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| - We decide to stay off the Strip for our most recent trip, both to avoid the resort fees and to have a slightly quieter stay. Despite the cigarette smells, we were pleased.
The hotel, like some other folks here have mentioned, is older and the rooms feel more like a studio apartment complete with a fridge, sink, and stovetop burner. Actually, it makes sense since there is a Value Place sitting right next door. Because it's older and far off the Strip, there were a number of families and older folks staying which made the stay pretty quiet. The employees are friendly, which is also a plus.
Other amenities in the room: an A/C-slash-heater, a TV sitting on a dresser, alarm clock radio, a coffee maker, a wardrobe with a small safe and ironing things, and a desk with chairs. There are no lamps, so you're stuck with the overhead light or using the light under the microwave if you don't want the light shining down full force. The bed is firm, which I prefer, but I found one of the blankets itchy (the beigey one).
By the way, I thought we booked a non-smoking room but were put on the fourth floor which REEKED of cigarettes and perhaps other not-so-legal smells. Maybe it was just the people who happened to be staying at the same time (some of them looked sketchy) or perhaps it just smells that way. I have no idea. I was hoping that staying off the Strip would mean fewer cigarette smells but this smashed that idea.
There's a small gym somewhere, which I never used, and they offer continental breakfast until 10AM. They have bagels, muffins, fruit (apples and oranges), and cereals (instant oatmeal, raisin bran, fruit loops). Drink options included apple juice, orange juice, milk, coffee, and assorted teas. The coffee was weak. There's a room across from the breakfast area for you to sit and they have a TV playing the morning news. You also have the option of eating at IHOP next door; mention the hotel and you get a discount or something. We never went.
Overall, this a decent place to stay to save some money, if you don't mind cigarette smells.
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