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Stayed here over NASCAR weekend back in March...not that I knew it was NASCAR weekend at the time...
Stayed in a GO Room on the 18th floor. While I didn't have a Strip View, I had a view of the pool and habitat areas, which was equally as good. Got a deal on it too...around $86.50 avg/night with my Total Rewards discount! It didn't have a tub as I was hoping but those seem to be a dime a dozen...sometimes you get one, most of the time you don't.
Arrived at around 2pm on a Thursday and check-in didn't take all that long, maybe like 20 minutes. They also have automated machines at the front desk if you're looking to avoid the lines. I did see some long lines at the front desk at certain times of the day though.
Enjoyed the vibe of the hotel and the casino...even if the slot machines were tight as hell. Thankfully, you can access the Strip from the casino in less than 5 minutes, and wonderful joints such as O'Shea's and Harrah's were very very close. It's also connected to the Monorail if you're looking to head to MGM Grand or casinos located further north.
Everything you need under one roof, definitely. I also recommend Margaritaville and Burger Joint if you're looking for some eats, but there's a lot of other joints... like LA Subs, Johnny Rockets, and the Buffet (which I didn't get to try this time around.)
Loved the bartenders over at Bugsy's Bar. They were pretty heavy-handed with the booze and kept the drinks coming while playing VP. Was a great spot to just chill, smoke, and lose a little cash.
They need to fix the elevators in the parking garage though. I swear, they must've been as old as the hotel. I was heading back to my rental on the 6th floor one day and the lights just went out...like hell.
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