Smokey, is my recollection.
It's close to Town Square, where there are a lot of nice restaurants and shops...locals love Town Square.
You could always stay at Mandalay Bay and get down to the convention at South Pointe.
My 2 cents.

xoClair

Hi Y'all

They do put on costumes when rodeos are in town.

Never stayed, but cab fare from MGM (One Way) is: about $30 including tip.

http://www.taxifarefinder.com/main.php?city=LV

Evidently you can take a bus to the strip, but will need to change buses along the way.

I like SP.  It is not a wild party casino for the younger crowd.  There is a movie theater and bowling alley on sight.  They have fairly good gambling there.  Probably the wildest I've seen there is in December during the NFR.  Good food, very nice convenience store.  Many really hot cocktail servers, sexy outfits.  The rooms are good, nothing too fancy.

I would not stay there without a car.

I have visited SP

I have been there in the past for dates. There are some condo type rooms with fantastic big bathtubs!

There used to be dancing there as well, such as salsa and swing etc. Not sure if they still do.  It is an easy trip to Town Square which has just about anything you could ask for.

I may be there at the same time as you. Take a peek at my profile and see if you may be interested in getting together.  

Xoxo
Elle