Vegas on a budget

[mbsocc1346]

ME and 2 other degens are looking to go to Vegas for 4 nights/5days...I don't care if I am off the strip, so long as I am not 10 or so minutes travel to it.

If i wanna stay at a place i feel safe at (no hookers/gang bangers)...yet want a reasonable price, where should i stay...

Also, what days would be best for a good price (sun-thurs??) AAA discounts help??? pokerrates??

Heard southpoint hotel is pretty nice... any thoughts?