Well I was with that little group of 6 who decided to stop for drink and chat Saturday about 2:20PM (December 1, 2012). Yes, when we walked in the waitress was seated with a patron, smoking a cigarette (delightful scent on her and her clothing NOT!) which made her STINK. So, yes, she was engaged in a conversation while seated with a male patron (nothing like making yourself at home with the clientele), and using the F-word loudly multiple times. No other patrons were on the patio (figures!). So we pick a table and because there were 6 of us we scooted one table closer to another so we could hear each other above the too-loud music. So the umbrellas were moved one under the other and the waitress, wearing eau-de-ashtray perfume, ran over and admonished us that "they (umbrellas) break easily." Neither umbrella broke. "What'll you have to drink?" She asks then. We said we would like to have something to eat, and asked if she could bring us menus. She brings the menus. Then I asked if she could turn down the (TOO LOUD FREAKING) music speaker right OVER OUR HEADS, and she said, "not really, a lot of people are out drinking." Well now isn't that grand logic? Gosh I loved her intellect. Brainy women always turn me on. This was just too much and one of the others suggested we go elsewhere, since the volume of music would have required us to shout to one another, as drunks often do in noisy bars, but we were sober. So we left. Having read the other reviews here, it was a wise choice because we might have also have been subjected to the bartenders that were, in those other reviews, labeled "axe-holes." We found refuge at the Marriot one block south, with a lovely, quiet restaurant where we could actually hear each other, and where the wait staff was all one could ask-wonderfully polite and attentive.

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Eww just ewww

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(3.5) A Frickin MAZE!!! I like to start with the positives. There's Earl of Sandwich. Prices are reasonable (i booked mine from hotel.com) They have tubs instead of just showers. I originally booked a Hollywood Hip room, which was the basic. However, when checking in, they showed me that i would be facing the back lot. (ofcourse right?) I was offered a $20/per room./per night upgrade so i could see the strip and they also found me adjoining rooms, which was good since i was with relatives in two rooms. It was so much more convenient than being separated and plus they got to see the strip. MAJOR COMPLAINT= the self parking is hella far from hotel entrance! My poor grandma and mom had to walk the entire miracle mile as we did not know it would be that far! The rest of the trip, dude and i pretty much was going back and forth to pick them up at the lobby. Took about 12 minutes each way. They have free valet, but we never like to valet in general... bad stories. Rooms are not created equally! (in the same category). We had adjacent rooms on the 16th floor and there was a few differences we noticed. The room i was NOT sleeping in had noticeably softer beds (must be the beds some yelpers were saying were sooooo comfortable- we didn't get those). My room had the very low water pressure that some guests noted, while the other room had perfectly good water pressure... Minor complaints. There's a pretty sizable opening on the doors leading to the restroom, which do not lock or close all the way. Peek a boo... thankfully not peek a poo, as you have ur private door for the toilet.

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I make it to Vegas a few times a year for the past 10 years or so and I usually lug my clubs with me to experience some golf. I have stopped at Rio Secco before but did not play so I was looking forward to this experience. I was alone this time and booked a tee time as a single. I pulled into the parking lot and was expecting to see somebody at the bag drop but nobody was there. I parked and because I had just arrived from the airport I had to go inside and change into my golfing attire. Nice cozy locker room that was clean. Changed clothes and went back to my car and started unloading my clubs. At this time, a guy came out to my car with a cart and loaded my clubs but I had to walk to the clubhouse. Nice proshop that is well stocked with many brands of clothing. Friendly staff behind the counter got me going and pointed me in the right direction. Range balls are included and I stopped at the snack bar conveniently located right next to the practice tee. The course is a site to behold. Designed in the valley of the foothills and lined with lavish homes of various sizes and designs. I had a GPS for my yardage which came in real handy and kept me from hunting for those darn sprinkler heads. I didn't get a caddie this time but maybe I will try one of those T-mates for next time. Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed the course and would recommend especially if you can find a special rate or don't mind twilight rate heat.
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