Our room was clean (and dated) and everything worked OK. The staff was friendly and helpful. Pool looked lovely but didn't have a chance to use it.
The motel is about 2-1/2 -3 long blocks from the Strip, but convenient nonetheless.
We ate at the Peppermill, Denny's, and McDonalds, all within a block of each other once you reach the Strip.
We took a Grayline "City Deluxe/Red Rock Canyon" tour that picked us up at Circus Circus on the Strip - about a 4 block walk, not bad. The tour was wonderful, by the way. I recommend it.
We were there 2 nights, then went from "the ridiculous to the sublime" - see my review of MGM Grand.
The Deuce bus goes up and down the Strip and you can get a 24-hour pass for $5. What a bargain! Saved a lot of walking.
Overall, this 40+ hotel shows it's age, has no amenities (except a nice pool and a laundry room), but is convenient, clean, and we would stay there again when we want a place to crash while we're doing sightseeing/gambling on the Strip, etc.
Also, our room had a balcony overlooking the side parking lot, and was surprisingly quiet.
It seemed like we were staying at a very different hotel from the one some people have written about. I guess we were among the lucky ones - except at slots!!
Ann in VA

This is not a fancy motel, but when in Las Vegas, we spend very little time in our room. It's an easy walk to the Strip. We found the room large and clean, with a small kitchen. The staff is very friendly. Built in the early 1960s, it is like an older house, somewhat dated in furnishings, but quite serviceable. We will stay here again when in Las Vegas, as the rate is a bargain and it's close to everything.

We stayed at the Somerset for 4 nights in March 2008. It is an easy walk to the strip, an easy walk to the convention center (and monorail), an easy walk to a good car rental place (Brooks). The Venetian and the Palazzo and the Wynn are all a 15 minute walk away. Same for the Fashion Show Mall. The other places on the strip can be reached by monorail or bus or a walk if you like.

The proprietors are fantastic and they give you personal service, the rooms are not modern but you get a stove, microwave and a fulll size fridge. No internet though, that would have been nice but it's ok without it.

Check in was a breeze, check out was a breeze. The place was quiet but not too far away from things. We sat in the lobby and talked with the desk clerks like they were old friends.

You can stay at one of those over priced joints on the strip or you can stay here and save a hundred bucks or more a day. No question about it, I'd stay here again.

One warning, avoid the Greek Casino joint across the street, at least avoid the restaurant- the food was lousy and the service even worse.

We have been coming to Las Vegas for 10 years now....well 2002 we didn't go. The first year we had to go through an agency to book a room and they swore they only work with the best. They didn't the place was a dump! Year 2 we stayed at a motel somewhat better than year 1 but not much...YEAR 3 and every year after has been at Somerset! We love the location, the staff are wonderful people, and the rooms ARE ALWAYS CLEAN!! So if someone says their room was dirty I will call them a liar...the place is old and because it is old they work harder to keep things clean in their rooms and they all go out of their way to make sure you don't want for anything..these people really and honestly care about their customers. Its right off the strip so you are within walking distance to anywhere you want to go..its perfect.
If you want fancy then go someplace else as this is not. Its a nice clean place to crash, shower, dress and run. We usually get a room with a kitchen so we eat at least 1 meal there, the rest of our time is spent checking out whats new, visiting friends and family in and around the Vegas area.
So you decide as for me and mine we stay at Somerset...