Staying at the Flamingo or Caesar's puts you in a central spot on the Strip and the courtyard there is beautiful. Excalibur - Monte Carlo New York New York - Mandalay Bay are all wonderful but they are located at the far end of the strip - most all of the hotels on the Strip are good - it just depends upon what your personal preferences may be. If you can manage a trip to "Old Town" - Fremont Street Experience is a fun thing to do - the light show under the canopy at night is super!!!! Have a great time!!!!