Best Western Plus Casino Royale - Center Strip
Center-Strip budget lodging with no resort fees and free parking, offset by plain rooms and car park views.
The verdict
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Best Western Plus Casino Royale provides an affordable Center Strip base with perks rarely seen nearby, including free parking and no resort fees. Guests benefit from a prime walkable setting between major resorts, fast hotel internet, and convenient food court spots like White Castle and Fat Tuesday. However, the rooms can feel like an aesthetic yawner, and reviewers frequently note subpar views looking at car park walls and AC units that blow air without cooling effectively. 117116
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What travelers noticed
- The Center Strip location places guests within easy walking distance of neighboring properties like Harrah's and The Venetian. 6137
- Guests consistently praise the rare absence of resort fees alongside complimentary perks like free Wi-Fi and free parking. 16186
- Staff members, from the front desk accommodating early check-ins to bartenders serving cheap drinks, receive steady praise for friendly service. drawn from the full read
The catch
- Mattress comfort divides visitors, with some describing the bed as right in the sweet spot while others find it far too hard and uncomfortable. 16
- While soundproof windows and back rooms facing the rear lot keep Strip commotion out, other guests were disturbed by loud plumbing from upstairs showers. 6
Who it's for
- — Budget travelers wanting a walkable Center Strip location
- — Guests seeking to avoid resort fees and parking charges
- — Visitors who prioritize fast Wi-Fi and casual food court dining
Skip it if
- — Guests expecting panoramic Strip views from their window
- — Travelers seeking upscale room decor and luxury amenities
- — Light sleepers bothered by hard mattresses or loud plumbing noise
Seen on camera
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“Toilet's fine. These bats are very low. That's something I've noticed. These bats are really low. They're about half the…”
youtube.com9:14“nice Lighting in here you got a window The View horrible view if you're booking Casino I don't think you care about the…”
youtube.com3:21“the best thing about this property is is the location and the price is pretty decent if you don't have any comps anywher…”
youtube.com9:34“Check-in was dead easy. I've arrived around about 1:00 basically to drop me case off, but she told me the room was ready…”
youtube.com1:13“Here we go. Just checked in. Seamless experience. No lines to wait in. Boom. Boom. Boom. Checked in. Got the key. All in…”
youtube.com2:19“Oh, the view. Nothing to write home about. Do these open? Sometimes these open. Yes, they open. At least we can see the…”
youtube.com3:39“little college dorm style fridge. But hey, that's all you need.”
youtube.com6:10“Most places are easily accessible by foot. Once you get here, you're going to be walking everywhere.”
youtube.com21:59“and I can confirm this bed is pretty hard but when you're tired it doesn't matter now let's go down”
youtube.com7:42“oh yeah i forgot to mention a coffee maker in the room that just made my vacation”
youtube.com1:08“Check this out. Comfortable chair. Put your feet up down here.”
youtube.com4:20“Well, actually, it wasn't that much. It's a Best Western after all. It's a great value, but still, you're paying all thi…”
youtube.com6:50“The rooms are spacious, clean, and affordable. I'd say that's true, too.”
youtube.com17:08“your desk right here pretty good lighting though like you got the lamps there you got a light up here it's not so dark w…”
youtube.com3:42“looking around it looks pretty clean a few dust spots here and there but the carpet looks clean”
youtube.com5:45“Plus, the free Wi-Fi is a lifesaver for posting all these photos.”
youtube.com2:03“First impression. You can hear the air con coming on. That's lovely where it keeps going coming on and going off and it'…”
youtube.com3:13“By the way, she's hoovering the landing or the hall. You got your iron, your hair dryer, and another huge free safe that…”
youtube.com3:42“The hotel's done what it says on the tin. I can't argue with it. Staff are really nice.”
youtube.com14:14“do you want to check in and that's your room number there thank you and I'll show you how to get over there thank you ok…”
youtube.com1:22“I didn't know you can open this window though a lot of noise going on but hey if you are hot you can open your window fo…”
youtube.com14:24“As I said, the shutters look out at the wall of what I can think is a car park. There's not really much of a view out th…”
youtube.com5:54“so the casinos in a great location no resort fee a swimming pool internet access free parking what more can you ask for”
youtube.com0:37“Woah, look at this. They're using the Pharmarmacopia brand. This is a high-end brand. Not bad. Best Western.”
