We have stayed at one of the 3 Marriott hotels on Dean Martin Drive since they opened. We typically only stay one night while driving through. It is a great location for this because the hotels are easy to get to from the freeway so you don't have to deal with the strip (but still close enough to get to with their hotel shuttle van). On our most recent visit a few weeks ago I was disappointed in the state of the hotel. I am sure the management knows by now, the the hotel is looking older. The carpet in the hallway was frayed and stained. The room was clean but the furitnure was worn. Although this is not half as bad as the FFI near the airport, this hotel certainly needs some work to be up to Marriott standard.

This is a really nice hotel alongwith the other Mariott properties though it stands a little separated from the Strip. However, the hotel offers complimentary drop every hour to the Mandalay Bay Hotel and MGM Grand, making it easily accessible. The staff is also very friendly and helpful. Good place to stay over the weekend when the Strip hotels are really pricey.

I stayed here one night for a conference at the Mandolay Bay Convention Center. When I called the hotel prior to booking I was told I could easily walk to the convention center, less than a quarter mile walk. In fact you can see the convention center from the hotel, and it seems close, and there are sidewalks. But walking is very hazardous, crossing busy highways with lots of traffic. I would not recommend walking. The hotel does have a shuttle though that runs frequently and is convenient. Otherwise I had a great stay here. Staff are very friendly and helpful, rooms are spacious and clean, and the hotel is very quiet and relaxing (especially compared to somewhere like the Luxor, which is very congested! I would recommend this hotel, but plan to use the shuttle. The exercise room iis small but worked for me.

My elder parents, my son and sister stayed in one room at this Fairfield, which is next to residence and courtyard mariott. For the price, it can't be beat, as long as you have car (a must under hot summer weather). Driving to strip only less than 3 miles. Breakfast is meh, but hey, it's free, and holds me up until lunch. Love this place, great choice for for off-strip with family.