Sahara or the Stratosphere?

I%26#39;m planning on taking my boyfriend to Vegas for his 22 birthday in December. I%26#39;m on a bit of a budget but want to stay on the strip. I%26#39;m considering the Stratosphere or the Sahara, can anyone tell me which one is better? Also any must see shows or attractions? Thanks for your help.

Sahara or the Stratosphere?

I%26#39;d take Sahara because it has a monorail station.

Have you checked Barbary Coast? It%26#39;s a small but decent hotel in the heart of the strip, next to Flamingo and across from Bellagio and Caesars. Might be in the same league, price-wise, and if it is I%26#39;d recommend it.

Sahara or the Stratosphere?

Maureen, for about the same cost you can stay in a much better Hotel called Orleans. It is off strip but has a free shuttle back to the strip which drops you off at the Barbary Coast.

Orleans has a great buffet, large well appointed rooms, great service and lots of inexpensive food options. Is is worth looking into if you are on a budget.

Good luck.

I%26#39;ve stayed at the Stratosphere and spend time playing at the Sahara but have not seen the rooms there.

I would pick the Stratosphere. Their casino seemed newer and more fun than the Sahara%26#39;s. Also I thought my room at the Strat was fine. It was large and clean with all the essentials. It also had a really nice view of the mountains. It did smell smoky BUT I had requested a smoking room so that did not bother me. When I checked in I asked about free upgrades and they put me in the Premier Tower which is their newer/nicer one for no charge. (They charge about $10 more per night for that tower on their website.) I don%26#39;t know what the rooms in their other towers look like.

I enjoyed staying at the Strat and the walk from there to the Sahara is not bad. There is also a bus that goes by every 10 or 15 minutes that goes up and down the strip. You can also catch one to downtown.

Hilton are now offering 49$ rooms at certain periods, and that%26#39;s better than both.

I stayed at the Sahara in January and thought it was decent enough for the 39.99 rate I paid. I would think that if you are going in december that you can find some great rates at some nicer more centrally located places. Start signing up for all the casinos players clubs ';dont cost nuthin'; and you will get e-mailed specials and promotions. You should can book something now and then change or cancel when a better special comes along.

have stayed at both and would pick the strat over sahara . dont forget to take into account the money you will spend on monorail or cab fees when comparing prices with other hotels closer to center strip .

as far as shows you should see the free attractions if on a budget such a fountains bellagio, volcano mirage , freemont street light show , pirate ships ti, statues at ceasers fourm shops . good luck with your trip !