For the price the PH Casino would be a good deal. It has a fresh remodel and when you get here, the Monte Carlo will have also LOL!

There are many options. best to just look at all their websites and compare prices. As far as the Strip goes, the worst on the South End of the Strip (from the Strat to Mandalay Bay) are Sahara, Riveria, Flamingo and Trop. The rest are decent to amazing. As for transportation, the Deuce is pretty cheap and (Vegas bus transportation) runs up and down the Strip from the South Point Casino on the far South end of the Strip all the way down to Fremont Street which is Downtown Vegas. The Weather is great here and esp good for walking BUT I don't suggest walking from one end to the other!

And yes, do try the $20 trick and post on the board how you did w/ it when you get back! Have a great time!