SAHARA Las Vegas
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from $86.23 / night
The SAHARA Las Vegas property has had quite a wild ride since its opening in October 1952.
Since, it was reimagined into SLS Las Vegas, and then back to its historic name. Along with the return of its original name, much of the property has been remodelled.
There are over 1,600 guest rooms divided into three separate towers, each with its own distinct style. Blanca tower is very modern, Alexandria tower is opulent, and Marra tower is reminiscent of the desert around the Las Vegas Strip. The SAHARA has free parking, but you can also rent exotic cars on the Sahara property.
If you don’t wish to rent your own Maserati or Lamborghini, the Las Vegas Monorail also connects via a pedestrian bridge to your hotel.
But, you may not want to leave the SAHARA. With a casino of nearly 60,000 square feet and 600 slot machines, you will have plenty to do.
Blanca Double
2 Double Beds 325-sq-foot room with resort views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Refrigerator and free bottled water Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs Need to Know - No rollaway/extra beds available Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Alexandria Deluxe King
1 King Bed 419-sq-foot room with resort views Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletries Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Marra Junior Suite
1 King Bed 538-sq-foot room with resort views Layout - Separate sitting area Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Free bottled water Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Alexandria King Suite
1 King Bed 632-sq-foot room with resort views Layout - Separate sitting area Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Espresso maker and free bottled water Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, bathrobes, and designer toiletries Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Marra 1 Bedroom Suite
1 King Bed 730-sq-foot room with resort views Layout - Bedroom and sitting area Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 55-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels Food & Drink - Free bottled water Sleep - Blackout drapes/curtains and bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, designer toiletries, and a hair dryer Practical - Safe, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request Comfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning Eco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, recycling bin, and LED light bulbs Non-Smoking Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability
Balcony Options at the SAHARA Las Vegas
Balconies can be difficult to find in Las Vegas because the owners of each property would rather encourage guests to spend their time at the casino floors or at public bars. The SAHARA Las Vegas does not have many rooms with balconies. However, if you are hoping for a balcony room at the SAHARA, book the Blanca Penthouse. This suite has 3,300 square feet of indoor and outdoor living space. You and your guests will enjoy two roof top decks here, featuring a fireplace and a hot tub. These roof top decks will make you feel close to the desert night sky as you relax after a day of classic Las Vegas fun.
View more Vegas hotels with Balconies.SAHARA Las Vegas is a Four-Star Hotel
If you want to ensure a quality hotel stay, it’s important to consider the star rating of the property. SAHARA Las Vegas is a four-star property due to its upscale comfort and high-end amenities provided by this hotel.The first-rate service, excellent facilities and superior offerings give it an edge over other hotels on the strip in Vegas. Newly renovated, the rooms are reviewed highly as well as all the new dining options and entertainment at this property.
More four-star hotels on the Vegas Strip.SAHARA Las Vegas is a cheap Hotel
While SAHARA Las Vegas is a wonderful upscale choice for your Las Vegas vacation or business trip, it is also a cost effective option. Rooms booked for dates in the middle of the week are usually extremely affordable. Depending on events going on during weekends, weekend rates may be a bit more. Also, if you choose a more luxurious room or suite in one of the SAHARA Towers, the price extends, however in terms of Las Vegas Suites, the Suites at SAHARA are reasonably priced for the value.
More cheap hotels on the Vegas Strip.SAHARA Las Vegas is on the North of the Strip
Are you hoping to stay at a hotel located on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip? Look no further than SAHARA, as you can see on our Las Vegas Strip map PDF. North of the SAHARA is The STRAT, the iconic tower that rises above the Strip. From there, you will find Fremont Street, downtown area, and the Container Park.
Down the street from SAHARA is the Artisan Hotel Boutique. Head south, and you will reach Hilton Grand Vacations and Westgate Las Vegas Resort and Casino.
If you want to be near the center of the action, consider staying a little further south. The SAHARA is a decent walk from locations like the Wynn, Encore and Resorts World, but it’s in the center of its own action. Should you choose the SAHARA, be sure to bring your appetite, as it houses some of the best restaurants in Las Vegas, as well as activities that will work off any calories taken in.
