Recently renovated, and centrally located on the strip, I love this place! Sure, this is not one of the "major players" in Vegas, but if you are looking for a clean place, with great location, this is the place to be.
Not huge, it does not take one 20+ minutes to get from room to street. It took us less than 30 seconds!
The rooms are clean and, as stated, recently renovated. One great feature: there are safes in the room that work excellently. I have to admit, maid service was slow. But when they did show, they did a great job.
Cheap eats are all around this place. Located next to Harrah's, you can go there to eat at one of the many places there. Otherwise, it is directly next door to both McD's and Dennys.
I don't gamble, but do drink and the .99 cent margaritas in the casino were awesome any time of day or night! There are stands and bars with drink specials not far from Casino Royale's doors, making it a great location for the person who does not wish to spend a fortune on alcohol, but wishes to purchase a lot of alcohol!
Again, I don't gamble, but per other reviews and guide books know that Casino Royal offers some of the best odds on the strip. However, if you are looking to game late at night into the morning with Vegas' elite, don't head to Casino Royale. Past one A.M., the clientele is a tad seedy. But it is so close to the Venetian, Harrahs, among others.
I read reviews that Casino Royale is of the smokiest. Well, they don't offer smoking rooms, or smoking in hall ways, so that is a plus. I must be used to run down little pubs at home, because I did not think even the casino was all that smokey.
It is easy to catch the Deuce near Casino Royale. Either Harrahs or Imperial Palace has a monorail station, so that is near too, but I did not catch that at all. IP has a close by taxi hub, so that was handy.
Overall, this is such a great place, that with the recent remodeling, I am sure that next time I go prices will not be as affordable...$313 for Thurs-Sun. Not bad at all!