This was my second time at the Stratosphere, and both times the Housekeeping staff were top notch. Last time the room was perfect, this time was a little too dark/cave like with one tiny window for my taste- I imagine that was because this time reservations were set thru Expedia rather than thru their own reservations system, but considering the cost, I really can't complain. Oh, and the beds were suprisingly comfortable!

The distance from the Strip is a bit of a pain, but hey, again, for the price that's o.k.... Exercise never hurt anybody!

this hotel is 2 1/2 miles from the center of the strip(main action)the main strip is 41/2 miles long.we used daily ticket mono rail,cheap, bit of a chew. still a lot of walking, to do. can try bus but always full.taxis not cheap what ever any one says.we would not recomend walking to this hotel,it too long a walk.you WILL be pestered by tramps as you leave main strip,,just politly walk on.....once in the hotel its very big,easy to get lost inside.the lift to the roof (and very scary rides) costs $9 just to look,it might be worth it once,.........we got free tickets to shows from shop owners but you must be a bit cheeky and ask,ask. i found the free shows in the hotels great, get a time table of free shows and attractions and walk in.....the hotels are mainly the same beds ,food ect,so try and get central. good luck

Maybe we just got the worst room at the place, but we were really disappointed. Weird room layout, bathroom was incredibly small, water from the sink smelled so horrid that we used bottled water to brush our teeth. Front desk staff wasn't very friendly. We weren't happy about the mandatory sky deck fee per night, we only used it once! I'm usually the type of person to give up some conveniences for a good deal, but this was just too much. Would not stay there again.

We 2 stayed at the Stratosphere this last Tuesday and Wednesday nights,
after having booked the deluxe room ($30/night) just last Sunday morning on travelocity.
Just before that I had read a review on this webpage about an armed robbery at the Circus Circus Annex (motel-style buildings behind the CC towers). I had to cancel my existing reservation at the CC Annex.
The Stratosphere is a really nice place; our room on the 11th floor in the Premier tower was clean and elegant. The 2 beds were set up higher than normal (a plus for us taller people) and the comfort level for sleeping on these beds was top-notch.
The pool on the 8th floor was clean and refreshingly cool. We were there at 8 AM,
quiet and not crowded, but the sun was already high and intense...over 100 degrees.
Hotel check-in and check-out was a breeze, the staff there were pleasant and helpful.
We enjoyed several buffet meals there, at 25% off for adult hotel guests. You can have the all-day buffet special at $20. Now I read the recent review stating the $5.99 breakfast special at Lucky's (?) Restaurant - wish I had known that earlier. At any rate the buffet had a good selection of all kinds of food items. The only letdown was that the pineapple chunks in the fruitbowl tasted not the freshest.
The northbound bus stop along the Strip is easily visible from the hotel entrance,
but the southbound bus stop is kinda hidden, you need to walk north about 200 feet to get to it. Not a big issue. It is advised to get the RTC bus system pass. We each had the 3-day pass at $15 each. (otherwise, one trip on the Strip bus will cost $3 for adult)
Stratosphere hotel guests have unlimited access to the 2 levels (one is open air) of the Tower observation deck at 108 & 109th floors. Access until 1 AM.
Shops on the 2nd floor were interesting...the area had a Parisian/Eiffel Tower atmosphere.
We watched the light/music show at the Fremont Street Experience, and enjoyed
the (Yesterday band) Beatles concert (lots of songs from 1963 to about 1967) there, too.
Refreshing rain on Wednesday afternoon. Visited the Atomic Testing Museum, etc.