More North of Strip hotels in Las Vegas.SAHARA Las Vegas is a Hotel with Rooms
SAHARA Las Vegas has three separate towers with both room and suite offerings. Choose a tower and choose your experience.
In Blanca Tower, enjoy a modern edge to your decor. Choose between a Blanca Double room or Blanca King room. Both are 325 square feet with Serta Perfect Sleeper beds, 55 inch televisions, mini refrigerators, and luxury showers.
Choose rooms in the AAA four star rated Alexandria Tower for an added touch of elegance instead of modernized decor. A standard king bed room or a Deluxe King bed room are available to you. The standard has 322 square feet, dual shower heads, and a self-service bar. The Deluxe room has an additional 425 square feet.
In the Marra Tower, enjoy artful, natural touches to your abode. Choose between two double beds or a king bed in your 360 square foot home away from home.
More Las Vegas hotels with rooms.SAHARA Las Vegas is a Hotel with Smoking Rooms
If you are hoping to stay at a completely non-smoking resort, consider staying at a property without smoking rooms in Las Vegas. The SAHARA does allow smoking in certain areas and rooms throughout the hotel.
If you do wish to book a room in which smoking is allowed, make sure to indicate this when you book your accommodations. If you are unable to book a non-smoking room, take advantage of the designated smoking areas on property, or visit the casino floor. Smoking marijuana is not allowed at the SAHARA in any rooms or areas, and will incur a fee of $250 to $700.
More Las Vegas hotels which allow smoking.SAHARA Las Vegas has rooms with a view of the Strip
The SAHARA Las Vegas hotel has views of the Las Vegas Strip. You will get a further away vantage point from your room, however, as the SAHARA is further north than many of the main Las Vegas Strip destinations. If you have a room facing the north, you will be able to see the Strat hotel and the mountains behind it. If you have a room facing south, you will see the Wynn, Encore, and Resorts World as well as the lights of the Las Vegas Strip further south.
Don’t forget to visit the pool for amazing views with an aquatic ambiance, to scope out all of the things to do on the Las Vegas Strip.
More Strip View Las Vegas hotels.SAHARA Las Vegas has Suites
At SAHARA, choose between the Blanca Tower with modern decor, Marra Tower suited with artful, natural touches, or the Alexandria Tower with most luxurious features. There are a few suite options found in each.
The Blanca One Bedroom suite has 675 square feet and a Serta Perfect Sleeper King bed. An armoire and built-in desk meet all of your needs. The Blanca Junior Suites are just a bit smaller, at 440 square feet.
In Marra Tower, choose between the Marra One Bedroom Suite or the Marra Junior Suite. The difference is about two hundred square feet.
Finally, pick a suite in Alexandria Tower. The Alexandria King Suite has 632 square feet and a self-service bar. Furniture is custom crafted and unique. The Alexandria Ultra Suite is 955 square feet and has wonderful views of the pool.
SAHARA also has two one bedroom Specialty Suites. One is the Mara Legendary Suite, with over 1,000 square feet and featuring a Lenny Kravitz design. Your living room, dining area, and powder room are all separate from your private master bedroom and master bath. Or, stay in the 1,267 square foot Alexandria Designer Suite, with lovely views of downtown Las Vegas and the mountains around you
More Vegas hotels with Suites.SAHARA Las Vegas has Penthouse Suites
At SAHARA Las Vegas, there is a single option of Penthouse Suites to consider. It is also the only two bedroom suite at the SAHARA. The Blanca Penthouse, located in Modern Blanca Tower, was designed by Lenny Kravitz. Decorated with custom artwork, huge wall mirrors, and two roof decks will make this room feel amazing. You will also have a private hot tub for you and your guests, as well as a fireplace for those cool desert nights. Enjoy separate bedrooms with bathrooms, a living room, dining area, and a powder room.
More Vegas hotels with Penthouse Suites.SAHARA Las Vegas is a New Hotel on the Strip
While not entirely new, the SAHARA reinvented itself from primarily being SLS to a brand new name and brand in June 2019. This makes the SAHARA one of the newest casinos with features that prove this. Owned and operated by the Meruelo group, SAHARA aims to offer guests an entirely unique experience in the modern era. From renovated brand new pools to an incredible theatre and over 1,616 rooms, the SAHARA is proud to offer its guests an experience that sets a new standard for Vegas.
