Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino: Where Luxury Meets Rock ‘n’ Roll
If you’re looking for a place where high-stakes gaming, world-class entertainment, and rock ‘n’ roll vibes collide, look no further than the Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Owned and operated by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, this sprawling resort is a premier destination for travelers seeking an electrifying casino experience, luxurious […]
Exploring a Crockfords Entertainment Suite in Las Vegas
Crockfords Las Vegas, located within the Resorts World complex, offers a unique blend of luxury and modern amenities. I’ll take you through an in-depth look at a Crockfords Entertainment Suite, showcasing its design, features, and overall experience.
Luxury Experiences: Accommodations, Spas, and Shopping in Las Vegas
Luxury experiences aren’t hard to find in Las Vegas, the city itself is often synonymous with opulence and extravagance. The city’s commitment to unparalleled service, cutting-edge amenities, and lavish environments makes it a top destination for those seeking the finer things in life. Let’s dive in to pool of gold coins ala Scrooge McDuck of […]
Boston’s Best Luxury Hotel Options
A wise woman once said, “It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single man (or woman) in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a luxury hotel stay.” Or something like that. If you’re coming to Boston, home of the angry drivers, dulcet swans, and the 2022-23 NBA Champion Boston Celtics, […]
How Did Foxwoods Become The Wonder Of It All
A Bingo Hall Evolves Into the Largest Casino Resort in the Country The Mashantucket Pequots were near extinction and only had a few tribal members left when it pulled off possibly the biggest comeback in history. Some say it should never have happened. Others tried the best they could to stop its momentum. But in […]
Hotel Review | Palms Casino Resort – Vegas – Ivory Suite
The Ivory Suite at Palms is the second-largest traditional suite that the property offers. This suite checks in at 1,000 square feet between two large rooms separated by a door.
Exploring the Biggest Hotels in Las Vegas By Room Totals
Not so much about height and square footage. Movestro talks about the biggest hotels in Las Vegas by room totals.
Hey Vegas Tourists, Would You Visit Durango?
When Durango Resort and Casino (a local’s casino) opened last year, I wondered: would you (as a tourist) leave the strip or downtown tourist corridor to check it out? This is a burning question in my mind after visiting the beautiful new casino down the street from me. When Fontainebleau opened, it got most of […]
What Do You Want In A Las Vegas Hotel Room?
Last week we shared previews of new Las Vegas hotel rooms at Fontainebleau, MGM Grand, and Rio. Soon we’ll see the rooms that will be available when Station Casinos’ Durango Resort opens in November.
Strong Stay at Hyatt Regency Mission Bay Spa Resort, San Diego
Booking a hotel for a week is always a dicey venture, but with a great staff and a decent room product, the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay and Spa Resort in San Diego proved to be a winner
Hotel Review | Palms Casino Resort – Vegas – Ivory Tower Room
I planned my first stay at Palms Casino Resort for a day I thought it might be a little slow so I could check into the room early. Unfortunately, May 4th must have been busy because there were no rooms when available when I arrived around 11 am.
Hotel Review | Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World
This is a review of the Stip View Premium King Room at the Conrad Las Vegas at Resorts World Las Vegas. The casino was still in a soft opening phase when I visited on June 30. The grand opening will take place on July 4th. The property is still having some glitches getting up and running, so I’ll stick to the good and bad of the Conrad experience.
Overview Vegas Strip | Las Vegas Resort Fees + Las Vegas Parking Fees
Booking a hotel room in Las Vegas isn’t as simple as it used to be. Actually, just visiting the Vegas Strip isn’t as simple as it used to be either. The addition of resorts fees to advertised hotel room prices in Las Vegas over the years mean that your hotel room price isn’t what you’re being told it will be. But wait, there’s more! There is another fee if you plan on using a car in Las Vegas. Many casino operators on the Vegas Strip are now charging an hourly and daily parking fee for self-parking and valet. These parking fees are applicable to anyone with a car visiting or staying at the property.
Treasure Island Hotel Review – Las Vegas
The hotel room at Treasure Island Las Vegas is exactly what I expected. The room was nice, clean and well put together. The furnishings and amenities won’t wow anyone but they’re appropriate for the price point and won’t disappoint.
