I'm interested to see what others think of this hotel after I write this review. I stayed here due to a company event at the hotel, and as such, didn't bother reading any reviews in advance like I normally do. The review title indicates my somewhat ambivalent experience at the hotel, including its conference facilities.
The good side - the hotel had all the normal Westin 'Heavenly' amenities - Heavenly Bed, double showerhead, bath products, etc. Land-line Internet was reliable in the rooms. Dinner at Suede, the onsite restaurant was surprisingly good for a hotel restaurant - my colleague was also taken aback (positively) and the size and flavor of the meal. The hotel itself is about 2 blocks from the strip, and the walk is certainly manageable - and you'll save some money for it (room rate was only $89 per night).
Here's the bad, and hence my wondering why Westin keeps this property under this brand name. The rooms were a bit small. Hallway carpeting and wallpaper clearly need some cleaning; same with the elevators. I would almost venture that this has not always been a Westin. Business center prices are OUTRAGEOUS - even for higher end hotels, $1 per printed page is exorbitant and borderline price gauging. Wireless internet in the conference facilities was spotty at best, and conference services costs were again exorbitant. The staff were very courteous as always, but I didn't feel that I was receiving extra-special service given the cost.
Overall - if you're staying for a Vegas weekend - go to a Strip hotel. You can get equally good deals. If you're there for a meeting at the Westin, it won't be a bad stay, but you'll be underwhelmed if you tend to stay at high-end Westins. Try Planet Hollywood - you'll still get the Starwood points and be on the strip.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
probably not
I recommend this hotel for:
Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, Great pool scene
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Gambling / Casinos