Nickled and Dimed or $15d and $20d - that's before you get to the casino.
Having stayed at PH in the past, I had decided to return since the other Caesar Ent hotels are worn and tired based on previous stays. My stay was midweek when occupancy is not as great as the weekend.
The arrival experience at PH was less than pleasant. If you self-park, it is quite a trek to registration through the shops, dodging visitors, through the casino and down to the front office. Having waited in line for 35-40 minutes to check-in, it was my turn to be assisted by one of the five agents.
The desk agent advised me of the $20 per day resort fee that I would be charge and the inclusion (internet for one device, gym access and LOCAL CALLS). Free local calls - I guess that benefits those who do not have cell phones?!?
While I was aware the recently added resort charge at PH and other Caesar Ent hotels, I was shocked when she asked if I would like to get my keys now for $15 for "early check-in." Check-in time is 3:00PM and it was 2:40PM. Seriously? The room was vacant and ready and check-in time was 20-minutes away.
PH will be happy to know that I paid the fee, plus the tax that was not disclosed at C/I. There was a line already formed for those there to pick-up their preregistration keys.
If I would have known in advance of this fee, I may have timed my arrival differently. Guess I should have read some of the reviews on Yelp before my visit.
The guests rooms are okay; the rooms are dark with small windows. The bed/mattress was not comfortable. Even though the minimum bet at the table games is $15 the casino doesn't have an exciting "vibe". The dealers are pleasant and engaging.
Okay, a few pluses - the room was relatively clean, the bathroom is large, there is a separate adult pool, Earl of Sandwiches has good offerings with an efficient system and PH has a good central location on the strip.
With the addition of the fees, the resorts across the strip are a better value - newer, fresher product with better service.