The Grandview At Las Vegas Hotel

A friend at I stayed at the Grandview Feb 17-21 (I exchanged a week but we stayed only 5 days). We had a 1-bed unit that was very large. We were in the first building, across from the reception building. Our unit had a good size living room that doubled as the other sleeping area. The fold out bed, my friend said, was not too bad. There was a huge tv across from the sofa in a built in cabinet and next to that was a closet area. That was handy for if you have someone using that area aside from the bedroom. The living room also had a DVD player. The small dining room was an open area between the living and kitchen. In this area was a credenza that had a small cd boombox that we used a lot. The kitchen was great (except for electric cooking) and was stocked well. The bathroom was huge and had 2 sinks on a huge vanity that made it easy for 2 girls to get ready at once. The shower was huge but did not have shelves or a seat or anything, it was not conducive for girls showering with their toiletries or trying to shave legs. The master bedroom was very large and had it's own tv. The bed was comfy. There was also a huge jetted tub in the master butting up to the bathroom. There was a large closet space in the bedroom. We didn't notice a lot of noise from the lock-off that was next to us but you knew when they were coming and going just by hearing doors open and close. We had a view of the pool but it was cold and windy during our stay so we didn't see many people there. I did get a sandwich at the deli and it was ok. I wanted pizza but they were out and then I wanted the cheese sticks but they were out. Reception was very nice and helpful. They even gave us passes to some of the new nightclubs in town. They have an internet room down there but I had my laptop and had to use dial up in the room. I later found out you could bring your laptop down to reception and get their wireless. We did use the shuttle service ONCE. It was horrible. First of all, it's a van thing that seats like 9 or 10 people with tiny butts. We had 7 in there seated ok and he wanted to cram more in we were like "no way". And our driver was literally crazy. He was trying to be funny and make jokes and a passenger was being sarcastic and the driver didn't like that and pulled off the road on the way to the strip and then we couldn't get back on the road due to heavy traffic and had to go the back way through the barrio. His name was Billy. If you get in the shuttle and the driver is Billy, GET OUT! AFter that we relied on taxi's and the Strip Trolly. A taxi will put you back about $15-$20 to get to the strip. So, for that fact, I would have to really consider Grandview again, too far from the strip. But everything else was very nice. I would recommend a car when you come to this resort just so you can get to a grocery store and go shopping. But if you are going to the strip, don't drive unless you valet all day at a hotel. But if you are drinking then do the trolley or taxi. Next door is a brand new hotel/casino and we went in but it was somber and dull compared to the livliness of the strip casinos.

The Grandview is beautiful. We stayed in a 2 bedroom lockout unit which gave us two one bedroom units each with its own kitchen, jacuzzi, washer & dryer and living room. The 1600 sq feet for the two rooms was more than enough. The furniture and decor is gorgeous and perfectly fitting to the desert location. There are tile floors and area rugs in the living room and dining room while the bedroom has wall-to-wall carpet. The jacuzzi tubs could easily fit two people. The pools were simply beautiful. There were two pools and one large jacuzzi. One of the pools has a free form rock formation complete with waterfall. Music is piped into the pool area adding to the peaceful environment. We requested a handicapped room at time of booking but even though they had it in the notes they had not saved one for us. We checked in on Sunday and had to wait until Tuesday to get the handicapped room. That was both inconvenient and hard on our handicapped person. The day we switched rooms they tried to get us to vacate the room we were in before the other one was ready. We, of course, refused. While there is no on site restaurant, the South Coast Casino is next door and has several restaurants including a breakfast at the cafe for less than two bucks if you go before 7 a.m.. The location is 5 miles from the start of the mega resorts on the strip. They offer a free shuttle but if you don't mind driving a rental car it seems to be a better option since valet parking is free at every hotel. However, beware that you may have to park very far away from your building’s entrance (not good for if you returning late at night). The parking lot design was not done very wisely and handicapped parking is very limited. The insulation between the rooms does not seem to exist. You can hear everything! Thanks to reading previous reviews some of our party came prepared with enough ear plugs for the entire party. It really was weird how loud everything was at this property. The decor is and layout is very upscale. The noise, if you are prepared, is easily managed. Even with the negatives, we really enjoyed our stay here and would come again.

We did an exchange and felt the accommodations at the Grandview were excellent. We had a spacious room with a nice jacuzzi right off the bed room. The kitchen and dining areas were a nice size. The room we stayed was at the Lilly building. I believe we were the first guests in the room. This was the first time we didn't rent a car. I'm glad we didn't. Driving in Las Vegas especially along the strip is impossible. The resort provides a free shuttle every 1/2 hour and every hour in the evening to and from the Tropicana. There is also a trolley ($2). From the Tropicana you can take the Duce (double decker buses) for $2, or $5 for 24 hours. The bus will take you up to Fremont Street and if you are in Las Vegas you have to see Fremont Street. A 4 mile cab trip from the airport is about $25, forget about getting around using a cab. The South Coast Casino is right next door. The food there is so reasonable we didn't even do any grocery shopping, also opened 24/7. It was too cold to use the pools but some people braved the cold and use the hot tubs. On site deli is convenient for some room supplies. I would recommend the Grandview, presently it is off the strip but with all the construction that soon will not be the case.

Grandview, Las Vegas We arrived on Friday, February 24,2006 and thank goodness we are leaving tomorrow, March 4. Staff has been friendly, at least the few that speak english..None of housekeeping speaks or understands English. We understood we would get a complimentary room cleaning once during our stay. That did not happen even after 2 phone calls requesting it. Instead we were brought sheets and towels that were handed to us at the door. Now I have no problem making up the room but I do expect to get what I pay for... Needless to say this will be our only stay at this timeshare.

