FYI: They just replaced the pool furniture, as I could see the old stuff out in the parking lot waiting for disposal. Megan’s flight left earlier than mine, so I took a short swim after sending her on her way the next morning. This was offset by the pool, which was very quiet (unlike the TAO Beach Club) and a very refreshing six feet deep. Here’s the review of ac’s conditions and how to deal with it. Noticing a pattern? My one complaint was the noise of the air conditioner, which was not only loud by itself but seemed to have something wrong inside that caused a dripping or knocking sound every few moments. ![]() The bed we slept on that night was more comfortable, with a firm pillow top just the way I like it.Įven the sink and toilet were better lit and with softer towels–but The Venetian had set a low bar in this department. ![]() (We watched Fast and Furious while enjoying a decent Pinot Noir.) I also loved the TV, which seemed larger and had a better channel selection than at The Venetian. ![]() The room was slightly smaller since this was a renovated hotel and not new construction, but they still managed to keep the same design aesthetic and include some separation between the bed and living room. The sofa was more comfortable, and had a comfy ottoman to rest our feet. You go here for the experience.īack at the room, I found something very similar to our earlier stay at the Hyatt Place PDX. Our pretzel, currywurst, and schnitzel were enormous and tasty, but also expensive and not quite authentic from what I remember of my visits to Germany and Austria. Almost everyone had a full liter of beer in front of him or her, and every few minutes there would be hoots and hollers as someone bent over for another spanking from a dirndl-clad waitress. It was pretty crazy, even on a Sunday night, with a loud band and what appeared to be a lot of bachelor parties. So we dropped off our stuff, I showed Megan the Hard Rock, and then we went to the Hofbrauhaus adjacent to the hotel for dinner. Driving backwards at 40 miles an hour and into the parking lot makes for a good story but an experience I do NOT want to repeat!Ĭheck-in was a bit confusing since the clerk was handling a few things at once and also happened to be underage, unable to hand over the bottle. At this intersection, traffic changes from two-way to one-way since Paradise leads into the airport. I remember dinner at the Hard Rock Hotel across the corner, and the very exciting experience of waiting for a light at Paradise and Harmon, only to realize when it was nearly too late that all of the cars on the other side were facing me. Back when I was visiting with friends during my senior year of college, we slept eight to a room in what was then an Amerisuites. When my flight home was cancelled and I had to find a place for the night, I found all of these at the Hyatt Place Las Vegas.įun fact: this was actually the first hotel I ever stayed at in Las Vegas. ![]() I wanted a quiet room, comfortable bed, simple and working fixtures, and an easily navigated layout. I gave The Venetian grief yesterday for being too loud, hip, and garish. A curmudgeon like me enjoys the finer things in life, but the most important thing is that the basic necessities are fulfilled first.
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