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| - A recent stay in Las Vegas , I found myself at the SLS . Okay , I knew I would be there .. because if I start a review with saying , 'found' myself there .. well, hmmm. Upon check in I was surprised to find this is a Starwood property and adjoining the W Hotel. It looked nice upon first sight. It's loud. If you are like me, Vegas or not.. Loud music upon check in before I have had time to get my bearings , is a LOT. The Monkey Bar is right across from the check in desk and that's part of that noise issue, I'm sure. This Hotel is also in LOVE with mirrors ! They make you a little nuts at the elevators! Again.. I had been all day in a plane and I am not sure I needed to see myself in every non glorious angle! What happens when one drinks too much and all these mirrors jack with ones orientation??! haha .. Maybe I should go grab a drink and pull up a chair and be entertained later! I'm positive someone has run into a mirror or two or three (but it's only one really.. or is it??!) , after the night ends. My room was on the 10th floor and thankfully, it was quiet .. despite it all. Very W-esque in its decor and feel. If you have been to a W Hotel or even some of the Le Meridian's , you know what I mean. If you haven't , they are ultra chic and ultra modern , with a cool feel to them. Trendy decor and not your grandmothers provincial wallpaper donning the walls. The SLS greets you with black and white when you enter your room. More mirrors that are back lit.. a nice bathroom and trendy , young art on the walls and wait.. people are clapping at me on the blinds too?!! Nope, I doubt my parents would like this place. There is a Saints & Sinners amenity for purchase above the stocked mini bar. Yes .. there are us Sinners and there are us Saints! I won't say which section I took from. Room service can be ordered via your interactive tele! Awesome.. this is a day I needed a wine or two and someone to serve me! It comes at a price though! My club sandwich and small chopped salad did not cost as much as the $22 service charges! Yikes! BUT, HUGE portions and fast service met me and it was worth it, imo. There are two restaurants for room service one is Italian and one is Asian and more of a 24 hour cafe .. but cool and trendy.. and two ( maybe three ? coffee shops ) ... Perq closes at 900pm. Sharp! Both restaurants have super friendly staff. There are many others including a weirdly named one : Bazaar Meats! BUT, I adore Jose Andres as a chef .. and where as I did not try this restaurant.. I am dying to on my next visit! The gym is awesome and the Foxhall POOL! Is more awesome ! The monorail is also great for connection to the strip. All in all, I was happy with my stay here .. It's not the main steam hotels on the strip.. but it's still pretty stylish and a little less in cost.. and you get Starwood points! Besides .. most of the time in Vegas you need a safe , clean place that's close to lay your head .. :)
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