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| - I have to say that this is the nicest hotel I have ever stayed in. Had a Studio on the 37th floor. The place is beautiful, the staff is friendly (I always see Maloof in the lobby when I stay in the Palms and this time was no exception, which is a good sign: the guy is seriously involved). The room was impeccable, amazing bed, great views from the balcony.The design of the rooms is definitely neo-mid-century modern/minimalist/functional (shouldn't the Eames' estate get royalties for this kind of thing?). I almost don't want people to know about it, that's how great it was. It was not very busy when I was there (June 2008), probably because it's new and it was mid-week. This is a plus, in my opinion. It's not in a casino (another plus) but connected to one by a short walkway, so you're never far from the "action."
Most people who go to Vegas don't give a crap about where they sleep. They just want a room to crash in-between boozing it up and gambling. I understand that, and I'm all for boozing it up in Vegas, but just a room to crash in is about as far from what I want in Vegas as you can get. I want to stay in a place that is nicer--a lot nicer--than the overpriced hovel I am renting in SF (and that I can't seem to find the time to clean, let alone pick up after myself). I also love being off the strip (I am no fan of throngs of people from the midwest -- make that drunk throngs of people from the midwest) and like that this place is super sweet (I think that means elegant) and low key.
The pool area is small, but nice and beautifully done. The spa was also very good, though I wouldn't say great. Loved the Hammam (best part of the spa experience - the men's facilities were pretty small). I was the only one in it at the time (it's coed, so bring your suit).
Loved Rojo lounge and had awesome cocktails -- "Absinthe Minded" and Mojave something or other (the drink with the jalapeno in it).
Great decor, design, very nice, upscale, yet hip. Best hotel experience probably ever and definitely the best I've had in Vegas. I'm not a fan of places like Venetian or Palazzo (too fancy schmancy and/or "flowery" for my tastes). This is upscale, for real, but hip. And that suits me just fine.
I will definitely be back!
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