Being an avid user of TripAdvisor, I was a bit concerned when I read some of the negative reviews of the Westin. So much so that I contacted them to ensure that there were no issues, like construction, that would impact my stay. They ensured me that there was nothing going on, and that some of the issues brought up by others had been resolved.
With that said, we arrived early and were very surprised that our room was ready. The room was spacious and had all the usual items expected. We were on the 16th floor, a floor for Starwood members, which we were not. So that was a bonus. The elevators were timely. The room was clean. The bathroom, although small, was well appointed. The king size bed was absolutely amazing.
On the downside, the TV was old school. It is hard to find a 4 or 5 star hotel that doesn't have flat screens. There was no Ipod hookup, and the TV channels were very limited. I know it is Vegas, and TV watching is not high on people's list, but when you do flip it on, it would have been nice to have something other than 4 news channels, a bunch of sports and cooking channels and several Vegas/hotel channels. HBO would have been nice. There was the street noise. Apparently there is a fire department close by, and the sirens do permeate the walls, even 16 floors up. Some of the staff (cashier) were rude or just not really happy to be there. But most were very nice.
The hot tub was nice. After all the walking you do in Vegas, having a nice hot tub, with jets hitting the feet, is just the thing to get you ready to hit the strip again. The Starbucks closes too early, and has a completely different pricing than any other 'Buck.' The casino has all the right games and is clean and uncrowded.
So, all in all, it was a pleasant experience. I would and will stay there again. The few downsides are easily outweighed by the positives. I am not sure what those that had negatives to say were expecting. Who knows, maybe they were the issue and not the hotel. I have seen that more often than not. The Westin did a great job in making my Vegas vacation a positive experience. I am sure that you to will experience the same.
Enjoy!!
This review is the subjective opinion of a TripAdvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC.
Would I recommend this hotel to my best friend?
absolutely!
I recommend this hotel for:
Young singles, An amazing honeymoon, A romantic getaway, Girlfriend getaway, Tourists
I do not recommend this hotel for:
Families with young children
I selected this hotel as a top choice for:
Gambling / Casinos, Shopping