Already awesome:
- Super stylish and spacious unit on 52nd floor, with tremendous views from inside and outside on the accessible wrap-around patio. Luxurious and clean
- Check-in was super easy. Essentially the same as checking into a hotel, and there is rarely a line (many of the local hotels have long check-in lines)
- Access to all hotel amenities (pool, hot tub, restaurants, valet, concierge, free cribs available) without having to pay the usual resort fee
- Hosts are fast communicators
- Parking extremely convenient. Self parking directly out front, there were always spots available, and because you are just off the strip, there is no line to get in and out. Ideal location if you are splitting your time between the strip and other locations (we took day trips to Red Rock Canyon, Valley of Fire, the Hoover Dam, and Downtown Vegas)
- Location (close to strip, lots of nearby restaurants, including four in the plaza directly across the street, a Smith's grocery store around the corner, and Chinatown a few blocks away)
Room for improvement:
- Despite claims of being a non-smoking building, neighbors above/below were regularly smoking (usually pot, sometimes tobacco). The smoke came directly in to the two bathrooms and was very strong. Front desk said there was nothing they could do. For us this was the only real negative in seven days there
- Internet is finicky. Sometimes we could stream Netflix just fine, sometimes we couldn't check email or load a basic website. It was fine for us, but could be an issue if you need a reliable connection
- Minor suggestion, but it would've been nice to have more than 3 plates, bowls, etc. to be able to fill the dishwasher, as well as a few more basics like salt
Overall a 5-star experience, with an amazing apartment and convenient location. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others, including families with children.