The upgraded rooms are so much nicer in the NT that it is usually worth it to give up the view. I think they intended to do both towers, but the economy crashed and they held off on the renovations. The ST rooms are the same as they were in 1985.----------------------Not much you can do except get on a high floor. ----------------------Most of us think that the $20 trick is itself a joke in the days of computerized check in and the ever watchful corporate accountants, but there is a website devoted to people s sincere claims of success. But both myself and my brother have inexplicably received incredible upgrades, so they may have some leeway.
Doubtful that you will get a good view of the strip as it is pretty far off from the strip itself. You may get a partial view but much. When you check in you can request a room with a view and see what they say. That $20 trick is well known here by the managers and the clerks are watched now.
no. your too close. Don t remember the name but go to the restaurant on top of Mandalay Bay at the south end or the top of the Stratosphere casino at the north end.