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How to book
Score breakdown
How the 80/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
86Food
93- “The claim its on the " South Strip" but its at least 7 miles south of the Luxor. It has very good restaurants and first class rooms.” 2
- “I really like Marilyn's Café too. OK, Marilyns' menu is not much different from any other all-day casino diner, but it's got a real mumsy, family atmosphere, and I love the meatloaf.” 2
Location
95- “The resort's location couldn't be more advantageous, and you'll be within walking distance of more options than you can handle at surrounding resorts, which include a McDonald's next door and a small food court below it on the street level.” 6
- “The all new BEST WESTERN PLUS Casino Royale is ideally located in the heart of the legendary Las Vegas Strip.” 1
Noise
86- “Right in the middle of the Strip, neighboring the Venetian and Treasure Island It doesn't get more convenient than this. It doesn't get more convenient than this. The hotel is across the street from the Mirage (and its famed volcano) and right near Harrah's, the Venetian, and Treasure Island.” 13
- “First impression. You can hear the air con coming on. That's lovely where it keeps going coming on and going off and it's nice and cold.” 173:13
Room
82Service
83- “Check-in was dead easy. I've arrived around about 1:00 basically to drop me case off, but she told me the room was ready. check in normally is 3:00 p.m.” 171:13
- “Now, the lady who checked me in, really nice lady, told me where to go, how to get up to the room and everything. Gave me all the information about the Wi-” 1712:12
Bed & Sleep
84- “Mattress right in the sweet spot. Not too cushy, not too firm. Nice thickness on that mattress. But the only way to judge the comfort of a mattress is to do a bed dive. That's where I go. 5 4 3 2 1. Oh boy. Oh, that felt great.” 167:16
- “CNBC on the tube. Pizza Hut. Comfortable bed to eat it on. Best Western Casino Royale.” 1619:59
Value
86Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-10
Where it sits
Best Western Plus Casino Royale - Center Strip and the 36 other hotels we cover in Las Vegas. Hover a marker for the hotel; click to open it.
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points below the modest median of 82, across 404 hotels in the same bracket. In Las Vegas it sits 2 points below the local median of 82.
- This hotel
- 80
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 86
Based on 404 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
View the 92 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
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- “The claim its on the " South Strip" but its at least 7 miles south of the Luxor. It has very good restaurants and first class rooms.” 2
- “I really like Marilyn's Café too. OK, Marilyns' menu is not much different from any other all-day casino diner, but it's got a real mumsy, family atmosphere, and I love the meatloaf.” 2
- “The furnishings are top notch and all of the bathrooms look like bathrooms from a Beverly Hills mansion. It is a block off the strip so you can access it without having to drive on the strip, pool area, spa, workout facilities, business center, bar and restaurant are all top notch.” 2
- “The Venetian/Palazzo offers spacious, suite-style rooms and a wide array of dining options, making it a strong contender for luxury and value. "The rooms are the best and the service is also the best. I love the dining options and coffee shops..."” 15
- “The new BEST WESTERN PLUS Casino Royale has it covered when it comes to mealtime. Start your morning with a hearty breakfast at Denny's, swing by our Food Court for lunch or a quick snack, or have yourself a thick juicy steak at the Outback Steakhouse.” 1
- “Cosmopolitan is popular for its vibrant atmosphere, dining options, and especially its rooms with balconies. "Great hip vibe. Great food options. Great location and balconies are awesome."” 15
- “Gorgeous pool area. Fab restaurants and bars. Fantastic location mid strip.” 2
- “Downsides: the casino and food outlets are a bit low class - but hey, you've the Venetian/Palazzo, Mirage, Harrah's, TI and Caesar's within a short walk, so who cares, right?” 2
- “The Venetian is a step above many others on the strip. Great restaurants and a very nice place to stay.” 2
