Being only a 4 hour drive from home, I make it to Vegas at least a couple of times a year. Don’t bother trying to avoid crowds in Vegas…just become part of the fun. They are not lying when they say ‘the city never sleeps’—you might not either. Do try to avoid holiday weekends…the table limits go way up and getting a room is virtually impossible without spending TONS!! I say get an average room and save the cash for the gambling, shows, clubs, food, shoping or any number of other things that you can do!! Definitely WHAT HAPPENS in Vegas, STAYS in Vegas…ENJOY!