Club Wyndham Grand Desert [1BR Apartment] (442)

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SERVICE & TRANSITIONS -- 👎 poor A chaotic lobby situation: loud, unintuitive, & a huge vehicle "prize" impeding coherent navigation of the space. An overwhelming place to be during checkout or peak hours (FWIW I did checkin on Father's Day). Concierge was slower than other Wyndhams I've visited, too much pomp & circumstance IMO, but hospitality was excellent on every level. Thankfully there's a virtual (text) concierge to streamline questions/requests. The grounds are beautiful & public spaces are impeccably clean (⚠️mopping high traffic areas during checkout hour isn't safe FYI). Signage is both a little & a lot... even with their map it's easy to get lost initially. 11am late checkout MVP employees: April Jones ROOM -- 👍 good A layout which felt very nostalgic, like an east coast duplex. Lighting, storage, & spaciousness were A+. Seating was stiff & dated, unfortunately. The blindness for any ergonomics also hampered work productivity. No competent workspace here or in the "business center", which is more of an improvised public library corner. Birds regularly roost & tap on the windows, making the view a turn off💩. This is a solved problem in most places; not sure what the deal is here... ⚠️ The laundry detergent supplied is very harsh on clothes; I recommend bringing your own.⚠️ BED -- 👍 great Instant relaxation. High thread count sheets, house-brand pillows, cozy comforters, & an amazing BeautyRest mattress. The status quo Wyndham setup that always sleeps very very well. BATH -- 👎 poor small & underwhelming on maintenance/upkeep. The vanity was sufficiently spacious, staged with a few stock toiletries. Their usual bath product line wasn't setup, which was a bummer because it's quite nice. It wouldn't have made a difference tho because our sink was clogged & the water never seemed to heat up. Shower experience was also poor: The tub was severely worn tub & towels were rough, thin, & ready to be recycled/replaced. TV/ENT./ACTIVITIES -- 👍 great 2 HD TVs supported by very functional entrainment centers. They're easy to connect & configure for game consoles or streaming devices. Cable signal was crystal clear, providing a dense channel selection. Outside the unit were activities GALORE: A highly social pool area, movie theatre, spa services, & a gym. All of these spotless, well-maintained, & the vibes were always friendly. WI-FI & CELL RECEPTION -- 👍 good Good enough for work. Status quo unencrypted ~25 Mbps hotel WiFi. Cellular preformed perfectly. --Performance-- Video streaming - average Online gaming - average Video chatting - average --Nerd Stats-- 24-25 Mbps download 22-23 Mbps upload 0% packet loss 6 ms latency 31 ms jitter FOOD & DRINK -- 👍 great Not DoorDash friendly. There's a variety of on-premise options for food, including: a snack market, Starbucks, & deli. I tried the breakfast bacon & hash browns. It wasn't awful but was horrifically overpriced for generic-from-frozen sides. Vending machines & water stations were well-positioned & available throughout the property. In-room we had a full kitchen with all utensils needed to create delicious home cooked meals. Appliances just aren't the latest nor greatest. The sink installation feels like a practical joke: the dimensions are impractical & leak water everywhere. in-room: ✅ microwave ✅ fridge ✅ coffee ✅ tea ❌ wet-bar ❌ mini-bar NOISE -- 👍 good Surprisingly good acoustics sans the sound of kids running through halls. LOCATION -- 👍 great Safe property with top notch security staff. Smooth ride share pickup/drop-off experience + complimentary shuttles to the strip! They don't run very late (9am-9pm), but the frequency is adequate (30m). RECOMMENDATION & RATING Final Price: $94.23/night Was it worth it: yes Best part: activities Amenities & convenience couldn't be stronger at this price point. Transitions & furnishings leave much to be desired. I highly recommend this location for budget-friendly groups looking to have an off-strip experience. 4/5 ⭐️