Overview Non-Vegas Strip | Las Vegas Resort Fees + Las Vegas Parking Fees
Let’s take a look at resort and parking fees for hotels away from the Vegas Strip. Since there are so many hotel-casinos around Las Vegas I’ll break them into sections for easier reading.
Hotel Review | Planet Hollywood Ultra Resort Room
PLANET HOLLYWOOD Las Vegas Resort was my home away from home before moving to Las Vegas. The first time I stayed at the casino was during the renovation from Aladdin to the casino we know today.
RECHARGE | On-Demand Hotel Rooms
The property did not offer an early check-in option and we did not want to book a day room elsewhere. We were the type of travelers Recharge, a new app, is targeting. Recharge is a service that allows on-demand hotel room bookings. It charges by the minute with a general half-hour minimum.
First Glance | Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa New Forest, Hampshire, England in 8 Pictures
After a rather short contemplation on where to spend this short get-away, American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) benefits made the Chewton Glen Hotel & Spa – New Forest, Hampshire, England a convenient “affordable” luxury hotel option. But, before we delve into a full review, let’s take a peak.
Harrah’s AC | “Snowed” by Resort Fees in Atlantic City
I was in Atlantic City last week and got snowed in…… and then had the opportunity to stay at Harrah’s Atlantic City for the cost of just the—FEES : $23.71 for the resort fee plus $3.29 tax on that and $5 for the occupancy fee for a total of $32 a night (on a COMP ROOM!)
First Glance | Borgata Atlantic City in 8 Pictures
This week we begin our look at one of the best and most exciting casino gaming resorts in the United States, Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa. The hotel is composed of two properties The Borgata and The Water Club Hotel at Borgata. While the marketing and promotional materials might tell a different story, there is still a very intense focus on casino gaming at Borgata.
First Glance | Mandarin Oriental Boston in 8 Pictures
The Mandarin Oriental Boston is that wonderful combination of “affordable” and five star luxury. But, before we delve into things, let’s just take a peak.
Hotel Review | Lucky Dragon Las Vegas
When choosing a hotel, it’s good to understand a little bit about it so you know what to expect. Lucky Dragon Hotel & Casino has the goal to be Las Vegas’ first hotel and casino that was designed specifically to create an authentic Asian cultural and gaming experience. This was on my mind when I drove up to valet at Lucky Dragon Las Vegas.
Hotel Review | The Executive Suite At Wynn Palace Cotai – Part 2
The casino game today is a mix of different things. In Vegas, it’s corporate policy streamlining the house advantage while tossing out treats. In Macau, it’s one-upping your opponent, who can be bigger, flashier, better. In Atlantic City, it’s simple survival of the fittest, even if that means grinding your business from month to month. […]
Hotel Review | The Executive Suite At Wynn Palace Cotai – Part 1
In this first part of our Wynn Palace executive suite hotel review I was going along for the ride that was arguably the biggest casino resort opening of the decade.
Chasing Macau | Part 3 | Initial Impression Executive Suite – Wynn Palace Cotai
There will be a more formal review in the coming week, but for now my first impressions of the Executive Suite at Wynn Palace Cotai. Totaling 89 square meters (960 square feet), our Executive Suite features an expansive living room with marble-topped dining table ideal for meetings or festive dinners, while the plush seating area is enhanced with a 75-inch HD television.
Hotel Review | The D 2 Bedroom Suite – Part 2
After last week’s part one of this hotel review, t’s time to show you the rest of the surprises that we found within the D’s 2 Bedroom Suite!
Hotel Review | The D 2 Bedroom Suite – Part 1
The D 2 Bedroom Suite: Unless you’re sleeping (or booking) beneath a rock when in Vegas as of late, there’s no way you’ve not heard about the revival..
FoundersCard Benefits | Hilton HHonors Gold Status Membership
A FoundersCard membership opens up a lot of doors. This part in our series is about the benefits you’ll receive from the Hilton HHonors loyalty program.
Las Vegas | Review Deluxe King Hotel Room At The D
One of the best reasons to stay at a hotel in downtown Las Vegas is the price. The standard (Deluxe King) room on a recent mid-week visit to The D Las Vegas costs $19.
