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| - We decided to try priceline to book our hotel in Vegas, afterall, you go there to gamble right? We put in our rate and requested a 4 1/2 star hotel property and ended up at the Elara. At first I was a bit disappointed (only because when you go to Vegas you think to stay somewhere like the Cosmo or another big named hotel on the strip, etc), but when we arrived into Vegas, I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel is located in a fantastic area on the strip - right next to Planet Hollywood, in fact, it's connected to the Miracle Mile Shops! The hotel's parking is a little bit of a pain because it's shared with the Miracle Mile Shops, so you might end up driving around for a while to find a spot, but they do have valet. The hotel itself is a smoke-free environment, no casino onsite, but there are so many within walking distance and Planet Hollywood is basically adjacent to the hotel through the Shops. The checkin process was a breeze and the staff was very helpful. They have a great looking pool right outside the lobby area which was packed when we arrived. The rooms are clean, imagine the Cosmo interior, minus all the flat screens. They are spacious - so we had a standard room on the 8th floor, and it had a king bed, couch with small sitting area, small kitchen area (with a microwave, fridge, sink, and all the items you would need to dine with. The bathrooms were roomy (it was nice because the toilet is separated with a door, so someone can take a shower, while someone uses the toilet). Overall, the room was great, the hotel was great and the location can't be beat. I would recommend this hotel to anyone looking for a nice, clean centrally located stay without having to walk through miles of casino to get to your hotel elevator. This is great for families, couples and singles. The location alone cannot be beat.
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