For me, the main bonus of staying so off the Strip at the Hard Rock was how close the Hofbrauhaus was.  While living in Germany, this was a main stop for giant beers and plates of schnitzel.  It was nice to relive that experience at the Hofbrauhaus Las Vegas and we even got sat with a boisterous man from Munich at one of the many communal tables.  We didn't get the big beers but I forgot how much I loved the HB Hefeweizen. \n\nThe only downside for me was the \"German\" potato salad which was much less German and more backyard American barbecue.  I was really looking forward to it but ended up disappointed.  \n\nDespite that one hiccup, we had a good time and after going from one smokey casino to the next, I really appreciated the smoke free environment.