Just found this within walking distance
Hope it helps someone out.
**** PLUS, its right next to Liquor World
Americas Best Value Inn Las Vegas
167 E Tropicana Ave Las Vegas, NV 89109 United States
http://www.americasbestvalueinn.com/
1 Queen Bed Non-Smoking AAA Rate
USD 35.39 / Night
Room ChargesUSD 106.17
TaxUSD 12.75
FeesUSD 0.00
Total RateUSD 118.92 ENTIRE STAY 3 nights
basically, no ripoff resort fee (not saying the Excalibur is this, but Hooters wants extra $16 per day)
Hotel search sites were coming up with $70-ish, plus taxes/etc that pushed it above $90 per night. this is $40 per night
Did I say its right next to Liquor World !!!