Sadly my expectations of this place were much higher than I got to experience. I lived in Vegas for many years and recently moved from there to San Diego. I still do much business in Vegas and often stay in hotels. Since much of my business was in the south area of town this time, I decided to stay at the South Point.
I fly into the airport on an early flight (like 5am early). I try to get book a shuttle to pick me up and I'm told that I needed to schedule 24 hours in advance. No problem, I suppose. I'm no stranger to the mass transit system so I decide to take the bus. This was an hour and a half trip alone. When I arrive (now about 6:30am), I'm aware that check in time is a long way away. But I make the attempt anyway for an early check-in. Apparently, a change in shift was happening and I'm told to check back at around 9am. Fair enough, I thought. So I decide to take advantage of the many "graveyard specials" at the cafe. But to my avail, I miss these specials by 10 minutes. I try to plead my case (red-eye flight, early arrival, etc) but they fall upon deaf ears.
So I order my food and do my best to take my time in consumption of the food. The service were very good but I couldn't take up three hours of just sitting there so I take my luggage to the bell desk to hold and try to find a place to relax. Sadly, the only place for this was at the pool. As luck should have it, it was very windy and while most hotels have their pools shielded from such things. This one did not. I eventually tire of this and proceed to try to check in again.
Lucky for me, this clerk is fresh and chipper and finds me a room. I had requested a higher floor but the only thing open was lower level and facing the other tower. Beggers can't be choosers I suppose.
After a nap I decide to head to the strip. A plan that eventually would result to as a fail. The city bus only stopped by the casino once an hour and their shuttle (for a nominal cost) every two. It seems that they really encourage you to stay on property there. Since logistically, going to the Strip wouldn't work out (I had a business meeting later that afternoon). I did opt to stay in the room.
The room itself was very nice. And unlike other hotels, there's quite a selection of television stations. Including some music stations. This made good for when I was working on projects. But sadly, the hotel does not offer free Wi-Fi, and what they do offer is outrageous.
Overall, the casino was average at best. I doubt that I'd stay there again unless I got a free room or something. This place would have rendered three stars providing it was more centrally located.