- “Best Western Casino Royale has a food court and some of the best cheap food on the Strip, such as Fat Tuesday and White Castle.” 11
- “The famed fountains, the wonderful (and very generous) gelateria, a fabulous list of very, very good restaurants and the Museum of Fine Art.” 2
- “Toilet's fine. These bats are very low. That's something I've noticed. These bats are really low. They're about half the height of our bath.” On camera179:14
- “By the way, she's hoovering the landing or the hall. You got your iron, your hair dryer, and another huge free safe that is massive.” On camera173:42
- “The shower, plenty hot water.” On camera1712:54
- “Another odd twist, almost every folded towel in the bathroom was damp. This one was wet and had light yellowish-brown staining.” 6
- “Dirty and/or damaged grout lines in the shower and on the bathroom floor.” 6
- “Good pressure. And like I said, already getting hot. You are not going to have to worry about getting a bad shower experience here at Casino Royale.” On camera165:56
- “nice Lighting in here you got a window The View horrible view if you're booking Casino I don't think you care about the view” On camera43:21
- “Favourite to stay (general, near Strip): Tuscany. A really spacious, clean mini-suite, just off the Strip, at less than you'd pay for a run-of-the-house room on Strip.” 2
- “oh yeah i forgot to mention a coffee maker in the room that just made my vacation” On camera181:08
- “In all the 850 sq.ft. there wasn't a decent desk and typist's chair: so much for computer work!” 2
- “your desk right here pretty good lighting though like you got the lamps there you got a light up here it's not so dark which I like” On camera43:42
- “I didn't know you can open this window though a lot of noise going on but hey if you are hot you can open your window for some fresh air that's a bonus that's kind of cool” On camera414:24
- “The suite has a jetted tub which is delightful to get into after a long day out on The Strip. You also get a 47 inch LCD TV and a refrigerator.” 11
- “In addition to the water intrusion, the room had a few other defects, including a gouge in the wall.” 6
- “Atop the countertop leading into the bathroom was a Keurig coffee machine with complimentary pods - A rare amenity.” 6
- “Favourite to stay (general, near Strip): Tuscany. A really spacious, clean mini-suite, just off the Strip, at less than you'd pay for a run-of-the-house room on Strip. Reliable, fast wi-fi.” 2
- “The "lounge" was an awkward, stark, neglected little triangular room around the corner from the bedroom. No good for meetings, which is why I'd wanted a suite.” 2
- “The main room felt somewhat damp.” 2
- “Good wi-fi, nice desk, good coffee table and soft furnishings for meetings.” 2
- “Appearance-wise, nothing really "popped" in the room, which was a bit of an aesthetic yawner.” 6
- “It's easy to absorb the lively energy from this hotel and its Strip views. You can view part of The Strip from the comfort of your hotel room, and luckily, some of the best commodities of Las Vegas Boulevard are on full display from the windows.” 11
- “Little bit of a desk which looks like it's seen better days with some of the marks on this.” On camera175:16
- “The king bed was flanked by end tables, each with traditional outlets, and there was a little chair with an ottoman in the corner near the window, which had wooden shutters, although my street-level room didn't have much of a view.” 6
- “Honourable mention: Harrah's Executive Suite. A very nice suite (if a little small) with the bedroom accessed through a doorway from the sitting room.” 2
- “Plenty of lights for reading. You guys know I like to read. Going to do that right in the side of the bed.” On camera163:23
- “decaf and breakfast tea. That's the on suite. I'll do the on suite in a second. Nice comfy chair.” On camera174:59
- “So this is the room itself. You don't get anything else other than the on suite. As I said, it looks nice and clean.” On camera172:41
- “Downsides: bizarrely, the restroom area is only accessible through the bedroom. So much for keeping business meetings separate from the sleeping area!” 2
- “Casino Royale. Whoa. Whoa. Whoa. Already. What a big room. Holy crap.” On camera163:11
