Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resort
Spacious villa suites with full kitchens and views of the Sphere, located just off the Las Vegas Strip.
The verdict
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This off-Strip resort offers condo-style villas with full kitchens, comfortable king beds, and views of the Sphere and High Roller. Guests appreciate the quiet setting within walking distance of the Linq walkway, along with easy on-site parking. However, second-floor units lack elevators, forcing guests to carry luggage up outdoor stairs where thin floors allow footsteps from above to disrupt sleep. Check-in can also come with high-pressure pitches for timeshare vacation tours. 1512113
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What travelers noticed
- Visitors consistently praise the location for being within walking distance of the Linq and Sphere while remaining removed from Strip crowds. 15
- The villas are well equipped with full kitchens, large soaking tubs, and comfortable beds. 12157
- Guests also appreciate the convenience of easy ground-floor parking and reasonable resort fees compared to major casino towers. 615
The catch
- While many guests describe the villas as clean and well maintained, others report outdated decor, occasional housekeeping misses, and a lack of bedside power outlets. drawn from the full read
- Some reviewers enjoyed breakfast and poolside diner drinks, but others found the on-site dining overpriced and underwhelming. 3
Who it's for
- — Families wanting full kitchens and sofa beds
- — Visitors attending events at the Sphere
- — Travelers seeking a quieter base close to the Strip
Skip it if
- — Guests with mobility needs requiring elevators to upper-floor rooms
- — Light sleepers sensitive to footsteps and door noise from above
- — Anyone annoyed by vacation tour sales pitches at check-in
Seen on camera
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“i like first floors there's no elevators here and you got to remember that”
youtube.com1:06“i will say the tv is small for this room but it's very functional it's a good size it's just small for this room”
youtube.com6:45“oh this is a huge closet look at that it's a big closet it's light work whoa yeah that's a really big closet i didn't ex…”
youtube.com7:12“i'm surprised you've got enough room here for a double vanity but you don't it's only a single vanity”
youtube.com8:07“i will say the shower curtain doesn't go far enough down well let's also keep the water inside that's fine”
youtube.com8:51“tv is again small for the room but it's very very functional so it works”
youtube.com10:51“this room is actually i want to say three times better than the one bedroom we were in for the last couple of days this…”
youtube.com17:44“So, let's look at the secondary bedroom. And it has a king bed, which is great.”
youtube.com3:12“And again, we're right by the road, and I just saw the cars driving by, but you don't hear the noise, so they're doing a…”
youtube.com3:18“With an 8.8 rating, the Desert Club offers great value. Keep an eye out for any resort fees that aren't included in the…”
youtube.com1:14“really nice size TV out here too that's a really decent sized TV and a little sort of entertainment center with a stereo…”
youtube.com2:33“you also do have a little patio out here we don't have much of a view”
youtube.com1:37“And almost it's a mini walk-in closet, which is pretty amazing.”
youtube.com3:25“I will say the room is pretty dated you think the room is pretty dated yeah yeah it was pretty dated it's not very moder…”
youtube.com2:44“so the best part about this balcony to me is to get of a high roller that is the High Roller it is about a 10 minute wal…”
youtube.com3:16“Being close to the strip means some rooms might experience a level of noise. Request a room away from Las Vegas Boulevar…”
youtube.com0:59“this is a high-end sofa by the way oh is it yeah it is a hide-a-bed so you can sleep two people out here too”
youtube.com5:21“we will go here into the bathroom and you have a closeted or you have a closed off toilet which is nice though I think t…”
youtube.com3:38“oh one more thing while we were here we also checked out the on-site restaurant gold mine and the food was pretty good a…”
youtube.com5:36“and then on the right side you have a dinette set a c four so technically this is how you see six but that's a perfect c…”
youtube.com2:20“microwave and also you see the microwave is cracked yeah oh you didn't see that here it is like i said this is a pretty…”
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Score breakdown
How the 82/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
87Location
88Room
86- “The room was super clean and had everything.” 7
- “The old resort which went bankrupt was demolished and the NEW property is across Koval (East) and open. We just visited in April and the units are fabulous. They are finishing up the renovations of the last few units, the Clubhouse and sales center. Granite counter tops, LCD TV in every room.” 16
Service
83Bed & Sleep
86Nothing quotable yet on this one — the score leans on the rest of the coverage.
