OverviewLocated along Highway 594 and about a 5-minute drive from Las Vegas's city centre, the Residence Inn Las Vegas South is suitable for travellers who require long- or short-term accommodations, easy highway access, extended kitchen amenities and a free breakfast.
Each air-conditioned guest room at this smoke-free hotel offers free Wi-Fi, cable TV, a coffeemaker, a fully equipped kitchen, a sitting area with a sofabed, a desk, a hair dryer and an iron and ironing board. Suites with a separate bedroom, a fireplace and an additional bathroom are also available, and the hotel is wheelchair accessible.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool, a hot tub, a tennis/volleyball court, a fitness centre, a business centre, laundry services, vending machines, grocery shopping services, BBQ facilities, 24-hour coffee in the lobby, a free breakfast and free parking. Pets are permitted for an additional $100 per pet, per stay.
A free shuttle is available to and from Mandalay Bay, New York-New York Hotel and Casino and shopping at Town Square Las Vegas. A free drop-off-only shuttle to the airport is also available (please contact the hotel for details) and a complimentary evening reception is offered Monday through Thursday evenings and includes a light dinner, beer, wine and other beverages.
The Las Vegas Convention Center is about a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while Bali Hai Golf Club and The Shoppes at Mandalay Place are 5 minutes away by car. McCarran International Airport (LAS) is roughly a 10-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets permitted for $100/pet/stay, wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 9, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's staff, rooms, breakfast and location.
The hotel's staff were praised by numerous reviewers, who found them to be friendly, accommodating and helpful with directions.
Many guests were pleased with their accommodations at the hotel. They described their rooms as clean, spacious, quiet, well equipped and well maintained, with comfortable beds.
Several lodgers enjoyed the hotel's breakfast, describing it as excellent, with a good variety of hot and cold items and a large seating area. One reviewer noted, "This hotel had one of the best breakfast buffets I've ever been to at a hotel. In a week, you could eat something different (and hot!) every day!".
The hotel's location was complimented by several patrons, who found it close to the airport, The Strip, Costco, casinos, shopping, highway access and a convenience store. One guest stated the hotel was, "Great for those traveling on business or for those that want a quiet hotel away from the strip". A few guests did mention the hotel was more suitable for those with a vehicle, however.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few common complaints about noise transfer and the rooms.
A few lodgers complained of noise disturbances during their stay. They reported highway and airport noise, as well as noisy in-room air-conditioning units and noise from guests in adjacent rooms.
While the majority of reviewers were pleased with their clean and well-equipped rooms, a few guests had complaints about their accommodations. They reported dated decor and furniture, worn carpets and uncomfortable beds.
