Sahara Hotel and Casino

Ok, I read reviews from February 07 saying the hotel was under renovation and air conditioning wasn't working. Just got back from 2 night stay 6/18/08 to 6/20/08. Booked online through American Express. Free upgrade on availability.

We checked in and were given the upgrade. Room was a disaster!! Stains and burns all over carpet and air conditioning that was barely pumping. (it was 106 outside), and the room hadn't been cleaned. I went to the front desk, I was told they were having a problem with the air conditioning in that tower. After conferring with a manager,they said they were booked solid, but could move us the next day. I said I could NOT spend 1 night in that room - I couldn't breathe in there. The woman at the desk was very helpful (thanks Glory!) and went to speak with a manager a 2nd time. We were then told that a block of rooms just became available (they had been waiting for them to be cleaned). They were in the other tower. These rooms were a lot nicer - cold air blowing, but still warm. We were given comps for drinks, food and 2 for one show. We called housekeeping to ask for a fan - they didn't have any. Picked one up for 10.00 at the pharmacy on the strip and left it on all day and night - kept bathroom door closed and drapes closed. It helped and was a pleasure sleeping. I found the beds and pillows soft and comfortable. Loved the history of the place and the casino was not packed. Workers smiling and saying hello. Food at the buffet was okay, but better elsewhere. (But for 6.99 with a Club Sahara Card for dinner, it was worth it) The desserts were great!!

As for the hotel being under renovation - NOT! We were informed that the hotel was sold and that renovations are beginning in August of 08. I hope they keep the old theme and feel of the hotel.

For folks on a budget it's an ok place to stay - watch out for the broken air conditioning and don't expect the Mirage - after all, you are not paying Mirage prices.

Just another tip - after adding up what it would have cost us for the monorail and passage back and forth to the airport, we rented a car. For about 45.00 for the entire period and free parking at all the casinos, it was well worth it. We even took a side trip to the Hoover Dam. Cost of gas was about 30.00. Still less than the 4 of us would have spent on transportation.

Great hotel all around. Its at one end of the strip so you can walk all the way down the strip on one side, then walk back to your hotel on the other side and see everything the strip has to offer. Great parking with elevator access that goes right to the lobby. Great pool, nice place to meet people from all over the world, palm trees everywhere,you can drink in the pool or lounge on one of their many lounge recliners. Nice big casino. Free classy musical entertainment every night.Good food and inexpensive. The hotel is clean and a very relaxed atmosphere.Nice view of the strip and pool from your room.One block away from a strip mall with lots to offer for gifts, also a liquor store there.I would recommend this hotel to anybody.

well its not a bad hotel for the price i have stayed there several times but this year in june 2008 well he pool area is ok apart from the idiots called life guards playing music so loud u vibrated of the sun loungers what ever idiot said play the music that loud is a fool as it spoilt sitting out by the pool u cant read or even sleep so get it turned down or get rid of the fool on the volume control , food the buffet is still not as good as it was 4 years ago plus the menu in the caravan resturant is getting worse thy did several steaks last year this year not much to choose from ,so if u want steaks u have to go to the lords and get charged over the top for a steak with no veg or fries its all extra so saraha watch your prices

I stayed at the Sahara May 17-20, 2008. There were approx. 30 people waiting to check in with 2 people working the desk. My colleague was given a room that had not been cleaned and had blood and other stains on the floor and walls. Calls to the front desk were NEVER answered.

We were asked if we wanted to upgrade to a "Suite". We thought that sounded great. The clerk said we would have a view of the strip. We had a view of a building under construction.The room was a "dump" NO way was it a Suite. There were cigarettes butts on the balcony, rust in the tub, mineral stains in the sink, no coffee pot, no blow dryer. Opened a cabinet next to the fridge to find rotten boards. The pool was closed a great deal of the time. When I emailed the Hotel to express my opinion, they did not even bother to respond. Seriously, I would not stay there. Spend your money somewhere else. They are very misleading.