Clean, modern apartment suites with full kitchens and laundry facilities
Two outdoor pools (one for families, one for adults)
Game room
Fitness center
Outdoor grilling area
Indoor lounge area
Quiet surroundings, but a few minutes from the Strip
Not within walking distance of the Vegas casinos
Charge for Wi-Fi
Generic furnishings
Maid service not offered daily
No breakfast or restaurant
The Desert Paradise Resort is a modern, chain-style suites hotel aimed at longer-stay families and business travelers, located about 10 minutes from the McCarran airport in Las Vegas. Situated in a quieter part of town, a few minutes' drive from the Las Vegas Strip, the mid-range hotel could hardly be called a resort, but all rooms are either one- or two-bedrooms apartments with full kitchens, and the hotel has two outdoor pools, a game room, a lounge, a barbecue area, and a fitness center.
Scene
Simple and standard for a suburban suites-hotel, with welcoming public spaces
In both presentation and function, the Desert Paradise Resort is more like an condo-apartment community than a resort. The lobby is simple and bright, with a wood reception desk and marble countertops. The simple beige tiling is uninteresting but the mix of wood, marble, and a recessed ceiling makes the room warm and inviting. Off the lobby, there is a small lounge with coffee and tea and two leather love-seats for sitting by the fireplace. The hotel also has a kids-oriented game room, equipped with leather couches and chairs, a TV, a foosball table, and a billiards table. The decor and furniture throughout border on bland, but the layout and numerous lounge spaces make it a leisurely, family-friendly place. The outdoor spaces are livelier, with a line of grills for guest use (including a handicap-accessible grill), and two pools among clusters of apartments. The family pool has a waterfall and a nearby splash pad/play place for younger kids. The adult pool is a bit smaller, but still sizable, and offers a quieter place for those without kids to relax. Both pools have numerous cushioned chaise lounges, chairs, and a few canopies for those looking to avoid the sun.
Location
In a quiet suburban area a few minutes' drive from the Las Vegas Strip
The Desert Paradise Resort is not centrally located, but neither is it too far from the Las Vegas attractions. A few minutes' drive from the Las Vegas Strip, the hotel offers a periodic shuttle, but it's typically easier to go by car. The McCarran International Airport is about 10 minutes away. The immediate surrounding area is a mix of businesses and homes, with plenty of restaurants; it's well-lit and safe to walk around at night.
Rooms
One- or two-bedroom apartments with full kitchens and laundry facilities
The Desert Paradise Resort consists of one- and two-bedroom apartments that come equipped with full kitchens, small dining rooms, and washer/dryers, in addition to a living room and bedroom(s). The apartments are modern and spacious; like in the common spaces, the decor is uninspired, with striped red chairs, wood dining chairs, and beige couches. It feels like a mock or staged home, but this also means everything is clean and in excellent condition. The kitchens are well stocked with full-size fridges, oven and stove, microwave, toaster, blender, coffeemaker, and enough dishware and pots to cook for four. Most apartments also have a small furnished balcony. The bathrooms are moderately sized, and very clean, with shower/tubs combinations and toiletries. There are flat-screen TVs in bedrooms as well as living rooms. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Housekeeping is not offered daily.
Features
A game room, lounge, two pools, children's splash pad, and more
In addition to two outdoor pools -- one for families and one for adults only -- the hotel has a hot tub, a children's splash pad, a fitness center, a grilling patio, a lounge, and a game room. Although the gym's equipment is not top-of-the-line, it is a comprehensive enough collection for a standard workout. There's no restaurant on-site, but there are several within in the area, and the hotel's apartments offer fully functional kitchens and there are plenty of grills on the patio for a number of guests to cook simultaneously; there are also vending machines in the lobby lounge. The game room comes equipped with foosball and pool tables, aimed at kids. Free on-site parking is available, and Wi-Fi is offered for a fee.