Stayed for 3 Nights, a little musty when we checked in, but had been travelling for 41 hours straight, so we didn't really care. Decor a little old, but we didn't really care. Air Con seemed jammed on, found out there's a 'hidden' panel on the AC unit and were finally able to turn down. Might be 1.5KM from the strip, but given we walked 4KM return each way on the North & South side of the strip each day, an extra 1.5KM didn't worry us! Good thing is Flamingo (the main st you walk down to get to the strip) is in the middle (Nth/Sth) of the strip, so we were able to do the south half one day (Bellagio to Luxor) and the north half the next (Caesers to Stratosphere). Good little shop in the hotel to buy individual milks, cereals, cans of Coke etc, all about us$0.50 ea. Free WiFi too, good for iPhone!

We used Holiday Inn points to stay here, arriving a day early for a convention at Lowes Lake Las Vegas (I'll review that too). When we arrived, they told us they only had smoking rooms. When DH pitched a fit--I would have been in the ER if we had to sleep in a smoking room--as only DH can do, they came up with a nonsmoking room, which we had specified in the reservation. Therefore, I don't know if this room was typical or not. I think it might have been a little shabbier than most. Initially, the room key would not open the door from outside the hotel and some other guests let us into the building. After we straightened that out, we settled in. The furniture and decor were pretty beat. There was a big wet spot on the carpeting in the kitchen, a few feet from the sink. I didn't want to find out anymore about that, however the room was very clean--I checked out the refrigerator. Strangely, there was a huge conference room type table in the suite. It was actually convenient for our suitcases etc. . We walked to the strip, which we didnt realize was so far, past winos lounging on the street with bottles in paper bags etc We cabbed back.

We did hear planes from the airport, although that wasn't a problem. The bed was fine and I really liked the sheets; they were very comfortable.

By the time DH got to the breakfast place, there was no food so we had coffee and some kind of breakfast bars, which I think he had to pay for.

I can see how it wouldn't be bad for a business traveller on a long stay, especially since I think our room was probably sub-standard due to the smoking issue.

Bottom line: It was superior to a tent (although I do like camping).

My friends and I stayed here as an alternative to camping while on a rock climbing trip to Red Rocks. It was great - front desk staff was friendly, rooms were big enough to comfortably keep all of our bags and gear and we had plenty of space to cook our own meals. It was a pretty quick drive into the mountains and a 10 minute walk to the strip - location was excellent. For being so close to the airport and the strip it was quieter than expected. Only tip - fill up your water bottle in the gym, Vegas water tastes funny.

My husband and I spent one night here on the way home from a week in Death Valley CA. I chose the hotel in part because it is fairly close to McCarran Airport, where we were catching a flight the next morning. Despite its proximity to the airport, we heard absolutely no aircraft noise (unlike our stay a week earlier at the Best Western McCarran Inn just down the road, which seems to be right on the flight path). Neither were we disturbed by noise from other rooms. The desk clerk told me that the floor above us was vacant, but the room next door was occupied. We could hear voices in the corridor, but once inside our room, all was quiet. This was our first time at a Candlewood hotel so I don't know if it's typical of the chain, but they certainly seem to have done a good job of soundproofing this hotel inside and out.

Check-in was very efficient, with lots of information about restaurants within walking distance. (There are many, with just about every ethnic cuisine you might wish for.) The hotel also has its own "cupboard" next to the lobby, where you can buy snacks, soft drinks, fruit, breakfast items and frozen meals. It's all on the honour system -- just take what you want and drop the money in a box. As we were tired, not particularly hungry and wanted to turn in early, we bought frozen stuff and microwaved it in the room. Not exactly home cooking let alone haute cuisine, but it was nice just to relax in the very comfortable room and watch a DVD (free, along with CDs, from the front desk).

The suites are probably intended for people staying longer than one night. Each has a full-sized fridge, a microwave, a two-burner stove, a coffee-maker, a toaster, crockery and cutlery for two, a good assortment of pots, pans and utensils, and a dishwasher. They even supply dishwashing liquid if you're using the sink or powder if you use the machine. All the appliances were as clean as if they'd just been delivered from the showroom. In fact, everything in our suite was spotless.

The room was spacious and the bed was comfortable, as were the pillows. The free wifi worked well, enabling us to check in for our flight and catch up on e-mail. All this for a very reasonable $75 including tax. Definitely recommended.