My husband and I stayed at the Stratoshpere Feb of 09! We had a great time. The check in line was very long and took longer then at a normal hotel. It didn't damper our spirits though. The hotel was very clean and the staff was very curtious. There was a bar in the center as well as a fabulous bar/diner at the stop!! It rotated as you ate so you a 360 view of the city!!! There were also rides at the top which were far to "scary" for us. but the view and the photo ops we got were fabulous... Vegas lights as far as your eyes could see like an ocean of lights.... The food was great, drinks were great. Very Romantic setting..

I gotta admit with a few reviews... I booked this hotel for 7 days, I was contemplating canceling my reservations because of all the NEGATIVE reviews given about this hotel, but as the title goes... I was "SHOCKINGLY SURPRISED". There were alot of good things I liked and alot of things I feel you should know so you no get all ANGER for no reason. JUS REMEMBER IF YOU GOING ON VACATION JUS RELAX... NO SENCE GET ALL NUTS. Ha ha ha

HEADS-UP:
* Parking is quite a Journey to the Front Desk
* Front Desk lines are KILLER. Be prepared to stand in line for about 30-45 minutes to check-in and check-out.
* Make sure if you didnt book with the hotel direct that when at the FD Counter leave a CC imprint so you no need stand in line again if later during your trip you decide to get room service and or movies etc. NO WORRY U GOING CHANGE YOUR MIND ABOUT IT. TRUST ME CAUSE WHEN U HUNGRY AFTER PARTYING YOU GOING NEED FOR ORDER ROOM SERVICE.
* The surronding area at night is safe. Like anywhere you are unfamiliar with, Stay in a group, no group - TAXI that bad boy.

APPRECIATED:
* Free Parking (Mostly Free Parking at all hotels)
* Room decor was nice, seems recently renovated
* My room was cleaned DAILY thank you NORA nice ladie
* Free Admission to the Tower
* Jetted Tub was soothing and relaxing

DISLIKED:
* Late check out fee of $30 and we were standing in line for an hour before we realized it was 1pm and just used the express check-out
* The AC only cools to 68 and felt like 80 most of the time
* The Front Desk Clerks Attitudes. It felt as if I was bothering them when I checked in. No eye contact nothing.
* NO REFRIGERATOR (wouldve Appreciated it to keep bottle water cool); had to go to the Ice Machine multiple times a day.

But all in all our 7 day stay was great. We werent in the room all day, but while there it was comfortable enough.

I wasn't expecting much from the Stratoshpere because it was so cheap, but I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The room was very nice. The casino and restaurants were nice. It was definitely worth it. The pool was not too good, though, because the water was cold and kids are not allowed in the jacuzzi. And drinks were EXPENSIVE. But otherwise, it was a nice stay.

didn't know what to expect after reading some of the reviews left by other travellers but have to say that overall the Stratosphere was fine.
downsides - only one - our room wasn't made up even though we checked in during the early hours of the morning following a long flight from UK.........this was very frustrating!
upsides - cheap to stay at, clean, friendly, good buffet $19.99 all day, nice swimming pool with waitress service at your sun bed, happy hour 4pm-8pm in the C bar, rooms spacious and clean, views ok.
location - lots of negative reviews on location, particularly in that an average trip to the strip was $15 however we were greatful in one sense that we could taxi back to the Stratosphere to escape the hustle & bustle of other hotels on the strip.