For background purposes, I want to start out by saying that I travel extensively and typically stay in high-end hotels and resorts, so I was excited to try the SLS Hotel for the first time. Upon my arrival, I found the valet area to be very impressive--red carpet, attentive staff lined up perfectly, immediate service. Front desk check in was seamless and I was even provided with a complimentary upgrade to a suite--very nice!!! However, for me, that was the highlight of my 2-night stay. Upon entering the room, the first thing I see is the facade of the closet/cabinet which had a pattern of faces "staring" back at me. The room is dimly lit and as I enter, I see there are mirrors everywhere! I had read about the mirrors in other reviews, but as a woman traveling alone, the mirrors really freaked me out. And they aren't just your run of the mill mirrors, but are tinted which gives it an even more eerie feel.
I cross the room and sit on the bed to try to rationalize whether perhaps I had some deep-seated issues that I was unaware of because I had never been in a hotel room that freaked me out the way this one did. Because of all the mirrors, every time I saw movement, I had to remind myself that it was MY movement and not someone else in the room! This was quite unnerving and I contemplated whether or not to stay, but realized that I had a pre-paid, non-refundable rate, so endured the 2-night stay.
The bathroom is covered in mirrors even IN the shower. If there is a need to access the bathroom in the middle of the night, the relative darkness coupled with all the mirror reflections is just downright creepy. There was no wastebasket in the bathroom (or maybe there was and it was covered in mirrors and I missed it!). The rectangle, flat-bottom sink was not the most functional in that the flow of water, mouthwash, toothpaste didn't always empty down into the drain. The bathroom comes with lots of shelves to place toiletries on.
I slept with the blackout curtains drawn for "complete" darkness, but found that I had to lay with my back facing the door due to all the light coming underneath the door from the hall.
Overall, this was the most uncomfortable hotel experience I have ever had and one of the rare occasions where I could not relax in my room. I know many people love the property, but I will not stay here again.
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