- “the best thing about this property is is the location and the price is pretty decent if you don't have any comps anywhere else” On camera49:34
- “My first stay at the Best Western at Casino Royale will likely be my last. It's significantly overpriced for what it is.” 6
- “I stopped by at 8 am to store my bag at the bell desk, but was told my room was ready if I wanted to check in. A nice surprise, and I wasn't charged an early check-in fee.” 6
- “Downsides: class doesn't come cheap. Don't expect bargains, or low-stakes tables.” 2
- “Well, actually, it wasn't that much. It's a Best Western after all. It's a great value, but still, you're paying all this money.” On camera166:50
- “Honourable mention: Mirage. I stayed one night here. Very nice accommodation: somewhat better than the general Strip hotels like Harrah's for about the same price.” 2
- “The size is on the small side for Vegas, but likely adequate for most travelers. They're generic (this is a Best Western, and looks like one), and the cheap stucco on the walls points to the building's actual age (it was built in 1962).” 13
- “so the casinos in a great location no resort fee a swimming pool internet access free parking what more can you ask for” On camera180:37
- “I booked a Standard King room for $115.98 after tax. A perk, Casino Royale is among the few Vegas resorts without a nightly resort fee.” 6
- “Perfect location between Harris and the Venetian. Free parking, free Wi-Fi, no resort fees. That's what it's all about.” On camera1617:13
- “Planet Hollywood offers a good location and affordable rates, often appealing to a younger crowd. "Planet Hollywood. Has a younger crowd and affordable."” 15
- “enjoy fantastic service and one of the most affordable prices on the strip at best western plus casino royale you'll always feel right at home” On camera184:05
- “Plus, they don't nickel and dime me with those annoying fees. I can get down with that.” On camera1617:45
- “Now, the problem with this one is I've gone for this hotel because this was the cheapest I could find on the strip and it's a Saturday night going into Sunday, which means the price for this when I tell you is absolutely ridiculous.” On camera171:23
- “Flamingo is consistently recommended for its central location and budget-friendly pricing. "Unpopular opinion but flamingo is the best and cheapest."” 15
- “It's a good value, and unlike some other similarly priced properties, the entire hotel, including the rooms, gets high marks for cleanliness.” 13
- “As one of the cheaper hotels on the Strip, the price works for guests looking to allocate their money for other activities and fun.” 11
- “Check-in was dead easy. I've arrived around about 1:00 basically to drop me case off, but she told me the room was ready. check in normally is 3:00 p.m.” On camera171:13
- “The hotel's done what it says on the tin. I can't argue with it. Staff are really nice.” On camera1714:14
- “do you want to check in and that's your room number there thank you and I'll show you how to get over there thank you okay well first review she was so nice so the first one is a false” On camera41:22
- “A couple of generally unclean/dirty corners and crevices.” 6
- “Good size flat screen TV. Loads of storage space. I like this. So, it's quite nice.” On camera175:33
- “To my surprise, there was minimal concern - The employee said, "Oh my, I bet they aren't using their shower curtain correctly!" I expected a higher level of urgency... I'm no structural engineer... but water inside the walls cannot be a good thing.” 6
- “the staff here everyone has been nice everyone that I spoke to was very friendly so I don't know why I guess maybe maybe someone had a bad day with those reviews” On camera414:59
- “Nice modern flat screen TV bureau if you're staying longterm. Put your clothes right in there.” On camera164:24
- “Staff can be less than attentive” 13
- “Now, the lady who checked me in, really nice lady, told me where to go, how to get up to the room and everything. Gave me all the information about the Wi-” On camera1712:12
- “Reception staff were bored and disinterested.” 2
- “and I can confirm this bed is pretty hard but when you're tired it doesn't matter now let's go down” On camera47:42
- “You want a good night sleep. This is a firm pillow. Firm pillow. This one's a little more plush. So you got two firm and two plush. It looks like nice variety there.” 16
