text: Epic adventures typically start with a seemingly insignificant event My review of the HGI South Strip begins about a year ago My job required me to be in Las Vegas more frequently and this location was both convenient and preferred for corporate stays Since that time I have logged over days this year alone sometimes staying just for the night other times staying for two weeks at a time I have even stayed here recreationally while on vacationnnThe Good Efficient for the business traveler the hotel features clean fresh rooms Refrigerators coffee makers irons and hot water in the mornings Far enough from the party to allow a good night sleep before that client meeting HGI is consistant no matter the city this one is no different You also have a well appointed exercise room a small pool and a small friendly lobby barnnThe Bad lacking in some of the basics that make modern travel tollerable The internet connection is a string with two cans operated by a drunk dislexic old man Slow confusing and frequently falling off without notice For breakfast you have a choice between quick greasy self served caffeteria food or slow mediocre table service Neither is free tasty or convenientnnThe Ugly Just like in real estate sometimes it is simply about location location location This is about as far fromum anything If you do not rent a car you can walk to the Burger King the old Bootlegger Bistro or the failing factory outlet mall featuring an empty carousel in the abandoned food courtnnIt may sound like I do not like the HGI but it has become my home away from home And just like home once you grow up its just not enough