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-01
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $ usually buys
Scores level with the modest median of 82, across 102 hotels in the same bracket. In Las Vegas it sits level with the local median of 82.
- This hotel
- 82
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 89
Based on 102 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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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.
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- “The check in process was super slow. I kept seeing staff members going in and out of the front desk area but no acknowledgement at all.” 3
- “Check-in was fast and easy with friendly staff.” 13
- “oking with the guest he was assisting... i kind of whish i had a similar interaction. Anyway, Kudos to him!” 3
- “The rooms were nice and clean, the staff was very professional.” 2
- “The staff was great! The room was clean, the beds were comfy, the showers were hot and strong, even on the 1st floor it was quiet!” 3
- “The bell hops were very informative and helpful in getting our transportation needs.” 12
- “Place is great and the service is awesome as well.” 2
- “The staff was amazing and the breakfast at the property was pretty good.” 2
- “Everyone is as so nice and helpful! Only thing I wish there was an elevator! Lol but the staff was so nice!” 12
- “When we got to the room there was trash on the floor and didn't look like it had been cleaned. On top of that while we were getting ready a cockroach came out from under the stove.” 3
- “Staying in building 21. Needs a lot of TLC. Shower floor and grout dirty. Baseboards throughout haven't been cleaned in a long time.” 15
- “Staff is very friendly and welcoming. Staff would check in during our stay by text to see how things were going and if we needed anything.” 2
- “Everything is very well kept up and the staff is amazing. We had trouble at check in where they were trying to get us to take a "vacations tour" but overall I would stay here again.” 11
- “Staff was very nice and helpful. Great location to the strip and especially the Sphere.” 2
- “When we arrived the staff took forever to check us in. Even though we had waited a long time when our turn came they kept taking people from behind us in line to check in first.” 3
- “A big thank you to Bernie at the desk for helping extend my stay! A big thanks for the manager, Jason, for hiring a great crew!” 13
- “But when we checked-out we the hispanic lady on the front desk was a bit rude and we weren't able to use the $50 credit to buy stuff on the shop of the hotel for some reason they said that we need to "Activate" it again.” 2
- “Checking in at the lobby was quick and easy. Staff is very friendly and welcoming.” 2
- “Staff are awesome. They upgraded me as soon as I arrived which was amazing except the fact they decided to charge $630 extra for the upgrade they decided to give me.” 7
- “THE ROOMS ARE COMFORTABLE, CLEAN, AND MODERN. WE APPRECIATED THE WONDERFUL AND GRACIOUS SERVICE THAT WAS PROVIDED.” 13
- “We were checked in by Mary and she graciously gave us two quiet rooms and an early check in to one of them as the other one still needed to be finished up by housekeeping but I was able to contact the front desk via messages for the time the room was ready for us.” 2
- “The property has 24 hour security, free parking, and complimentary shuttles. The entire staff is very friendly!” 16
- “Everyone is so nice. The rooms are well equipped and comfortable.” 2
- “Left the bathroom filthy (grease and dirt on everything) and said they would send housekeeping but they never did.” 7
- “Excellent customer service. Very friendly staff.” 11
- “The main desk and lobby personnel were very helpful and tended to our requests and needs.” 12
- “The property is well kept and has solid staff and amenities.” 15
- “Everything is very well kept up and the staff is amazing.” 11
- “Arrival took longer than I expected, as there was only one person working the front desk. I probably waited 15 minutes.” 6
- “On top of that, check-in was a confusing three-step process that felt unnecessarily time-consuming.” 7
- “There were multiple steps to the check-in process, including a half-hour with a push sales associate who insisted we needed to book more shows and sit through a presentation about Vacation Club; they acted obnoxiously familiar with us, even referring to my husband as "Papa".” 2
- “When we arrived, we had to wait about 10 minutes in line as front desk staff seemed short. The person who checked us in was GREAT...friendly and helpful.” 3
- “The rooms are brand new! It was convenient to get to locations on the strip or downtown Vegas with their courtesy shuttle service.” 16
