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Excalibur Hotel & CasinovsPlanet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Both hotels are endorsed by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino ranks marginally better than Excalibur Hotel & Casino. Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino comes in at 85 with praise from 13 publications such as Rough Guide, Fodor's and Zagat.
Excalibur Hotel & Casino
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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
OysterMid-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
Planet Hollywood Las Vegas Resort & Casino Rough Guide Fodor's Oyster DK Eyewitness Time Out Star Service Gayot
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3667 Las Vegas Blvd. S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $60/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide "Some of the nicest mid-rate rooms in town."
Fodor's "Everything at Planet Hollywood is designed to make ordinary people feel like stars, and the lodging accommodations are no exception." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Located in the center of the Strip, the 2,496-room Planet Hollywood offers movie-themed rooms, hot nightlife, and a sexy atmosphere." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Vegas goes Hollywood at this stunningly ultra-modern resort and casino conveniently located near the center of the Strip."
Time Out "The Aladdin rubbed its magic lamp for the last time in spring 2007 and out popped Planet Hollywood, a rather hipper casino version of the restaurant chain." Full review
Star Service "Planet Hollywood is nevertheless an impressive redoubt for gamblers with a love of pop culture and first-class standards. " Full review
Gayot "Along with a romantic wedding chapel and the luxurious Planet Hollywood Spa by Mandara, the 75,000-square-foot meeting space includes a Grand Ballroom and a full-service business center."
BlackBook "Formerly the Aladdin, this resort casino has been transformed from a family-oriented Arabian Nights parody to a trendy homage to contemporary Hollywood glitz."
Zagat3.8
"A "happening place to stay" in Vegas for "the young at heart or just young", this "modern", "trendy" Strip property is a "rocking" "place to enjoy partying and gambling"."
The Telegraph8.0
"Critics who expect movie-star fanfare may be disappointed...Others will find the atmosphere and attitude ‘contemporary cool,’ just like scenes from 21, which was filmed here." Full review
