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| - Having stayed at properties up and down the Strip, this second visit to the Platinum pretty well convinced us to look no further. We stayed three nights and felt like we could have easily stayed 30 more. Having a full kitchen, big bedroom, living room with queen-sized sofabed, and a bathroom with jacuzzi tub-for-two and separate shower with easily adjustable spray made it feel much more like a place to live than just a place to crash. Did I mention the balcony that's big enough for a table and four chairs.
We asked for an East-facing room, because we prefer the sunrise to the Striprise. Considering that we stayed over the weekend of NASCAR, NCAA basketball, and a big grappling tournament (not to mention a couple dozen minor conventions), it was as though we had the world to ourselves. The room was very quiet and restful, even though it's a 10-minute walk from the Strip.
We hiked down the street to The Flamingo one evening for a light deli meal (eating by the flamingo fountain in the garden), then rode the Monorail up and down, just because it's there. We are former locals who ignored the Monorail for 5 years, but decided to try it as tourists. Got that checked off our list. Still it was a very easy walk back from the Paris/Bally's Monorail stop to the Platinum.
I lost count of how many pleasant, positive encounters I had with the staff, whether calling for an extra blanket for the sofabed, or with a question about the thermostat, the response was always friendly and professional. I think I met most of the parking valet staff over the course of 3 days, and they were also unfailingly courteous and helpful. The restaurant (for Sunday morning breakfast) overlooks the pool and deck, and we found the menu to be a little limited, but perfectly adequate. Our food was very tasty, well-presented, and reasonably priced, by Las Vegas standards. Bruno, the head server, made sure everything was right, even when he was obviously very busy.
If you want noise and smoke and flashing lights and staggering patrons, then you probably don't want the Platinum. If you want spacious comfort, convenience to the Strip, unfussy elegance, value-for-money, and a friendly, attentive staff, then give the Platinum a try. Maybe we'll see you there next time.
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