I decided to make a reservation at the Flamingo during a recent visit this early December. All I'm going to say is that these older hotel casinos need to step up their game, but then again, I can see why they don't have to as someone needs to accommodate a lower price point compared to the Bellagio, Aria, Encore and the likes.\n\nWhen we checked in, the line was super long but I noticed that there was a self-service check in kiosk. I thought, \"Cool, gotta try it out.\" I literally checked myself into a room within a matter of five minutes and it was was so easy, I love technology! The bro-in-law checked in earlier that morning and sent pics of his \"Go-Room\" which looked pretty snazzy! I didn't opt for a Go-Room and I kind of regretted it but then again, I had more money for shopping!\n\nThere were three different elevator banks to get to your specific room. You need to know which exact elevator you need to get on otherwise it'll be a long walk. When we get to the room, it was totally basic, no frills and borderline dirty, i.e. gum on the carpet. But we made the best of it and after awhile, didn't pay much attention. The room definitely is in dire need of renovated with new furnishings, along with the old school tube TV that hums when it turns on. The bed surprisingly was fairly comfy though. The bathroom was quite dull, but spacious, then again, we were in an accessible room. The shower was a tub but it had rails and a hand held shower head which couldn't stay put, so I had to hold it or literally stand near the wall to be under the stream. Not to mention, the tub area had no lighting and it didn't help that the shower curtain was made of thick, industrial strength plastic which just let a mild glow of light through.\n\nI honestly don't like eating on the Strip as there is so much foodie goings on beyond the Strip so, I can't comment on any of the restos. I do remember eating at their cafe a few years ago and it was just standard diner type of food and service.\n\nThe gaming was decent and they had all the newer slots with LED screens and whatnot. I guess they'd rather invest in new slot machines than put an LED TV in the rooms, which I guess makes better business sense.\n\nTheir parking garage can be tough to maneuver and easily gets full, same goes with their Valet, unless you happen to be a Diamond or Seven Stars player.\n\nOverall, the Flamingo's location is so ideal as it's located in the heart of the Strip. If you want to be in the middle of all the action and simply just want a bed to lay your head on in the wee hours of the morning, go for it! However, I personally wouldn't stay here again, unless it was in a Go Room.
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