Stayed the week of the Superbowl. More than adequate. Unit slept four. Clean and generally roomy. Walking distance to the South Coast casino next door. It itself is brand new (opened December 2005) and pretty nice. Exercise facilites were nice. However, it does not accomodate more than 8-10 people. Did not use pool or hot tub, but they looked nice. Downsides: - Common door shared with neighboring unit is very loud. - You do need to rent a car to see more than the South Coast. - Same complaint as a previous poster regarding lack of decent internet service. I will not stay at hotels without free service in my room. The same should apply to timeshare units, especially brand new ones.

My husband and I stayed at the Grandview the first week of Feb 2006. We are owners. This was our first trip there. The staff was very professional and very friendly. The units were immaculate. A nice quiet place to stay. You do not need a car. You can take a taxi to and from the airport. The Grandview has a free shuttle to town every hour--until 2am. It takes less than 15 minutes to go from the Grandview to town. The shuttle leaves you off at the Tropicana. From there you can catch the bus for $2 that takes you anywhere down the strip. Or you can cross the street and get on the monarail. We preferred walking. We were told that the shuttle back to the hotel at 10pm can be full. One person from each unit can sign up to go to the grocery store. This shuttle leaves from Grandview every day at 2:00 oclock. The grocery store is 2 minutes away. The best part about the Grandview is the amazing Casino that opened up next door called South Coast-- Look it up on the internet. It is right next door. We can't say enough about staying about 100 feet from a beautiful hotel/casino. It has several restaurants. It is bigger than the Showboat casino in Atlantic City. What a great time.

The resort itself is very nice. Clean and extremeply spacious. More like an apartment than a room. Separate baster bedroom with jacuzzi, large bath, and full kitchen. Washer, dryer, dishwasher, all the amenities....... Pool area clean and spacious, fitness facility, game room okay. No on site restaurants, but the South Coast Casino with restaurants, etc. (even Starbucks)is a minute walking. Definitely need to rent a car. Not close to anything yet. Transportation is sporatic, so do the rental. Staff was courteous although we had to beg for a phone book...we were told "you people steal them". Whoever "you people are"? I have no need for it unless I'm there. Four hours for pizza delivery (that was not a faux paux-FOUR HOURS). The only real irritating things are there is not enough parking. Had to park two buildings over and this wasn't even the really busy season.Shlepping groceries for a block or two gets tiring!!! And at 3 AM, if your neighbor anywhere around you decides to shower (this is Vegas ya know, 3 AM is early), or go to the bathroom at 3 AM, you hear the water running...and LOUD...no insulation) So bring your earplugs. Otherwise, kudos!!! Would recommend. Also, great for those with kids!!!

My husband and I and several of our closets friends have gone to the Grandview for the last 2 years, for our annual Superbowl Party. We love it. The rooms are perfect for a get together with several people. We usually get a 2 bedrm condo, which is really 2 one bedrooms. And with the new casino accross the Parking lot it will be even more convient. We like being off the strip, but a rental car is recommended. We have never had a problem and will be there again this year!

We really enjoyed our stay at the Grand View over New Year's Eve. Vegas was very windy over this period (which got better when we moved to another location later in the week) so we couldn't make use of pool but it looked great. Pros: Very nice resort and the arrangement of units sleeping 4 that can be joined for 8 works extremely well. The gym was very adequate with good quality equipment. Local supermarket also handy. We couldn't experience the activities as they were closed during the New Year period but they had this great clown come in who did the most amazing balloon art and kept kids and adults enthralled for a couple of hours. Cons: Definitely need transport - not as close to Vegas Strip as it seems (yes, its on the strip but about a 25 minute drive from the main attractions) even if using the new Deuce bus. The main desk staff were not very good or helpful. We were quite frustated at their responses and lack of helpfulness. They really need some training to represent their resort well - there are about 10 people all standing at the desks but they just look at you blankly and if you go to one of them - they direct you to somebody else. Also - the constant flow of sales people showing people around does make you feel a bit like a guinea pig - they do need to make this less obvious to people who have either already purchased or are staying on an exchange as this does spoil the experience and will go on for along time given the large expansion plans (8 more buildings short term to 28 long term). The worst - which I say to all of these timeshare resorts - is please catch up with the times and provide decent internet services. The tiny, overheated internet room in the main building was constantly full and very uncomfortable to work in. At the very least - they should provide a wireless network for the main building so people can sit comfortably if they have their own computers but for such a new resort that is still being constructed - why don't they provide fast internet to the rooms (even at a cost) so people can be with their friends/families even if they do need to do some work on vacation. This is something that needs to be addressed by all RCI resorts AND QUICKLY. Why a resort like this would be constructed without this capability just baffles me.

We had a wonderful time. When we purchased our unit, we had no idea if the pictures would live up to the actual. We were more than thrilled and completely enjoyed our accomodations. I personally loved the tub, what a relaxing way to the end the day. This is a little paradise for my husband and I. This is our reward for working hard all year long. They were outfitted, with all the things we needed. If we had a service problem, there was no problem getting the help we needed. If there was a negative it would be these things. I will not attend another sales meeting again, this was on the sunniest day that we had there. (It rained 75% of the time of our visit.) A record breaker for the area. This year we plan to drive there over a week and stay. There is so much to see a do, that I cannot see the time going slowly. We are excited to see the new Casino across the road, and ultimately the new mall that will be built. I felt the service staff at the front desk were helpful and responsive to our needs. And I imagine over the years we will make good friends. Little Town Ontario, Canada