Observations on the hotel

[SilverStreak]

Thanks for the great weekend. Weather was wonderful until late Saturday. Lots of rain returning to Phoenix.

Anyone else experience water leaks from both windows?

Few observations about the hotel:
1. Missed the ability to make coffee or tea in my room.

2. When two people are sharing a room does that mean they have to share one bath towel? Had to call each day for second bath towel.

3. Had to ask for glasses.

4. Bathrooms and overall room accommodation were better at the AVI.

5. Aquarius was nice to be closer to the action.

6. Didn't know there was an adult only tower .

Keep on truckin

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by SilverStreak

Thanks for the great weekend. Weather was wonderful until late Saturday. Lots of rain returning to Phoenix.

Anyone else experience water leaks from both windows?

Few observations about the hotel:
1. Missed the ability to make coffee or tea in my room.
I agree this was an issue...had to get dressed and go downstairs or call room service. Also, no alarm clock.

2. When two people are sharing a room does that mean they have to share one bath towel? Had to call each day for second bath towel.
No problem here...two bath towels in my room each day.

3. Had to ask for glasses.
Again, no problems.

4. Bathrooms and overall room accommodation were better at the AVI.
Much nicer

5. Aquarius was nice to be closer to the action.


6. Didn't know there was an adult only tower .
whoops, reservationist should have told you.

Keep on truckin

The Aquarius is part of the Stratosphere group that was recently sold to Goldman-Sachs (spelling?)...they expect to be fully renovated before our return visit in 2009. Hopefully, they will take care of some of the issues we observed.

[hdflstf]

Originally Posted by SilverStreak

Thanks for the great weekend. Weather was wonderful until late Saturday. Lots of rain returning to Phoenix.

Anyone else experience water leaks from both windows?

Few observations about the hotel:
1. Missed the ability to make coffee or tea in my room.

2. When two people are sharing a room does that mean they have to share one bath towel? Had to call each day for second bath towel.

3. Had to ask for glasses.

4. Bathrooms and overall room accommodation were better at the AVI.

5. Aquarius was nice to be closer to the action.

6. Didn't know there was an adult only tower .

Keep on truckin

1. Weird, had the capability in my room.
2. I think I had your towels - 2 sets for 1 person
3. Had your glasses - 3 for 1 person.
4. Indeed.
5. Yes.
6. I was in the 'adult' tower

[Thumper]

We had a great room, good view, and great service. A much better room than AVI. Sorry you had a bad experience.

[mcvett2]

We were in the kiddy tower, and our room was worse than a Motel 6. The good thing was it was free we got comped for three nights and only stayed two.

[kart3d]

We can,t complain about anything .Was on 17th floor. Looking forward to next year but durango 1st in august.Denny & Kay

[BlueStreak]

Have not been to the AVI but have stayed a Harrah's and found it to be much better. Coffee in the rooms, at least in the adult tower, and close to the action on the River Walk even though it is at the south end. Non-smoking casino for those of us who care about such things. Still had a good time though, Must be the company.

[RUN ROD RUN]

Originally Posted by artsmart

The Aquarius is part of the Stratosphere group that was recently sold to Goldman-Sachs (spelling?)...they expect to be fully renovated before our return visit in 2009. Hopefully, they will take care of some of the issues we observed.

No problem in my room.

HOWEVER... That elevator at the garage was tooooo slow.

As for the renovation, we saw something on one of those Laughlin fliers that says they'll be spending $20 million redoing each room and should be done by May.

I think we should give them another try next year as the location is just right.

[hdflstf]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

No problem in my room.

HOWEVER... That elevator at the garage was tooooo slow.

As for the renovation, we saw something on one of those Laughlin fliers that says they'll be spending $20 million redoing each room and should be done by May.

I think we should give them another try next year as the location is just right.

Only if they have internet access.

[smokey]

Harrah's was great! Rooms were wonderful and internet service was available (wireless too). Non-smoking casino was the best part!

Smokey & BlueSSR

[Blue Thunder]

Our experience leads us to recommend returning to the Aquarius over the Avi, hands-down!

[RUN ROD RUN]

Did anybody notices how much nicer the parking garage is at the Golden Nugget?

[crazyrtr53]

Originally Posted by smokey

Harrah's was great! Rooms were wonderful and internet service was available (wireless too). Non-smoking casino was the best part!

Smokey & BlueSSR

Originally Posted by Blue Thunder

Our experience leads us to recommend returning to the Aquarius over the Avi, hands-down!

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

Did anybody notices how much nicer the parking garage is at the Golden Nugget?

Harrah's better than the Aquarius...yes

Aquarius over Avi...yes

I stay clear away of the Golden Nugget. It might have a great parking garage but has low ceilings in the Casino, you might as well smoke a cig than breath in all the second hand smoke it might be safer....

My vote would be Tropicana Express or Harrah's but the wife has informed me that we will be staying at the Riverside since they allow pets, damn dog...

[Highrider]

I could not make it this year, but you might want to look at The River Palms Casino, they host many car clubs shows, 57 chevy, Triumphs and Corvettes.

[LTs SSR]

You guys pick it... the Fanatics will show up... only thing for me... would have preferred internet access...

[mcvett2]

Originally Posted by smokey

Harrah's was great! Rooms were wonderful and internet service was available (wireless too). Non-smoking casino was the best part!

Smokey & BlueSSR

Harrah's may not be the same next year, do to new owners. Harrah's corp. was sold today for $ 17 B. That's B as in Billon.

[WearyEagle]

Originally Posted by LTs SSR

You guys pick it... the Fanatics will show up... only thing for me... would have preferred internet access...

I'm with Linda on this. All Casinos and Hotels are the same. Internet access makes the difference to me.

[artsmart]

Originally Posted by RUN ROD RUN

I think we should give them another try next year as the location is just right.

Originally Posted by hdflstf

Only if they have internet access.

After much looking and haggling this year the Aquarius came through as no one else would, they did a great job with the dinner, and with the upcoming renovations I think we will stick with them unless the new owners do not accommodate us next year.

We have become very spoiled regarding internet access, expecting everyone to spend the $$ and even if they do some still charge for it...as for me, I'll not be without an air card ever again...won't have to worry about any podunk towns or hotels ever again

[shiftz33]

No internet access was a bummer. The paper thin walls were also a bummer. We could hear every single word/noise made in the adjacent rooms.

[azviking]

I've stayed at both, the rooms in the Trop are much nicer all remodeled with pillow top beds and ashley furniture. But the food at the trop not so good. The good news is the aquarius is upgrading all the rooms and is definately less smokey. Can't say about the AVI. I'll leave it up to the organizers to decide but they can book the KAO camp ground and I'll show up. You fanatics are worth the trip!

Thanks
azvikings - Pete Sand