I've stayed here twice for work, and GVR is a fine property, but just seems a little dated and drab, and both times I've stayed, I've noticed some \"off\" things in the rooms (I stayed in a really nice suite one of the times and the steam shower was broken, one of the phones didn't work, and the remote on the living area TV needed new batteries.  In the regular room, I was missing shampoo in the shower, and one of the dresser handles kept falling off). The hotel only has 7 stories, and a lot of rooms have views of the parking garage, which is sort of a bummer.  \n\nThe pool area is really nice, there's a sandy area that's good for kids, and a secluded 21+ area for adults, as well as a quiet lap pool by the spa.  They play great music by the pool too - lots of stuff that made me go \"I remember that song from high school!.\"  it was fun.   The bikini-clad waitresses are a bit much for my taste, but it's nice to have good drinks and snacks served poolside, and there's lots of good people watching.  There's also a huge spa/workout area that looked cool.\n\nThe hotel is near the District, which is a great open area pedestrian mall that makes you feel a million miles from Vegas (check out Rachel's for a great breakfast, and do some shopping at Anthropologie or REI and watch all the young families and puppies walking around).  There's also a movie theater on site - so plenty to do if you're not into gambling.\n\nPlenty of slot machines and other gambling options if you are into that, including at least one $5 blackjack table for cheapskates like me.  And there's a great Irish pub near the casino with $3 pints, which was nice.  \n\nSomeone else mentioned the lack of coffee makers.  Agreed, that they were missed.  we had a big work meeting here, and our meeting planners brought this up with the hotel - we learned that it's a health/safety concern.  Those coffee pots were full of germs.  Keurig machines would be a nice option because the alternative to trekking downstairs is ordering a $15 pot of coffee via room service.