- “Staff would check in during our stay by text to see how things were going and if we needed anything. We were able to check out by just texting and leaving our key cards in our room.” 2
- “Full kitchens with appliances and dishes as well as full size fridge. It was close in proximity to the strip and a few other places we went which was nice and convenient” 2
- “Quality staff from the first impression at valet, and throughout stay until checkout.” 11
- “Nice room with full-sized fridge, stove, microwave, toaster, dishes, glasses, silverware, garbage disposal, large tub, and also a small table and chairs on cement patio.” 12
- “The staff and management will make up lies if there is a billing dispute.” 3
- “All in all the hotel was great, staff was very attentive and kind.” 2
- “Good space and staff, relaxed and was able to enjoy my stay without interruption.” 7
- “All of the Staff was wonderful. Close to the strip.” 13
- “The staff was always available and very helpful. I would definitely return.” 13
- “While the shower pressure was great, the bathtub faucet had very weak water pressure, and the caulking around the tub needs attention.” 7
- “whoa this is basically a soaking tub slash shower this is huge and it does have a grab bar so i'm going to do this oh you like that more than enough room this is huge i'm amazed at how big this is” 4
- “The hair dryer worked well.” 7
- “i'm surprised you've got enough room here for a double vanity but you don't it's only a single vanity” On camera48:07
- “While the shower pressure was great, the bathtub faucet had very weak water pressure, and the caulking around the tub needs attention. There was also a large stain on the couch, and on our last morning we found a bug in the bed, which was an extremely disappointing way to end the trip.” 7
- “The shower had excellent water pressure as well.” 7
- “One downside is that the villa only has one bathroom. The tub is large, though, and the toilet is in a separate room accessible from both the bathroom and the living room.” 6
- “you do have a shower here with a nice tub this is probably my favorite area very comfortable yeah the shower oh my God this shower is amazing it gets hot now the water gets hot y'all” 8
- “The villas were spacious to include closet space and bathroom separate from the toilet which was great.” 2
- “what really stole the show for me was the bathtub in the room. They are GIGANTIC, and it was a wonderful way to unwind from a 9 hour drive. The only issue with that was the drain plug didn't work for one of the rooms but we found a way around that.” 2
- “The most egregious thing was the few roaches that we saw in the kitchen and the bathroom although they gave us a small refund.” 2
- “we will go here into the bathroom and you have a closeted or you have a closed off toilet which is nice though I think to always have that area separated” On camera13:38
- “Unfortunately, the room itself appeared to have been neglected from a maintenance standpoint.” 7
- “Only issue I had was the vents were dirty in the dinning room and bathroom so when we turned on the air lint flew all over the place.” 2
- “The room was spacious, everything was clean when we arrived, and the A/C kept the room nice and cold once it finally cooled down.” 7
- “Delux One bedroom suite was very nice, well stocked and maintained.” 13
- “this room is actually i want to say three times better than the one bedroom we were in for the last couple of days this is a really really nice room a little dated don't get me wrong it's a little dated but it is a really nice and a really functional room” On camera417:44
- “Room was filthy and outdated.” 11
- “The old resort which went bankrupt was demolished and the NEW property is across Koval (East) and open. We just visited in April and the units are fabulous. They are finishing up the renovations of the last few units, the Clubhouse and sales center. Granite counter tops, LCD TV in every room.” 16
- “tv is again small for the room but it's very very functional so it works” On camera410:51
- “i will say the tv is small for this room but it's very functional it's a good size it's just small for this room” On camera46:45
- “The rooms are well equipped and comfortable. Only issue I had was the vents were dirty in the dinning room and bathroom so when we turned on the air lint flew all over the place.” 2
- “sofa bed is good for young kids.” 11
- “The rooms themselves are cramped; I travel frequently for work and routinely have king suites that have smaller footprints but are much more functional in their layout.” 2
- “really nice size TV out here too that's a really decent sized TV and a little sort of entertainment center with a stereo system and some Decor on the walls” On camera82:33
- “The villa was excellent. The room had everything you could possibly need. I loved how large the the villa was and how fully equipped it was.” 12
