text: The concept of the Nobu Hotel is brilliant but it's execution falls a bit short.  I stayed for 3 days and overall, I was pleased with my experience.  I'd consider staying here again because the price/service ratio seems inline BUT - I don't think that NOBU is a substituition for the Mandarin Oriental, Wynn or Encore properties.  \n\nThe Good:\n\n1.  The staff were young and seemed like they were still overcoming the 'learning curve' with being a relatively new hotel.  I made 2 simple requests before check-in:  More towels and extra bottled water.  Both of these did not happen.  After check-in though, the staff were polite, attentive and overall, made my stay a pleasant one.  While the young staff did make a few errors during my stay, they more than compensated for these with a positive attitude, prompt communication and a willingness to address my concerns.\n\n2.  My room was exceptionally clean, nicely appointed and I appreciated the little details like Marvis toothpaste and probably the fluffiest towels I've encountered in a hotel.\n\n3.  I was given an upgrade to a 'view room' which was a kind gesture but the view was lackluster.  \n\n4.  I really liked the secure elevator system.  As a guest, you only have access to your floor and I rarely encountered other guests in the hallways.  I think this is great idea and I had zero issues with noise during my stay.  The quiet calm of the hotel was a welcome diversion from the chaos a few hundred feet away at the main gaming pit of Caesars.\n\n\nThe Bad:\n\n1.  If your craving an amazing Vegas strip view, you're probably not going to get it at Nobu - even in a view room.  \n\n2.  My king room did not have a desk so if your visiting for business, using a laptop for extended periods on the couch may be less than ideal.  The 'executive' level of the hotel had a few computers located directly in front of the elevator bank and seemed like an afterthought.  It would not be realistic to spend more than 15 minutes working here.\n\n3.  I really love the concept of the boutique 'hotel within a hotel' but somehow, Nobu feels marginalized.  It feels like they could easily improve the customer service and amenities (a club level lounge or expanded breakfast or afternoon tea service perhaps?) up a couple of notches and be a solid competitor with the MO or Wynn properties.