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| - I recently stayed at Platinum for the 2nd time. Last year, I stayed during a Yelp party that was happening during spring break. Prices were reasonable. I had problems checking in last year, I can't remember what the ordeal was, but I had to sit out by the pool till my friend arrived later in the evening.
This time, everything worked out just right. I loved the fact that this hotel is non-gaming and that the lobby is free of smoke. I believe the rooms are smoke-free as well. I like that the hotel is a mile off the strip, so it is within walkable distance of most of the casinos on the strip.
My friend and I took advantage of the pool and hot tub on the 5th floor. When we were here last year, we had sunnier weather, and we took advantage of the little cabana type areas with a covering to shield out the sun. I was planning on going to the gym, but decided not to, since the equipment I would use is the treadmill, and I figured that I would do plenty of walking while in Vegas. My friend took advantage of the gym by using their weights.
The suites are really spacious. Living area, breakfast bar, full size refrigerator, stove and oven, microwave and coffee pot. We even had a washer and dryer! The bedroom was equipped with 2 queen size beds, and they were really comfortable. Heavy curtains block out the sunlight, and the first night I slept for 12 hours straight. I rarely do that! The bathroom had a large 2 person jetted tub. The spa on the 4th floor were selling bath bombs 1 for $9, or 6 for $18. I went with the latter option, and had a nice luxurious bath! I brought the rest of the bath bombs home for later use. The few times I had stayed in Las Vegas before even hearing of the Platinum, I stayed at some of the popular casino hotels and it irked me that there were no microwaves or coffee pots in the room! I will definitely be staying at the Platinum in the future!
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