded strip view rooms get more pillows...seriously? Has the feel of a worn Westin Hotel room. Decent but not what I expected for \""Vegas Baby\"".  I'm cheap, so paying a premium wasn't a priority for a premium room, but IF I ever come back I'm looking elsewhere. We didn't spend much time in the room anyway, but do want to feel that you are getting the most BANG for your buck. \n\nI'd take a 'gamble' on another Casino/Hotel if I was doing this again, took a gamble on New York New York and lost. Oh well that is Vegas and we all know the house always wins.