Las Vegas | Paris Las Vegas Classic Room Review
Paris Hotel Las Vegas There is a lot to say about the entire property of Paris Las Vegas but I’d rather focus on the hotel room than the hodgepodge theme and not so great gaming. Paris is considered one of the top mid-tier Caesars Entertainment hotels in Las Vegas behind Caesars Palace and The Cromwell […]
Hotel Review: Embassy Suites at the LVCC (aka A Gamer In A Non-Gaming World) – Part II
If you caught part one of our review of the Embassy Suites at the LVCC you saw a little bit of everything. Interesting decor, a spacious room, a just removed location, and a hotel with not a single gaming fixture throughout. But as I know you’re avid readers of our reviews, I’ll spare you the […]
Las Vegas | Update: Recent Changes at Mirage
Mirage Las Vegas Finds New (Yet Old) Ground Don’t be fooled by the article’s headline. The thatched pits are still gone, the ceiling is still stark white and the carpet electrically colored tropical madness. But much like the good things The Mirage Las Vegas has been doing with their restaurants, including reintroduction of a 24 […]
Hotel Review | MGM SKYLOFTS Las Vegas 2.0
The MGM Skylofts are one of my favorite places to stay. Here’s an update of our last review : There are four types of rooms. The single bedrooms, the slightly larger single bedrooms near the front desk, two bedrooms with either a pool table or a foosball table, and the Barbara Streisand suite with two bedrooms, a […]
Hotel Review: Embassy Suites at the LVCC (aka A Gamer In A Non-Gaming World) – Part I
I am never one to say no to a last minute trip to Las Vegas. And especially seeing as how I’ve recently decided that driving that long beautiful stretch of highway to Sin City may not be all its cracked up to be thanks to the addition of parking fees and the reduction of intercity […]
Hotel Review | New Year’s Eve in the Prague Marriott Presidential Suite
Prague Marriott Presidential Suite When checking-in to the Prague Marriott Hotel on New Year’s Eve 2015, I never expected to end up in the premier accommodation, the Moser Presidential Suite. An odd situation, with an overbooked accessible room type, meant that the only unoccupied room that could meet my needs (I am a full-time wheelchair […]
Review Redux | The SLS Las Vegas Lux Tower SPG Junior Suite
The SLS Las Vegas Lux Tower SPG Junior Suite One of the first reviews I had the pleasure of doing when I started here at TravelZork was that of the SLS, Sam Nazarian’s reborn version of the Sahara. And the review brought with it many pleasant surprises that I honestly didn’t expect from the final […]
Hotel Review | Deluxe Room At The Linq Hotel
Deluxe Room At Linq Las Vegas Hotel Even though I live in Las Vegas now I still take my annual winter vacation on the Vegas Strip. This vacation usually means minimal work and lots of fun. This vacation was once again a success. The original plans for this vacation had half of the group staying at […]
Hotel Review | The Cosmopolitan Lanai Suite – Part II
The Cosmopolitan Lanai Suite The Cosmopolitan has always sold itself on being curious, outside the box, or “just the right amount of wrong”. (I apologize in advance for putting any of their commercial songs in your head.) And as we saw in part I of my review, the Lanai suites at the Cosmopolitan blend the […]
Hotel Review: The Cosmopolitan Lanai Suite – Part I
When writing for my previous employer (an amazing opportunity I will never regret or forget) I was fortunate enough to be part of the opening and media tours prior to of two properties that have become landmarks on the modern Las Vegas strip. When Aria opened, I toured the property the night before…casino empty, tables […]
Hotel Review | A Couple Nights In A Rio Las Vegas Classic Studio Suite
RIO All-Suite Las Vegas Hotel & Casino is a fantastic casino hotel conceptually. The idea of an affordable all suite hotel with a casino is a welcome concept when visiting Las Vegas. Most of the suites in Las Vegas casinos are closer to $200 per night while Rio is closer to $100 per night.
Hotel Review: The Queen Suite at the Delano – Part II
When MGM announced THEhotel, the all suite hotel tower at Mandalay Bay, would be taken over by Morgans hotel group and rebranded as the Delano, resurrecting plans for the former Echelon property that had been killed off with the great recession, many questions swirled about just how extensive the rebranding would be. Peeks were given […]
Hotel Review: The Queen Suite at the Delano – Part I
Las Vegas has always been a town of casino moguls, or nowadays corporations, doing whatever it takes to one up one another and draw in revenue. From the mundane, like changing paint colors, to the wildly imaginative like total reinventions of entire properties a la the SLS, Vegas is always looking to set trends in […]
Hotel Review: The Classic Room at the Borgata – Part II
We pick back on our review of the Borgata where we left off, right as I arrived on the muted but playful carpet of the 31st floor hallway and put my key into the slot. As I heard the familiar bleep bloop and the lock click,
Hotel Review | The Classic Room At The Borgata – Part I
We look at the Classic Room At The Borgata Atlantic City. So it was not a question that I would have to stay at the property that changed Atlantic City’s fame with one word…Borgata.
