It all depends on what you like. Most people like the strip but it s more $$$. I always stay at the El Cortez http://www.ecvegas.com it s downtown and I just drive to the nicer hotels for their ameneties; bars, food, etc., although the El Cortez has everything, it s just a small place and a bit limited. But it is clean and comfortable. Check the website, I stayed there on a weeknight for $19 and was upgraded to a suite at no charge.
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Like the previous respondent I also like the El Cortez, but it is more suitable to middle aged people. Your best bet is the Flamingo or Harrah s for a reasonable location and a budget price.Another alternative if you are young is to book a room at terrible s casino and hang out at Hard Rock.
Imperial Palace. It is great priced in the middle of the strip. Good hotel.***edit**How much time are you going to really spend in your room on a weekend stay?? I know I do not stay much in the room can careless about the TV.
The cheapest is Sincity Hostel Hostel. Its only $14http://www.hostelio.com/usa/las-vegas/si��Sin City Hostel is the only hostel on Las Vegas strip and is fun, clean, friendly, safe and rated the best hostel in Las Vegas by our guests.
Try Excalibur e.g. - it is a nice hotel with reasonable prices. In order to get the best room price I recommend to use hotel promotion code offers. You will find the latest promo codes on http://www.vegas-hotels-online.com - hope this helps.
The Excalbur widescreen rooms are good for the money.