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| - I don't know where to start! This is the worst hotel I can remember staying in in all the years that I've come to Vegas. We ended up here bec Bob's convention was here, so I assume they got über cheap rates. I hope so, bec we got what they paid for. Here are my chief complaints:
Bed not comfortable, pillows sucked, only had 3 on a King bed so had to call for more which of course requires a tip.
No fan in the bathroom so unless you are no longer trying to keep the magic alive, you do not want this kind of exposure.
No decaf in room, had to call for more which of course required another tip.
No black out curtains, only sheers so no matter how long you enjoyed the Vegas scene last night, you will see the morning light.
No fridge, no mini-bar.
Dinky sink area has no room for toiletries.
We first checked into their "standard" room on the 3rd floor, which was old, outdated, and just plain ugly. Ugly uncomfortable chairs were the only seating option other than the stiff bed. See, I'm not a gambler so I planned to read and surf net during the day while Bob was at his convention. This was not going to be possible in this awful room. It was also so poorly insulated that I could hear music and casino noise even with earplugs on.
We were going to ask for an upgrade but decided to have dinner first. Bob volunteered to try raw food (that will be another review) but didn't realize that he was actually allergic to raw flaxseed so 30 minutes after dinner we had to rush Bob to the ER bec his throat was closing up. 5.5 hours later, we returned to the hotel and were just too tired to change rooms...or so we thought.
There I am, with earplugs on, still hearing the music and casino noise, and then Bob starts snoring bec his throat is still swollen inside. I would have had to go stone deaf to get any sleep in that environment so at 1:30am I went to the desk to check into an upgraded room, leaving Bob to blissfully snore the night away. $159 for a remodeled standard room on the 7th floor, or $289 for a "deluxe" room. By then I was pretty sure that these folks did not know the meaning of the word "deluxe," so I took the $159.
Same room as the 3rd floor with slightly newer furniture. It was a little quieter and the sink vanity was bigger, but it was still just really uncomfortable. Even the toilet seat was uncomfortable! At least I learned that I do have "sit bones" as my Pilates instructor has claimed, because they actually hurt while seated on that torture device.
Another drink helped me finally fall asleep In spite of the discomfort. This morning I packed my stuff and moved next door to the Rio. $199 per night and this is a suite with a huge and comfy sectional sofa on which to lounge and write yelp reviews, soft bed, cushy pillows, blackout curtains. No doubt even better rates could be had with some advanced notice.
They might have cheap drinks and cheap tables but I will never stay In a room at the Gold Coast again.
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