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| - As a frequent international traveler, I've stayed in some of the finest Intercontinental Hotels for free in Istanbul, Hong Kong, Paris, Vienna, Sydney, etc. And The Palazzo is my favorite 5-star Intercontinental Hotel in Las Vegas. As a heavy business traveler, I switched my allegiance from Hilton Hotels once The Palazzo became an Intercontinental Hotel property a few years ago so I could use reward points to always stay free. There is a separate check-in desk for The Palazzo & IHG Elite Rewards members which allows us members to bypass the regular front check-in desk with normal waiting queue 30 people deep. This is incredibly helpful when checking in on busy Friday evenings and really makes you feel elite walking past all those poor people stuck in a long line. Achieving Elite Rewards status should come with great perks! Customer service, room and maid service are excellent. I'm always provided with free massive Bella Suite on 22nd floor with complimentary upgrade to Strip view, and automatic late 2pm checkout. Don't cheapen out - you should pay for a room with Strip view because it's worth the cost. The decor is luxurious and modern. I love the marble bathroom floors. I enjoy laying on the huge couch pressing the remote to open/close the drapes, and raise/lower the fabric sunshade. Oh, the little thrills in life. I love using the large fitness center and numerous fabulous pool/hot tub areas. The Azure pool club has great dance music and atmosphere. The casino and shops are beautiful and very convenient. There are terrific restaurants such as Delmonico Steakhouse owned by Emeril Lagasse. I also enjoy venturing to the Palazzo's 5-star sister resort next door The Venetian via connected walkway to roll some dice. You can't miss whether you stay at The Palazzo or the Venetian, but you can get lost within these massive luxury hotels.
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