Written
by Tiffany Milligan – A Vegas Local
We
want to welcome a new addition to the Las Vegas Strip; SLS Las Vegas, we welcome you! If the
Sahara were a living entity it would be in utter shock. It would see its transformation
and do a double take; it would take some time for it to get used to with its
clean lines, white walls, and new modern feel… but it would love the change!
Why
stay at the SLS Las Vegas? With its
three towers and 1,600 guest rooms you will be with like-minded individuals. The
World Tower, Story Tower, and Lux Tower offer function, partying, and luxury,
respectively. Business folks can get around easy while staying in the World
Tower with its easy hotel access and the hotel’s “mostly” convenient location.
The
décor of the SLS Las Vegas is getting
mixed reviews. I would call it “industrial contemporary”. It’s not for everyone
but it’s very “hipsterish” and fun. It’s high end. There’s a lot of white and a
lot of grey and a lot of very cool art. I’ve heard the word “vertigo” mentioned
several times when referring to the impact of the flooring and wall coverings –
it would really mess with the drunks ;) If you don’t like modern, you won’t like
the SLS Las Vegas.
The
rooms are plain and functional with great attention to detail – although you
might not notice. The look again, is clean. You’re not going to find frilly
mirrors and antiques adorning the suites. You WILL find great toiletries,
fantastically fluffy towels, and bed linens to die for.
There
are a great line up of bars and restaurants. Bazaar Meats is not for you vegans
or vegetarians. Katsuya is geared towards the hipster sushi lovers, Cleo offers Mediterranean cuisine. Wanting something more casual? SLS Las Vegas has a great line up: Umami
Burgers, The Griddle Café and many others…and of course, the buffet. I wonder
what would happen if a hotel/casino in Vegas didn’t put in a buffet?!
You
don’t think I forgot about the gambling, did you? It’s standard Las Vegas.
Tables and machines, machines and tables. The dealers deal cards, the patrons
get drunk and play. There were a few lights and bells going off, there was
shouting at the craps table…BUT with opening, I’m guessing they’ve loosened the
games a little to get the people pouring in. The casino was PACKED – players and
onlookers.
It’ll
take time for the SLS Las Vegas to
build a reputation. You’ll like this hotel or you won’t, there won’t be a whole
lot of “in between”…and if you don’t like it then chances are, the hotel wasn’t
marketing your demographic anyway!
