The Platinum HotelvsThe LINQ Hotel & Experience
Platinum Hotel and Spa and The LINQ Hotel & Casino are both rated very highly by writers. Overall, The LINQ Hotel & Casino scores slightly better than Platinum Hotel and Spa. The LINQ Hotel & Casino comes in at 85 with approval from 10 reviews including Lonely Planet, Rough Guide and Time Out.
The Platinum Hotel Show All Reviews
211 E Flamingo Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89169
From $139/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"In Vegas, folks looking for a bargain often try out less expensive "nongaming" properties but find themselves either far from the Strip or bored silly. Cue the nongambling Platinum Hotel."
Fodor's
"This swank, nongaming, condo-hotel has become a fashionable hideaway for Vegas regulars who prefer top-notch amenities but don't need to stay on the Strip." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"A classy condo-hotel tucked behind the big casinos, this 255-suite property is one of the best off-the-Strip values to be found." Full review
Time Out
"The second condo-hotel to open in Las Vegas (the first was the Residences at the MGM Grand), this highly impressive property sits within a five-minute walk of the Strip." Full review
Gayot
"This non-gaming, non-smoking hotel is a nice respite with its one- and two-bedroom suites, which range from 900 to 1,100 square feet."
BlackBook
"A desert-toned, high-rise exterior with office-park aesthetics rocking all-suite accommodations in a gaming-free zone just a few minutes’ walk from the Strip."
Zagat
4.8
"Sophisticated and hip, this all-suite boutique property is just over a mile from the Strip and has no casino, but the smoke-free haven lures trendy business and leisure travelers."
Gayot
13.0
"Eclectic, modern restaurant tucked into the InterContinental Milwaukee." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Just off the Strip, the coolly modern rooms at this spiffy, non-gaming property are comfortable and full of nice touches." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"The refined Platinum hotel appeals to repeat visitors to Las Vegas and anyone who wants to escape the craziness of the Strip." Full review
The LINQ Hotel & Experience Show All Reviews
3535 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $35/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Behind its ageing mock-pagoda facade, the Imperial Palace is, for travellers happy to forgo Las Vegas luxury, one of the best-value options in the heart of the Strip."
Star Service
"Previously the Imperial Palace, this hotel-casino on the Las Vegas Strip has been renamed the Quad Resort & Casino and is undergoing extensive renovations through the end of 2014.
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Frommer's
"The rebirth of the worn Imperial Palace into this, the trying-to-be-hip-and-modern the Quad, has primarily involved redoing the casino, the facade, and some of the other public spaces." Full review
Gayot
"With contemporary furnishings and high-tech amenities, “modern” is the buzzword at the Linq Hotel & Casino, which is part of the Caesars hospitality family."
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Right in the center of the Las Vegas Strip, The LINQ Hotel & Casino is a 2,640-room, budget-friendly option popular with travelers who just want a cheap place to stay." Full review
Star Service
"Having spent the GNP of a small African nation on renovations, the hotel definitely has a fashionable new look, and the location and varied entertainment create a unique vibe." Full review
Jetsetter
"Buzzy, youthful spot on The Strip with good value rooms and a party atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Launching onto the Las Vegas Strip in late 2014, LINQ, formerly the Quad, has cemented its position as a solid all-rounder." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"You won’t find a better bargain on a mid-Strip hotel room than at The LINQ, located next to the High Roller wheel and near a half dozen other Vegas casinos." Full review
Time Out
"Best of all, the Linq Promenade, packed with restaurants, bars and shops, is just a few steps away." Full review