text: Here's the deal..... Had this been rated as a 3 or 4 star hotel, I would have easily given them more stars.  But when you classify yourself as a \"five star\" resort, my expectations rise right along with your rating.\n\nThe good:\n* I booked on Priceline under \"name your price\" for $105 and was accepted.  This was during Spring Break, so it was a great deal.\n* location is right across the street from the mall & Nordstrom.  If you like to shop, you will love the location.\n* NO CASINO, therefore quiet and relaxing.\n* Spectacular views from the higher floors.  We were in room 5616 & while it faced the \"old town\" side of the Strip, it was nonetheless spectacular. \n* complimentary valet parking.  You may have to wait 5-10 min, but it's well worth the wait.\n* microwave, mini fridge, built in hot plate, & sink make it super easy to have a wide variety of snacks & drinks in the room.  Anyone with kids will surely understand this!!  :)\n* huge bathroom with shower & juccuzi tub.\n* complimentary shuttle to & from Caesars Palace & the Mirage (not sure if it's the Mirage or another hotel.....) every 15 min.  Very convenient feature.\n* Yoga @ 9:00 for $12.00\n* great gym\n* express elevators with three separate areas servicing certain floors\n* TV in the bathroom mirror\n* friendly & efficient front desk staff\n* complimentary water & Starbucks coffee in room daily.\n* extremely comfortable king sized bed.\n* If you are older and/or have any type of issue that makes walking great distances an issue, this is the hotel for you!  You pull your car up to the front doors & literally walk for 3-4 minutes to the elevators to your room.  Door to door in less than 10 minutes..... And maybe even less.  This is a huge plus and so much more peaceful than schlepping through a huge, loud, smoky casino.\n\n\nThe Bad:\n* the room was dusty\n* the pull out couch was miserably uncomfortable with springs popping through.  They need to be replaced.\n* the pool had trash in it.  Granted it was windy, but it was still gross.\n* $25.00 \"resort fee\" that was never really discussed until I asked.\n* the desk was all stained & damaged\n* the window vent was broken & constantly made loud noise\n* the carpet was kind of nasty \n* I had to call down for bedding for the extra bedding for the couch & wait 20+ minutes to get it.  This should have been in the room.\n* freight train noise every morning..... Early morning...... All morning long.\n\nI honestly enjoyed my stay.  However, I would not rate this as a five-star experience at all.  This hotel is 3 1/2- 4 stars at best.