Yep, I hear you. But what I’m hearing is that the trip to Vegas isn’t worth it. If you go somewhere cheap, it’s either going to be off the strip and decent or on the strip and skanky. There are plenty of nice places to stay within an hour or two drive of where I live, and if I want to drive a little further than that the Indian Casinos are lovely and inexpensive (apart from gambling of course!) Sad to say but unless Vegas makes some changes I will not be going there any time soon.
I’ve lived in Vegas for 4 years now. I go nowhere near the strip. Much nicer casinos with their own parking. Red Rock, Silverton, South Point and the brand new Durango Station. Red Rock and South Point are my faves.