Just got back from a 3 -night stay at this hotel and will not be returning. We selected the Stratosphere because it was reasonably priced; the Tower fee is waived for guests of the hotel; and the resort fee was included with our Expedia package (WATCH as most hotels charge additional \"resort fee\" but Expedia will include in some package prices).\n\nThe room was on the 14th floor with a view of the parking deck...ugh. So maybe it wasn't so bad that the only window in the room was small. And behind the curtain on the window sill was our first Vegas souvenior - a can of SKOAL left by the previous guest and forgotten by the maids.\n\nThe bathroom was so small that the door practically hit the toilet seat. And why is the bathroom sink and countertop NOT in the bathroom but in our living area? And lacking such amenities as a soap dish? \n\nYou do get an iron and ironing board - but it makes it difficult to press clothes when the iron is secured tightly to the ironing board like a short leash on a dog. \n\nThe first morning we also realized NO coffee maker in the room!\n\nWe thought we could handle the walking, but this was just too much. We did our best and cabbed it when we got tired. I should have brought my sneakers! But you don't go to Vegas packing Rockport walking shoes. You go for the glitz of it all. \n\nAnd because this hotel was so far away, cabbing was a necessity and more than often and adventure. We are from Chicago and cab it quite often, but this crew of cabbies are miserable, sneaky and down right violent. You should be armed with a basic sense of direction, map, cash (because unlike Chicago, they do NOT have to take credit or debit cards) and the phone number of the Taxi Authority. Here is a hint: ALWAYS tell the cab driver you are late for your dinner reservation, show or plane. This will give them a sense of urgency with no questions asked. It worked for us when we needed to get to the RIO and we decided to continue to use that line.\n\nWe went to Planet Hollywood hotel to check out the casino and were floored by the difference in amenities, decor, guests, location. We felt like THAT should be our Vegas experience next time. Even if we have to spend a few more dollars. It will be worth it.
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