Having read the reviews on this place, I was expecting the long line upon check in. It did however, move fairly quickly for how shockingly long it was. Before entering the perilous journey, we opted not to go for valet parking and hoof our own bags in (which was actually no problem). We made the decision only after we were in the queue because we wanted to have the car detailed; the attendant informed my partner we would be relegated to the plebeian self park area because the detailer isn't allowed in the valet area. The actual attempt to get out of the queue and into traffic was perhaps the most emotional part about the trip, since humanity seems to have been replaced by big, fat road rage monsters driving SUVs, not letting anyone in and honking at everything as though they took a vacation to Manhattan.\n\nWe get to the counter; the woman informs me the $40 deal has me in a smoking room automatically because I didn't indicate otherwise. I know I specifically requested non-smoking. She tells us the only other place is facing the dance floor and we will hear the music all night... Or she can upgrade me. For a price. It's the Red Room in a corner. Supposedly newly remodeled wing. Overall she was friendly and efficient; however, thinking about a lot of this, I don't buy that my non smoking room didn't go through. I don't believe the only other one available is on the loudest floor. (Is there an up-sell contest going on?)\n\nThe room:\nAt first glance it's spacious, and the views seem ok. But where is the Eiffel Tower? Not on our side. We have a lovely view of the car park out both windows. Also as we explore our room, we discover the maids seem to just make the beds and perform a cursory wipe down of the sinks. There are hand prints on the windows, dust all over, and the bath tub is too grimey for it to be a \"recently remodeled wing\". I've also had more comfortable pillows at a Holiday Inn. These are lumpy and seem to be here just for show. Not a great night's sleep.\n\nGambling:\nStick with bottled beer; the \"mixed drinks\" are so watered down it's not even worth it. The gaming floor is so cold I couldn't stay on the floor to spend my money. Isn't that the point? Will go elsewhere to game.\n\nFood:\nWe ate at Gordon Ramsay Steak House -400$ for two not including tip\n-make a reservation\n-if you don't have a reservation the bar is first come, first served.\n\nHave eaten at the Eiffel Tower Twice Before:\n- 250-500$ for two before tip \n- does not participate in the total rewards card points.\n- reserved over opentable.com - the first time the specific table request was honored; the second time it was not.\n- the best table is the corner window. \n- amazing, rich food\n\nDon't bother with the caf\u00e9s for food. \n\nAttitude:\nThe staff is nice, even though the amenities aren't that great. From the car attendant to the wait staff in the cafe, (Just go for coffee) the employees were always polite.
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