Pros

  • Adults-only boutique hotel with an erotic theme
  • Filled with an eclectic mix of artwork
  • Good size, individually designed rooms with iPod docks and flat-screen TVs
  • Popular nightclub and an atmospheric lounge bar
  • Outdoor pool with comfortable daybeds and private cabanas; topless sunbathing
  • Food is served in the lounge bar and around the pool
  • Less than a mile to the strip
  • A 10-minute drive to the Las Vegas Convention Center
  • Free Wi-Fi and parking
  • Gothic wedding chapel on-site
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Cons

  • Resort fee
  • The kinky theme won’t be to everyone’s taste
  • The off-strip location is industrial and somewhat isolated
  • Rooms are dark and may have traffic/nightclub noise and worn decor
  • No gym, and restaurant only for special events
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Bottom Line

The 64-room, mid-range Artisan Hotel is tiny by Vegas standards, appealing to a niche market as a real party hotel with an erotic edge -- strictly for those 21 and over. There's a topless outdoor pool scene, with live entertainment often. Rooms here are dark and a little shabby, combining classical art reproductions with erotic touches, but few guests complain as most are here purely to party. The major downside here is the lack of dining options; food is served around the pool or in the lounge bar, but only five days per week, and there isn’t anywhere to eat within walking distance. The Strip is less than a mile away though, and easily accessed by taxi. The hotel’s nightclub really gets going in the early hours and is still hopping after the sun has risen, so those wanting a peaceful, desert retreat should try somewhere like the Hilton Garden Inn Las Vegas -- Strip South

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Oyster Hotel Review

Artisan Hotel

Scene

Sensual, suggestive, and dark with a combination of classic art and erotic and gothic touches

The Artisan has a dark, artsy vibe with a kinky twist. Paintings and mirrors line the walls and even the ceilings throughout the hotel. There's an eclectic mix of erotic art and reproductions of classics by Van Gogh, Da Vinci, and Rembrandt decorating the common areas and guest rooms. The hotel is aimed towards the sexually adventurous -- some room packages provide extras such as copies of the Kama Sutra and so-called Intimacy Love Kits, while porn stars regularly perform karaoke for guests, and the pool is topless. The opulent and gothic decor includes red velvet and black leather furniture, candlelight, and marble. It's dark throughout, thanks to the black walls and ceilings, and does look worn and tired in some areas. The strong theme really divides guests -- some love the gothic and sexy feel, while others find it seedy and gloomy. Most guests are couples, as the loud setting isn't conducive to work, and tend to spend their days out on the strip, or lounging on the simple, elegant day beds around the palm tree-lined pool deck. 

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Location

In a gritty neighborhood, but only a mile from the strip

Some will find the Artisan’s location rather isolated and inconvenient. Although situated less than a mile from the Las Vegas Strip on West Sahara Avenue, the hotel is surrounded by industrial-type buildings, and reaching the strip requires walking under the freeway overpass, which is a little spooky at night. With the lack of on-site dining options, guests must venture out for food; there's nothing in the immediate vicinity, so many guests end up taking cabs to and from the strip -- which can add up. Getting cabs is not difficult, though. The hotel is accessed directly from an I-15 exit, so drivers won’t need to navigate the strip; the downside is that traffic noise from the Interstate is loud in some rooms. It’s a 10-minute drive to the Las Vegas Convention Center, although few of the hotel’s guests are here on business. The airport is a 15-minute drive. 

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Rooms

Dark, vaguely gothic decor with eclectic artwork and erotic touches, but a little worn

The individually designed rooms are available in three categories -- Classic Room, Boutique Suite, or Masterpiece Suite. The Classic is a decent size with a king bed or two doubles, while the Boutique Suite has a king-size bed and is much larger with a walk-in closet. The Masterpiece Suite is huge; it has a living room complete with a sofa, bar, and pool table. All rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi and two bottles of water daily, along with flat-screen TVs (with cable and one adult channel), safes, iPod docks, and desks. Bathrooms have black tiling and white shower/tub combos. Decor is a bit dingy and dark, including brownish carpeting, black walls, clusters of gothic mirrors, and framed reproductions of classical artwork. Some rooms have good views of the strip, but what’s really lacking are mini-fridges. Room cleanliness is generally good, but there are signs of wear and tear; some carpets are a little frayed, and the towels may have some loose threads. However, the mirrors above the beds and large oil paintings of nudes indicate that not everyone who books a room here will be fussed about those details.

