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| - Yes there are many great reviews already about The Platinum Hotel. I have a couple of things to add to what people have already said.
The hotel is very quiet which is fantastic as it is a perfect escape from the frenzy of the Las Vegas strip. You will not hear a thing in your room and will have a great night's sleep here. They are adamant about their non-smoking policy so don't even think about staying here if you plan on smoking. You will automatically be charged a $500 fine even for smoking on the balcony and the fine is not negotiable. For me, this was a fantastic policy as I suffer from severe asthma. Most hotels say their rooms are non-smoking, but I always find them to smell of smoke anyway. There is no casino which is a plus. You really feel like you're staying in a quiet apartment building, it turns out that some of the units are actually condos. This is far more than just a room, it is a one bedroom apartment with a full washer/dryer and a full refrigerator with an oven and a cook-top. There are many supermarkets nearby, so you are not forced to eat out all the time which is also a great perk.
There are a couple of cons that have been mentioned before, but not very frequently. I do not recommend walking around this area at night. The 7-eleven is next door to the hotel, so we ran over to get some supplies and were shocked at the people both inside and outside the store. There were many edgy fringe characters on the street around the hotel. I decided to drive the 3 minutes to the strip after this, even in the day time. The second issue I have is just a matter of personal taste. I disliked the decor in the room. I know a lot of people have described the rooms as plain or neutral. All I can say is BEIGE, BEIGE, BEIGE. Every surface is beige, the walls, the carpet, the tiled floor all beige, it almost feels institutional. The art in the room is sparse and bland as well. The rooms are fabulously huge, the amenities incredible, they even have a Bose Wave radio in the living room and large flat screen televisions in the bedroom and the living room. On the other hand a lot of people come to Vegas expecting a spectacle in their hotel room, instead this room is all about neutral and quiet. I personally didn't like the taste in furniture or decor at all, it feels much more like furnished corporate housing to me.
This all said, would I stay here again, absolutely. I have stayed at all the fancy flashy hotels in Vegas and if given the choice I would definitely choose to stay at The Platinum again. This was the first time that I've had a decent night's sleep on any trip I've taken to Vegas. The convenience of having a full kitchen, massive amounts of space and absolute quiet is completely worth it to me. The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because of the decor and the nasty vibe on the street outside, also it would be great if the hotel had a shuttle to the strip.
One last comment, the service here is incredible. The valet parker noticed that we came into the hotel with groceries. He immediately told the front desk to send pots and pans up for us to cook with. A couple of minutes later there was a knock at the door with the delivery and then believe it or not, a couple of minutes after that, the front desk called to make sure that we had received everything we needed and if there was anything else they could help us with. Everyone you deal with here is polite and thoughtful, such a refreshing surprise.
(One important tip: book through the website of The Platinum. Not only do they give a AAA discount, but more importantly if you book through them you get free wireless internet in your room and also believe it or not an unheard of 2pm checkout!!!)
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