Stratosphere Tower (Stratosphere Tower)

Member Name: laalaa88

Product:	Stratosphere Tower
Date:	02/09/09 (6 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: Top of the World Resturant & Views from the tower

Disadvantages: Poor hotel location on the strip & very basic Hotel Pool

When looking for somewhere to stay in Las Vegas, The Stratosphere Tower may seem appealing, but from personal experience I would not reccomend staying there. If you research it on the internet it appears like a very modern & fun place to stay, but in actual fact it is a big dissapointment compared to many of the other hotels.
The Stratosphere is located on the north end of the strip, which is less glamorous than the centre & south of the strip. It is situated opposite seedy looking Wedding Chapels & run down motel type apartments. To walk from the stratosphere to the better hotels in the centre takes a good 20 minutes (I am an energetic 21year old). There are lots of people hanging around on the street & i felt very unsafe despite being with my boyfriend. Although the Hotel is quite family orientated, I would not like to take my kids throught that area. There is a bus called the Deuce, which is very useful to get all the way across the strip, into downtown & to the shopping outlet malls. I would recommend buying the $7 24hour pass, as you can use it so much - but be warned the buses can be extremely busy & you must have the correct money for tickets.
There is a stop right outside the stratosphere but the journey into the centre if the strip can even take up to an hour due to the traffic & amount of stops along the strip.
The hotel itself is fairly well kept & the staff all very friendly. The hotel pool is located on the 8th floor which was a strange suprise. It is a very basic pool & nothing to compare to other hotels, although they play good music & it is easy to find a sunlounger.
The shops in the hotel are fairly low end but much cheaper than the other hotels. There is also a few restaurants & McDonalds.
The Buffet at the hotel is extremely good value for $19.99 you can eat all day! The food is nice, although it does not really differ throughout the day.
I would strongly reccommend The Top of the World Restuarant. It is pricey but the food is AMAZING! and the views are stunning! Definately book to ensure your not dissapointed.
The views from the top of the stratosphere are amazing but the rides were not for me! If you stay at the hotel, admission to the top of the tower is free. although if not it can be pricey.
Overall, I would stay this hotel lacks class & glamour that the other hotels have, but it is resonably priced & has some good things to offer.
The main negative is the location, but if you want to explore downtown it it is convinient.

Summary: Good Bargin, but would reccomend if you want a real Las Vegas Experience, go to MGM Grand!