With pretty much every new hotel in LV essentially being a Bellagio/Venetian ripoff or a Palms/Hard Rock ripoff for the last 10 years, this place is a breath of fresh air.
Clocks. In a casino. I thought I would never see the day. It's high-end, without being snobby, pretentious or intimidating. Upscale, but generally inclusive. THIS is the type of place The Strip needs, a place that feels like it's for everyone.
The exterior gives you a very good, but not entirely obvious hint of what you would be getting yourself into once inside. The interior is a sight to behold. Strangely enough, this place reminded me of the Stardust (R.I.P.) to a certain extent. It has the flash and glitz of old Vegas, and yet doesn't forfeit subtlety in the process.
I really enjoyed browsing the small shopping arcade on the second floor. Thank god they didn't just follow the almost hilariously recycled Gucci and Louis Vuitton format every other new place has used. My favorite store was Crossover, it's not a very expensive store either.
I also loved all the artwork and statues all throughout the casino.
I hope this place serves as a sign to all of these entrepreneurs and corporate executives desperately trying to copycat the elegance and sophistication of another place. How about trying something new?
It will be interesting to see The Strip 20-30 years from now. I'm going to assume that this place retains it's relevancy and becomes a classic whereas the soulless cesspools known as the Wynn and Aria are considered "old and outdated" and put up for implosion. I would love to see that.