Review: Hilton at Las Vegas Resorts World
As one of the newest resorts in the city, Resorts World Las Vegas has extended the strip further north than before. The resort is located conveniently within walking distance of other key properties such as the Wynn as well as the Las Vegas Convention Centre, the primary reason for me being in town, just 10 minutes away (or a quick hop on the Las Vegas Loop).
This being my first visit to Las Vegas, I was in for an eye opening experience as it was far different to places I’d been before (including Asia’s gambling mecca, Macao). Las Vegas Resorts World shares common facilities, such as gyms, pools and, of course, casinos between the three hotels on-site:
Hilton (entry-level)
Conrad (upper mid-range)
Crockfords (upper mid-range, slightly more expensive than Conrad)
Each of the hotels have separate reception areas which are connected by hallways.
First impressions
The exterior of the hotel is brash. With digital LED advertising screens, dubbed as a ‘massive iPad’ by a colleague, the resort certainly stands out with this and the bright red paint job against the blue Nevadan sky. While I can see why the property has done this, it doesn’t look particularly classy - but then again, this isn’t the usual kind of cultured destination I would choose if not for a work visit.
The bright LEDs become even more searing on the eyes during nighttime.
The entrance is found on the north side of the building
Thankfully tastes improve as you go inside with the bright reds and LED screens swapped out for subdued creams, bronzes and cool lighting. The queue for check-in was long and, despite booking on Hotels.com, I was able to check-in on the Hilton app and make use of the express lane for Hilton elite members.
I particularly liked the lighting which tastefully decorates the ceilings above. If it were not for the Hilton signs, I would have thought this hotel was a more premium brand in the Hilton family.
There are a few quirks in the reception area, including a hippo monument (why but also why not?) as well as scale model of the resort. A small gift shop can also be found adjacent to the elevators lifts.
While the scale of the hotel, and city, can clearly be felt when outside the building, it is even more noticeable when you see the number of floors or the length of each one when walking to your rooms. The hallways are slightly lifeless but the blue patterned floor provides some life to the space as well as the navy coloured doors.
The room
During this trip, I was staying in the regular King size bedroom - which was huge by European or New York standard. A large bed sits at the centre of the room flanked on both sides by sizeable bedside tables as well as bright reading lamps. During my seven-night stay, I slept beautifully with no qualms on the quality of this mattress with it being one of the best hotel rests I’ve had during recent travels.
Both sides of the bed feature standard US two-pin power outlets as well as USB-A (regular) and USB-C ports in addition to an alarm clock featuring Qi wireless charging on one side. It’s refreshing to see a property be forward thinking and include modern charging standards…rather than have docking station made for devices from ten years ago!
Directly opposite the bed is a LG television that was easily 42-inches large. It featured a vast selection of standard US cable channels, pay-per-view content, and the ability to cast using selected apps such as YouTube. While not make or break, the interface used by Resorts World was speedy and responsive to the click of a button on your remote.
Large drawers can be found beneath the television which can hold a lot of items, but they are a bit too big. This is nitpicking, yes, however the depth means that organising clothes and items gets a bit messy particularly on a longer stay.
A large horizontal safe that is large enough for a 13-inch MacBook Pro can be found in one of the drawers.
The obligatory weighted fridge and mini bar items can also be found - safe to say I didn’t touch it, at all due to the horrific prices! If you need goods, head across the road to Walgreens or 7-Eleven. A second fridge on the right can be used to store your own purchases (a surprising addition for the Las Vegas money machine).
An alternate view of the opposing wall to the bed.
A sizeable table with two chairs can be found next to the floor-to-ceiling window. While not huge, the table was adequate for working at for a few hours, the chair provided enough back support to ensure it wasn’t a painful experience. Lighting throughout the room continued to be excellent with a bright floor lamp in the corner.
A built-in wardrobe is found close to the bathroom entrance. For my week-long visit, this was large enough alongside the drawers - although a few more hangers wouldn't have gone amiss. An iron and ironing board can also be found in this space alongside a luggage rack.
The bathroom is also a surprisingly premium affair for a Hilton with walls clad in a marble-effect tiling alongside a large heated and lit mirror that provides an effortless way to shave or fix your hair. A single washbasin can be found beneath the mirror alongside the gold-effect fittings. These are an acquired taste but I feel they work in this space and are suitable for the Las Vegas environment, without being too gaudy.
The gold-effect fittings continue into the shower room which spouts out hot and powerful amounts of water for an effective wash. There’s a seating space in one corner which doesn’t really have any use since the shower is on the opposite wall.
This Hilton property uses Byredo products called ‘Mojave Ghost’ which retails at GBP 38 for 225ml. it’s described as the following:
Inspired by the soulful beauty of the Mojave Desert. In this xeric wilderness, rare are the plants that dare to blossom. With a light and graceful character top notes of musky Ambrette combine with fresh Jamaican Nesberry. Powdery Violet then unfurls to reveal Sandalwood. Finally warm Chantilly Musk rounds out a base of crisp Amber and Cedar wood, leaving the raw spirit of Mojave Ghost to linger on the skin.
Whatever that means in short, it smells and feels good on the body and hair. It’s a premium product which is good to see from a lower mid-range property in the form of Hilton.
Facilities and resort amenities
Being a casino resort, Resorts World Las Vegas is host to a lot of amenities and facilities - most of which can be accessed from the ground (US first) floor.
While I couldn’t take too many pictures, due to the number of people, the gym and fitness centre was excellent featuring a large amount of cardio and weight machines as well as free weights. While you are likely to be overindulging during your visit to Las Vegas at least you can feel a little bit better about your fitness by stopping by for some extensive workouts at this state-of-the-art space. This was the only amenity I extensively used during my visit as I was not in town for pleasure.
Awana Spa can be located close to the gym and offers a large selection of spa treatments for guests and visitors. Prices are expensive at a minimum of USD 205 for 60 minutes in the early week plus a service charge - at this cost I’d give it a miss. The full menu can be found here [external link].
The decor of the walkways and public areas of Resorts World are surprisingly understated considering how tactless the rest of the city is. I found it tasteful and nice to walk around without being gaudy.
The casino can be found on the ground floor across the entire level. I am no gambler and had no intention of spending money here particularly as I find it quite disorienting.
There is many food outlets across the resort, the most interesting being the Famous Foods Street Eats area to the rear of the casino floor. Here you’ll find a variety of mostly Asian and South American foods being served for guests. Prices were cheap, in comparison to Las Vegas resort norms, and the variety was excellent with a number of different cuisines on offer including Pilipino and Việt.
I had no inclusive breakfast with my stay however I generally opted for a basic meal at Sun’s Out Buns Out consisting of a croissant and coffee. After too much food in the evenings but a long day ahead, this was about all I wanted in the morning. The quality was decent but nothing great.
It’s worth noting that there are tens of establishments and an entire shopping area which I’ve not covered here. With long days at the exhibition centre and late nights, along with getting flu along the way, I simply didn’t get enough time to explore everything at this resort. All the restaurants can be found here. There is also a large pool available, which again I didn’t avail.
Conclusion
I am not the target audience or demographic for a regular stay at the Hilton at Resorts World Las Vegas. Preferably, I’d be quite happy to never return to the city again (seven nights was more than enough for this writer). However, I’m glad I spent those nights in this Las Vegas property. For a comparable price, you can end up in awful, dated hotels where you will not be comfortable. The Hilton at Resorts World Las Vegas offers great rooms, good facilities and a comfortable experience at a decent price. It is especially suitable to those who need to visit the Las Vegas Convention Centre due to its proximity. I have no qualms in recommending this property.
