The location right in the middle of the strip can't be beat. The room was gorgeous and spacious, but half of the remote controls for the blinds, lights, Eric didn't work. Not a big deal, but not a selling point either. Smoking is permitted in the casino and on certain floors.
The sushi and tapas restaurants in the hotel were great, but the pizza joint and the buffet were pretty bad. I don't think I've ever had pizza that incredibly greasy before. Similarly, the bars were lacking in the high end whiskey department.
The pools are nice, but pretty subdued. They lacked both the party atmosphere of the Hard Rock and the upscale retreat nature of the Bellagio. Not bad, just quiet.
Service at the hotel was first rate, from the front desk and concierge to the parking attendants.