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Features

Pool, nightclub, and bar -- and an unusual wedding chapel

The pool here is tiny but generally well maintained and surrounded by palm trees, day beds, and private cabanas. It’s worth noting that the pool is closed during winter, though, and that special events -- like live DJs -- often overtake the area. The hotel’s nightclub is a real hotspot -- which is great for those wanting to party, but those wanting to sleep may struggle to do so. The lounge bar is spacious, but also dark. Food is served in the bar, as well as around the pool, but only five days per week. There is a large and atmospheric dining room attached to the restaurant here, but it's only open for special events. Couples looking to get hitched somewhere a bit different could certainly do so here, as the hotel's wedding chapel also has a dark edge with its black ceiling, deep red drapes, and framed nude paintings. The wedding garden is a pretty, paved area with white stone statues and plenty of trees and shaded spots. Valet parking and Wi-Fi are both free here, though there's a daily resort fee. 

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Oyster Hotel Review

Artisan Hotel

Scene

Sensual, suggestive, and dark with a combination of classic art and erotic and gothic touches

The Artisan has a dark, artsy vibe with a kinky twist. Paintings and mirrors line the walls and even the ceilings throughout the hotel. There's an eclectic mix of erotic art and reproductions of classics by Van Gogh, Da Vinci, and Rembrandt decorating the common areas and guest rooms. The hotel is aimed towards the sexually adventurous -- some room packages provide extras such as copies of the Kama Sutra and so-called Intimacy Love Kits, while porn stars regularly perform karaoke for guests, and the pool is topless. The opulent and gothic decor includes red velvet and black leather furniture, candlelight, and marble. It's dark throughout, thanks to the black walls and ceilings, and does look worn and tired in some areas. The strong theme really divides guests -- some love the gothic and sexy feel, while others find it seedy and gloomy. Most guests are couples, as the loud setting isn't conducive to work, and tend to spend their days out on the strip, or lounging on the simple, elegant day beds around the palm tree-lined pool deck. 

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Location

In a gritty neighborhood, but only a mile from the strip

Some will find the Artisan’s location rather isolated and inconvenient. Although situated less than a mile from the Las Vegas Strip on West Sahara Avenue, the hotel is surrounded by industrial-type buildings, and reaching the strip requires walking under the freeway overpass, which is a little spooky at night. With the lack of on-site dining options, guests must venture out for food; there's nothing in the immediate vicinity, so many guests end up taking cabs to and from the strip -- which can add up. Getting cabs is not difficult, though. The hotel is accessed directly from an I-15 exit, so drivers won’t need to navigate the strip; the downside is that traffic noise from the Interstate is loud in some rooms. It’s a 10-minute drive to the Las Vegas Convention Center, although few of the hotel’s guests are here on business. The airport is a 15-minute drive. 

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Rooms

Dark, vaguely gothic decor with eclectic artwork and erotic touches, but a little worn

The individually designed rooms are available in three categories -- Classic Room, Boutique Suite, or Masterpiece Suite. The Classic is a decent size with a king bed or two doubles, while the Boutique Suite has a king-size bed and is much larger with a walk-in closet. The Masterpiece Suite is huge; it has a living room complete with a sofa, bar, and pool table. All rooms are air-conditioned and have free Wi-Fi and two bottles of water daily, along with flat-screen TVs (with cable and one adult channel), safes, iPod docks, and desks. Bathrooms have black tiling and white shower/tub combos. Decor is a bit dingy and dark, including brownish carpeting, black walls, clusters of gothic mirrors, and framed reproductions of classical artwork. Some rooms have good views of the strip, but what’s really lacking are mini-fridges. Room cleanliness is generally good, but there are signs of wear and tear; some carpets are a little frayed, and the towels may have some loose threads. However, the mirrors above the beds and large oil paintings of nudes indicate that not everyone who books a room here will be fussed about those details.

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Features

Pool, nightclub, and bar -- and an unusual wedding chapel

The pool here is tiny but generally well maintained and surrounded by palm trees, day beds, and private cabanas. It’s worth noting that the pool is closed during winter, though, and that special events -- like live DJs -- often overtake the area. The hotel’s nightclub is a real hotspot -- which is great for those wanting to party, but those wanting to sleep may struggle to do so. The lounge bar is spacious, but also dark. Food is served in the bar, as well as around the pool, but only five days per week. There is a large and atmospheric dining room attached to the restaurant here, but it's only open for special events. Couples looking to get hitched somewhere a bit different could certainly do so here, as the hotel's wedding chapel also has a dark edge with its black ceiling, deep red drapes, and framed nude paintings. The wedding garden is a pretty, paved area with white stone statues and plenty of trees and shaded spots. Valet parking and Wi-Fi are both free here, though there's a daily resort fee. 

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Basic Television

  • Business Center

  • Cabanas

  • Cable

  • Concierge

  • Cribs

  • Internet

  • Kids Allowed

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Poolside Drink Service

  • Rental Car Service Desk Onsite

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Swim-Up Bar

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