I must admit, walking into the hotel, the SLS is impressive. Althought the rooms are small the overall ambiance was chic.  \n\nWith that said, I must also note the racial undertones I also noticed. While standing at the front desk, i noticed the video picture wall behind the desk ans all the pictures flashed across it. I also noticed the lack of diversity in those pictures, but what was disturbing to me is that they had pictures of bodies  with a framed head that included a monkey in that frame.\n\nWhen i turned to asked my companion what he thought of the depiction, i looked over his shoulder and saw \"The Monkey Bar\". I thouth that was suspect, but went on to my room.  Once in the room i pulled down the window shade and saw whatblooked like a skinhead rally depicted on the shade!! At this point i became extremely disturbed and uncomfortable. I went downstair to ask what the premise was for the decorations. There was an african american security guard standing in the lobby. I asked him about the decor, he said that he was told by management that \"monkeys represent fun\".\n\nNeedless to say that didnt fly for me, I immediately contactef a friend who was planning to book the SLS for an upcoming New Year's  eve event and advised her of what i saw. We are now planning to spend New Years eve at the Wynn instead.\n\nOffended and disappointed.