Right in the middle of the Strip; great for tourists
Glass doors separate the casino from the main part of hotel
Free Wi-Fi can be found throughout the hotel
Outback Steak is located in the hotel, as well as other eateries
Free fitness center
Clean, large rooms that are all smoke-free
Outdoor pool
Reports of unpleasant smells in some places throughout the property
Staff can be less than attentive
Though free, the Wi-Fi is spotty
Though hotel itself is smoke-free, the casino is smoky and crowded
Location is the main draw at this mid-range casino hotel, which is right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip. It's a good value, and unlike some other similarly priced properties, the entire hotel, including the rooms, gets high marks for cleanliness. Rooms are contemporary, with fresh bedding, Keurig coffeemakers, mini-fridges, and convenient plugs by the bed and at the work desk. The property is small by Strip standards, with 152 rooms, but has several restaurants on-site, including an Outback Steak. Though the hotel itself is smoke-free, the attached low-key casino with low table limits reeks.
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Scene
A basic, mid-range hotel right in the middle of the Strip
The hotel is geared toward typical Las Vegas tourists (couples, gamblers, and weekend partiers), though a sizable minority of business travelers looking to reduce the hit on their expense account show up, too. The street-facing exterior is best described as theme park Victorian-style; think wood siding, with distinct sections painted different colors, white trim, gables, and a cupola. The lobby is a bit corporate and bland (this is a chain hotel, after all) and the vibe of the hotel casino inside is noisy, smokey, and crowded; low table limits draw throngs at peak times. The hotel is surrounded by other famous casinos, restaurants and shopping venues. Guests are in the middle of the action here.
Location
Right in the middle of the Strip, neighboring the Venetian and Treasure Island
It doesn't get more convenient than this. The hotel is across the street from the Mirage (and its famed volcano) and right near Harrah's, the Venetian, and Treasure Island. Those looking for a quick, cheap bite will find a huge McDonald's right next door. It's a 15-minute drive from the airport by car; there's a free shuttle, which takes a few minutes longer. The Sands Convention Center is a five-minute cab ride away; some do walk it (it only takes 15 minutes, but in the heat, that can be too much for most gearing up for a day of business).
Rooms
Clean, contemporary rooms with mini-fridges and Keurig coffeemakers
Rooms are clean and modern (renovations took place in 2012). The size is on the small side for Vegas, but likely adequate for most travelers. They're generic (this is a Best Western, and looks like one), and the cheap stucco on the walls points to the building's actual age (it was built in 1962). Amenities are basic, with the exception of a Kuerig coffeemaker on a granite bar. Big mini-fridges are also available, and the bases of the lamps (by the bed at at the work desk) have convenient plugs. Soundproof windows were installed which is helpful considering the noisy, busy Strip is right outside the hotel. Ceilings seem low, which is off-putting to taller guests. Wi-Fi is free but reportedly a bit spotty.
Features
Chain restaurants and a smoky casino with low table limits
The hotel offers a fine dining restaurant, as well as an Outback Steak, and an assortment of fast-food and snack options, including Ben & Jerry's, Subway, a pizza place, and a snack bar specializing in bargain foot-long hot dogs. Parking is outdoors, but easy to access and free. The outdoor pool is nicely landscaped, offers plenty of seating, and has a substantial shaded area for those who need to get out of the Vegas sun. There's a basic but sunny fitness center, a coffee shop, and a small business center adequate for most needs. The casino is notable for providing low-limit tables right on the Strip, but it can get smoky.
