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Everything is fantastic, just like The Donald would say. Seriously, have you ever counted how many times he uses that word in just a 30 second timespan?
I immediately felt welcomed upon approaching the entrance here. When I was in the lobby this continued, and upon checking in, once I yanked out my Expedia Elite card (too bad we don't get physical cards for being Yelp Elites too) they became even more welcoming, took me to the lounge, upgraded my room, extended my check-out time til 4, etc. As for the check-in process, no, they didn't ask for my birth certificate as my form of ID (2nd Donald reference). Anyway, some of the friendliest service I've ever encountered upon checking in anywhere.
The room was, let me think of a word...how about, fantastic? Almost made me want to stay in, since I had just arrived from a business meeting and it was 105 outside. I could barely believe that this huge room was all mine for the price, other hotels I checked out before booking were charging more than double.
Highlights include great decor, a decent view (since it's further down from the Strip, the main window view is of The Wynn), spacious, lots of drawers not just to pack your belongings away in but also already storing kitchen accessories, etc., an amazing tub/jacuzzi in the bathroom with a TV that's in the mirror, and the couches create a nice lounge area away from the bed. Basically, I had more than I needed, but I'm not complaining.
When I turned on the TV, the monitor had my name on it, but I'm surprised it had CNN as a channel since their ratings are so low (3rd Donald reference).
As for everything outside the room, the pool area was pretty basic but packed with lots of staff (will review the H2 EAU poolside dining later), the fitness center was fantastic, and The Salon was quite tempting, although I didn't see The Donald hairdo as an option on the menu (4th Donald reference). I also like the fact this hotel has no casino, it's good to be able to have this place as an option to stay away from that scene. The gift shop was pretty simple though.
The second day there the staff didn't seem as welcoming, like when I stepped outside they didn't offer me a cab until minutes later, and some others didn't appear as enthusiastic as those from the day before. I don't know if it's because on the day I arrived I was dressed in my business attire, and on the following day I just had a t-shirt and shorts on, or it may have just been chance.
So, they almost got a 5 star review out of me, which would have been...fantasticest.
The Donald Yelp rating spread:
1-Unfantastic
2-Fantasticless
3-Fantastic
4-Fantasticer
5-Fantasticest
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