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More About SAHARA Las Vegas
Load up with a breakfast on the strip, and after you are done gaming, dine at award-winning restaurants that are located on property. Some of these restaurants include Bazaar Meat by Jose Andres, Uno Mas Street Tacos and Spirits, and Prendi. The SAHARA has all of this to offer and more. Consider SAHARA for your next getaway stay.
History
A former Rat Pack hangout and stomping ground of none other than Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin, Sahara Las Vegas has hosted hundreds of the most celebrated entertainers in the world. A-listers including Don Rickles, Jerry Lewis, Sammy Davis Jr., Liberace, Johnny Carson and Sonny and Cher performed at the legendary Congo Room. The Beatles stayed at the hotel in 1964 when they were performing at the Las Vegas Convention Center, 1.5 miles away. Sahara Las Vegas named a suite after the “Four Lads From Liverpool.” Elvis Presley sightings were common at the hotel and casino where Presley was dating showgirl Dottie Harmony. Sahara Las Vegas is featured in several films and TV shows, including the 1960 version of Ocean’s Eleven.
The hotel and casino opened in 1952 and changed ownership several times before closing due to financial problems in 2011. In 2013, the Sahara’s owner renovated the property and reopened it under the name SLS Las Vegas the following year. Only one year later, in 2014, the resort was sold and one of its towers was rebranded W Las Vegas, a part of the Starwood hotel chain. The property was sold once again in 2018 and the resort resumed its former SLS identity. On August 29, 2019 as part of a renovation, the SLS was renamed Sahara Las Vegas.
The Resort
After an eight year absence, Sahara Las Vegas was back, and owner Alex Meruelo was all-in. He immediately began a multi year $150 million renovation project. Upgrades that have already been completed include remodeling the casino, hotel lobby, pool and spa. Guest rooms, suites and corridors were also included in the renovation. Several new restaurants and a sports bar have recently opened as part of the project at the boutique hotel.
Rooms & Suites
More than 1,600 rooms and suites are spread between three towers, each with a distinctive style. The Blanca tower has 196 standard blue and beige fully remodeled rooms. The rooms in the Marra Tower are fully remodeled, stylish and contemporary with a bold splash of color. The premium Alexandria Tower is the newest of the three, and has been recently upgraded. A 490-square-foot Alexandria Iconic king features romantic decor with a bench at the foot of the bed, a large TV and a dedicated work space. The Alexandria Tower offers a private valet entrance and dedicated hotel check-in.
Restaurants
Bazaar Meat By José Andrés
Award-winning chef José Andrés delights carnivores with his culinary masterpieces at Bazaar Meat By José Andrés. Indulge your taste buds at this hip, high priced steakhouse named “Best restaurant in Nevada.” Using only the best ingredients, Michelin-starred Chef José Andrés is creative with his menu, featuring crowd favorite cotton candy foie gras.
Uno Más Street Tacos + Spirits
Authentic street tacos made from scratch and margaritas should satisfy your craving for fresh Mexican food. Listen to the music of Latin America while you inhale the aroma of fresh corn tortillas and slow-roasted meats that fill the air. Voted “Best Margarita,” by the Las Vegas Review-Journal, Uno Más has vegetarian options available.
Prendi
Looking for a quick, casual bite to eat on the go? Famous for its Focaccia pizza, this new Italian cafe serves coffee and freshly-made food including salads, sandwiches and gelato. Everything is prepared in house with the highest quality ingredients.
Zeffer’s Café
Everybody loves the breakfast spots in Las Vegas. Among the popular breakfast spots, Zeffer’s Café serves up classic Vegas comfort food like chicken & waffles, steak and eggs and shrimp’n grits. The casual dining spot is open for breakfast and lunch seven days a week.
Chickie & Pete’s Crabhouse and Sports Bar
Another new addition to the resort, Chickie’s & Pete’s has been voted ESPN’s top sports bar on the East Coast. Named one of Zagat’s “10 Hottest Fast-Food Chains” in 2013, Chickie & Pete’s is known for its bar food including, Crabfries, Lobster Pie and Philly Cheesesteak. The sports bar has more than 50 giant HD TVs and VIP pods for rent with oversized sofas, gaming consoles, TVs and more.
