Q: I think I have the scale backwards. I thought 5 stars were supposed to be a good sign... My boyfriend had booked this hotel for a two-night stay this past weekend. We were extremely excited and couldn't wait to live in luxury for a couple of days. Unfortunately, we have never been so disappointed, EVER. We reserved a suite. When I say that, you think grand and lavish, correct? We did, too. What we got, though, was a studio sized room, a tiny bathroom with an even tinier shower and bath-tub, and a kitchen that served no purpose. The suite was very modern and sleek, but it was extremely unpolished and, imo, very poorly designed. The edges scratched us, the bathroom door was so hard to close because it was so stiff, the floor stained from water (WATER!), and the bathroom counter stained from my Bare Escentuals powdered makeup that I spilled. That shit is all-natural, so I know it wasn't my fault. To add to the list of negatives, there was no hot or cold water. Luke-warm the whole way, baby! We had ignored the small tub, but we couldn't ignore the fact that there was no hot water and so little water pressure that the sink overflowed without intervals of being turned off. Oh, and how about waking up in the middle of the night to use the restroom but finding that the door had somehow locked itself from the inside? How about going to turn on the lights to figure it out, but having none of the lights work? After we had found ONE small lamp that worked and a quarter to open the bathroom door, I had definitely had enough. Keep in mind that this was ALL on top of my biggest issue: allergies. My allergies are bad, but they were unbearable in this suite. I had turned off the AC and fans to prevent my allergies from acting up, but that didn't even work. I was up all night, every night. It honestly ruined my trip. I still can't figure out what it was, though, about the room. As soon as we left the room and hotel, everything was fine. Yes, make sure to leave the hotel because Vdara has nothing to do. It is the quieter hotel when compared to Aria. We often found ourselves going to the Bellagio next door, which was a good idea because we couldn't even stand to hang out at the Vdara pool with their $5 cup of sodas. (Even the bartender chuckled about how ridiculous the pricing was). Take this review to heart and don't think I am only whining or complaining. I do all of that, of course, but this is still an honest review. My boyfriend never complains, but he was fed up with this hotel as well. Moreover, he developed allergies while staying at Vdara! My experience with Vdara was horrible. The only things I enjoyed here were the view (from the 48th floor, helicopters were flying by our windows!) and quality time with the bf. I wouldn't come back. So maybe they aren't entirely finished with all of the building and construction and that there is so much more to come and look forward to?!!? Well, maybe they shouldn't open it up to guests until then.

A: negative

Q: Here is a GREAT Burger! First I'll start at the beginning! Or at least the beginning of my first meal here! I was so hungry I wanted to order some food just so my brain would function well enough to order a Salad or maybe even a Burger! I did not see the salad I was looking for and I do not like salad on a empty stomach (rather have it at the end of the meal anyway). Near the top of the menu I saw the Onion Rings, noticing they were "Thick Cut" I was tempted to get them anyway because they had a "Panko Coconut" Batter (I did not order them this first time). As hungry as I was I would almost say it was a miracle that I read enough of the Appetizers to see one called "Sticks, Sweets and Strings" so I interrogated my Great Waiter about this and he told me that I could skip the "Sticks" (which are plain Fries - Probably a great move - I would rather write 5 star reviews than any other). Great suggestion! These Sweet Potato Fries were the BEST I have eaten up to this point in my life! The Onion Straws (super thin sliced and lightly battered onion rings) were the BEST Onion Straws/Rings I have had in a Restaurant! !! !!! The Burger was Excellent! I ordered it Medium Well (I think and I think the Chef was reading my mind though I did not meet the Chef until he brought my Burger to me). Here is your flavor clue and it should be a BIG Clue: I intentionally ordered this Burger topped with only Red Onion, Pickles and a Bun in order to TASTE the Burger! If a Burger is GREAT it should be able to "stand on its own" this one Stood well! !! !! Incredible Flavor and PERFECTLY Cooked, an EASY 5 yelp stars! Onion Straws (now my "Onion Ring" list won't be so lonely) an Easy 5 stars! Sweet Potato Fries: Best I've eaten so far... 5 yelp stars! Fried Pickles, hummm maybe 3 stars compared to the other food here. Cowfish looks great and the service is excellent! I did not pay attention to the prices until it was time to pay and I was expecting my bill to be more, so I checked it (everything was there)! For the Volume and Quality this is a GREAT VALUE! !! !!! That is why it is easy for me to say I will eat here again and soon! If you are in the restroom and you want some restroom humor you will probably get some if you are in there long enough to wash your hands and you can ignore the signs, (well maybe pay attention until you get where you are going) though the signs are pretty cool too! Where they need help: The Desserts could be Much, MUCH more creative! Cowfish has put so much Creative Geniusry in the first part of their menu, the choices for Desserts and Coffee make it easy to pass! I bet most people need an excuse for Dessert (NOT me) though I'm not ordering Dessert just for another photo. It has to be good and I expect something Totally Unique from a place that has used their imagination so well on the mains! Minor Point: If you have never had Masala Chai you may enjoy this one. What they served me was very good tasting Hot Spiced Tea and better than what most Indian restaurant call Masala Chai, yet what Cowfish calls Masala Chai is a far scream from what I have experienced as truly great Masala Chai (like you could get at Bollywood Bites). Even so, what they served me had great flavor for hot tea. Tiny point: the BBQ sauce was good (I had Three small dishes of it), though I expected it to be as good as everything else! This is a tiny point to me because this is not a BBQ joint, though I did put it on my: Sweet Potato Fries, Burger and Onion strings (Best in the World)!

A: positive

Q: Think value hotel and casino. Repeat that over and over. The Flamingo is a reasonable spot to gamble, reasonable spot to stay for what you're paying. The Flamingo has god-awful tacky Christmas-lighting everywhere, and their elevators look like they came out of an LA ghetto, all scratched up, but their casino has sports decent table minimums considering their location on the Strip. Oh, and there are dancers on the casino floor after-hours, if you're into that. This property ought to modernize, but I suppose that's where the savings come in? When I was here for New Years, the front desk was undermanned; I waited in line for 30 minutes to check-in! Luckily I was offered an upgrade to a larger room, gratis. In any event, request a refurbished room - I found their uncarpeted floors to be an unexpected, modern touch.

A:
positive