Despite the previous reviews of how the Trump was a ways from the strip, it had no Casino and very poor service/ turndown , even reading one review of how a customer's child found a Baggie of Cocaine upon checking into their room, I didn't really expect much as this was a last minute booking on my part with friends that were staying at the Wynn. The reservations at the Wynn were being difficult for me so I just booked a complete vacation at the the next closest hotel which was the Trump.

Upon check in we (My brother & myself) were treated very nicely and were upgraded rooms over the booking we had which was to a one bedroom . The front desk staff also gave us a late check out time of 4 pm without even asking as to accommodate our late 8pm departure flight that was apparently noted on our reservation. A full explanation of the $15 resort fee was offered as well which was another point of contention that I read in past reviews. I can see why this resort fee would appear to be Bogus especially if you have to dole out tips additionally so I asked if tipping was necessary and was explained that this fee was to take care of the tipping for the staff for the most part (minus the bellhops I think). That worked for me. I even mentioned that I had friends staying at the Wynn and asked what would be required for them to come to the pool at the Trump like I had to come down to greet them before being let in and such. Nope all that was required was that I would have to record their names at the front desk and when my friends arrived all they would have to do is give our name/room number and verify who they are then they would be given a key for the pool. I was very surprised to say the least. When I later went to the Wynn pool it felt I was going get pat down even with my friend with his room key standing beside me telling the security I was his guest. Well anyhow back to the check in, after my questions I had a half hour to meet my friends at the Mystique show at Treasure Island and explained it to the Check in staff. Well that expedited our check in as we were quickly lead up to my room and asked if we required a Taxi. The one thing that was really nice was the fact we didn't have to walk through a huge casino to find the check in counter, actually liked the fact there was no casino.

Well the room (58th floor) was bloody amazing as the view was unbelievable with the south strip out bedroom window and the north strip out the living room window, it was one heck of an upgrade. Quickly changed, downed the complementary bottle of water so we didn't melt and to my amazement when we got down to the lobby the Bellhop had a Taxi waiting. Off to the show we went. My brother returned at 4 in the morning and promptly asked the front desk if he could buy more water, they said no problem we will have house keeping bring you some. My brother returned to our room and barely took his shoes before housekeeping knocked on the door with 4 bottles of water at no charge. Keep in mind this at 4am, my friend did this at the Wynn when he returned roughly the same time and it cost him $8 for a stinkin' bottle of water.

Anyways we received much of the same service throughout the trip including the shoeshine service, I just had too... even upon departure my 4 friends couldn't even get a sniff of a late check at the Wynn so they came over to our hotel room with all there luggage in tow without even a problem. Even when we checked out and went for dinner before our flight the concierge even took my friends' luggage in for safekeeping and had a cab ready for us when we returned. When my Brother asked the Concierge why he was willing to take my friends' luggage, all the Concierge said was I hope your friends will stay at the Trump in the Future. I almost forgot that I was so impressed by our room that I asked upon check out if there was any chance of getting the same room if I return to Vegas, the manager gave me his card and told me to e-mail him when I book and before I arrive and they will the same room available for me next time. Couldn't help but feel impressed.

As for the previous reviews, the closest casino was the Wynn or Treasure Island if you cut through the mall was about a 15 minute walk away from entrance to entrance which wasn't to bad. For food our room came with a fully decked kitchen, and ABC was in the mall to pick up extras if wanted. Didn't actually eat the Trump but the mall had a wide array of food choices but you must try Maggiano’s in the mall simply excellent Italian food and the most reasonable.

By the way rooms were very clean and never did find a baggie of Cocaine in my room... ;) Sorry just had to.