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| - We were planning to stay at the Riveria, but changed to the Mirage when we realized how far Riviera is in relation to what we wanted to visit. From the outside, it looks like we've got a pretty good deal. First upside? FREE PARKING for hotel guests. Who does that?!?! and in Vegas? I don't know how the other hotels are, but this made me happy.
Check in on a Thursday around 5 was FAST.
First downside? We were on the 21st floor, and our elevators were in the middle of the casino. We had to walk a good 10 minutes before we got to our elevator. And the signs aren't much help, especially when you've got all this luggage in hand! Biggest irritation of the weekend. I don't have a problem with walking by slot machines or smoke, but all this for 10 minutes to get to my elevator? Never again. If after reading this you agree with me, start reviewing other hotels. It doesn't get much better once you know where to go.
Elevators were quick though, in case you do come here!
Now the rooms aren't anything amazing. 2 beds for 4 people on the 21st floor, room 51. Be warned you can't take anything out of the fridge or put anything in because they measure everything by weight! So if it's +/-, you'll get charged. Also be warned...there is no microwave for your use anywhere in the hotel....apparently that's a "fire hazard" to have one for the patron's use. I call it a bluff.
Onto the room's restroom....disappointment. It looked dirty to begin with, and that's because it's just plain old and cheap. The tub had something plastered on to it....I'm not good with names but I'm sure it's to prevent slippage. That thing gets unstuck from the tub floor when the water starts to run. Oh, and the water doesn't run down the drain smoothly and quickly. So after about 10-15 min, you're standing up to your ankles in water. GROSS. Then the toilet doesn't flush anywhere. You either need to hold it down for a long time or flush it multiple times. At some points, I thought it was going to clog up on me. Next the counter space....TINY! It's like the size of my sink in my personal bathroom. Even if 2 people were meant for that room, I don't think that sink would have been very comfortable.
Restrooms are important for me, especially in hotels. I like them clean and comfy.
Beds were comfy, room was never too hot or too cold.
The biggest complaints were about the elevator location and the restroom, oh and the fridge/microwave (we had leftovers that we wanted to eat, but they had to be tossed instead)
In the main floor you have CPK, Starbucks, and lots of other places to eat. The Mirage is close to Treasure Island, the Venetian and Ceasar's Palace. Overall, the location was convenient. But I won't be back.
Also, don't bring your kids here. Go to Circus Circus. Or better yet, Disneyland in Cali.
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