I_ll start off with the bad first: we came in early around noon, and were told to come back around 3 pm to get our keys. We came back at 3 pm, they said come back at 4 pm cus the room wasn_t ready. That_s okay cus technically check-in time is 4 pm. Came back at 4 pm and was told the room wouldn_t be ready for 30-45 minutes....we asked for a manager. Our room was ready in 10 minutes, and he gave us a $30 coupon to use at the bar or gift shop. So that_s decently fair.
Anyway Flamingo_s location is quite possibly the best on the strip. Right smack dab in the middle, what more could you ask for? The distance from room to elevator to the strip was real short unlike so many other casinos where it_s an absolute chore to get from your room to the strip or vice versa. And I like how when you walk out of the casino..you_re right on the sidewalk...there_s no long *** escalator/path you have to take to get to the sidewalk. I mean wow.
We also liked the rooms considering we got the upgrade Go! Rooms that are newly remodeled, and look nothing like the outside of the casino (which is starting to show it_s age pretty badly). The beds were big, clean, and comfy. Huge *** 42_ LCD TV, a TV in the bathroom mirror, a separate shower and tub. The shower also had some body jets which was nice. No problems with the water temp. or pressure. I_m used to staying in standard rooms or Vegas or even sh*t holes like Tropicana...this was anything but that.
Service: I didn_t like how they couldn_t guarantee my dry cleaning would get to me in the 6-8 pm slot that it said on the bag, but it did arrive on time. The cleaning ladies did a decent job, and didn_t steal anything so that_s also good. And when we called for our bags, extra glasses, and hangers..they were quickly brought up (very quickly)..that_s good.
Casino: The theme is losing it_s touch, but it_s still decently nice inside. It_s not Bellagio, it_s not O_Sheas either. Drinks take a little while to get to you, but I think I was up a couple hundred in this casino, and my buddy won $2,000 w/the lucky lady jackpot on the blackjack table...plus they had $5 and $10 tables during busy times..that works for me.
Pool: Really nice, I came a little late so no staff or bar was to be found...but I_m sure in the hotter days it_d be excellent.
View: my two rooms had amazing views. One had a good view of the pool, and the other had amazing view of the Bellagio fountains.
Price: I originally booked the Go! rooms directly through Flamingo for $590 each plus tax for Friday _ sat night. Then I cancelled and rebooked them for $610...why you may ask. Because I found a cheaper rate of $540 on Orbitz. Due to their Best Rate Guarantee..they not only matched the cheaper rate, but they dropped it 25%. Our rooms now were a little under $400 for the weekend per room. Sounds like a great deal to me.
Overall: Other a few slight quirks here and there. I can_t give Flamingo any less than 5 stars. I_m sure it_d be different if we paid more and/or were stuck with a standard room. But considering of our group we paid $100 each for the room here, compared to the $70 each at Tropicana or $90 each for Bally_s. I definitely will say Flamingo was well-worth the little extra money for the room quality and strip location. I_d highly recommend Flamingo_s Go! Rooms to anyone who wants a great value on the strip.
Link:
http://www.yelp.com/biz/flamingo-las-veg��
~G
p.s. Other suggestions: Ballys for the same price range. also affordable, great locaiton, clean. Stay away from Tropicana it_s garbage.
anyway great websites:
www.yelp.com - real reviews by real people
www.cheapovegas.com - critics reviews but gives reviews on the casinos, their service, clientele, rooms, pool, etc.
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