My friend and I stayed at Bally's from June 18-22. We are both married moms in our late 30's early 40's just looking to get away, relax and have some fun. Our main concern was a hotel with a fun pool atmosphere (we spent everyday at the pool and didn't hit the strip till dark), a central location and not "over the top" in terms of frills and cost. Ballys was GREAT! Stayed here 8 years ago and loved it then. At check in I mentioned that it was my friend's b'day and the clerk upgraded us from the South Tower to the North Tower. Rooms were large, clean with comfy beds and great airconditioning. The only changes I noticed from the last stay was that there is a daily charge for a refrigerator and use of the in room safe. The location is center strip and close to everything. You can hop on a shuttle at Paris (connected to Bally's) that will take you to the Rio and from there you can take another shuttle to Freemont. (alot of fun!!) The pool is nothing fancy but large with a deep end. A D.J. plays music everyday. If you want a pool where things are fairly loud and can get a bit "rowdy" ie, LOTS of drinking and encouragement of the sport goes on here...then don't stay at Bally's. We loved the activity...the waitresses were friendly, the people were friendly and there was always something going on, ie, hoola hoop competitions etc. Only negatives are the prices of items in the small market located near the lobby ($3.00 for a small bottle of water). Go to the market located 1 block behind the strip between Bally's and Gamblin Bills....good prices there...and it is a bit of a walk thru the small mall to get to the pool but you can stop and crap some fairly inexpensive fast food along the way. Overall, this place is great and a really good value compared to other hotels located near by on the strip. I will be staying there again.....