Pop art carnival
Modern pop art anchors the public spaces, where a buzzing casino floor meets high-energy nightlife and live entertainment.
“The famous themed suites got a refresh and are as mind-boggling as ever.”
What it’s good at
Silver
Experiential suites feature indoor basketball courts and bowling lanes, paired with museum-grade installations by contemporary pop artists.
Bronze
A 73,000-square-foot pool deck, multi-station buffet, fourteen-screen movie cinema, and a 2,500-seat live concert theater.
Bronze
Ghostbar offers 55th-floor rooftop DJ sets and open-air skyline views above the resort's central gaming floor.
What they say
Also in Condé Nast Traveler and AFAR.
The property's bold, edgy look includes a massive Damien Hirst shark sculpture, a hot-pink neon sign, new dining outlets, and much more.
The rooms
Fantasy Tower accommodations feature neutral palettes, while themed penthouses and sky villas offer private screening rooms, Damien Hirst installations, and cantilevered plunge pools.
The water
Bring a swimsuit.
The spa & gym
Leave the phone upstairs.
A multi-level pool deck features private cabanas and daybeds, complemented by dry saunas, steam rooms, and a dedicated yoga studio.
At the table
Unknown Bar centers on a Damien Hirst shark installation, while Scotch 80 Prime pairs wood-grilled steaks with rare whiskies.
How it began
Acquired by the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, the property became the first tribal-owned casino resort in Las Vegas.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Positioned just west of the Strip corridor, the property trades crowded sidewalks for panoramic neon views and a self-contained entertainment complex.
Good to know
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The app
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Our shorthand
What makes a hotel special, how well they pull it off, and what it feels like outside the door.
How well they pull it off
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
Outside the door
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.