John M.
Yelp
Wow, such high highs and low lows on this place. Been living here 6 months and I'm so up and down on the place. Overall great value, but lots to be mindful of...
LOCATION: On one hand you are super close to the strip and the highways, you are walking distance to Fremont Street bars & casinos, and you are central to all of Las Vegas. On the other hand, there are not quality grocery stores nearby & there are VERY few decent restaurants nearby.
SAFETY: Again, up and down. The neighborhood is pretty dismal with bums, run down motels, and empty lots all around you. Venturing one block on foot in any direction other than west, is really not advisable after sundown. However, there is a pretty strong security & police presence most places. Parking is guarded by security and gates. Elevators require keys. The building is safe, but the neighborhood is questionable.
VALUE: You simply cannot find a luxury high-rise apartment with location and amenities like this for the price.
QUALITY: The floors are hardwood and beautiful. The windows span the walls with breath-taking views of the Strip and Downtown. The appliances, counter tops, and cabinets are all modern, sleek, and top quality. Ceilings are all very high. Balconies are typically small. You will be proud to bring guests into your home, and they will be impressed.
SIZE: There are several unit models. Mine is a larger 3 bedroom. The master BR is incredible, with plenty of room everywhere including closets and bathroom. The dining and living areas are freaking humongous. It is the highlight of the unit. The second bedroom is small and cramped. The third bedroom is so tiny I feel like I sleep in a walk-in closet. It will only fit a maximum queen bed, one night stand, and one tall dresser, not a long one.
PARKING: A bit of an issue. There is just one guest level, and its usually filled with tourists who want free parking for Fremont. You are assigned one or two spots, but mine are on the 7th floor, which means I drive in circles for 5 or so minutes just to exit the building before my drive to work even begins. Annoying. But it is safe, with guards walking around constantly, and an arm operated by clicker preventing undesirables, which sometimes does get broken off.
AMENITIES: The rooftop pool on the 25th floor is awesome. Its open 24 hrs and has an incredible view of the strip. There is a hot tub, nice bathrooms, lounge chairs, and did I mention its open 24/7? The gym is pretty darn nice. Its got everything most people need to work out every body part, its not huge, but better than most apartment gyms. An incredible view once again. Almost good enough for me to not have a gym membership, but recently it went from 24 hrs to having 8am-9pm hrs, which I don't like. A small doggie park area.
OTHER: Where are the closets? There are ZERO closets for jackets, vacuums, etc. Where are the bathroom drawers? There are ZERO drawers for toiletries, just a large cabinet under the sink in which everything must fit. Where are the linen closets? I have no place to store towels except under the sink with all the rest of my toiletries. The place is pet friendly, and concierges are very helpful. They offer a reasonable dry cleaning service as well.
In the end, lots of good things to say, and you can't beat this for the money, but definitely some quirky things that you will never get used to.
Solid 4 out of 5