text: Normally I have an aversion to all things carrying a Planet Hollywood label, but it seems the former Aladdin has done a remarkable transformation into its semi-new posh look.  The Los Angeles glam and glitz theme is perfectly executed, with the property looking its best and brightest at night.  Most folks who knew the Aladdin well are sure to be impressed at the significant upgrades from the rooms to the casino.\n\nBy far the biggest changes have been in their beautiful casino, gorgeous bars / lounges, and the upgraded mall now known as the Miracle Mile (formally the Desert Passage).  Cheesy, but most definitely \"LA\" is the Extra Bar & Lounge where the show Extra is actually filmed at least once a week.  I've seen Mario Lopez doing his thing during my last few visits, I seem to forget how short he is practically every time.\n\nWithout a doubt, the most impressive interior changes have been made to its casino.  The abundant tables with the chic dealers do a good job of allowing their patrons to enjoy their surroundings.  Poker players are sure to like the decent sized Poker room, however, PH doesn't run many poker events as often as they do other house rated games. I could be wrong on this, but it doesn't seem that their craps tables are rated on odds, resulting in better comps for bigger players.  Their A+ program seems to be pretty good and previous Aladdin players can resume their statuses from past play.  One thing that I wish they'd improve on is the ventilation on the casino floor, its a little too smoky on the weekends.\n\nSo what's the deal with the rooms?  The larger suites and some of the standard rooms are still sporting the Aladdin decor, which are all going to be finished sometime this year.  The regular rooms (Hollywood, Deluxe, etc.) are tiny and are 400 sq ft at best.  That's solid for a Manhattan studio but not fabulous in Las Vegas.  The big suites on the other hand (Panarama, Fountain Views, Boulevard etc) are fantastic with plenty of space (1500 sq ft +) and usually sport a great view.\n\nService all around is fairly good.  From the folks at the front desk to the executive staff running the joint to even the bartenders at the lounges, everyone has been sporting a smile without a snotty LA attitude (thank goodness this theme aspect never carried over).\n\nSince the PH takeover, the demographic for this casino property went from senior citizen level to extremely young.  There are more youngins frequenting this joint more than ever, attracted by the trendy glow of its LA theme with potential celebrity sightings given their constant publicity (Pageants, concerts, Extra airings, shows, etc.).  The younger generation could use some better nightlife, Prive is a disappointment and their lounges can get boring once the eye candy wears thin.