- “The room was clean, the beds were comfy, the showers were hot and strong, even on the 1st floor it was quiet!” 3
- “oh this is a huge closet look at that it's a big closet it's light work whoa yeah that's a really big closet i didn't expect that” On camera47:12
- “The convenient power outlets next to the bed are likely a newer addition. The room overall isn't that modern.” 6
- “Terrible experience- original room that I was checked into was dirty. The new room had roaches. I checked out after one night.” 2
- “And almost it's a mini walk-in closet, which is pretty amazing.” On camera143:25
- “so the best part about this balcony to me is to get of a high roller that is the High Roller it is about a 10 minute walk from our room we went on it you probably haven't seen that footage yet but you will but this is how close we are this is right here on our balcony there's RJ there's the High Roller wonderful View” On camera83:16
- “The place was nice, our room have a view of the sphere.” 2
- “Will recommend to others. This is a wonderful property - very clean, quiet and spacious. The room was beautiful and very comfortable.” 13
- “Room is beautifully and spacious with all amenities.” 13
- “So, let's look at the secondary bedroom. And it has a king bed, which is great.” On camera143:12
- “My stay exceeded my expectations. We enjoyed our stay in our 2 bedroom. Clean and spacious room.” 12
- “The room was super clean and had everything.” 7
- “Once we finally told the person we were not interested for the 7th time, we went to the room. The space was plentiful but the rooms were sparse and dated.” 3
- “Be aware that while the immediate area is not as bustling as the central strip, you'll still be in a tourist heavy area. This resort offers suites, not typical hotel rooms. Expect more space than a standard hotel room, ideal for families or those wanting a bit of extra room.” 9
- “The accommodations are showing their age, with wear and tear in the rooms. There are no elevators on the property, so you must climb multiple flights of stairs, outdoors, to get to your room. In triple digit heat, those metal railings will burn you.” 2
- “TV disconnected in living room and one in bedroom was set up for Spanish and spent 15 min to change.” 11
- “Room w a bit outdated, not very clean, A/C was not working correctly and the room was 97° at night.” 11
- “I will say the room is pretty dated you think the room is pretty dated yeah yeah it was pretty dated it's not very modern looks not a very modern look” On camera82:44
- “this is a high-end sofa by the way oh is it yeah it is a hide-a-bed so you can sleep two people out here too” On camera45:21
- “the first room was 2 nd floor (no elevator/no help with our 2 x 22kg suitcase) and when we were in I could not understand each other as it was right at the noisy street , going down with the luggage .” 12
- “The room was clean, the beds were comfy, the showers were hot and strong, even on the 1st floor it was quiet!” 3
- “My complaints would be there was no elevator and we were on the 3rd floor but with that complaint the plus side was the employees took our suitcases up for us.” 2
- “And again, we're right by the road, and I just saw the cars driving by, but you don't hear the noise, so they're doing a great job.” On camera143:18
- “Only thing I wish there was an elevator!” 12
- “Plus, it's nice and quiet a block off the strip.” 6
- “My two issues with the hotel was that we stayed on the second floor (room 206) and we were woken up by the loud footsteps and doors opening and closing from the floor above. We couldn't go back to sleep until the guest either settled in for the night or left their room.” 12
- “The Desert Club is just off the Las Vegas Strip, making it easy to access the action, but offering a slightly quieter setting.” 9
- “my stays at Holiday inn vacation club this location is super convenient, easy parking. this location is super convenient, easy parking. good view of sphere. not far away from the strip.” 11
- “The only issue with that was the drain plug didn't work for one of the rooms but we found a way around that. They are located close enough to walk to the strip (about 20 minutes), but far enough away that the noise wasn't an issue.” 2
- “I really enjoyed the location as it was close to the Sphere.” 3
- “It's right behind the flamingo, would probably take 10 minutes to walk to the main strip through the flamingo. I personally liked the location better than TI.” 15
- “Close to the Vegas strip made it walking distance and very convenient” 7
- “Great location, being right next to the Sphere! If you are planning on taking in a show it is an easy walk.” 3
- “Write a Review Very clean Comfortable and convenience. This location is close to the strip but extreme quite. Highly recommend.” 12
