By way of disclosure, the M Resort and Spa (hereafter called the M) is our neighborhood casino/hotel where we visit once or twice a week. However, we do not work for the M nor do we have any relatives or friends who do. That being said, the M is a great off-the-strip alternative for folks looking for a nice hotel in which to gamble. And by "off-the-strip" I mean off-the-strip. Located off I-15 near the far southern extremes of Las Vegas Boulevard, the M is a good 15-20 minute cab ride from the heart of the strip, although I believe the hotel will arrange shuttle transportation to the strip (as it does on a regular schedule to and from the airport). Otherwise, the M is a great place to stay and play. The rooms are modern with nice fixtures, plenty of outlets for electronic devices, and a great bathroom. The bathrooms feature two sinks, separate shower and tub, with a wonderful view from the tub of the outside world through a glass wall (which has movable shades if you want privacy). If you get a room facing the strip (which I strongly recommend), make sure it is on a high floor. Having done so, you can luxuriate in your tub and take in the Las Vegas skyline, which is spectacular at night. Mid-week room rates are normally $95 or so, depending upon room type selected and time of year. The hotel casino is brightly lit and does not have the dingy, smoky smell like many Vegas casinos. The sports book is smoke free, although it does not provide free drinks to folks making wagers (the book is run by Cantor Gaming). Restaurants are about a B--Anthony's is your typical Vegas steakhouse, although the happy hour prices on drinks and apps in Anthony's bar is quite a bargain. The Vig Deli is popular with families and serves good food. Food quality in the buffet is quite good and the decor is adequate but not visually striking. The hotel also has a Hash House A Go Go restaurant, the chain that serves outlandish meals that are twice the size of normal portions (although I understand they have smaller portions available for some meals). The hotel's Italian restaurant is pedestrian. The bars and associated servers are friendly and accommodating to visitors and locals alike. There is an excellent Troon Golf-run 36-hole course about 10 minutes away in Sun City Anthem for those so inclined. The course has spectacular views of the Las Vegas Valley and the strip. The overall layout is named Revere (after Paul) and the two courses are (naturally) Lexington and Concord. There is a big outdoor pool area at the hotel, a spa (haven't tried it), and a number of concerts and other live entertainment throughout the year. However, if you want to go shopping, be prepared to drive or take a cab--there is nothing within walking distance of the hotel. With the above caveats about location and shopping, the M is a great off-the-strip alternative for those so inclined.

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My wife and I were recently brought here by some friends of ours who live in Vegas while we were out on vacation. Simply put- this casino/hotel blows the socks off of any place I've been on the strip! VERY clean, Very friendly and laid out VERY well. The buffet was the best of the trip! I will be sure to go here if I ever make it out Vegas way again!

I stayed here for a business conference. It is at least 15 min ($35-45 cab ride to the strip). My understanding is that the conference chose this location to deter people from skipping lectures for the bright lights of the strip. They were successful as not only is the strip an expensive taxi but the shuttles offered by the hotel are infrequent (every 3 hours or so). There are however fairly frequent shuttles to the airport which was helpful.

While friendly, I did not find the front desk staff particularly helpful. In two instances there was a disconnect between what I was telling them (ex my bags were locked in my former room after a room change) and what they could see in the computer. Instead of trying to figure out a solution their first reaction on both occasions was "well its in the computer so it must be right" instead of "lets try to figure out the discrepancy". I had to speak to the manager to sort things out but this was very time consuming and mistakes like this shouldn't happen at a "4 star" resort.

While wifi is available in the rooms (for a charge) it is not available in the lobby which was inconvenient.

Overall it was a decent stay but I would not highly recommend it to those travelling for pleasure rather than business.