I wanted to spend an extra night in Vegas, so I turned to Hotwire to see what they would give me. I was kind of worried since the mammoth Orleans hotel sold out every single one of their thousands of rooms for Friday night because of the Mr. Olympia contest going on in town. Amazingly, I was able to get a hotel on the Strip for a mere $68 which was less than half of the rack rate for that night. \n\nI was leery at first though. I never bothered visiting the Stratosphere before in all of my other trips to Vegas. Yes, it's on the Strip, but it is so far away from all of the action. And aren't they kind of gimmicky with that free-falling, tower views, and everything? Rest assured though, I had a pleasant stay. It really all began with the check-in which was so warm and hospitable -- thanks, Nancy! She hooked me up with a coupon which allowed me either a free bloody mary, a glass of champagne, or ceviche at the Top of the World restaurant which is where I promptly had lunch. Guests at the hotel have free access to the tower and all of the great views which is definitely a good value. The room itself was pretty simple though, especially by Vegas standards. The bed was comfortable, but the bathroom was tiny and there was no hint of luxury to be found. For a single night and for what little I paid, I couldn't complain though. The casino didn't seem that big and the scantily clad card dealers weren't really my thing. I ultimately found myself driving to the MGM Grand for my entertainment. Recommend for the budget conscious and those looking for a short stay.
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