Residence Inn by Marriott

Elite '08

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Vincent T.

Long Beach, CA

If I could have a residence in an inn, I think I'd move out to Las Vegas, a mile off the Strip, and take up residence at the Residence Inn.  It's fairly new and well-kept, it doesn't smell of cigarette smoke, and it's thankfully free of the clang-clang hustle of a non-stop casino.

The glamour factor of the Vegas Strip is also quite absent.  No big-name restaurants have their calling at the Residence Inn, no shows are engaged in the conference rooms, and unfortunately, no scantily-clad, toned and bosomy bodies of the female variety are out at the pool.

But, if you're just staying for a few nights to see a show and/or enjoy some excellent meals, the comfy beds of the Residence Inn are a practical option.

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Elite '08

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Holly T.

Long Beach, CA

I found this to be a very convenient and pleasant place to stay in Vegas. Now, I'm no Vegas pro; I've only been a handful of times, and both other times I stayed in some of the cheaper, older casino hotels on the strip, which were not exactly pleasant. I was a little wary of staying off strip, but it turned out to be waaay more convenient. Since the casinos are so far apart as it is, staying 1 mile off doesn't make much difference at all. This was easy walking distance to the Wynn and the Venetian, the two places I needed to get to. We also drove from the hotel to the Venetian a few times and it took less than 5 minutes, the parking was free, and not once did we have to deal with the traffic of Las Vegas Blvd.

We got a 2 bedroom suite at a reasonable price. The room was clean and comfortable and included a full kitchen and very soft pillows. There was also complimentary breakfast downstairs in the mornings. If the strip isn't your thing, there are also a lot of chain restaurants and such in the immediate vicinity. For once I *gasp* did not bring my computer, so I can't comment on the internet situation. I had never stayed at a Residence Inn before, but after this experience I would certainly come again.

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Ryan C.

Los Angeles, CA

The location is pretty decent and you don't have to deal with any casinos or smoke. the morning breakfast is very good and the suites are clean and well-appointed. the breakfast has waffles, eggs, potatoes, juices, yogurt, etc. and will fill you up.

the only complaint is that they keep trying to push the travel club on you. they leave messages on your phone (it woke me up at 8AM on Saturday morning!) and push it on you if you ask them any questions.

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Cheryl H.

Fredericksburg, VA

Stayed here for a few months back in 2004, and it was great. I'm including this in my "best places to eat" list because they have a free dinner and wine reception in the lobby every night and breakfast every morning. The food was always good. More than that, though, the desk staff were WONDERFUL. They knew that I and my colleagues were going to be there for a few months and they bent over backwards to make sure we were taken care of. They were very friendly and even ran errands for us once or twice! This was a great hotel experience. It's right across the parking lot from a Gordon Biersch, too, so if you need a beer or a cigar, they are very handy.

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