I was lucky to get a great deal on this hotel ($110/night for the first 2 nights, $90 for the last night) via Priceline. Still on the pricey side, especially with the additional fees from priceline plus the outrageous $20/night resort fee (hey at least it includes internet), but ultimately I have to say it was all completely worth it for one of the best hotel experiences I've had.  I hadn't been to vegas in 3 years, and a lot changed in that time, including the entire city center.  We generally stay in 5* hotels on the other side of the strip (Wynn, Venetian, Palazoo) but it's amazing how advanced the technology is in these brand new luxury hotels.  Everything in the room is automated -- no more of those door tags, that is all done by pushing a button.  And pretty much evereything else in the room can be controlled by the tv.  I especially loved the way everything activated upon entering the room.\n\nDecor -- the decor in the room isn't anything too snazzy or swanky, but it is modern, appealing and, ultimately, comfortable.  The hotel in the lobby is very nice.\n\nStaff -- front desk and bell hops were all very friendly and accommodating.  \n\nDining -- I was travelling alone, and I generally don't eat at restaurants alone, so it would've been nice if the hotel had more quick options for meals, beyond Jean Phillippe Patissere (not that I'm complaining about that place, it is amazing and delicious; an absolute must-try).   Also, all the food in the hotel is expensive so I recommend walking to the monte carlo food court for McDonalds, Subway, Rubio's, etc.\n\nLocation -- Loved where it was placed, right in the heart of the City Center, next to Crystals, across from Miracle Mile shops.  You can walk to Monte Carlo or tram to Bellagio.\n\nOverall, this would be a go-to hotel for me for business trips.  Not a place I would take my family, since the rooms are average sized (unlike the Venetian/Palazzo)