We (i.e. 2 adults and 2 teenagers from UK) wanted to stay somewhere that wasn't totally focussed on gambling and we achieved it with this HI Express. Stayed here 4 nights, and really pleased we didn't stay on the Strip. It was really convenient though because a complimentary shuttle bus runs every 30mins to the nearby Mandalay Bay, and hourly to the MGM Grand Hotel, delivering you to the heart of the action. But the noise of the Casinos can drain your energy if you're not into gambling or if you're with kids, so it is really great to stay off the Strip as I said.

We had a 2 Queen bed-suite with sofa bed, and the sofa bed was all rusted and the springs were broken. Room 324. We told reception and they sent up a roll-away bed, but this was all broken too and actually held together by a polythene bag. Anyway, the next day the staff moved us to a room with a safe and functioning sofa bed (room 218 for info), and from then on we had no problems at all. The breakfast was standard HI Express fare, and coffee was available most of the day in the lobby. Laundry facilities (powder was provided for us), ice, vending for cokes, etc no problem.
Reception staff were fairly friendly, but everything and everyone in Vegas is larger than life, somewhat brash and loud to the point of enjoyable.
Hotel pool smallish, but adequate, and a welcome cool-off in the heat. It was always quiet round the pool.
Overall, excellent value (and as other reviewers say, the money you save by booking here lets you spend on Cirque de Soleil, Grand Canyon etc). By the way, saw "O" and it was fantastic, saw Blue Man and it was good.
If I visited Vegas again, (which I won't) I would stay here.

Lets face it, there's so much to do in Las Vegas day and night that you need plenty of cash. This hotel was considerably cheaper than those on the strip, especially at the weekends, so saved us some cash to spend on going to see fabulous Cirque du Soleil. I've stayed on the strip before and hated having to wander through casinos in those enormous hotels just to get back to your room. The Holiday Inn Express was a good place to sleep and shower at a reasonable price, nothing fancy but clean and comfortable. We had a car so the location a few blocks behind the strip was great for getting about but far enough away to be a bit quieter. I have to agree that the soundproofing could be better as we had a rather noisy neighbour who had the TV on full blast all the time. To their credit the front desk did have a word with him but I think it fell on deaf ears. Overall it's a good option for those who want to save their cash for Las Vegas' many distractions.

What a wonderful gem in las vegas! Peaceful, easy to find, and a great staff!

The hotel is situated right off of the end of the strip, about a 3 minute drive from Mandalay Bay. It is great because you are so close to the strip, but you dont have to walk for miles through a casino to find your room. The rooms were nice, standard holiday inn express rooms but always very clean and comfortable.

The pool and hot tub were very nice, and the times I used the pool there were hardly any other people ever there. They had outdoor showers and private bathrooms right by the pool which was very convenient.

The hotel sits near many main roadways, but I never heard a single noise from the roads. If you get a room facing the front of the hotel, you will also get a wonderful view of the strip! Quite a view at night time.

The hotel does offer complimentary shuttles to Mandalay bay but they only happen every hour and stop around 11PM. There also is a free shuttle to the airport that departs every hour which was very convenient.

Breakfast was standard HI express fare, and they always had delicious cookies out for guests during the day and evening.

The staff was extremely helpful as well with directions and advice. The one girl even remembered my name and always said hello to us.

Overall, a clean, comfortable stay without all the craziness of being on the strip. I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone!

As always I am very pleased with the Holiday Inn Express chain.. Met my expectations. Free breakfast, close to the strip, easy check in, nice/clean bathroom and short walk to room... The staff was also very friendly.. The only problem I had was with the hide a bed.. the linens that they gave us were WET !!! When I called in to get more linens they brought back more WET linens. So i sent those back.. On the 3rd try I finally got some sheets that were dry to put on the sofa bed.. The room was very comfy and quiet when we went to bed.. I did not notice the walls being thin at all.. (we also had the air on most of the time).. The holiday inn breakfast was great as always (altho the new omeletes kind of suck)... I love their cinnamon rolls.. The pool and hot tub were very nice as well and each time I went to them I was the only person.. (which I love!!).. The gym however was lacking. They had a treadmill, eliptical and a stepper. And a SMALL dumbell tree with dumbells only up to 10lbs.. (the holiday inns usually have a universal weight machine, but this one doesnt)... This place is a must if you rent a car as you can escape all the craziness of the strip when its time for bed..