Searched forever for an affordable 2 BR suite in Vegas, even in the doldrums of August. Ended up at "old reliable", Residence Inn.

But wait... this isn't the usual pseudo-suburban looking stand-alone units found at other RI's. This is a sleek, modern 12 storey new construction and just 1 miles from the strip.

Great property, though the floor plan for the 2 BR's is the same as always. The front desk is very friendly, but watch out for the pitch for their new skyscraper timeshare, The Marriott Chateau.

A bunch of restaurants are right outside the door. And given the blast-furnace temp's of August (108 in daytime, 95 at night) you'll scamper across the street to find chow.

Nice pool, basketball court and the usual carb-fest at breakfast. We stayed twice at both ends of a week-long Vegas / Utah vacation.

Alas, you can't use Marriott Rewards points for 2 BR units, but at $199 they're a steal. Check the Marriott weekend discount e-mails for further discounts if they remain as empty as we found them.

This is a nice "residence type" hotel within walking distance of PFChangs and Bahama Breeze Restaurants. There are services nearby, drug stores, etc. It is not a walk, but more of a cab ride to the strip and Fashion Show Mall. We had rental car--free parking can be found almost everywhere in Vegas.

The pool and hot tub are nice and draw a decent scene in the evenings. During the week there are cocktail hours in the evenings. There is a pretty great buffet breakfast every morning (gets a little crowded around 8:30 so go earlier or later). Parking is good.

There is no decor to speak of, but nice amenities and good family location.

This place is located in the right place, near great restaurants and within walking distance. There is also a large casino across the street, if you like. This place looks good until you get to your room. Then it is just a plain room with no touch of home. Considering it is an extended stay type lodging, I would have thought that just plain white walls went out with Motel 6. Not here. If you can get over that, the rest of the place is great with a good hot breakfast, evening reception with wine and beer and a meal. Free papers include the WSJ, USA Today, and the local LV paper. There is covered parking and it is free. Cab wait outside if you need one. My room was very clean, however its walls showed signs of wear and patching. The room kinda smelled like an old grandmother's house, but was tolerable. They have a pool and exercise room that looked inviting, but I was too busy working to take advantage of those things. Yes, I would come back.

I stayed at this hotel for a week while I took a class that required a lot of study. I was hoping it to be very quiet. It was even better than a library! We took our little kitty, which the hotel welcomed. The front desk staff was very helpful and friendly. The maids were very respectful of our schedule and the food bar in the lobby, both breakfast and in the evening, was excellent. The room and the hotel was exceptionally clean.

The hotel is immediately adjacent to a Starbucks, Kinkos and some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas (less than one block).

If you are looking for an alternative to a cigarette smoke filled casino hotel with excellent service (without a bunch of screaming drunks or hookers) this is it.