So, I can't really complain that when I checked in, I was upgraded to an enormous room that overlooked the Bellagio fountains, which I could watch from one of 2 windows or my bathtub. (We booked a standard room at the last minute for what I think was probably a very high rate at $250/night.) The room was very large and on the 21st floor. So no complaints with room size, auto upgrade, or views!
While the room itlself and linens were clean, they left old wrinkled room service cards and stuff like that on the tables, bed, etc., which I thought was gross, cheap, and took the hotel down a notch in my view. Also the shower head was really gross, covered in lime deposits. If some of those details would have been taken care of, I would have seen the hotel more favorably but it was a bad first impression.
I just don't personally love the decor at Planet Hollywood, which to me is very clubby/trendy. It would be fun for a group of singles or bachelor/ette party. And, although my husband and are young enough to appreciate this style, I just didn't think it was very romantic. And the trendy look isn't done in a high-end, elegant way.
The location - across from Bellagio - and right on LV Blvd. (the Strip) is good, and that is what I liked best about this hotel.
I guess this hotel has all the amenities you need, BUT the gym is $25/day / person. You have to pay for high speed internet. Although I didn't eat in the restaurants, I wasn't really interested in those available. (I can eat in PF Chang when I'm at home.) The pools (there are 2 next to each other) are fine, but not remarkable - no bells and whistles like lazy rivers or wave pools or beatiful decor to write about - they're just pools. The scene at the pool is just like a nightclub - lots of booze, hormones, tattoos and loud music. It's entertaining for about 2 days, and then you just want to retire to nice clean uncrowded pool.
For the price we paid for the room...and considering that we only used the hotel for the room...I would rather upgrade and stay at a hotel with pretty, clean rooms and/or a really nice pool OR downgrade and stay at Bally's which is right next door, still clean rooms and excellent location, less amentices, and not the trendy scene.
Finally, the conceirge would not recommend restaurants at other hotel properties. He instead directed me off the strip! Word of advice: if you want to figure out the good restaurants and clubs, it is best to research this yourself and hotels will only recommend what's on their property or sister properties. The MGM group owns about 8 hotels in Vegas, but Planet Hollywood is on its own.
I WOULD recommend this hotel to twenty and thirtysomethings - especially singles - who are traveling to Las Vegas for the nightlife. I would NOT recommend this hotel to families (definitely wouldn't want to take my kids to the pool), older couples, or couples who are traveling for a romantic weekend of nice dinners and shows.
For my next Vegas trip, I am going to plan the nightclubs I want to visit and make a reservation so I don't have to wait in THAT line. I also plan to see more Cirque du Soleil shows, to hit the pool from about 10 to 12, then to shop from 1 to 6, to research good restaurants for dinner, followed by a show!
