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| - I spent Labor Day weekend with friends in Vegas and NYNY served as our homebase. The hotel itself is clean and well-attended with a nice variety of eateries, games, bars, and other standard casino fare. Self parking and valet are free. I opted to self park and parked on the roof of the garage and could see my ride from the room. Late checkout gives you an extra hour.
The burger joint, steakhouse, and Italian restaurant are particularly delicious with excellent service and the Irish pub and center bar are fun and lively spots. I didn't ride the roller coaster, but heard it was good enough to not feel ripped off.
The pool is nothing special, though cabanas are available to rent and I had the pleasure of relaxing by one. A flatscreen TV, fridge, outdoor fan, and plenty of lounge furniture made it an enjoyable intermission to the trip.
Visit the spa before booking, if possible. It's not the luxury you might expect from a hotel spa off the strip, but still nice.
Our room was situated in the New Yorker B tower, which overlooks the parking garage, roller coaster, and pool. The windows in this tower (and possibly others, too?) are quite small, allowing very little light into the room during the day. Lighting in the bathroom was also dim and water pressure somewhat weak. Our room had no fridge, but offered a safe and clock radio with iPod dock and a 40" flatscreen TV. Beds were moderately comfortable and extra pillows were provided. Free WiFi is available in all rooms.
The connecting bridge to Imperial Palace is handy as it leads to the free tram travelling to Mandalay Bay, home to House of Blues.
Overall, this hotel is fine in terms of cleanliness and convenience. I'd stay here again, but if you're looking for Vegas extravagance where you're immersed in the hotel theme down to the detail, look elsewhere.
Room Tip: Some rooms are quite far from the elevators - if you have mobility limitations or fear the long walk an impossible chore after an evening of drink, request one close by!
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