SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- 👍 good
The public spaces were exceptionally clean-- cleaner than a drill sergeant’s bunker -- dazzling, and well-lit.
Receptionists were friendly, and the elegant stone decor adds to the overall ambiance.
Unfortunately, they refused to honor their Yelp discount offering the usual runaround ("what is that", "I'm not authorized", "idk", etc).
ROOM [Luxury King Room] -- 👍 great
Wonderfully fragrant, styled w/ergonomic furniture & unique design patterns. The visuals far exceed the meager online photos.
VERY favorable initial impression.
Dimensions were generous for the price & sufficiently lit.
Functionally & cosmetically it was noteworthy.
BED [King] -- 👎 bad
Sleeping arrangements were a let down & I disliked... everything 😖.
Sheet weave
Lack of support
Ineffective springs
Pillow fill, size, & quantity
Nothing redeeming about this sleep experience.
BATH -- 👍 good
On the smaller side, especially the combination shower which felt cramped.
Overall the space + installations were sufficient & the shower experience wasn't so bad
Water pressure was excellent as well as the temperatures-- heated very fast!
Papaya toiletries were nice to use but didn't make up for the lack of dedicated bath products.
TV/ENT./ACTIVITIES -- 👍 good
The casino is the obvious attraction but no one needs to read about my losses; moving on...
This TV solution was a blast from the past: a Sony SD TV 4:3, maxing out at 20 channels. Effectively just 2: Sports & News.
There's not much else to do here otherwise, excluding the claw-game in the lobby(more gambling?🤔).
WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- 👍 good
Free & unencrypted with occasionally decent speeds.
No issues w/cellular coverage.
--Performance--
Video streaming - great
Online gaming - great
Video chatting - great
--Nerd Stats--
19-35 Mbps download
8-87 Mbps upload
0% packet loss
8 ms latency
3 ms jitter
FOOD & DRINK -- 👍 good
Lots of accommodations including: huge vending machines, breakfast buffet, & a barbecue restaurant.
Food is prohibited in rooms which was a huge bummer, considering the location. Naturally microwaves are limited to common spaces only.
in-room:
❌ microwave (mini)
✅ mini-fridge (small)
✅ coffee/tea
❌ wet-bar
❌ mini-bar
NOISE -- 👍 ok
No complaints but walls are thin so YMMV.
LOCATION -- 👍 good
Navigating here was too confusing for my Uber driver... In his defense: the routes are unintuitive & signage is lacking.
Aside from that, the area felt safe.
There's plenty of on-site parking + outlet malls nearby.
RECOMMENDATION & RATING
Final Price: $182.45/night
Was it worth it? Yes
Best part: cleanliness
This was a decent stay. Not strong on comfort but functional & as clean as it gets. More than adequate if needing to scratch that gambling itch but It doesn't measure up to the Bicycle Casino. Still, I could see myself giving this one another try.
Lukewarm recommendation.
3.5/5 ⭐️
@mrstaycation
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