Excalibur Hotel & CasinovsWestgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Excalibur Hotel & Casino is preferred by most professionals compared to Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino. Excalibur Hotel & Casino comes in at #32 in Las Vegas with endorsements from 10 reviews including Gayot, Fodor's and Travel + Leisure.
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
Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino Show All Reviews
3000 Paradise Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $30/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"The Hilton is only a short way off the Strip – and connected to it by Monorail – and its 3000-plus rooms and suites have all the fancy linens and marble trimmings you could ask for."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Convenient to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the LVH- Las Vegas Hotel and Casino is a quiet alternative to Strip hotels, particularly for business travelers and conventioneers." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Elvis Presley is the star most associated with this hotel, appearing here for 837 sold-out performances. The luxurious suites have classic themes."
Time Out
"Given that it has the biggest stake in Vegas's convention business, it's no surprise that the Hilton is as self-sufficient as resorts come." Full review
Star Service
"Previously the biggest Hilton in the world, as well as the largest off-Strip hotel, this property is a 30-story island unto itself." Full review
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Much-requested Lanai Suites boast patios opening to the recreation deck (hard to book; plan ahead).
Gayot
"Adjacent to the Las Vegas Convention Center, the hotel draws a large business crowd. Its own 200,000-square-foot meeting space includes pillar-free rooms and seating for up to 8,904 guests."
Travel + Leisure
"Situated next to the Las Vegas Covention Center and just one block east of the Strip, the Hilton brand's largest hotel is a 2,956-room behemoth." Full review
Star Service
"Previously the biggest Hilton in the world, as well as the largest off-Strip hotel, this property is a 30-story island unto itself, tucked into the northern flanks of The Strip." Full review
Fodor's
"Convention attendees have loved this hotel for decades; it's connected to the Las Vegas Convention Center." Full review
Jetsetter
"French-themed hotel and casino in the best spot on the Strip, with with campy replicas of Paris landmarks and a mind-boggling 14 restaurants." Full review