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3850 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109-4300
From $20/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
"The whole place is often uncomfortably crowded; expect long lines at the restaurants."
Frommer's
"One of the largest resort hotels in the world, Excalibur (also known as the Realm) is a gleaming white, turreted castle complete with moat, drawbridge, battlements, and lofty towers." Full review
Fodor's
"The giant Lego-like castle is popular with families... but recent makeovers in all of the property's rooms make much of the property look more grown-up." Full review
Oyster
Mid-Range
"In the running for the cheesiest resort on the Strip, the medieval-themed, castle-shaped Excalibur aims for all age groups." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Topped with colorful turrets rising high above the Strip, this castle-themed resort was the world’s largest hotel when it first opened in 1990." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"One of the first theme hotels (built in 1990), this is still a favorite with children."
Time Out
"The jury's still out on whether or not this caricature of a castle will become the next generation's Circus Circus." Full review
Star Service
"This ode to the make-believe medieval world of swords and sorcerers boasts low, low rates, a central location and a long list of B-grade entertainment that helps fill its nearly 4,000 rooms." Full review
Gayot
"Debuting in June 1990, this colorful castle spawned a number of nineties-era theme resorts. It is still a fun-filled place whose medieval architecture and decor are popular with family travelers."
Lonely Planet
"A mock castle playing on its Arthurian theme, with throngs of stroller-pushing parents." Full review
New York - New York Hotel & Casino Show All Reviews
3790 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $34/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Among the most enjoyable accommodation options on the Strip."
Concierge
"The New York-New York has found its footing as a small... resort appealing to such hip niche markets as the gay traveler."
Fodor's
"The mini-Manhattan skyline is one of our favorite parts of the Strip—there are third-size to half-size re-creations of all the biggies." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Low rates and inexpensive dining options make it a reasonable choice for families looking to stay cheaply on the Strip." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"While this casino offers plenty for gamblers... it’s also home to the Desperado, one of the tallest and fastest roller coasters in the world." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The Statue of Liberty raises her torch over the busiest intersection in Las Vegas."
Time Out
"The most audacious, preposterous example of hotel theming in Las Vegas... remains a thrilling success more than a decade after it welcomed its first guests." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel brings a touch of the magic of the "City That Never Sleeps" to the Nevada desert, right down to steam-spewing manhole covers and graffiti-painted mailboxes." Full review
Gayot
"This resort is an imaginative re-creation of New York City, complete with brownstones and ethnic neighborhoods."
Zagat
3.7
""Conveniently located close to everything", this "lively", "awesomely themed" Strip resort is an "exciting environment" that's "just like going to New York"."