Excalibur Hotel & CasinovsThe Cromwell Las Vegas Hotel & Casino
Both Excalibur Hotel & Casino and The Cromwell are highly recommended by travel writers. Overall, The Cromwell is preferred by most reviewers compared to Excalibur Hotel & Casino. The Cromwell comes in at #16 in Las Vegas with accolades from 12 publications like The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Fodor's.
Excalibur Hotel & Casino Show All Reviews
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
The Cromwell Las Vegas Hotel & Casino Show All Reviews
3595 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Star Service
"Located on the busiest corner of the Strip, right across from Caesars and next to the Flamingo, The Cromwell is ideally situated." Full review
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Gayot
"Inhabiting the space formerly occupied by Bill's Gamblin' Hall & Saloon, this 188-room hotel brings some notable "firsts" to the Las Vegas Strip."
Frommer's
"The hotel that started life as Barbary Coast and faded into obsolescence as Bill’s Gamblin’ Hall has gotten a new, upper-crust lease on life as a chic boutique hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Happily, after a $186 million makeover, the 188-room hotel was reborn as The Cromwell, with some nice features, like one of the best small cocktail lounges in the city." Full review
Time Out
"Situated on the desirable intersection of Las Vegas Boulevard and Flamingo Road, a small, classy hotel." Full review
Fodor's
"Inviting rooms with hardwood floors, plush furnishings, and a Parisian flair. Bathrooms have steam showers, and every floor has a coffee station for guests in the morning." Full review
Forbes Travel Guide
Recommended
"The Cromwell holds bragging rights to a claim that is hard to make on the Las Vegas Strip." Full review
Jetsetter
"Retro Vegas icon-turned-boutique remake with a buzzing rooftop pool on a piece of prime real estate on the Strip." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Cromwell is a solid newcomer to the Strip's long line-up of casino hotels, but small enough that the staff can deliver more personalised service." Full review
goop
"The brand-new spot only has 88 rooms, so it feels much more personal than some of the larger, more sprawling compounds." Full review