[NJRonbo]

This is an interesting thread as it hits upon a very important matter
that I am struggling to make a choice upon.

I just booked a trip to Vegas through Travelocity for February 2008. Got
a pretty good deal for the MGM with airfare for about $850 a person which
includes the upgrade to the West Wing.

I chose the West Wing because a co-worker of mine recommended it.....

...then I read travel reviews on the Internet and was horrified to find out
a few things about the West Wing and its rooms. Perhaps those of you
who have stayed in these rooms can clarify these claims:

1. West Wing rooms are ultra small (one describes it as a large walk-in
closet). There is no door on the bathroom and the sink area is dimly lit
and so small that couples will have problems sharing towels and cosmetics.

2. The West Wing is a huge walk from the lobby.

3. The hallways in the West Wing are very dingy and dark.

4. There are no views to the outside.

One person described the West Wing as a mausoleum.

I am a "tech" kind of guy so I kind of like the "coolness" factor of
touch lighting and flat screen TVs that are built into the bathroom mirror.

The problem is, I booked two of these rooms and I am afraid that my
friends (a married couple) who have never been to Vegas are going to
be horrified of this room because it is so radically different than what one
would expect from a luxury hotel.

For a $10 penalty fee I can downgrade the room (and get refunded for the
cost) to the regular rooms at the MGM which are much larger, have a more
private bathroom and better view.

Don't quite know what to do here and thought I'd see how many more
responses I find in this thread.

Thanks in advance!

Ron