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| - I'm not sure whether or not to refer to this Casino as The Aladdin, or Planet Hollywood. Anyway let's see how to break it down:
Room - Your standard room, clean, and nice, Still Aladdin themed, but a hint of Planet Hollywood theme as there was some movie props in our room, surprisingly the two themes didn't clash. The bed was comfortable, the bathroom was huge, the TV a little outdated, but standard..non-smoking room was pleasant, with enough space to hold 5 people our last night (had some friends drop by). Complimentary shampoo, conditioner, soaps, lotion. A good experience, your typical "good" hotel. Our room also was nice and quiet, no noise from neighbors, close by ice machine and elevators, but never heard it. Our view was decent...could see some of the strip, but obstructed by some things..11th floor.
Front Desk: the line much shorter than what I've seen at other casinos, but still long enough to kind of s*ck after a flight. The staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. I was sad we couldn't get upgraded, but that's okay. I was told that by getting a strip view, i would lose the tub, and get only a shower. Little did I know that it meant I was getting a room designed for the handicapped. The room itself was normal, but it meant the shower was kind of different than I was used to. I kind of wish I was a little more warned, but I made too..how often are you in your room in Vegas anyway?
Casino - There was some construction going on, but it wasn't dusty, dirty, or loud anywhere..so it really was fine. And there wasn't any times where it appeared to have a safety hazard. The casino itself seemed smaller than some of the others, and lacking theme (maybe because they are still changing over). But it's still nice inside, the lack of cashiers needs a little work though. Oh and all the guest service people asking my girlfriend and I "are you two married, living together, over the age of 25+?" etc...was a little annoying...we constantly had to say "No, we don't want a time-share" or something to that extent. I mean I guess they were offering a free dinner for two if you took their two hour tour, but I passed on that.
Aladdin has some free gamers club thing where once a day you can try to win the two million dollar pull (you most likely get nothing or $10-15 if your lucky), but then you can try the 5 minute free slot play thing..which is kind of fun with friends, if anything just to see who can get higher points..and you usually can leave w/at least a free coffee mug/tote bag/playing cards..not a bad deal for free if you ask me. Everyone in my group got coffee mugs, 4 people got extra tote bags, one person got a free show for the V theater in the dessert passage (hey it's free why not)..i told it was decent show. And one guy two rows from me got a comp buffet for two (damn i wish i got that one)..good free fun..the line can get long so just go during off-peak time.
Service - Normal for most hotels and casinos, friendly and fast.
buffet - very good..I'll write a review on it's own thing.
Overall - yes, the walk through the dessert passage every time i wanted in the casino was slightly annoying. But the mall is pretty cool, and the ABC stores in there is a life saver for necessities w/out spending crap loads of $$$. The Aladdin was very fairly priced, for your typical quality hotel (not exactly Caesar's, but not Circus Circus either)..and it's location is very central to the strip..So I would recommend it to anyone.
~G
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