I ask because I was thinking of exploring that area - haven't been there since my 21st and would be fun to go back and see how it's changed (or not).

agreed..also they did a good job turning the lady luck into the downtown grand

has been remodeled, from what I've seen the rooms look pretty nice. Lots of people have raved about the Rush Tower at the Golden Nugget.  In general I loved staying down town. I stayed at the Main Street Station this year. The rooms are ok.  The place it's self is real neat with all the stuff they have got there. This year I plan to stay at the D.

newly renovated, the suite was really nice.  Seems to be Valet only, but no security at elevators.

self parking garage is across the street off of ogden

I agree.  Rush Tower rooms are a good deal and better than most standard rooms on the strip.  These rooms, IMHO, are without question the best downtown.