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The pink-and-gold colored Flamingo, which has gone through 11 renovations in its lengthy history, is located on the east side of Las Vegas Boulevard sandwiched between two other Caesars properties. The Cromwell sits to the south, while the Linq is to the north. These properties are situated in the heart of the Las Vegas Strip.

• Guests arriving at McCarran International Airport will head north on Swenson and make a left-hand turn at Harmon Avenue. Turn right at Koval Lane and enter the Flamingo from the back of the property.
• Those traveling on Interstate 15 will use the Flamingo exit to reach the resort.
• The Linq Promenade, which connects the Linq and Flamingo, has become a popular tourist stop with the High Roller ferris wheel, Fly Linq Zipline, and more than 200,000 square feet of shopping space. It’s also home to the first In-N-Out Burger on the Strip.
• A monorail travels from MGM Grand to the Las Vegas Convention Center. The Flamingo is one of its seven stops.

All Caesars properties on the Strip, including the Flamingo, charge for parking. As the ninth largest hotel in Las Vegas, this resort needs plenty of parking spaces.

• Enter the self-parking garage off Linq Lane at the back of the property.
• The Flamingo’s concrete parking garage is seven floors, with the first two levels for valet parking.
• There’s no charge for the first hour on your first day here. After that, it’s $9 from one to two hours, $12 from two to four fours, $15 over four to 24 hours, and $15 per day after that.
• Valet parking is even higher. It’s $15 for under two hours, $20 for two to four hours, and $24 for four to 24 hours. After that, it’s $24 per day.
• Caesars Rewards members may qualify for discount or complimentary parking.

Public transportation and ride sharing programs are the best bet for visitors staying at the Flamingo. Ride share programs like Uber and Lyft, which are free to download, keep riders up-to-date on costs, time of arrival, and vehicle details. A one-way trip to your destination is likely to cost about two-thirds of a normal taxi fare.

• • Pick up your ride share on the second level of the parking garage at the airport.
• • Catching a ride with a taxi is easy in Las Vegas. There’s a lengthy queue just outside the main terminal at the airport.
• Limousine services are available with the going rate around $85-90 an hour.
• The Las Vegas public transit bus service runs 24 hours a day on the Strip, with routes to and from the airport. A two-hour bus pass on the Strip is $6, 24-hour pass is $8 and a three-day pass is $20.
• The pass is good for the Deuce and Express bus lines. The Deuce is the slower of the two services, stopping at almost every resort on the Strip. The closest northbound stop to the Flamingo on the Deuce is a few hotels north at Harrah’s. The closest northbound stop to the Flamingo on the Express is a few hotels south at the Paris.
• Public transportation methods will take visitors all over the Las Vegas area, including the two outlet malls and Downtown Vegas on Fremont Street.
• The easiest way to get to T-Mobile Arena from the Flamingo is to cross the Strip to Caesars and use the pedestrian bridge to reach the Bellagio. Walk through this beautiful resort to hook up with the Aria Express — a four-car air-conditioned tram which takes travelers from the Bellagio to Park MGM for free. The arena is just across the street from this MGM property.

The Flamingo is not the destination for those looking for luxury and fine dining. This is a party hotel, especially at Margaritaville with its outdoor seating and the Go Pool DayClub. You can make your budget work here with gambling, drinking, dining and a reasonable hotel stay.
Here are a few spots in the selection of restaurants at the Flamingo:

• The classic Flamingo steakhouse is the Center Cut. This spot gets the highest rating of all the Flamingo restaurants on TripAdvisor.
• Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville features signature selections like Cheeseburger in Paradise and Volcano Nachos.
• Quick, cheap eats at the Flamingo Food Court include Johnny Rockets, Bonanno’s Pizzeria, and Pan Asian Express.
• There are plenty of bars and lounges at the Flamingo:
• Bugsy’s Bar is a great place to stop and watch all of the action in the middle of the casino floor.
• With a laid-back atmosphere and tropical twist, the Garden Bar offers an array of drink options.

The Flamingo is part of the stable of nine Caesars properties in Las Vegas that all use the same rewards card. Caesars Rewards is free to join for new members, who earn points for every dollar spent on gambling, hotel stays, food and drink, and shopping.
New members start at the Gold level and work their way up through Platinum and Diamond to the top level Seven Stars. The higher the level, the more privileges on meals, room rates and complimentary gifts.
The top level Caesars cardholders also earn one of the best perks of them all. They don’t have to pay the unpopular resort fees which are tacked on at checkout for most tourists at all Las Vegas hotels. The resort fee at the Flamingo is $40, including taxes, per night.

The 72,300-square-foot pink casino floor at the Flamingo is smoky and outdated. It has more than 1,600 slot and video poker machines, and a large poker room at the south end of the gaming area.
Table games and a bar dominate the middle of the floor, encircled by dozens and dozens of slot machines. Margaritaville, with 220 slot machines, has its own gaming area as well. 
The Flamingo gaming area is a high traffic zone. The side doors are always open, so many visitors take advantage of the air-conditioned entranceway instead of walking in the blazing heat along the sidewalk by the Strip. 
You can find $5 minimums at a few tables games, but most of the action requires a $10 bet. Some of the games available to play include:

• Blackjack, tables play 6-5 odds on a 21, with $10 minimum bet.
• Roulette, with all wheels containing the standard two sets of zeroes.
• Craps, start at $5 minimum with standard rules.
• Baccarat, a few tables with $10 minimum.

The Flamingo’s central location on the Strip and its 3,626 hotel rooms provide a perfect getaway for couples or groups … if you don’t mind the color pink. This is a low to mid-cost resort, so expect it to be crowded at the buffet or the multiple-pool area.

• The hotel, with its art deco Miami theme, first opened its doors in December 1946.
• Rooms start under $100 for the 350-square-foot Go Room king.
• This is a pet-friendly hotel with a king or two queen bed options.
• The top level 1,600-square-foot Metropolitan Suite can be two to four times the cost of a regular room, depending on the season.
• Other amenities include Internet access, fitness center, and access to the spa.
• The wildlife habitat is the resort’s signature attraction.