Jan 4 '17 at 2:44
My cab driver from the airport spoke fondly of the Flamingo hotel as part of the old Las Vegas that so many natives wish to preserve (original flashing neon signs, mirrors on the walls, decadent gold trim every which way, etc.). While the outside of the hotel certainly embodies a Vegas that once was, inside, the vintage aesthetic of the Flamingo is confined to the facilities on the first floor. The rooms are simple and don't bare any resemblance to the theme of the hotel. You could have confused them with a room from any Holiday Inn across the country. I had an underwhelming view of a the roof of a section of the hotel lobby. Just about everything smells like smoke, although the same can be said about most places in Vegas. I will say that I enjoyed the Flamingo garden, and the buffet at breakfast wasn't half bad. Overall, nothing really special about it except it's on a nice section of the strip within walking distance of nicer hotels and casinos.
