I found out about the pool at the Golden Nugget while surfing through travel websites. The Golden Nugget's swimming pool was listed in the top 10 list of the world's greatest swimming pools. The center of the pool featured an enormous aquarium that housed sharks! As if that was not enough, people can slide through the shark tank in a water slide. I knew that if I ever visit Vegas, I had to stay at the Golden Nugget simply for the pool.
The pool was definitely fun. I easily spent over 4 hours there swimming, playing on the slide and people watching. You can't exactly swim because the pool is completely infested with children. Some of the sandbar sharks have injuries to their noses from bumping into the sides of their tank. Poor guys. The shark tank looked spectacular but it is overstocked.
We stayed in one of the penthouse apartments on the 18th floor. Internet access costs and additional $12.99. Despite the enormous space, there was no kitchen, no microwave, and no sofa bed. My buddy and I had to share the same bed. Lame....