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| - I booked my reservation directly at Westin because I noticed they had a $90 deal that included free breakfast buffet for two. What I didn't noticed when I made my reservation until when I researched the map was that it was Maxim hotel I stayed at 10 years ago.
I stayed at Maxim 10 years ago as a high school kid following parents to go to Vegas. Since it was my second time going to Vegas back then, I remembered the experience quite clearly. It was typical Chinese middle class family going on vacation: six people staying at the same room, staying at off-strip to avoid high price, eating buffet at MGM grand, M&M was a must go because of game arcade...
Compare to that experience, I felt fortunate this time around because only my sister was coming along to this trip. Before the trip, I was aware of the resort charge because it was already added to my bill. The resort charge includes: 2 bottles of water in the room, parking, steam room and sauna access to their spa, and swimming pool access.
We tried to check in early but it was not available. I confirmed with the reception on what was included in the bill because a lot of the review I read on yelp stated there were a lot of hidden traps. I noticed there were a lot of information that had been varied according to the source you get the information from.
For example:
1) Swimming pool was stated to be under construction on the website. I didn't pack my swimming suit thus and I found out it was otherwise! People were still able to hang out by the pool!! Aside from the pool not very appealing.
2) From the hibiscus Spa site, they stated that hotel guests need to pay to use locker room. The charge is $25. I was confused about that because I thought the resort charge Westin mandatory charged already included the usage? I was told by reception the usage is free.
3) WORST OF ALL... We were so thirsty when we went back to the hotel at night. Sister and I saw two bottles of water on the counter next to the tv. I was lying down to test the Westin comfort bed while my sister opened one of the water bottle... I went to the bathroom and found there were two bottles of water. Just that they were not as fancy as the ones lying outside. I though Westin must be really nice and gave us two extra bottles. Then something came to my mind and I rushed outside to check on the water bottles... (check my pic) It was then I realized it was yet another trap!! It cost my sister $8 for a bottle of water that comes from Italy and hopefully a lesson she would remember for a long time.
Compare to 10 years ago, the interior of the hotel improved a lot: no more strong statics on hotel lobby door knobs, more appealing lobby area. The bed was also very comfortable and breakfast buffet was excellent. The air conditioning in my room has no problem. However, the walls were still thin, the room corridors were also very dirty. I dislike the bath tub because the one in my room has a lot of scratches at the bottom. I probably would not choose to stay here again. If you would like the stay here, you can buy drink and snacks from the gas station store which is next to the hotel.
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