My vote...the Orleans...for the whole atmosphere...it's been a few years, I like the fajita's at Don Jose's....there's the shuttle that run's from the strip & the Gold Coast too.
Orleans has a lot more food options as well as gambling options. The rooms are bigger and nicer as well. The one thing the Orleans does not have is Bingo. They have a shuttle over to the Gold Coast for your bingo fix. Much prefer the Orleans.