Although at the northerly end of the strip the hotel was well connected being on the Monorail and the Deuce bus route, so it was reasonably easy to get around.I had read a few reviews about some of the more eccentric stylings on some of the other room styles, so we stuck with the “business luxe” styling of the Marra which was pretty inoffensive and fitted out well. Our room (Marra Style King Size) was a really good size, with a nice walk-in shower and a big squishy bed (a little too soft for me but then I like a properly firm mattress).Check in line was super quick (this may have been because we checked in quite late in the day and/or because of the time of year).Nothing in Vegas is particularly cheap, but if you are a value conscious traveler, this hotel represents good value for money. The room rates and resort fees are reasonable compared to other hotels on the strip.There were lots of positives, which includes: 'It is always easier to be nostalgic about something you don't remember.We stayed for 4 nights at the refurbished Sahara Hotel. 'It's been interesting to see how many more hotels try to make some reference to the Las Vegas past,' University of Nevada, Las Vegas historian Michael Green told USA TODAY, adding that most visitors are too young to remember the rat pack days. Meruelo has invested about $150 million in renovations, ushering in new designs that nod to the old-school Las Vegas that so many visitors and locals have grown to love. Producers say that’s why it's a must-see. The property celebrates its 70th anniversary this Friday, a rare feat for a hotel in a city known for imploding its attractions.Īwakening: Wynn Las Vegas’ new show is a bit hard to describe.

The property reopened in 2014 and operated briefly under the name SLS Las Vegas before it was sold to billionaire Alex Meruelo, who brought back its original name.

'There's not much here anymore that looks like it did back in the day.'ĭespite its 2011 closure, the Sahara lives on. 'It was a cool experience to see the old turn into the new,' Raymer said.

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