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| - This is a perfectly nice hotel. This is not the first Westin I've stayed at, but it is certainly the most resort-like. I was there for a conference, and although there were plenty of folks who were there simply to relax and have a good time, the place was big enough and nice enough that those working (me) could enjoy the hotel just as well as those playing. That's a sign of a good hotel.
Rooms are standard Westin fare, and the view was actually quite nice, especially considering you're staying in a man-made oasis in the middle of the Mojave desert. And although we were there for a conference and had a conference rate, we did also check the rack rate, and it was quite reasonable.
My only complaint is that there is little to do aside from the hotel. The Hilton across the lake has the benefit of being next to the "town" (if you can call a few shops and restaurants a town), but from the Westin you have to take a shuttle, which the hotel does provide for free. It makes it a little more of a burden than just walking down the shore, and sometimes you just want to get out a bit.
But if you're looking for a place that's a lot calmer than the Strip, this is a great place to get some beach/pool time in without breaking the bank or "settling" for a lesser hotel.
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