The Strat Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas S-T

The Strat Hotel & Casino

2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South,
Las Vegas, Nevada 89104-2597,
United States

Phone: (800) 998 6937
Website: thestrat.com/

About the Casino

Jutting up more than 100 stories, The Strat and its observation tower (the tallest west of the Mississippi!) has become an iconic part of the Las Vegas skyline. Surprisingly, though, it has never quite achieved a level of must-see/must-stay for most Las Vegas visitors. Everyone knows it’s there but it doesn’t seem to be at the top of too many people’s list of places to visit in Las Vegas. That’s too bad because if you do choose to visit it offers affordable accommodations, lots of entertainment options, and probably the best views in town.

The Strat sits in a geographic netherworld that has hindered it from reaching its true potential. Although I consider it to be the northernmost hotel on The Strip, it technically is a few blocks past where the rest of The Strip ends (at Sahara Avenue). And while it is part of Las Vegas proper (as opposed to hotels on The Strip which are in an unincorporated part of the county) it isn’t Downtown either. Since it isn’t within walking distance of anything and the neighborhood surrounding it is not exactly the best for relaxing strolls late at night, The Stratosphere is the kind of place you have to decide you’re going to go to, instead of somewhere you just wander into because it’s the next one in the line.

Upgrades over the years have kept the hotel current and for the price you probably can’t do much better. The place got new owners in 2017 and it is yet to be determined what, if anything, they plan on changing with the place.

The “Select” rooms are simple but very tastefully done with sleek, modern furnishings and fabrics done in browns and reds, big leather padded headboards, writing desks, stone and marble bathroom fixtures, and comfortable furnishings. They are not luxury level but they are definitely a big step up from the standard rooms which are pretty motel basic and are absolutely worth the extra few bucks you’re going to pay to stay in one. All rooms come with one king or two queens, an iron and board, hair dryer, safe, high-speed Internet, and in-room pay-per-view movies.

Some of the larger suites offer a unique touch, with Jacuzzi tubs behind blinds that can be opened for a romantic view out the windows while you luxuriate.

The casino feel warm and intimate, with soft lighting and a decided lack of the typical casino madness. Don’t get me wrong – all the gambling basics including slots, video poker, table games (blackjack, roulette, craps, pai gow poker, and more), a race and sports book, and keno games are covered but it doesn’t feel as overwhelming here as it does in some casinos around town. It’s worth noting that if you are a $1 and above slot player your options here will be very limited. The vast majority of their machines are penny, nickel, and quarter denominations with only a handful of the higher limit ones available. Know your audience, I suppose.

See full review of The Stratosphere courtesy of Rick Garman's Vegas4Visitors.com