The Noodle Den
Famous for his hand pulled noodles, chef Guoming “Sam” Xin’s The Noodle Den opened at Sahara Las Vegas in December, 2021. Featuring traditional Northern Chinese dishes, the restaurant has a demonstration kitchen for guest viewing. The menu features homemade favorites including dumplings, beef brisket hand pulled noodle soup and sour port spare ribs.
Balla Italian Soul
Coming soon, the restaurant will feature a live-action kitchen and a pasta making window where diners can watch the chef whisk and knead the dough into tonight’s dinner. With an eclectic wine list, Balla Italian Soul features specialties that include Roman pizza, fresh seasonal vegetable dishes and fire-roasted meats and fish. The restaurant is scheduled to open by the end of summer, 2022.
Starbucks
Hotel guests line up early for a Venti morning coffee and a quick bite to eat at Sahara Las Vegas Starbucks among all the coffee spots in Las Vegas. The line tends to move quickly at this busy breakfast spot serving gourmet coffee, breakfast sandwiches, pastries and more.
Bars
Casbar Lounge
Right off the casino floor, the 24-hour Casbar Lounge features happy hour twice daily, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m, and live music Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday evenings. The dazzling bar and lounge serves snacks and specialty drinks such as an Electric Feels with a blue Electricdust rim. A mix of peach flavored vodka, white cranberry juice, lemon juice, vanilla spice and sparkling wine, the key ingredient comes from natural Buzz Button Flowers. A flavor & sensation-enhancing dust, Electricdust creates a tingling sensation when it touches your tongue.
The Tangier
Located in the hotel lobby, this cozy bar and lounge is rated five out of five on Yelp, Google and Trip Advisor. The Tangier is a whiskey bar with a focus on anything aged. The selection of wine, beer and classic cocktails is also first-rate.
Pools & Spa
AZILO Ultra Pool
People read stories about the legendary Las Vegas pools available. The recently remodeled 35,000-square-foot pool area with a Moroccan theme features daybeds draped in canopies and palm trees.The poolscape features three pools and several jacuzzis. The renovation included a 240-foot-long by 40-foot-tall LED screen poolside for streaming concerts and live sporting events.
Alexandria Rooftop Pool
Enjoy breathtaking views of the mountains and downtown Las Vegas year round from the rooftop of the Alexandria Tower. Take a dip in the pool while a dee-jay spins tunes on weekends, or enjoy a tropical drink at the poolside bar. Cabanas, bungalows, day beds and lily pads are available to rent.
Amina Spa
On the second floor of the Alexandria Tower, Amina Spa feels world’s away from the flurry of activity on the Las Vegas Strip. Amina Spa features herbal steam rooms, a relaxation lounge and a couples massage suite. Guests leave feeling relaxed and refreshed after treatments such as hot stone massages, body wraps and anti-aging facials.
Nightlife
AZILO Ultra Lounge
A new after-hours spot, AZILO Ultra Lounge by the pool features guest DJs, theme nights and live musical performances. One Saturday a month, professional dancers, circus acts and acrobats perform at AZILO Ultra Lounge. The entrance is in the casino’s Casbar Lounge, and admission is free.
Entertainment
Magic Mike Live
Based on hit films Magic Mike and Magic Mike XXL, Magic Mike Live stars 13 sexy, shirtless men performing on stage to the delight of the mostly female audience. Their exhilarating dance moves and acrobatic prowess are mesmerizing, but women come to Magic Mike Live to see men strip. There’s audience involvement, and some women are selected to be pulled up on stage during the performance.
Magic Mike Live is tame for an all male revue, with no full-frontal nudity. The screenplay for the original Magic Mike film was inspired by star Channing Tatum who once worked as a male stripper in Tampa, Florida. Magic Mike Live, the stage version, was conceived and directed by Tatum.
Reckless In Vegas
Reckless in Vegas takes you back to the swinging sixties with original renditions of the music of the Rat Pack, Elvis Presley and more. The show also features modern versions of songs by artists such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Frankie Valli and Johnny Cash. The three man rock band incorporates music, comedy, showgirls and video montages to remember our city’s glory days.