- “These are (IIRC) a max of two story buildings, apartment style units (full kitchens), with ground floor parking. It's just off-strip, location wise, but it's also mid-strip, which is very nice. A short walk (past the Linq and some parking) to Caesar's, Bellagio, etc.” 15
- “Location is ideal because you are just off the Strip with access to the Sphere, shopping, transportation, etc.” 11
- “Hotel is located very close to the strip and right next door to the Sphere. We came to see the Backstreet Boys and it was an easy walk.” 2
- “The location affords a welcome break from the Strip yet is very close to it.” 13
- “They are located close enough to walk to the strip (about 20 minutes), but far enough away that the noise wasn't an issue. They also have rooms with a view of the sphere which is a wonderful attribute, though i recommend requesting that ASAP as they are swept up super quick.” 2
- “I have stayed there a 6 times. It is less than a 1/2 mile walk to the Link. I like it there because you get away from the crowds on the strip.” 15
- “The location was also a major plus, with easy access to attractions, dining, and everything we wanted to do in Las Vegas.” 7
- “I personally liked the location better than TI. TI is kinda off to the one end of the strip with mirage and Wynn being the only close other big resorts and flamingo is in the middle of the strip.” 15
- “I would not walk to the Strip at night however the hotel shuttles are very convenient.” 13
- “The restaurant on site was wonderful for breakfast as well, but what really stole the show for me was the bathtub in the room.” 2
- “The condos are very nice and it's wonderful I get to cook my own HEALTHY food and avoid restaurants.” 13
- “Dining was a mixed bag of experiences, while the food was good and generously portioned, the service was inconsistent.” 2
- “The staff was amazing and the breakfast at the property was pretty good.” 2
- “The restaurant on site was wonderful for breakfast as well, but what really stole the show for me was the bathtub in the room. They are GIGANTIC, and it was a wonderful way to unwind from a 9 hour drive.” 2
- “The breakfast is an American buffet style. The quality is a pleasant boost, good to enjoy before activities or a day by the pool.” 9
- “The rooms are comfortable with a fireplace and a kitchen. This is a family friendly hotel with 5 pools and small restaurant that serves good food.” 3
- “Nice to have restaurant/bar on site.” 11
- “oh one more thing while we were here we also checked out the on-site restaurant gold mine and the food was pretty good actually we we enjoyed it quite a bit” On camera15:36
- “The pools are quiet the restaurant is very good for breakfast and lunch.” 15
- “Second time staying in there both times I have to fight to try and get a hotel bill. Will not supply a whole bill with zero balance showing it was paid by my credit card. This does not work for my expense reports.” 11
- “The restaurant was LAME to say the least. Drinks were overpriced and not well prepared.” 3
- “good value for family stays especially with the full kitchen.” 11
- “With an 8.8 rating, the Desert Club offers great value. Keep an eye out for any resort fees that aren't included in the initial price.” On camera91:14
- “And the resort fee is only $15, compared to the $45 of the Venetian towers.” 6
- “The property is well kept and has solid staff and amenities. Pricing always seemed very reasonable to me.” 15
- “I paid for my rooms with points and a few of the days were pretty pricey in that sense.” 2
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- 6Review: Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club Resorttravelupdate.comReview site2021-10-02Ageing7 quotes used
“One downside is that the villa only has one bathroom. The tub is large, though, and the toilet is in a separate room accessible from both the bathroom and the living room.”
Read originaltravelupdate.com - 15Opinions on the Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert ...reddit.comForum thread2021-09-13Ageing12 quotes used
“Staying in building 21. Needs a lot of TLC. Shower floor and grout dirty. Baseboards throughout haven't been cleaned in a long time.”
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- 1We Stayed at Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Desert Club ...youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only5 quotes used
“you also do have a little patio out here we don't have much of a view”
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“The rooms were nice and clean, the staff was very professional.”
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“The check in process was super slow. I kept seeing staff members going in and out of the front desk area but no acknowledgement at all.”
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