The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower

Our stay at The STRAT Hotel, Casino & SkyPod was a bit of a mixed experience. The location was not ideal for us. Once you get just a short distance away from the hotel in certain directions, the surrounding area feels unsafe and not very comfortable to walk around in, especially at night. Check-in took quite a long time. There is a kiosk option available, but it wasn’t very user-friendly or intuitive, which made the process more frustrating than convenient. We were able to check-out from the TV in our room but the couples who traveled with us kept getting an error message and were forced to stand in line to check-out which delayed us leaving for the airport for a 5am flight. On a positive note, the pool area was clean and the water temperature was very comfortable. The views from the pool were also beautiful, especially the mountains and palm trees, which really stood out and were a highlight of the stay. However, the overall atmosphere of the hotel felt just average. There was no music or strong resort vibe in the pool or common areas, so it didn’t feel very lively. The room itself was disappointing in terms of cleanliness, upkeep and size - the room was tiny. It had a bad odor we were unable to identify but seemed very dated and maybe that smell was just old... We also found there was no microwave in the room, and ice was surprisingly difficult to locate when needed. In terms of transportation, the hotel is quite far from the monorail—about a 30-minute walk—and it is also the last stop, which makes getting around the Strip less convenient. Overall, while there were a few nice highlights like the views at the pool, and the price was low compared to other hotels in this area, the stay was just okay and we would likely choose a different location next time.

The Strat has come a long way since the old days. I’m not sure when they revamped everything, but the room was amazing and the casino floor was fantastic. The most impressive part was the people. Sammy, who served us at the view lounge deserves a special shout out. She was so friendly and attentive to our needs. Dean, at the McCall restaurant was on top of all of our needs and provided great recommendations. Also, Nina, was my favorite dealer at the tables. She took her time to explain some of the new games there that I was not familiar with Actually, all of the dealers were super friendly and social. The pit bosses were as well. This is a nice change from most of the other casinos in Vegas.

The room didn't have any hand soap, face tissue, or lotion. When I called the front desk, they came & left the soap, lotion, & extra face towels on a bench in the room in a plastic bag & left. Never got the tissue. The shower is only half a wall; whatever part of u not under the water will freeze.