The Eddie Griffin Experience
Voted one of the 100 greatest stand-up comics of all time, Eddie Griffin returns to the stage at Sahara Las Vegas with “The Eddie Griffin Experience.” The popular comedian turned actor has appeared in movies and TV programs including Deuce Bigalow: Male Gigolo, John Q and Scary Movie 3.
Casino
Standing out among the many amazing casinos in Vegas, the Sahara stands tall. The 60,000-square-foot casino floor includes more than 600 slot and video poker machines and 50 table games. The remodeled Sahara casino features upgraded lighting and new carpet along with a new slot and table game layout. A new high limit casino for table games, The Infinity Room, is a luxurious gaming parlor with a private bar and outstanding VIP service. William Hill Sportsbook at Sahara Las Vegas, inside Chickie’s & Pete’s sports bar, features an HD video wall to view sporting events and display betting odds.
Poker Room
Have you read our guide to mastering Poker? If so, you’re off to a great start. Off the main casino floor, a new seven table poker room at Sahara Las Vegas offers live cash games and weekly tournaments. To join the waiting list for a cash game or register for a tournament, visit Poker Atlas – Sahara Las Vegas. Players earn $2 in comps per hour playing at a live cash table while logged into Poker Atlas. Poker comps can be redeemed at any restaurant at Sahara Las Vegas. The poker room is open from noon to 4:00 a.m. daily, and maximum rake is $4 per hand.
Shopping
ETC.
Located near the lobby, this 24 hour gift shop sells toiletries, snacks and hotel souvenirs. Other merchandise includes logo tee shirts, tanks and hoodies, keepsakes and unique items including martini glasses.
Sahara Hers
Women’s fashion retail shop Sahara Hers sells high end shoes, clothes and accessories. The shop features sought-after labels including Miss Me and Joseph Ribkoff.
Meeting and Event Spaces
With more than 80,000-square-feet of meeting space, Sahara features a 9,000-square-foot ballroom and 30,000-square-feet of meeting and convention space. Sahara will make your event memorable with its one-of-a-kind venues. Choices include a theater that seats 1,800, a penthouse or a rooftop pool.
Weddings
Sahara wants to make your wedding day special. Couples can get married poolside, in a courtyard or a luxurious banquet room. An event planner is available to work with the couple to plan their dream wedding.
The Future of Sahara Las Vegas
During an appearance on Nevada Newsmakers, the president of Sahara Las Vegas expressed extreme optimism about growth on the North Strip. Paul Hobson says he “sees positive signs all around him.” Those include the opening of Resorts World and the Fontainebleau Las Vegas’ projected opening in the last quarter of 2023.
SAHARA Las Vegas Reviews
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Rated 4.2/5 based on reviews from all travelers.
Good boutique hotel. Close to Las Vegas Strip. Close to parking areas and public transportation.
Rated 3.9/5 based on reviews from families.
Good poultry dishes.Train station is close.
Rated 3.9/5 based on reviews from couples.
Luxurious Hotel.Recreation staff is nice.
Rated 3.7/5 based on reviews from solo travelers.
Great shopping.
Rated 3.7/5 based on reviews from business travelers.
Close to business sites.
FAQs about SAHARA Las Vegas Hotel
Where is SAHARA Las Vegas?
SAHARA Las Vegas is found at 2535 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109 - browse our map of the Las Vegas Strip.
Does SAHARA have free parking?
SAHARA offers free self-parking and valet parking to hotel guests, making it an excellent choice for free parking on the Strip, as well as providing guests who stay there peace of mind, and no additional charges during their stay.
How many pools does SAHARA Las Vegas have?
SAHARA has three pool experiences: the Alexandria Pool, the Retro Pool and the Azilo Ultra Pool, allowing you to splash about to your heart’s content.
Does SAHARA Las Vegas have a poker room?
Yes, for fans of poker, SAHARA has a poker room and even nightly poker tournaments run at the venue’s casino.
What loyalty program is offered at Sahara Las Vegas?
With Infinity Rewards, members earn comps for playing slot machines, table games and poker.
Is there a monorail stop at Sahara Las Vegas?
Yes. The Las Vegas monorail has a stop at Sahara.