Hotel Review | The Golden Gate Suite at the Golden Gate Las Vegas
Hotel Review: The Golden Gate Suite at the Golden Gate Las Vegas Back in 1906, when Las Vegas was just a dusty crossroads in the middle of the Nevada territory, a tiny hotel for travelers through the area opened at the corner of Main and Fremont. The Hotel Nevada, as it was called then, gave […]
American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR)
The American Express Fine Hotels and Resorts (FHR) program is quite simple – if you have an Amex Platinum (or Centurion) card, and you book a stay at one of the 800+ luxury hotels in the program through the Amex Platinum Travel services you will get a nice set of benefits.
Hotel Review | Deluxe King Nobu Hotel At Caesars Palace
Deluxe King Nobu Hotel At Caesars Palace It’s no secret here amongst Vegas regulars that Caesars Palace, once a bane amongst frequents, has been on something of an uptick. With the debut of the gorgeous and modern Octavius Tower, a new buffet, and the creation of the Laurel Collection, Sarno’s first masterpiece has proven that […]
Hotel Review | MGM SKYLOFTS Las Vegas
This is a guest review by my good friend Mike from frequentflyermiles101.com, a site for those just learning the points game. One of the smartest miles+points people that I know, Mike is also obsessed with getting amazing value on luxury experiences. Also, be aware that we also have a Review Version 2.0, that covers a few additional […]
The Mirage Cabanas | A Summer Retreat
Summer At The Mirage Cabanas There’s nothing quite like Las Vegas in the summertime. The oppressive heat causes people to stream inside the casinos getting off the 110°F (43°C) pavement for respites at the blackjack tables, shopping or to one of the many differing resort pools located throughout the city. Each one has its own […]
In Memoriam | The Revel Atlantic City Ocean Suite
No more proof of this is needed then my stay in an Ocean Suite at Revel Atlantic City which deserves a revisit both in remembrance of the what was and in hope for the future of a hotel that deserves to be open and operating once again.
Hotel Review | The Octavius Tower at Caesars Palace
Before we discuss The Octavius Tower at Caesars, let’s talk architecture. The concrete and glass forms of IM Pei. The explanatory structural simplicity of Mies van der Rohe’s creations. This marriage of simple, pure, useful design and comfortability has been what is driving this whitewashing of Vegas.
Hotel Review: The Salon Suite at Encore Las Vegas – Part II
The suites, now approaching 5 years old and unbelievably about to be completely renovated, are still the high bar for luxury hotel suites in Las Vegas.
Hotel Review: The Salon Suite at Encore Las Vegas – Part I
The Salon Suite at Encore Las Vegas – Part I The Salon Suite at Encore Las Vegas – Part II Other Vegas Hotel Reviews : LUX King at the SLS Las Vegas Steve Wynn and luxury are a forgone conclusion. Beginning with his days at the Golden Nugget, it was readily apparent that Mr. Wynn […]
Hotel Review | LUX King at the SLS Las Vegas
A Surprisingly Likeable Stay When Sam Nazarian sauntered up to the doors at Sahara and stuck a hand written note saying “Be Back Soon!” in May of 2009, I figured the 59 year run of the property was over. Once a name up with Dunes, Sands, and the big boys, the Sahara had faded into […]
Hotel Review | The Water Club at Borgata
It was no surprise then, that with demand at a high and occupancy kept near full, that Borgata would choose to expand its operations 2008 to accommodate more guests. The result of this choice was The Water Club at Borgata, a standalone boutique hotel attached via walkway to the already bustling Borgata. With 800 rooms and an impressive collection of pools and spa facilities, the Water Club has given a new level to what was already considered the best hotel in AC. It was a no brainer given the circumstances then that on my first visit to Atlantic City I had to try out the Water Club and see if it stood up to my already high Las Vegas standards.