We stayed here for Labor Day Weekend with a group of 9 girls.
We were on the 23rd Floor with a Junior Suite and Connecting King Room. In total we had three bathrooms, two beds and a huge couch - more than enough space for all of us and the view of the strip and the fireworks show was phenomenal!
The renovation was appreciated by all: updated bathrooms, furniture, and technology made the room elegant feeling and a great value for the little that we paid.
Only downfall to the guest room: Not much lighting in the room intself. The bathrooms were well equipped and I guess that is what really matters.
Great location on the strip for going to Tao, XS, and Tryst, walking distance to all of them. Also close to the mall and the Venetian for more shopping. We went to Pho in the hotel after a night of going out - the food was a bit expensive but the portions were GIANT and really yummy.
The hotel also has a really fun Cowboy Bar - Gilley's that we went to almost every night. Drinks are much less than you will pay anywhere else in Vegas so it was a great place to pre-drink before we went to the Clubs at night.
We went to the pool one day after going to the Encore Beach Party. The pool was fun, there was a DJ and a pretty big crowd dancing and hanging out pool side - a good option if you just want to stay on property but get the feel that you went to a Pool Party.
Would def stay here again, espcially if the price is right. Be aware there is a $25/day resort fee.