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| - Ok, I am a local, and I really like the SLS. I see myself hanging out there a lot, and bringing out of town guests to visit/dine there. I decided to check it out even though I heard some rather scathing reviews from friends, and I still thought this was a really cool casino.
I love the artwork, the design aesthetic is really cool and modern. It's very rustic warehouse, fine art meets street art. The music is fantastic, a nice departure from some of the annoying top 40 you hear blasted all over the strip. Upbeat indie dance music. Smells good, everything is new, and the "scene" isn't full of annoying tourist douche bags. It's very chill, and a great place to have a conversation and a good meal with friends. It really reminds me of something you mind find in Boulder, Colorado, or perhaps Seattle. Casual, thoughtful design and food that people really like.
I should note that some people really aren't going to "get" SLS. It's not like other casinos on the strip, so get that out of your mind before going there. It's smaller. It doesn't have an enormous life-size-whatever-stupid-thing-people like out front. There's no aquarium or shiny car or any other stupid tourist traps to waste your money on.
It DOES have a laid-back, nice vibe, a choice of several restaurants (and plenty of meal choices in the $10-$15 a plate range), super nice staff (with cool jackets!), an awesome pool area, super sweet bars to choose from, and plenty to look at and talk about. Is this your typical over-the-top "Vegas" Hangover experience? No, and that's what I love about it. I will be back.
My one note for SLS management: Your aesthetic is very warehouse chic, and the bright recessed lighting just doesn't match. Yes, the ceiling is exposed, but your guests aren't on a stage! Dim the lights a little!
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