first quesiton: go to bellisimo, they are really nice there, the rooms are a good value and they aren't expensive. (dont know much about "going about" a better deal though)
PS ask for one with a temperpedic bed if they still have them, they rule!
as for the ACTS, dont play the 65 dollar ones, waste of time...play the 250 single tables instead, the competition is just as weak, i entered 3 last year and placed top 2 twice, with a 4th in one..and I really didnt even run above average.....if you have the roll for the 250's play those instead....unfortunately I'm 0/6 lifetime in ACT3's