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| - I want to love this place. I really do. But time and time again my experience at this hotel is a disappointment.
Let me start with the good:
Zumanity! Love this Circ de Soleil show located at NYNY. Such a fun show with amazing energy by some awesome performers. Definitely a must see if you're in Vegas. Plus it's one of the only Circ shows you can find some great discounts for if you look around.
The Theme: As a former Manhattan resident I love the New York theme from the hotel shaped like NY skyscrapers, to the little Greenwich village inside the casino with restaurants and shops.
Location: Great location on the strip with easy access to MGM, Mandalay Bay, and City Center.
Now on to the not so good
The room: The rooms here are tiny and drab. Plus because of the layout of the hotel it's usually a hike from the elevator to your room. The air conditioner in our room seemed pretty weak, which left our room HOT, even with it running on "high." In the middle of summer in Las Vegas you do not want to be sleeping on top of the sheets and blankets still sweating balls. Also the walls are extremely THIN. Every morning at 5:00 am I could hear the lady in the room next door talking on the phone. And I mean, I could hear her entire conversations. Not very conducive to sleep when you were out late.
The Pool: The pool is way to small for the size of the resort. Also there are not enough chairs around so you usually end up without one. And it's a BORING pool. Nothing exciting about it. The drinks are overpriced which is to be expected, but they are also extremely WEAK.
Prices: The rooms are about on par with the Excalibur in my mind, but the prices are usually double. You're better off staying there than at NYNY. The $12.95 resort fee is ridiculous, as is $14 for one ride on the roller-coaster, and $5 for a hot dog at Nathans. I have never tried any of the other restaurants here so can't comment on them.
Bottom line: definitely check out the NYNY while you're in Las Vegas, but spend your money elsewhere.
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