Good deal. Definitely wouldn’t pay full price for Vdara rooms but at the jet luxury price it’s a good deal.
It’s close to the strip but not right on top of the strip. You have to walk for about 5-10 minutes depending on which way you’re going.
You do have to wait a bit to check in. It’s normal hotel check in. The hotel did treat me like any other guest. Didn’t feel like I was getting anything less.