For those looking for a reasonably priced, one- to two-bedroom suite who don't mind being off the Strip, the Club De Soleil All-Suite Resort is a solid option. But keep in mind: this is a time-share property that also rents rooms. That means guests won't find a resort atmosphere and services, despite the name. For instance, there is no bar and no restaurant. And it's hard to avoid at least one sales pitch. But if that's OK, then guests can get a clean suite or studio apartment style for a bargain price by Vegas standards.
For those looking for a reasonably priced, one- to two-bedroom suite who don't mind being off the Strip, the Club De Soleil All-Suite Resort is a solid option. But keep in mind: this is a time-share property that also rents rooms. That means guests won't find a resort atmosphere and services, despite the name. For instance, there is no bar and no restaurant. And it's hard to avoid at least one sales pitch. But if that's OK, then guests can get a clean suite or studio apartment style for a bargain price by Vegas standards.
Downtown Grand, an Ascend Collection Hotel, is a three-pearl property near Downtown Vegas’s hopping Fremont Street. Its 629 rooms have modern, sometimes gaudy, interiors plus flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and attractive bathrooms. Bunk-bed rooms fitting up to 10 people are also available. The hotel’s casino is features table games, slot machines, and a sports book. Weekend parties take place at the rooftop pool, which is surrounded by plush loungers, rentable cabanas, and games like foosball and corn hole. Downtown Grand’s restaurants get mixed reviews and include a steakhouse and an American eatery. Other amenities range from bars to an e-sports game area. Travelers who prefer to be closer to The Strip but don't want to pay high rates might consider the Hooters Hotel instead, though it's equally rowdy.
Downtown Grand, an Ascend Collection Hotel, is a three-pearl property near Downtown Vegas’s hopping Fremont Street. Its 629 rooms have modern, sometimes gaudy, interiors plus flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and attractive bathrooms. Bunk-bed rooms fitting up to 10 people are also available. The hotel’s casino is features table games, slot machines, and a sports book. Weekend parties take place at the rooftop pool, which is surrounded by plush loungers, rentable cabanas, and games like foosball and corn hole. Downtown Grand’s restaurants get mixed reviews and include a steakhouse and an American eatery. Other amenities range from bars to an e-sports game area. Travelers who prefer to be closer to The Strip but don't want to pay high rates might consider the Hooters Hotel instead, though it's equally rowdy.
California Hotel and Casino is a three-pearl, Hawaiian-themed property in downtown Las Vegas, a five-minute walk from the bustling Fremont Street Experience. Its 779 modern rooms were renovated in 2017 and have gray-toned contemporary interiors. The hotel’s casino has been renovated to include table games, a sports book, and coin-operated slot machines (a rarity in Vegas these days). There are also two bars and four restaurants, including a Hawaiian restaurant that serves ox tail and spam dishes -- but overall, they get mixed reviews. Other amenities include a small pool, gym, and free shuttles to The Strip. There's no resort fee, but Wi-Fi and parking cost extra. For a cheaper downtown stay with a huge pool and casino, it’s worth trying your luck at Downtown Grand, an Ascend Collection Hotel.
California Hotel and Casino is a three-pearl, Hawaiian-themed property in downtown Las Vegas, a five-minute walk from the bustling Fremont Street Experience. Its 779 modern rooms were renovated in 2017 and have gray-toned contemporary interiors. The hotel’s casino has been renovated to include table games, a sports book, and coin-operated slot machines (a rarity in Vegas these days). There are also two bars and four restaurants, including a Hawaiian restaurant that serves ox tail and spam dishes -- but overall, they get mixed reviews. Other amenities include a small pool, gym, and free shuttles to The Strip. There's no resort fee, but Wi-Fi and parking cost extra. For a cheaper downtown stay with a huge pool and casino, it’s worth trying your luck at Downtown Grand, an Ascend Collection Hotel.
The biggest draws at the Four Queens are its casino, low room rates, fabulously old-school steakhouse, and prime location in the heart of the Fremont Street Experience. The 690 rooms are basic and dated, despite renovations throughout 2016 that added new bathrooms with walk-in showers. Guests in want of a pool, fitness center, or spa (Four Queens lacks all three) might prefer the two pools (one with a shark tank and and one for adults) at the Golden Nugget, another vintage downtown Vegas property.
The biggest draws at the Four Queens are its casino, low room rates, fabulously old-school steakhouse, and prime location in the heart of the Fremont Street Experience. The 690 rooms are basic and dated, despite renovations throughout 2016 that added new bathrooms with walk-in showers. Guests in want of a pool, fitness center, or spa (Four Queens lacks all three) might prefer the two pools (one with a shark tank and and one for adults) at the Golden Nugget, another vintage downtown Vegas property.
Located across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center (about a five-minute walk) and a monorail station (to explore the Strip), the Courtyard is convenient, and it has all the essentials -- a 24-hour business center and free Internet -- but its 137 outdated guest rooms don't quite match those at the equally convenient Las Vegas Hilton.
