TripAdvisor has revealed another hidden treasure. It is Best Western PLUS. Booked on BW’s early for approx. $57/nite rate. We arrived very early and the hotel was full. We were told to come back closer to the 3pm check-in. We left and went exploring on the west side. Much to our surprise there is plenty to see at a very relaxing pace. We traveled a short distance to Red Canyon and the surrounding ranches. This should be on everyone’s to-do list while staying in Las Vegas and if you have your own transportation. We did not actually go into the canyon itself but we will do so on another visit. We also checked out the gardens at Ethel M. Chocolate Factory. This provided a peaceful and relaxing stroll which is highly recommended. After driving most of the day and tired, we returned to the hotel earlier than the 3pm hour.

You enter the hotel on the second floor. The registrar checked to see if our room was available and it was. Our room was reserved for physically challenged individuals as I am going through mobility issues at the current time. The room was well-suited for the needs of such, it was on the second floor. Please note that there are floors above and below accessible by stairs only. The room had a king bed with microwave and small refrigerator. The bathroom was well equipped. It took a try or two to get used to the shower which is sloped down and in but after the first morning one can get accustomed to how it works without getting much water on the floor!

The room has a unique temperature control feature. You place your room key into the slot at the door and that give you the authorization to change the temperature in the room. This way when you leave the air con or the heat shuts off. It will come on again when you return and insert your key. Of course, if you have two keys, you could leave the one in the slot and go with just your one key, if you wanted to make sure the temperature in your room was comfortable upon your return.

Complimentary breakfast each morning would either be bacon and eggs, hash browns or sausage and eggs biscuits and gravy, pastry, muffins, bread, waffles, fruit, 3 choices cold and 1 hot cereal, yogurt, tea, cocoa, and juices. You can watch TV in the breakfast room. It was never too crowded, we were always able to find a seat.

The location is superb. If you didn’t know you were at BW you would not enter this location. It sits far behind Outback Steakhouse and Burger King sharing a parking lot with a upscale business complex. It also sits across the street from an upscale gated community. It is relatively quiet inside and out. This was my first introduction to the Summerlin area of Las Vegas. For the first time, I felt truly relaxed in a bustling city. It was very refreshing to go in and come out into a place like this.

Another plus – the back of your key card has discounts at different shops and restaurants. Each key is not the same so check before dining out. You may be in the same destination as your discount card!

Our next visit to Las Vegas will definitely be here!