I attended a conference at Planet Hollywood (PH), Las Vegas last week (Mar 9th to Mar 15th).  The only reason I stayed there was because the conference had a package deal with the hotel.  In retrospect, I should had stayed in another hotel and just cab it every day to the conference.  The only thing PH has going for it is its location.  Excellent location on the strip, but the actual hotel and service, I would rank it with a Best Western or Holiday Inn. \n \nWhen we arrived at the hotel (around 1:00 PM), it took us almost 30 minutes to check-in.  During check-in, the front staff told me that there is an \""early check-in fee of $16.00\""?!?!?!?!  What the hell!  I actually laughed when they told me this, as I have never heard of this!  Usually in ALL other hotels in this world, if the room is ready, you can check-in, no problem, if not, you wait.  But, according to PH, the early check-in fee is Caesars' Entertaining policy!  I am still shaking my head on that one, you would think in Vegas, the faster you get your hotel guest in the casino the better.\n \nThe room was no better than any other 3-start hotel that I have stayed in the past.  Room was in desperate need of an update.  Carpet, bed, furniture, etc in need of replacement.  The closet was actually missing a door!  Cool pictures on the wall, but who cares about that.  Not me.\n \nInternet - there is a charge of $14 per day... now that is expected for most hotels, but wait for it.... $14 per day.... PER DEVICE!  Yes, per device!  Laptop, that's $14 and IPad that's another $14... that's about $30 per day plus tax!   I have never heard of that one either!  Now that's two things I have never heard or experienced with any other hotel anywhere in Vegas or in this world for that matter.  During the conference, this was a hot topic.... It is nothing and the hotel dismisses it when one person complains about this fee and \""one device policy\"", but when a whole group of conference attendees is discussing the same issue and feel the same way, PH, you need to pay attention!\n \nPool - Closed!  In March! Now, they told us we could use the pool in the Paris hotel... hmmm.... OK, if you have ever been to Vegas, you know how close and \""walkable\"" Vegas can be.  Just a short little trip to the next hotel to use the pool.... Yeah... right.\n \nGym - Now usually, when we go to Vegas, who uses the gym... right?  But, since it was a conference and it was 6 days we tried to use the gym.... But wait for it.... again... must be a PH (Caesars' Entertaining) thing... there is a charge of $25 per day.... That's OK.... But that's PER PERSON!  Crap!  So, for the two of us that's $50 per day, $250 for the week, that's more than what my gym membership costs for the WHOLE YEAR!  What's with this hotel and their Mickey Mouse nickel and dime game!\n \nAs I mentioned before, PH is in a great location.  But, PH caters to the younger crowd (21 to 25 years old) that is there just to gamble and drink, probably why it can get away with its \""policies\"".  But a more seasoned traveler will know better and see through this sham.  I for one, will skip this hotel next time we go to Vegas, we will still visit the Miracle Mile Mall, but skip Planet Hollywood.  With so many WAY BETTER hotels in the immediate area, why stay at Planet Hollywood?  I don't see any reason.\n\nI would sincerely hope the conference organizers pick a better hotel next time.