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| - I know my viewpoint is unpopular, but this place just missed the mark. I'm having a hard time understanding why people are raving about it.
As others have noted, it's poorly laid out, unattractive, and VERY difficult to access. Maybe it's because I'm from California that these things stand out. I notice many of the other similar reviewers are from California. But why make the place so hard to get to? From the entrances to the roads to the place itself, it's not an easy navigation. Maybe other people are OK with spending lots of time on trying to navigate a mall, but that's just not a priority for me I guess.
It will be interesting to see over the long term if parking is adequate. And that brings up another Californian point. In our state, a facility such as this cannot be built unless it proves it has adequate parking and access!
Anyway, the shops are the same ole, same ole. Nothing exciting here. If you like the loud music and fashion thing, it could be fun for you. But keep in mind that many of the shops and restaurants advertised for this location are not open yet. Some aren't even built. Also, keep in mind that Downtown Summerlin is not trying to attract a high end customer. I assumed they would, given the location. My first indication that assumption was incorrect should have been that Nordstrom chose to build a Rack rather than a full store in Downtown Summerlin.
The one bright spot is Trader Joe's. As long as the Sahara entrance, which is closest to the store, becomes regularly accessible, it should be an easy in and out for my favorite grocery chain. I'm very excited to have another Trader Joe's on the Summerlin side of Vegas!
Maybe this desert concrete jungle will improve over time as landscape grows in and other stores open. Who knows. But it's not likely to ever score high on my list just because of its feel and energy - which is partly a result of the layout and design. For now, I'll stick with classy Tivoli Village.
Update 4/22/15: I'm upgrading my review to 3 stars for one reason: the restaurants. Everything I said above still stands, but I have to admit that the addition of Crave, Wolfgang Puck, and Grape Street (and undoubtedly the other new restaurants I have yet to try) has been a boon for Summerlin. I go there just for the food, and it's well worth it. If you go to the Crave/Puck area, it's a pretty easy in and out, and that part of Downtown Summerlin is actually somewhat aesthetically pleasing. :) I'll be posting reviews for the restaurants as well but thought I should start by updating here first. So good news: THE FOOD HERE IS GREAT!!!
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