SAHARA Las Vegas

Worst Hotel Ever. So many problems. Water dripping while on toilet, slow drain sink, & Cracked tile. Tv has no channels. Glowing light switch was annoying. Just felt that this hotel was not a comfortable stay.

As LV locals, we've visited the Sahara on several occasions, to see a show, visit one of their restaurants or as a hub to travel within the strip (parking is free and the monorail is there). We were always pleased with the ambiance--it's lovely and modern inside, and smaller and more intimate than the others on the strip. And even with the open air casino where smoking is allowed, the air is cleaner and not as smokey as some of the older hotels on the strip (looking at you, Westgate and Horseshoe). As such, it has more of the vibe of a boutique hotel rather than a large Vegas strip resort. So when we bought concert tickets for a show last evening, we decided to treat ourselves to a "staycation" there for the night. As locals, we were able to book a room at a great rate without having to pay the resort fee. We arrived early in the afternoon and declined the early check in (it was an additional $25). The desk manager who checked us in was very business-like and courteous, but could have been a little friendlier. She did tell us we were pre-checked in and to simply arrive at the desk at 3 pm to get our keys. We were able to enjoy the pool for the afternoon, apparently it's open to the public, and over 21, which we liked. Fortunately, it wasn't busy, as we were able to find a shady spot, and the atmosphere there was chill and relaxing--this isn't your typical Vegas party pool. Towels are available, but they were a little worn, as was some of the pool furniture. The sun beds are not padded and a little tough to lay on, towels helped. The pool is small, but super clean and refreshing. After a couple of hours there, we were hungry and thirsty so we dried off and went to eat at their sports bar, Chickies and Pete's. At that point we were notified that our room was ready. We made our way over to registration and received the keys to our room. I requested a "higher" floor, anything above 4th floor. We were given a room in the Blanca tower, which was well located for us--near the monorail and parking garage. Here's where the disappointment set in. When we opened the door to our room, we were surprised at how small it was--it almost seemed like they separated a couple of suites to make individual rooms. There was a king sized bed as well as a desk, mini fridge, dresser and large screen TV. But the kicker was the bathroom. It was just--weird, and badly designed, in my view. On first glance it looked like a closet. But on closer inspection, the sink, out in the open, gave us a clue as to where the other parts of the bathroom were located--the toilet and shower were tucked away behind sliding doors on either side of the sink. The shower had only one hook for a towel. Water pressure kind of sucked as well. The toilet "nook" actually was rather large and could have doubled as a dressing area if hooks were placed on the walls. The sink also was tiny, and the lighting was terrible. The carpeting by the shower was worn and also became a bit damp after our showers--I don't want to think about what may be growing under there. And while it was nice to have the mini fridge, it would have been nicer if it worked. That said, the bed was very comfortable and the room was very clean. Check out was easy. And the hotel has some great bars and eateries. Overall, it's very basic, more of a budget-level hotel with some resort amenities. Room amenities, other than some toiletries and some complementary water bottles, were lacking (it would have been nice to have a coffee maker in the room). And that bathroom design was not for us. For the price, one night was fine. Free parking and proximity to the Monorail is a plus.

Stayed for two nights at this wonderful hotel, at the top of the strip. The hotel has everything as well as history. The monorail station is right behind the hotel. Highly recommended, I would love to come back here.

We booked a room here, as we were attending a friend's wedding in Vegas. It was a nice room, but I have had to knock off stars for a few things: 1. No ability to make tea/coffee in the room, so had to go downstairs and pay a fortune for cup of tea, which was probably a few ¢ in terms of cost. I've never stated in a hotel without the ability to make basic hot drinks. 2. Having to pay to check in early. If the room is ready, we shouldn't have to pay. When I've arrived to hotels before official check-in, the ability to check-in is based entirely on whether the room is available, rather than willingness to pay. I hate when things just feel like a money grab. 3. The bathroom setup was very odd. There was a bathroom with a shower and a toilet, and absolutely space for a sink, but the sink was inexplicably outside the bathroom, and there was a weird sliding door situation, where the door either covered the bathroom or the sink. Really irritating - glad we only stayed for a couple of nights. 4. Possibly the most frustrating thing - no plug sockets next to the bed. We couldn't both charge phones overnight while also easily using them as an alarm clock. Again, glad it was only for a couple of nights. All the staff we encountered were helpful and friendly though, I can't fault that, but I would book elsewhere in the future.

We love the Sahara, and have stayed here multiple times. Friendly staff and other guests. Casino we like to gamble in at the tables and slots. Maroon restaurant was amazing. Great cabana pool day. We upgraded rooms and can’t say enough good things. Looking forward to the Alexandria tower remodel.