We are EXTREMELY satisfied with our stay in Nov 2007
We are extremely satisfied with our stay in November 2007 (We did not know what to expect, having previously read a few unfavorable reviews; but in fact this proved to be a GREAT place to stay)!
The hotel was clean and well maintained. My wife says it is the most quiet hotel in which we have ever stayed. I found the Fitness Center to be excellent, well equipped and there was never a problem with machine availability even though the hotel was booked 100%.
The staff was very professional and helpful. They did not hassle us when we checked in at 2:30PM, even though check-in is at 3:00PM. We just had to wait 15-20 minutes while they checked with housekeeping to find us a room. The room was not the non-smoking one we requested, but there was no odor so we were happy. The next day, Gwendlyn phoned us and moved us at no charge to an non-smoking one-bedroom suite.
The only thing that could make it better would be daily housekeeping services. In order to reduce costs and offer more value to guests, the Candlewood Suites performs weekly housekeeping; but they provide clean towels upon request.
We first stayed in a Studio Suite and then a One-Bedroom Suite. Both were comfortable: but the One-Bedroom Suite is so much nicer (larger) even if the rate is slightly higher.
The location is very convenient. There are 5 or 6 very nice resturants within a couple of blocks. We had a car and each day drove a short distance to the MGM Grand to catch the Monorail. That worked out very well.
We will definately return to this hotel.