This review is a true testament that every place is worth a second chance and Planet Hollywood was one of those spots for me.
The first time I stayed here the experience failed on all levels and I swore up and down I would never return. However, when looking for a weeks stay I found a heck of a deal and was (to the penny) $1200 less than the MGM side for the same duration of visit. That had me feeling like I was a VIP or getting away with murder.
One major plus for PH is the location as it's in the heart of the strip and smack dab in the middle of where I usually inhabit. I split my gambling between Planet Hollywood and MGM so with close access to Bellagio and the tram from PH ease of getting around was a breeze. If I ever did decide to do it someday I know there is the monorail behind PH to maneuver up through that end of the strip as well.
Beyond that, I loved how the elevators were strategically placed away from the action and rarely had 15 million people trying to pack into it at one time. Also there is enough assortment of food choices to keep you on the premises so kudos to that as well. There were only a handful of times we ventured out to our regular joints, but for the most part we were content with getting food and eating it in the confines of the room.
For the fashionista inside all of us being so close to the miracle mile was nice as well. I know having things like the ABC store for quick beverage runs added convenience to the trip and the vast array of stores was able to subdue the wife's shopping itch for hours on end during our stay as well.
The room itself was spaced out better this time around and looks like the decor got an upgrade since the last stay as well. The bed was very comfortable and the side chair was a joy to have as well to do my normal staring out the window at the Vegas life (don't worry I don't mean that to sound so creepy).
On the Caesar's side I can say by far that this is my favorite hotel experience at this point and when a good deal presents itself a desired destination. I'm glad that it was a few bad apples the first time here who ruined my stay and it was not a direction reflection of what truly is Planet Hollywood. I admit I still miss it as the Aladdin (so much for time stamping myself), but with hospitality as I was shown I'd say the genie will continue to grant wishes for many years to come!