This Packers game is way too close (and there are way too many Packer jerseys in this town)
Furyk and Garcia could be the most annoying twosome to watch in history
The 59th floor is really way up there
Love having a MiFi in the bag – beats paying the rip-off Strip resort pricing
Just can’t get away from this place: I think this is my third time
I was really looking forward to this hotel stay. The newest hotel on the Strip still has a buzz and room prices and occupancy rates have stayed high. I’ve walked through it many times and have visited several of the restaurants before, but today I got to check in to an actual room. Some initial thoughts:
- I hit the check-in area early, as I took the first flight from MSP. The bell desk was efficient and friendly and took care of my bags until a room was ready.
- The check-in agent did a “pre-check” and gave me card keys. She said they would call me when my room was ready, which would have been great if the cards actually opened the door – had to go all the way back to the lobby to get that resolved.
- Their casino floor seems a little sparse for some reason – almost like some space isn’t being used right now. Holds must be high, though – not a lot of luck so far.
- Food is still as good as ever (although I had to wait until 11 to get lunch).
- The room is pretty cool looking – nice design, W-like quirky furnishings, music playing when I entered, glass shower that opens to the main room and pretty nice technology (large HDTV, touch panel room controls, lots of power plugs, etc.).
- The TV lost signal a few times, but messing with the cables in back seemed to fix it.
- 59 floors is really high up, but I’m facing the boring south side. I also thought every room had a balcony? Glad I don’t though, as that would totally freak me out.
A few more pictures after the jump.
Landed safely in Las Vegas
Legroom!
Catching the early flight to Vegas, with breakfast at the new Shoyu
His name is not Pappagiorgio!
Fun show tonight (more later), but need to finish packing and get ready for the 4:30 wake-up call
Waiting for Glen @FirstAvenue
Finally get to watch a little Ryder Cup before packing and First Ave tonight
And FYI, eating a hot dog at mile 13 doesn’t really help improve the pace for the last 7 miles
Ran another Minneapolis 20-miler, this time along Nokomis, Mississippi, Greenway, Calhoun, Harriet and Minnehaha
Coupon for BWW was too good to pass up
Very informative meeting with Canterbury Park management – could be some fun stuff coming down the stretch, so to speak
Here’s your ticket, pack your bag: time for jumpin’ overboard. The transportation is here…