Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton HotelvsRed Rock
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa ranks slightly higher than Tropicana Las Vegas - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Red Rock Casino Resort & Spa scores 89 with accolades from 14 publications like Zagat, Concierge and Forbes Travel Guide.
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
Red Rock Show All Reviews
11011 West Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89135
From $80/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"The Station Casinos chain is popular with locals and with visitors who are here strictly to gamble—comps come quickly and the staff prides itself on remembering regulars."
Fodor's
"Way out on the western edge of the Las Vegas suburbs, this swanky golden-age Vegas throwback is a delight." Full review
Oyster
Luxury
"This hip resort, located half an hour from the Strip, boasts an impressive pool, notable spa, multiplex movie theater, and 72-lane bowling alley." Full review
Time Out
"This billion-dollar operation pays homage to the classic resort architecture of the early 1950s and '60s as well as the natural landscape that surrounds it." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel has the kind of off-center appeal that makes Lake Las Vegas' resorts so popular, though Red Rock focuses on a younger, livelier demographic." Full review
Gayot
"Billed as both a retreat and a center of entertainment, this exciting resort located in Summerlin, Nevada (just ten miles west of the Las Vegas Strip) opened to rave reviews in 2006."
BlackBook
"The Red Rock Mountains offer a surprisingly different backdrop for Las Vegas hospitality than the high-rise complexes of the Strip."
Zagat
4.5
"Surrounded by “amazing scenery” at the gateway to Red Rock Canyon, this “fantastic” casino resort boasts “upscale” amenities."
Jetsetter
"The great outdoors meets great gambling in this family-friend, off-Strip resort." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Located 6 miles east of the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center and a world away from the Strip, this luxe resort boasts dining, services and entertainment on par with the city's top casinos." Full review