The Flamingo is a decent older casino! They are always upgrading some piece of it and seem to be getting it right for most part!  If the food was better this is an easy 4 stars because of the incredible location on the strip and the value....but I will be honest...the food SUCKS!!!  Stay here cheap and eat somewhere else is my recommendation. \n\nThe rooms: Many have been upgraded but the bathrooms seem to be off the remodel list!  It takes 15 minutes for hot water to come out, even after they fixed it!! And those shower heads, oh my , 1970's originals! My GO room though was nice inside .. I liked the look and the view from the 19th floor!  Wood  floors , very clean, Ipod hookup. Be warned though the walls are paper thin. I could hear the  old couple next to me farting as they arose at 6:15am. I actually thought they were even showering in my room!! If your gonna have a sexual adventure, just know that every room around you may be hearing the fun! Families with kids, or friends looking to party before bed, same problem. \n\nThe Flamingo pool is really great! With flamingos even included! Waterfalls, slides, palm trees, its very nice! Totally love it! \n\nThe shopping in casino is limited. The sportsbook is fine. This is either a warning or good news for some of those out there, but hookers seemed to be plentiful around the bars located throughout property, the solicitations can get annoying. Couple of guys were even followed to room elevators. It is Vegas.  \n\nThe casino itself seems to always be busy! I really enjoy the craps tables and the personnel in charge of them! They are always a blast!! They have a nice high roller area, lots of slots, and the drink ladies are always around! Table limits are very reasonable at the Flamingo. The Flamingo's air filteration system does not throw out nice smelling fragrance like Aria, you are gonna smell smoke! The doors are always open at the entrance to casino on the Bills Casino side, and enjoy the beautiful Black Jack  dealers that await you!\n\nThe food! AVOID!! The fast food area.....ughghhhghgh......The buffets....honestly the worst..The steakhouse, why call it that?  ...anyway I think you get the point! Praying that the new Carlos and Charlies thats opening soon is a huge success with good food!!! \n\nNOW an important hint when checking in. When checking into the Flamingo the lines at all hours of the day are quite large. I find them the worst in Vegas. Not sure why , but it has always been this way for years and years. New though!! And this is huge!! If you are a Total Rewards member, you can bypass the check in line and go to  the new kiosks located to the right of check in desk. Have your id, your cc, your rewards card ready. I checked in within 3 minutes! It even prints your room cards for you!!!  Its $14 if you want internet/per day at the Flamingo.\n\nEnjoy the Flamingos location , cheap rooms, and pool!!  Good luck!