Danielle S.
Yelp
The hotel is undergoing renovations since I last visited and it's looking nice. Service is exceptional all around from check-in, to breakfast, bar and housekeeping. There were lots of little touches that were appreciated.
Walking into check-in there were salsa dancers playing and a delicious smelling taco bar, vibrant music and colorful lighting on the walls. It had sort of a nightclub feel. That said, the lighting on the floor is kind of cheesy with the cords being taped over etc... hopefully that's a temporary solution while they renovate, installed led lighting from the ceiling would look more high-end.
The check-in attendant was GREAT, Priscilla I think it was, she wrote down the most fun spots in town that she recommended and sent me off with a glass of champagne. It was a very warm welcome.
The elevators can be a little glitchy, but eventually get you to where you are going .... just make sure to have your room key available before you catch the up elevators.
As for the room itself, it was in great shape and very clean. The bed, super comfortable and on the firm side. Housekeeping left me a note introducing her name, should I need anything later. Nice touch there.
Sleeping was just OK, though, as the noice in the hallway carried loudly into the room and most of all, the doors on the rooms are very heavy and SLAM shut loudly, it's startling throughout the night so that wasn't the best. They do have white noise machines in the rooms, I'm guessing to help remedy the sound thing.
I found the room rates at $169 including breakfast a good value and their breakfast buffet is my favorite breakfast buffet - coming from Vegas, that's a good compliment. They have a quality, fresh and wide selection and a perfect way to start the day. On this trip they were renovating, but I'm sure that noice/ladders/equipment will be out of the dining room soon and just a good experience will be left without construction.
Other notes: Proximity of the hotel to the people mover will get you around the city fast and easy. The room temperature was set nice and chilly when I arrived, coming out of the hot humidity, that was A+! Although you can't open the balcony, the river look rooms have good views. The outdoor overlook downstairs on the river also makes a nice place for a walk, as well.