The Egyptian pyramid one, blah-di-blah di blah....
I'll try and tell you something you don't already know.
Got conflicting advice about whether to go for a pyramid or tower room. Everyone you speak to will have their own unique opinion. Provided they tell you how they got the opinion, you should be intelligent enough to make up you own mind if they're worth listening to.
We stayed in the West Tower as we were told the rooms were refurbished only two years ago. Was expecting something quite cheap & tacky, but we were more than satisfied. Room was reasonably classy with full on view of the pyramid - mountain ranges peeked through a gap between the main buildings. Two huge double beds (so technically a room for 4, if you're into that sort of thing) and a bathroom you could have played badminton in.
Pool was a little disappointing - 3ft deep with floaty things, and my complimentary visit to the Spa was the shortest ever when I found out that instead of sharing a steam room with some topless revue girls, it was men-only and most were naked.
Also, the all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet is not the bargain most people make out. This is a classic tourist "rose-tinted glasses" case, and it cost us $25 (for two) for a
very average quality breakfast (for food and most definitely service) - we were paying $35 to $40 in some of LA's top hotels and restaurants a couple of days earlier. Places that would make this spread look more at home in a motorway service station.
Unique Qualities: Was expecting this place to be pretty tacky, but it was surprisingly classy. For a major theme hotel on the strip, I doubt you will get a better deal than the
Luxor. Obviously one of the reasons is that aside from the
Mandalay Bay it is furthest south, but plentiful taxis (about $10 to the
Bellagio) and the
Monorail take care of that problem.
That said, if I came back, I would probably stay mid-strip in say the
Paris or
Venetian, and if we couldn't afford them,
The Flamingo, just to be nearer the action.
If you're young and just want to party then look no further than
The Hard Rock, or
The Palms. Both a taxi ride from The Strip, but let's face it, even The Strip can be a taxi ride away from The Strip.
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Theme: Hotel
Comparison: about average
Prices: US$120-180
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Address: 3900 Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119
Directions: Southern end of Strip
Website: http://www.luxor.com/
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on May 20, 2006
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