- “bed oh this bed is pretty hard if you like a firm bed you might like this it's not very comfortable though” On camera43:34
- “Mattress right in the sweet spot. Not too cushy, not too firm. Nice thickness on that mattress. But the only way to judge the comfort of a mattress is to do a bed dive. That's where I go. 5 4 3 2 1. Oh boy. Oh, that felt great.” On camera167:16
- “After seeing the towel discoloration, I made my way over to the bed, ripped it apart, and, while faint, there were clearly tan stains in several spots.” 6
- “CNBC on the tube. Pizza Hut. Comfortable bed to eat it on. Best Western Casino Royale.” On camera1619:59
- “The resort's location couldn't be more advantageous, and you'll be within walking distance of more options than you can handle at surrounding resorts, which include a McDonald's next door and a small food court below it on the street level.” 6
- “Location is the main draw at this mid-range casino hotel, which is right in the middle of the Las Vegas Strip.” 13
- “The hotel entrance is steps away from the lobby off the casino floor, and the hallways have a budget vibe, are basic, but fine.” 6
- “The all new BEST WESTERN PLUS Casino Royale is ideally located in the heart of the legendary Las Vegas Strip.” 1
- “Well, not here. You're literally just steps away from the world-famous casinos, the most incredible entertainment venues, and all that legendary nightlife. It is the perfect home base for anyone who wants to be right in the middle of the magic.” 10
- “Ideally located directly on the Las Vegas Strip, each of 152 newly remodeled guest rooms at the BEST WESTERN PLUS Casino Royale offer a tranquil retreat from the non-stop excitement of Vegas.” 1
- “Best Western Plus Casino Royale - Center Strip is ideally located in the bustling Las Vegas Strip, close to major attractions such as Caesars' Forum Shops and The Venetian Casino.” 7
- “Vdara is appreciated for its calm atmosphere, spacious rooms, and being a non-casino hotel with easy access to nearby casinos. "Vdara. Mellow, nice rooms, but you have to walk to the casinos."” 15
- “Planet Hollywood offers a good location and affordable rates, often appealing to a younger crowd. "Planet Hollywood. Has a younger crowd and affordable."” 15
- “Oh, the view. Nothing to write home about. Do these open? Sometimes these open. Yes, they open. At least we can see the sky. I can't really see the strip.” On camera163:39
- “As I said, the shutters look out at the wall of what I can think is a car park. There's not really much of a view out there.” On camera175:54
- “The next morning, I was awoken at 6am by my upstairs neighbor taking a shower as the plumbing sounded like someone playing a trumpet loudly in my room.” 6
- “First impression. You can hear the air con coming on. That's lovely where it keeps going coming on and going off and it's nice and cold.” On camera173:13
- “Soundproof windows were installed which is helpful considering the noisy, busy Strip is right outside the hotel.” 13
- “someone keeps walking that hallway and whistling back and forth and I can hear people so clear walking through the hallway like they walk by and you can hear everything they're saying so really thin walls over here” On camera46:44
- “one of the complaints was the AC is too loud so when it's on it is pretty loud so that one is true” On camera44:46
- “Right in the middle of the Strip, neighboring the Venetian and Treasure Island It doesn't get more convenient than this. It doesn't get more convenient than this. The hotel is across the street from the Mirage (and its famed volcano) and right near Harrah's, the Venetian, and Treasure Island.” 13
- “I'm on the back of the hotel which was a good thing as well because it's facing the car park and it was really quiet.” On camera1712:35
What we still don't know
What we can’t tell you yet, said plainly. These close as we read more coverage of this hotel.
- No reviewer has named an individual room number here yet.
- Nothing reliable said about room types.
- Nothing reliable said about floor level.
- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
- Nothing reliable said about view.
- Nothing reliable said about position on the floor.
- 13 sources carry no publication date, so we cannot tell how current they are.
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