SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- š Friendly & easy-going employees. None of the junk early-checkin/resort fees either!
A huge property with high cleaning standards, they don't slack on exterior around here. Even the neighboring businesses have lawns maintained to perfection.
The catwalks are frustrating: impracticality narrow & uneven. Storing trash receptacles under the stairways was unsightly š .
Coin-operated laundry machines are available: $2 wash $1 dry.
MVP employees: Kaitlin
ROOM -- š A big bait-and-switch-misrepresented disappointment feeling upon walking into this one.
ā ļøThe paint may be fresher than its competitor across the street, they're both motels.ā ļø
The dimensions for a double aren't functional for 2. It was a tight fit solo & flooring was heavily warped. Visually it looked clean at least.
The dedicated workspace had commendable ergonomics, but outlets were few & far. Bring an extension cord if traveling with another/multiple gadgets.
AC is so loud & requires running constantly in these 100+ temps.
BED -- š Decent sleep.
Comforter/blanket textures were unpleasant to the touch. I still enjoyed the mattress, which provided the exact firmness I needed.
Linens felt soft, clean.
Pillow arrangement was satisfactory too: quantity was just right + the build was sufficiently dense.
BATH -- š The shower tiles are too beautiful for words! A GREAT distraction from the ceiling condition, cobwebs, & mineral buildup on the shower head.
It's a small space that felt cramped doing more than 1 thing at a time in here.
Lacoupe bath products appear to be stocked but were empty during my stay.
Towels were in fair condition & large enough to wrap around.
TV/ACTIVITIES -- š Tightly mounted 42" Samsung TV.
The remote is frustrating to use; channels are slow to change. Press too many buttons & it crashes altogether.
It's impossible to reach the back ports for streaming/gaming.
Their pool/spa was closed, a bummer on these 107 degree days.
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- š Painful wireless infrastructure. Not the usual quality from a Best Western.
Hotspot is a necessity.
--Performance--
Video streaming - bad
Online gaming -Ā bad
Video chatting - bad
--Nerd Stats--
3-14 Mbps download
0.4-5 Mbps upload
10.5% packet loss
42 ms latency
452 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- š DoorDash friendly. Breakfast variety was good: Waffles, proteins, pastries, cereals , & juice. The potatoes were undercooked & the meat was too greasy. Flavors were equally bland & unimpressive.
Snacks & drinks are available for purchase from the lobby.
Albertsons & some impressive coffee shops are within walking distance.
in-room:
ā microwave (mini)
ā mini-fridge (medium)
ā coffee
ā tea
ā wet-bar
ā mini-bar
NOISE -- š Thin walls but it worked out to be a quiet stay.
LOCATION -- š Beautiful surroundings; it's a delightful city to stroll through.
Nice variety of shops & restaurants in proximity.
10m from Hoover Dam (the thing you care about most!).
RECOMMENDATION & RATING
Misrepresented as a hotel; the vibe, rooms, & architecture is a motel, regardless of how polished or quirky the property may appear.
As a motel, it's overpriced but the location is a win.
I don't see myself returning. Lukewarm recommendation.
3/5 āļø
@mrstaycation
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