Originally Posted by
mwg25
Most importantly, has anyone stayed at PH and can report on the experience? We're both pretty easy-going and have traveled at both ends of the spectrum - over-the-top luxury is not necessary, but nice/fun/good service is a must.
Stayed at PH Dec 2007 with the wife. At the time, only some of the rooms were reno'ed. We booked the cheapest room we could (~$80 plus a two nights for one offer) and did a $20 trick to get something decent. Ended up in the Winona Ryder room with a very good view of the Bellagio fountains (the Paris balloon obscured the view a bit). We found the room fairly nice and modern but a bit dark due to a lack of lighting. Plasma/LCD tv but I don't recall any HD channels. We liked the decor and bedding. The only blemish was lipstick on one of the glass tumblers in the washroom. No issues with housekeeping.
Of the PH restaurants, we only ate at the Spice Market buffet. Pretty decent for a buffet and they gave hotel guests $5 off.
Found the casino modern looking but a bit disorientating and had a bit of trouble finding which way to the strip exits, to the mall, and to the room elevators. Gaming was ok but it wouldn't be my first choice for a place to play VP as I don't think they have very good pay tables. However, I did find it to be a fun enough environment to play in with adequate drink service. They do have the Pleasure Pit (dealers and go-go dancers in lingerie) with 6/5 BJ (I think) if you want some eye candy. Free daily slot pull.
The attached Miracle Mile mall is nice. However, if you self park, it's a bit of a PITA to walk btw the parkade and hotel as you have to arc around the mall as a think there's a theatre in the middle.
There are time share sales booths/staff by the elevators.
If we could get a decent rate ($109 is ok I guess but there seem to be deals popping up all over particularly the mailers/emails we're getting) we wouldn't hesitate to stay at PH again.