Tropicana Las Vegas - a DoubleTree by Hilton HotelvsThe Strat Hotel, Casino & Tower
Both hotels are recommended by professional reviewers. On balance, Tropicana Las Vegas - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel ranks marginally higher than Stratosphere Hotel, Casino and Tower, BW Premier Collection. Tropicana Las Vegas - A DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 14 publications including Zagat, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
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 Strat Hotel, Casino & Tower Show All Reviews
2000 Las Vegas Boulevard South, Las Vegas, NV 89104
From $18/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Rough Guide
"Despite its very unfashionable location at the far north end of the Strip, the Stratosphere has survived thanks to rock-bottom rates and a steady flow of budget tour groups."
Oyster
Mid-Range
"The 2,444-room Stratosphere Hotel and Casino... is on the northern outskirts of the Strip... but it's still a great pick for the price." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"The 2,427 guest rooms are basic but comfortable; “select” rooms contain updated amenities like marble floors and flat-screen TV’s." Full review
Time Out
"The Stratosphere strives to be a destination resort out of necessity: it's between the Strip and Fremont Street, essentially no-man's land." Full review
Star Service
"This hotel, the northern anchor for The Strip, is hard to miss, even in this city of horizon-hogging landmarks." Full review
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Accommodations are in the Premier, World and Regency towers, with those in the Premier tower being the most requested for their decor and views from high floors.
Gayot
"This place is good news for bargain hunters --- the service is friendly, and the prices and betting action are great."
Fodor's
"Down below, in two hotel towers, standard rooms were renovated in late 2010 and are now downright sumptuous for the price." Full review
Lonely Planet
"The bland hotel rooms are not actually inside the tallest tower west of the Mississippi River but they're usually a bargain." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"Towering over the far end of the Strip, the Stratosphere casino and hotel are favourite picks for budgeteers." Full review
Jetsetter
"A classic casino resort on the north end of the the glittering Strip, with more than 800 slot machines." Full review