Located across the street from the Las Vegas Convention Center (about a five-minute walk) and a monorail station (to explore the Strip), the Courtyard is convenient, and it has all the essentials -- a 24-hour business center and free Internet -- but its 137 outdated guest rooms don't quite match those at the equally convenient Las Vegas Hilton.
A modest property just off the Strip, the Gold Coast caters to locals with free parking and a 70-lane bowling alley. Rooms are bare bones, but the hotel itself offers some pleasant surprises: a small but nicely landscaped pool, authentic dim sum, and a staff that's easy to find.
A modest property just off the Strip, the Gold Coast caters to locals with free parking and a 70-lane bowling alley. Rooms are bare bones, but the hotel itself offers some pleasant surprises: a small but nicely landscaped pool, authentic dim sum, and a staff that's easy to find.
This bland, suburban Courtyard is showing its age -- old, tube TVs in the guest rooms -- but it's still a comfortable, more affordable alternative to the luxury resorts in Summerlin, and it's just a 15- to 25-minute drive from great golf courses, familiar franchise restaurants, and hiking and biking trails in stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
This bland, suburban Courtyard is showing its age -- old, tube TVs in the guest rooms -- but it's still a comfortable, more affordable alternative to the luxury resorts in Summerlin, and it's just a 15- to 25-minute drive from great golf courses, familiar franchise restaurants, and hiking and biking trails in stunning Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.
The 300-room Silverton Hotel and Casino is a three-pearl property with a lot of self-contained entertainment, from its own casino to a live entertainment venue. It's far from remarkable, and a 10-minute drive from the Strip, but it has the Vegas essentials. Along with ten different restaurants and bars (including some open 24 hours), there are an outdoor pool, a floor-to-ceiling aquarium with mermaid shows, and an attached Bass Pro Shop. Two room types offer a choice of rustic, or modern decor with work desks and safes, but lack conveniences such as coffeemakers and some have old tube-style TVs. Fees, which can easily stack up for those wanting mini-fridges or pool cabanas, are a notable downside too. The South Point Hotel and Casino has much more for kids and adults, but it's farther from the Strip.
The 300-room Silverton Hotel and Casino is a three-pearl property with a lot of self-contained entertainment, from its own casino to a live entertainment venue. It's far from remarkable, and a 10-minute drive from the Strip, but it has the Vegas essentials. Along with ten different restaurants and bars (including some open 24 hours), there are an outdoor pool, a floor-to-ceiling aquarium with mermaid shows, and an attached Bass Pro Shop. Two room types offer a choice of rustic, or modern decor with work desks and safes, but lack conveniences such as coffeemakers and some have old tube-style TVs. Fees, which can easily stack up for those wanting mini-fridges or pool cabanas, are a notable downside too. The South Point Hotel and Casino has much more for kids and adults, but it's farther from the Strip.
The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, a mid-range property on happening Fremont Street, offers an old Vegas experience with a small Prohibition-era themed casino and two on-site bars. There's no pool or fitness center, and while the 122 rooms have been renovated, bathrooms could use a serious refresh. The Golden Gate houses Du-Par's Restaurant & Bakery, home of the Vegas signature shrimp cocktail. Be aware that guests are required to pay a resort fee on top of the room rate, and Wi-Fi comes with an additional charge. Guests might want to check out the Golden Nugget Hotel, also on Fremont Street, which has an indoor pool with a shark tank.
The Golden Gate Hotel & Casino, a mid-range property on happening Fremont Street, offers an old Vegas experience with a small Prohibition-era themed casino and two on-site bars. There's no pool or fitness center, and while the 122 rooms have been renovated, bathrooms could use a serious refresh. The Golden Gate houses Du-Par's Restaurant & Bakery, home of the Vegas signature shrimp cocktail. Be aware that guests are required to pay a resort fee on top of the room rate, and Wi-Fi comes with an additional charge. Guests might want to check out the Golden Nugget Hotel, also on Fremont Street, which has an indoor pool with a shark tank.
For travelers who need a cheap place to stay in Vegas, the upper-middle-range Harrah’s is a no-brainer. It’s conveniently located in the middle of the Strip, has a mid-size casino, an OK pool, and a few restaurants and bars. But for anyone who expects to be wowed, Harrah’s is no showstopper. Most of the 2,530 rooms are heinously dated and reek of cigarette smoke. And compared to its neighbors, Harrah’s casino is small, its pool is boring, and its entertainment options are lackluster. A more modern and cleaner Strip pick is the slightly more expensive Tropicana, though it lacks Harrah’s prime location.
For travelers who need a cheap place to stay in Vegas, the upper-middle-range Harrah’s is a no-brainer. It’s conveniently located in the middle of the Strip, has a mid-size casino, an OK pool, and a few restaurants and bars. But for anyone who expects to be wowed, Harrah’s is no showstopper. Most of the 2,530 rooms are heinously dated and reek of cigarette smoke. And compared to its neighbors, Harrah’s casino is small, its pool is boring, and its entertainment options are lackluster. A more modern and cleaner Strip pick is the slightly more expensive Tropicana, though it lacks Harrah’s prime location.