Peter M.
Yelp
Historic Elegance in the Heart of Las Vegas!!
This is the place, yes this is the place to be if you're ever in Las Vegas NM or the surrounding area. I had the pleasure of a one night but memorable stay during a trip through the area. Bored of the usual chain hotels that typically stay in, I decided I wanted to stay someplace memorable, unique and with a touch of elegance. I pulled up my three trusty apps, TripAdvisor, Google and Yelp and for once they all agreed that this was the place to stay in Las Vegas NM, on top of that, it was surprisingly affordable. A no-brainer right? As I approached the hotel I noticed it was situated on a circular plaza. The plaza is right in the center of Las Vegas and home to many shops, businesses and restaurants. Now let's get one fine point, parking!!! You can park in front of the hotel but parking is limited, if you go to the back you find very limited parking as well. I had to park and go inside the hotel and have one of the employees tell me that you can park in the big parking lot overnight it's just unofficially okay to park there.
Now to the hotel. a recent renovation that still held on the classic past is what awaits you when you walk in. There are historic artifacts all over the hotel, including pictures and paintings from the past, as well as furniture and other items. The gift shop too carries antiques as well as other touristy items. There are three places to get drinks and food, there is a bar in the hotel which serves snacks and a restaurant where I had breakfast. There is also a little coffee shop serving coffee and snacks in the front lobby.
Now to the rooms. All of the rooms are uniquely decorated and named after a celebrity of the past or present. My room, in particular, was the Hilary Swank Suite which was one of the rooms that face the plaza or a Plaza View King Room. My room was elegantly ordained with antiques and tastefully decorated. Not only that, I could actually open my window!!! Another bonus was the strong signal from the wifi. My bed was big and comfy and since it was summer I slept to a nice cool breeze in my room.
Please note that this was a Friday and the 'Plaza' across the street is a park with a bandstand that has live music at least on Friday nights. This is also a lively western town with nightlife, you may hear music from the bars and the sounds of loud motorcycles at any given time.
In the morning I sauntered down to the restaurant and had one of the best Huevo Rancheros that I've had in a long time. The service in the restaurant was top-notch and my breakfast was absolutely delicious and at a great price point. This is the place to be if you're ever in Las Vegas, I highly recommend this place.