I had such an incredible, relaxing weekend at the Green Valley Ranch. The large, sprawling complex was beautiful. The room was spacious, with a great view of the Strip and of the gardens. The complex contained several fantastic restaurants (loved the huevos rancheros at the Grand Cafe and the Swedish Pancakes at the Original Pancake House) and the staff was so nice and accommodating. And the pool area...wow! Big lounge "beds" are scattered all over the grounds and a sandy beach right there at the edge of the main pool. Plus they have this secluded, walled-in area called The Pond. It was such an oasis. A shallow wading pool with a waterfall, several lounge beds that were actually in the pool, a ring of beds around the pool...and misters everywhere. The misters cool everything down and make it absolutely impossible to want to leave your poolside bed. I could have lounged for hours!
On the downside, the Green Valley Ranch is a pretty good distance away from the Vegas Strip. I overheard mutterings of $30 cab rides. Luckily we were there to visit family friends who happily shuttled us around.