Q: I'm digging these new CityCenter properties in the mid-Strip area. Thumbs up for the clean modern design aesthetic Vdara utilizes that makes the room feel a little more like an upscale condo and less like a run-of-the-mill hotel room. Well, I guess the fact there's a kitchen with a stove probably contributes more to that "homey" feel too. I liked that the shower door didn't leak. Sounds kinda dumb to point that out, but I had a small lake replete with fish pooling around my shower at Palazzo. The sink was one of those trendy rectangular models that looked cool but functionally sucked. The near-flat bottom made sure that draining water never drained well, and when there's two guys shaving with razors it meant splashing water around futilely trying to clean up the place for the next person. I absolutely loved the fact that I didn't need to walk six kilometers through a smokey casino to go from the lobby to the guest elevators. In fact, there is no casino at Vdara and the closest one is probably Cosmo next door. The downside is that there's no direct connection to Cosmo, but it's not a big deal. Vdara *is* connected via walkway to its sister property Bellagio. It's a long route to take, but made easier if you make a pit stop at Jean-Philippe's for some chocolate. The beds were comfy, the room nicely appointed and we had a decent view looking north towards the water show at Bellagio. The gym wasn't huge with maybe 10 treadmills/ellipticals and a dozen machines plus free weights, but it was also so empty that it wasn't a factor. Plenty of towels and water made a quick workout a breeze. Good location and everything above makes it a solid 4 stars for me. Looking forward to my next stay here.

A: positive

Q: We tried this place in hopes of finding some decent Mexican food in the area. Again disappointed. The service was really poor, not surprising as they only had one waitress to cover the whole place. The cashier could have helped more instead of standing there watching. The place was not that busy yet it took almost an hour to get our food from the time we ordered. It's aggravating to see people come in 20 minutes after you and they finish their meal before you even begin to eat. Very poor organization. The chips and salsa were ok. The rest of the meal was disappointing. Probably won't be back. Trust me on this, I have been eating Mexican food for over 50 years. I would recommend Valle Luna in Chandler.

A: negative

Q: I love this location. Compared to all the PTs and such around, this one's the best. It's well lit inside, has huge TV's, great food, great service, good video poker/slot selection, and they play good music. If you come between 12pm-8am sit with homer at the bar (bartender). He is seriously awesome.

A: positive

Q: Though the place just opened on 7-14-14 I had a horrible experience here. Waited 45 minutes for my food. Received no napkins, silverware or refills on drinks. The waitress only came to our table on three occasions. When I went to appeal my case, I was still asked to pay for my meal. We had to walk over to the waiters area to obtain our own chopsticks, napkins and straws. One of the worst places I've been to in the Charlotte area.

A:
negative