This was the first time I stayed off-strip in Vegas, and I was a little nervous about what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised, from check-in to check-out. The check-in line was short (less than 5 minutes), and I was greeted warmly, and the process was extremely quick. The room was clean and tidy. There was both wireless and wired Internet that you had to pay for, but the daily resort fee was less than other hotels I had stayed at. Paying for daily Internet would essentially match the resort fee from hotels on the strip. And it was fast! I decided to buy Internet access every other day during my 8-day stay. I never had a problem with it. There was also a little one-cup coffee maker in the room, just what I needed to get me going each day. The buffet in the hotel was fantastic -- great price and a great selection, and I would highly recommend it. The location was particularly great attending the WSOP at the RIO -- an 11-minute walk from my room to the WSOP (RIO Convention Center) each day. It was also great to walk over to the Palms across the street. Cab fare to the strip and the airport was also lower than I expected. There were really only two drawbacks: there is no safe in the room, and electronic room keys expire after 7 days, something that they don't tell you on check-in. All in all, a very positive experience. I will be staying there again!

I have booked a one bedroom unit with prepaid rate, when I arrived they did not have any available and upgraded me to a two bedroom. The unit and I guess the resort itself was built 3-5 years ago, everything is in nearly new condition. The rooms are clean, and spotless, equipment worked as it should. Each bedroom has flat screen TV installed, and there is one in the living room. The kitchen has all the equipment and utensils that one would need for a few day self catering vacation. The only downside is that the resort does not offer free Wifi, which I think should be a basic amenity in 2011. One suggestion to the management about the computer room, there should be at least four computers in there, because whenever I went there both computers were occupied and someone was always waiting. It seems reasonable to have more public computers if there is no free WIFI, or have a free password protected WIFI. Overall very nice property and excellent stay. Keep up the good work Desert Paradise resort.

I had always wanted to stay at the Palms, so when in Vegas for business, the Palms price was within my allowed rate giving me the opportunity to try the resort. The resort has amazing ammenities, and a vibrant night life. However, for business staying in such a large resort wasn't as convenient as smaller (non-casino) hotels. In the future I will not stay here for business trips. I will, however, definitely make this property a top consideration for the night life that a normal trip to Vegas would include. The jr. suite was large however, no coffee maker or mini-fridge. The bathroom linens were nice. The shower head had two modes: lazer or mist. The bed was very comfortable with lots of fluffy pillows.

What a wonderful option for a family experience in Las Vegas. You have the luxury of a resort with a fully stocked kitchen, jacuzzi bath right in the the bedroom, Full dinning room, Queen pullout sofa, and a pool that your don't have to pay to use. Now that's a bonus for Vegas' standards. The adults were able to hang-out on the stripe and enjoy the night life. The family was also able to experience Vegas during the day with its many family friendly options (i.e., dinning, shopping, and live/free shows). I particularly enjoyed the option of "doing The Strip", then returning to a resort style environment away from the "HUSTLE". The outlet off Interstate 15 south is a nice option as well. Be sure to eat at the Japanese buffet near the Adidas store. The food is delicious and affordable. It was recommended by a world traveler that lives in Japan, and suggest that the food is one of the better he's had. He was right! Fantastically large sushi + options including American fares and desert all reasonably priced. The family took a day trip to Hover Dam, then the Grand Canyon (West Rim). What an experience! From the strip, the journey is a mere 1 1/2 hour to the local route to the canyons. There's a wonderful trading posts with traditional Indian relics that is so wonderfully nostalgic. What a treat! However, the local drive from the main highway to the canyons can be a little challenging because of the 15, 25, 15, speed limit that makes a possible 37 mile journey about an additional 1 1/2 hour long. Watch out for that lone officer that warns you of the speed limit because so many animals crossing the roads have been killed. Moving at 45 miles per hour, we didn't realize that the limit had changed to 15mph by the little signage obscurely positioned by the side of the road. He did allow us to continue enjoying our vacation with a signed warning. This 4 day, 3 night experience at Flamingo Bay Westgate was absolutely wonderful! I've gain a new outlook on the "Vegas" experience!