text: To begin my husband and I were not fans of Las Vegas The pungent aroma of desperation the garishness that tries to pass for opulence It is the Kardashian of citiesnnWe chose the Mardi Gras because they do not have any hidden fees No resort fee no wifi fee no cable tv fee that some nearby hotels charge It is a cheap stay with no strings attachednnThe room was just what we needed cheap quiet off the Strip The room itself was nice large and wellappointed with a sitting room and kitchenette Nothing broken did not smell like smoke Bed was comfy Not as nice as you would expect from Best Western but it was acceptable A little outdated but who cares It is thirtyfive bucks I am not going to quibble about the decor nnThe staff was very friendly and helpful The wifi worked The picture on the TV was shitty and we only got like channels That could be a downside for some personally I did not care The shower in was hands down the BEST shower I have ever had in a hotel It was one of those massive shower heads the size of a dinner plate very luxurious and an unexpected perk nnThe neighborhood was extremely sketchy like something you might see on an episode of Cops the casino reeks of cigarettes and was patronized by some chilling derelicts but that is not the hotels deal