I stayed here for two nights for several business meetings occuring outside of Summerlin. It's a bit of a drive to get to most places in Vegas, particularly the Strip, but this hotel is so worth the drive. The rooms are huge, with new appliances, kitchens, free business center services, and free breakfast. All for reasonable rates. I highly recommend this hotel. Plus, the staff is excellent. I can't say enough good things about it. It's now my hotel of choice whenever I go to Vegas for meetings.

Love this new chain of hotels from Starwood Preferred. Very stylish large rooms, well laid out. Bathrooms are terrific. Full kitchens include burners and oven, full size fridge, microwave and sink. All in stainless. Great desk space, LTV hi-def, iPod docking stationm, bathroom with great shower and vessel sink. I've never seen a room like this, modern and functional. Wonderful W beds. Free internet and breakfast. This is our new first choice when we're traveling. I heartily recommend Element to all.

This is the best extended stay hotel chain I have stayed in yet. Hands down beats the competition. Problem is there aren’t that many around. I like the overall design and function of the Element better than their new sister chain Aloft. Element exudes quality Aloft exudes cheap. Hotel is generally quiet on the week days and really busy with families on weekends. Try to get a room (with an even number?) that does not face the highway- some road noise seeps in. Not enough to keep you up at night but noticeable.
Location: Easy access off of 215 on the West side of Las Vegas, this is not a place to stay if you want to walk the Las Vegas strip. There is a gas/convenience store across the street, an Albertson’s grocery store 15 min walk and by car there is plenty of shopping and restaurants one and two miles away. Outside the hotel there are long stretches of wide side walks good for running/jogging
Staff: Friendly and courteous. The staff appeared to like working here which translates.
Facilities: Modern minimalist. Pictures on their website are accurate. The social area has a large screen TV and a Nintendo Wii. There are two desktop computers for personal use and a kiosk for airline check in. Exercise facility had duplicate machines.
Amenities: DVD Player, Flat Panel TV, Full Kitchen Frig/Dishwasher/Stovetop- no oven, plenty of dishware/flatware/pots and pans. They even supply sea salt and pepper corn grinders. Breakfast bar was well maintained and usually had one or two unique main course items a day. Evening appetizers were different each night and interesting not the usual fare you might find at a concierge lounge. Neither was a grand experience but enough to satisfy.
Security: Room has hotel safe. The outside was well lit at night. Newly built up area felt safe.

April 4 - April 6
This hotel was first opened on December 18, 2008, so everything is brand new and clean. Hotel came with everything, HD tv with HD programming, Westin bed, full kitchen with all GE appliances (full-size fridge, cooktop, microwave), plates, utensiles, etc. The bathroom was extremely bright and pleasant, with a huge shower, large mirrors and natural shampoos and soaps.
In the morning, we would go downstairs for free breakfast, inluding pancakes, eggs, sausage, bagels, pastries, breakfast sandwiches, multiple juices, you name it.
We found the hotel extremely comfortable and stayed in a whole day after breakfast without leaving. I completely disagree with the other reviewer about noise. We stayed on the second floor and the hotel is almost soundproof from outside noise.
The hotel is about 10-15 minutes from the Strip, which isn't too far away. The area was quiet and relaxing, and less than 10 minutes from Red Rocks National Conservation Area. If you feel like going grocery shopping or grabbing a cup of joe elsewhere, there are plenty of shopping centers nearby.
Overall, highly recommended!