The Sahara Hotel & Casino (3*) was opened in 1952 making the resort one of the oldest on the famous Las Vegas "Strip". The 1950s witnessed a building boom in Nevada's gambler's paradise, as many new resorts sprung up along the highway leading towards Los Angeles, Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip), ... Read review
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Sahara Hotel & Casino
General information:A Vegas original, the Sahara Hotel and Casino hails from the days of
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the Rat Pack of Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr. Dating back to 1952, this venerable, modestly priced institution on the Strip still exudes \"\"old school\"\" elegance and a little slower pace. The vintage Moroccan theme and architectural touches are still charming, and so is the roller coaster: Speed shoots guests right along the Sahara\'s marquee at more than 70 miles an hour. The 80,000-square-feet casino offers table games, slots, poker, keno, race and sports book, and low-minimum blackjack. Compact for easy access to all facilities and attractions, the Sahara appeals to guests seeking moderate prices, less noise and slower pace of a different era.Location:The Sahara also sits close to the Fremont Street Experience, an explosion of more than 2 million lights and a 54,000- watt sound system that provides a pulsating light-and- music show created to dazzle. Area:At the Sahara, guests also can drive simulated race cars at the Cyber Speedway and catch the legendary 1950s groups, the Platters, Drifters and Coaters, in the Congo Room. Las Vegas\' first true lounge, the Casbar, still presents nightly entertainment from smooth jazz to rock. Recreation:To help guests relax, the Sahara\'s 5,000-square-foot swimming pool is augmented by a gazebo-covered whirlpool, poolside bar, cabana and a 15-person spa beneath a filigreed wrought-iron dome, perfect for social soaking. The Sahara Hotel and Casino is proud to announce our newest show additions! Internationally-known comic magician Amazing Johnathan.Rooms:Guestrooms come equipped with basic amenities and festooned with jewel-colored fabrics. Hungry guests can chose from five restaurants, including the House of Lords, the legendary eatery featuring steak and seafood in a posh ambience of draped fabric, plush booths and jeweled lighting. The NASCAR Café includes ribs, chicken, steaks, pasta and burgers, along with race cars hanging from the ceiling.?THE PLATTERS, Cornell Gunter?s COASTERS and Beary Hobb?s DRIFTERS? return to the stage in the legendary Congo Room with some of the top 20 hits from the ?50s and ?60s.***All rooms must have at least one adult, 21 years of age or older, in order to check in.*****There is a Maximum 7 night stay year round.*****There is also an energy surcharge of $3.00 and a telephone surcharge of $1 per room per night payable by guest to the hotel.*****Please be advised that name and date changes are not permitted by the hotel over peak dates.****Please be advised there are no arrivals permitted on December 31 2007.**
Advantages: Great value for money, has a vintage feel, slightly less frenetic than other resorts Disadvantages: Location, past its prime
The Sahara Hotel & Casino (3*) was opened in 1952 making the resort one of the oldest on the famous Las Vegas "Strip". The 1950s witnessed a building boom in Nevada's gambler's paradise, as many new resorts sprung up along the highway leading towards Los Angeles, Las Vegas Boulevard (the Strip), moving away from the historic centre of Fremont Street. Other resorts built during this golden era include The Sands Hotel, The Riviera Hotel, Tropicana ... ...only foundered in 1905), the Sahara has played host to most of the luminaries of yesteryear including Marilyn Monroe, Elizabeth Taylor and Elvis Presley. In addition the resort was featured in the original Ocean's 11 movie. The Sahara offers 1,720 rooms (huge by European standards, but almost small in Vegas terms!), all en-suite, with the choice between one king sized bed or two double beds, smoking and non-smoking rooms. We found and booked the ...
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Advantages: Flashback to the glory days of Vegas, low prices Disadvantages: A bit shabby, minimalist housekeeping
...will. We stayed at the Sahara because our daughter recommended it as an economy-minded base of operations and because she and our son-in-law had already booked a room for their own stay. Lodging at the Sahara would keep our budget intact and would allow us to spend more time with our daughter and son-in-law. I won't say that these considerations weren't correct for the time and place, but I will say that any return trip to Vegas that includes accommodation ... ...In many respects, the Sahara represents a flashback to the Vegas of another era--that is, the Vegas of Elvis, Sinatra, and the Rat Pack. It's all glitter, glitz, and fantasy. The fantasy is old-fashioned and obvious, and the glamour has clearly faded. The structure is 56 years old, and the age shows. The thin attempt at being a Middle Eastern oasis is a constant theme, complete with papermache camels and a dome-shaped pavilion to turn the desert ...
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We visited Vegas first in 2000 and we were absolutely overwhelmed by the sheer magnitude of this hotel, it was so impressive i was literally shell shocked.
The hotel is absoluely spotless, it just oozes opulence and can be a little intimidating for... more
I purchased a Vax Sahara (£219.00) because its supposed to clean hard floors. I have a big kitchen and needed something easy to use to clean my hard floor. I thought the Vax Sahara was the floor cleaner for me, and boy was I wrong. The first few times... more
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