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| - If I could rate this 4.5 stars I would! The only reason I am deducting a star is because the hotel is missing some of the little things that I like in a "5-star" hotel (i.e. quality of the linens - bed & bath, bathroom toiletries, pressure to attend the time-share presentation,etc.)
That being said... This was the PERFECT hotel for a getaway I had with one of my closest friends! Before going into everything I loved about the hotel, this is NOT the property for you if you are looking for/have to have:
- second-hand smoke greeting you as you walk in the door; sorry, this just isn't the place for you, then.
- immediate access to the strip (the hotel is technically on the strip, but pretty far from the "major" attractions (though it is a quick ride to some of the strip clubs... I just noticed on the way to airport)
- a casino on property
- restaurants on property. There is a little marketplace on the ground level that serves deli style foods and pizza, but we never ate there.
Truth is, this was exactly what we needed for an thirtysomething, extended weekend (Sat - Weds), girls getaway. We stayed in a two bed-room suite on the 17th floor of tower 2 and that these rooms had just been remodeled. The blackout curtains in each of the rooms were amazing!!! And really, if there's anything you absolutely must have in Vegas it's soundproof rooms and blackout curtains! Just a note... the "jacuzzi" that other's have mentioned isn't really a jacuzzi. At least in our suite, it was a large tub. Large enough for a party, but no jets.
While I'm sure this would be an ideal family destination given the full-kitchen and laundry facilities in the suites, I don't recall seeing any kids or families around. The property was fairly quiet, even though I know they were close to capacity the first few nights of our stay.
The bus stop for the Duece is literally at the end of the hotel's driveway. Learn the Duece quickly (it's easy!). Cab rides are easily $20 - $25 each from HGVC to the major spots on the strip whereas the Duece is $8 for a 24hr pass or $20 for three days.
Seriously, Vegas is all about over-stimulation. It was nice to have a place to come back to and let your senses recover!!
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