the unit has a great view and nice balcony. the walk between the strip and platinum does have its homeless population, but the whole strip does. there are some inexpensive good food choices at the nearby ellis island casino (loved the bbq ribs) and tuscany which is just a little further east. 7-11 is close if you need to pick up waters. very near the center of the action, and you can easily walk 1/2 block north on koval and come into the high roller ferris wheel area, which is quite the experience when it is full with visitors on friday and saturday night