How is TI?

[Raiser]

Hey guys. Planning a trip to Vegas for late September. We want a nice location for lots of poker, fun nightlife, and a nice pool. My options are:

1) TI pretty cheaply.
2) Flamingo for a little more. We stayed here the last time in Vegas. Loved the location, loved the pool, but the rooms weren't great (but who gives an eff, right?)
3) Golden Nugget+rental car for cheaper than 1 or 2.
4) Lots of other things I haven't even considerd.

I guess I was surprised to see that TI is cheaper than the Flamingo and just wanted some input.

Thanks in advance.