Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton HotelvsThe Platinum Hotel
Both hotels are praised by expert writers. On balance, Tropicana Las Vegas - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel scores slightly better than Platinum Hotel and Spa. Tropicana Las Vegas - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 14 reviewers such as Lonely Planet, Frommer's and Condé Nast Traveler.
Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Show All Reviews
3801 Las Vegas Blvd South, Las Vegas, NV 89109
From $33/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Rough Guide
"Redesigned in 2010 with a South Beach/ Latin feel, the veteran Trop now offers bright, welcoming sunset-toned rooms, huge beds and a fine array of pools."
Frommer's
"We made fools of ourselves for a long time waiting for the changes at this hotel. It was totally worth it." Full review
Fodor's
"Today's "Trop" (as its been known for more than 50 years) features some of the most spacious rooms in town with a pleasant South Beach, Miami, style." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"With a history dating back to 1957, Tropicana is one of the few remaining “original” resorts on the Strip." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Island music and waterfalls make this complex a tropical paradise."
Time Out
"The Polynesian-themed hotel will soon undergo a multi-million-dollar, property-wide expansion, transforming it into the largest casino-resort in the city." Full review
Star Service
"The contemporary South Beach vibe is fun and colorful, and the designers capped the look with a little exotic Havana thrown in for good measure." Full review
BlackBook
"Since its $200 million renovation, the new Tropicana has transformed, combining luxury South Beach ease with the shock-extravagance of Vegas."
Zagat
3.5
""South Beach in the desert" is how fans describe this "wonderful" Vegas landmark that "has changed a lot" over the years, but remains "smaller" and does "not overwhelm"."
Condé Nast Traveler
"For a tropical experience in Vegas, head to the Tropicana where you’ll find modern decorated rooms that will make you feel like you’re in South Beach." Full review
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