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| - The SLS Las Vegas is what the Hard Rock Hotel was to emerging affluent twenty somethings in the 90's. They have done a great job in appealing to young Vegas party goers who want to be seen and have a good time, but will not be spending absorbent amounts of time in their rooms or using hotel amenities, like the day spa.
Rooms: The rooms here are immaculate! I am not sure if I have stayed in five star hotels that are quite this clean. The rooms have a modern theme with minimal clutter. Think chic New York studio apartment dressed in vibrant white. The bedding is extremely comfortable and each room has a very large flat screen T.V. The down size...if you book a room in the World Tower storage space and square footage is limited. The bathroom, though well appointed, is only big enough for one person to use at a time. There closet space is limited and there are not any drawers to store your clothing. I literally live out of my luggage for four days. Still, the housekeeping in this hotel available 24 hours a day, a plus if you like to sleep in, and truly does an excellent job!
Hotel: The hotel itself is also very clean and modern. They have made a good use of digital medial, vinyl art and window film to create a dynamic modern feel in each area of the hotel. Still, I found myself expecting more from the Starwood Group. Many areas of the SLS still feel like the old Saraha, even after a $415 million dollar renovation. The hallways leading to the rooms still have an old feel, even though they look brand new. The SLS is definitely not as big as other Vegas giants (hence the boutique). The hotel bar, pools, gift shop, casino and check in area are all near to one another, which can be a plus if you don't enjoy the long walk from amenity to amenity of other larger hotels.
Overall, the service I received from the staff while at the SLS was superb. The team here is is professional and accommodating. What you would expect from Starwood Property, just with a lower guest to staff ratio, resulting in a longer wait at times in lines or for room service. The hotel is waking distance from the Las Vegas Convention Center and parking is very convenient on this property. There is also a monorail stop next to the hotel bar.
If you are in Las Vegas for a conference at the convention center, or even a quick getaway, SLS Hotel & Casino is truly an ideal choice. While I was expecting a bit more from the hotel because it is a Starwood property, I still had an enjoyable stay and would absolutely return again if I need to be convention center close. If you want to spend a great deal of time on the strip or are looking for a resort feel, SLS may not be the approperate choice for you. This hotel is absolutely one of the best values for the money in Las Vegas!
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