As you may already know, I’m back in Las Vegas this week covering the 2013 Consumer Electronics Show. There are literally thousands of technology companies here, showing off their latest products and innovations. While you could certainly upgrade to a swanky room at the Encore Las Vegas, realistically, you don’t spend too much time in your hotel room anyway. Location is more important, as long as the room itself is reasonably clean.
And that’s one of the reasons why we decide to stay the Flamingo this year. This wasn’t our first time here, but it is one of the more popular choices for travelers on a budget. The nearby Harrah’s is another good option, for this reason. For us, it was important to be the east side of the Strip, because that is the side where the Las Vegas Monorail is located. If you stay across the street at, say, the Mirage or Treasure Island, then you have to trek through your casino, then across the street, then through another hotel-casino, before taking the long pathway to the Monorail station.
In terms of overall quality and cleanliness, a place like the Flamingo is roughly on par with something like Red Lion in Bellevue or Sixth Avenue Inn in Seattle. The key difference, of course, is that it is in Las Vegas. The lobby area is bigger, you’re surrounded by the casino, and the dining options are pretty good. It also helps that Flamingo is reasonably affordable, though it could certainly use some more updates.
That said, they have revamped their rooms with a few changes. The carpet has been ripped up, for example, and replaced with what appear to be hardwood-like laminate flooring. You get a flat screen TV and plenty of power outlets too. I just wish they gave the same kind of care to the bathroom. In any case, check out the video below and stay tuned to MEGATechNews.com for our coverage from CES.
Hey, I can’t believe I watched the entire video! Hope you had a great CES this year. Thanks for the coverage.
You should watch the whole video! And you should peruse through my YouTube channel for more hotel room tours!
I always enjoy the room tours. I was particularly interested in this one because I have stayed there before, actually before you were born Michael. The room area that I stayed in was the rooms behind the pool and palms that you show looking out the window.
It’s interesting to note that those rooms are actually the original Flamingo Hotel. The part you are staying in is the add on to those little bungalow’s.
Can’t believe I watched the whole thing as well… and Michael, there is another hanger in the bathroom, right under the towel rack. You pull that white knob out and attach it to the clasp on the other side. You can hang towels, clothes, etc…
Yeah, I know about the clothesline, but it renders the shower unusable.