New York - New York Hotel & Casino - Las Vegas, NV Review

I chose the New York New York because of a good package deal and because I wanted to spend some time on the southern end of the strip, having spent most of my previous trip on the other side.  The parking garage was very spacious and easy to navigate.  The check-in line was long but moved along quickly.  Our package included a strip view Park Avenue room.  Because of the location and small room window, the strip view consisted of the street and the tourist trap shops across the street.  The room was small, but very stylish, with lots of marble in the bathroom and upscale lighting and furnishings.

Our package included a buy one get one breakfast at the on-site Italian restaurant.  The setting on the inside "river" was nice and the food was OK, but the prices would have been too high without the coupon.  We also got two passes for the roller coaster, which was good because I wanted to ride it, but I wouldn't have paid $12 for the privilege.  I will never ride it again, because I nearly got whiplash, and that was riding in the very front.

The pool area was nice but small and cramped.  We got there right at opening, and it got crowded quickly.  The casino had lots of fun machines, but it was always crowded, especially with kids.  Unfortunately, with the MGM across the street and the Excalibur next door, this is the "family friendly" part of the strip.  This is not a good thing for those of us who think kids don't belong in Vegas.

I would consider staying at the New York New York again if the price is right, but I think for my next visit I'll go back to the more adult atmosphere a bit further north on the strip.