Q: positive

A: I am impressed with the quality and efficiency of this salon. I badly needed a trim and style, as my shaggy locks were definitely screaming "fix me!" So, after a quick call, I scheduled a last-minute appointment and away I went. The salon is very clean and boasts a "Beautyscope Hair Health Assessment" as well as a trademark "Scalp Facial," both of which sounds really interesting and informative. Every part of my haircut, from shampoo to cut to style, was professional and personable, and I left the salon feeling fantastic. My stylist recommended that I get layers to give my hair volume; I was cool with that and yes, my hair DOES have more body now. Looks great too! Tip: if you have a groupon or other discount that you'd like to use, speak up upon arriving. I neglected to do so and wasn't able to use mine. My bad. However, that means I'll have to visit again for another luxurious session.

Q: negative

A: Crapplebee's is right! I joined a colleague here for a quick lunch and I'll likely not make that mistake twice. The service was minimal, the restaurant was dirty and the food was horrible. My salad was filled with wilted lettuce and my water tasted funny. I could have gotten a better salad from McDonald's at half the price. Don't waste your time.

Q: positive

A: Was a quite evening in tempe! Excellent food and service!

Q: positive

A:
The renovations have resulted in a bright, modern hotel on the inside -- a bit odd "whitewashed" looking on the outside (not sure what they were going for, as it's not very "tropical"). Our room was perfect - clean, well maintained. Our only complaint is the distance to the room, which was in the tower by the conference facility. These are, however, the newer rooms, so we had none of the problems noted by others with respect to smells or plumbing. The casino isn't the most 'happening' place, but less smoky than others, and we felt more relaxed than at other casinos. The beverage servers are great, and we did well at the slot machines. My biggest complaint is the limited casual food -- one cafe, and one junky food court type arrangement. The cafe is very expensive for what you get -- more options would have been appreciated. Service was uniformly good, particularly the check in desk, and the bellmen at the front door who were adept at handling checked bags, getting cabs, etc. They were very outgoing and friendly, and I saw that they treated everyone well, even those who didn't tip. The hotel definitly knows who to put "out front." Location is very good, for the lower end of the Strip. Pools are nice.