If you can get a tower room at SD, stay there. I'm fairly certain they've demolished all their motor (motel) lodge rooms, but not 100%.
I found CC to have a putrid stench, with clientele that obviously contributed to said odor. Only reason to step foot in CC is if you had kids - or to eat at their Steakhouse.
Additionally, Stardust is within stumbling distance to Sapphire - which would be appealing for a 'guys' trip.
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