
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower
Best for skyline dining, tower thrills and a recognizable observation-tower stay above the Strip.
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The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower is a 4-star, all-ages casino hotel and observation tower on the north end of the Strip; read this if you want tower views, thrill rides and budget-conscious Strip access. Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel is a large 5-star luxury casino resort on the north Strip—read this if you want more pools, a big-spread resort with many dining and nightlife choices.
Updated · about 1.7 km apart (≈1.1 mi)

Best for skyline dining, tower thrills and a recognizable observation-tower stay above the Strip.

Best for a large-scale luxury stay with many pools, a full-service spa, and extensive dining and nightlife options.
When The STRAT wins: Choose The STRAT if you want the unique tower experience—Top of the World revolving restaurant, observation decks and high-altitude thrill rides—plus straightforward, value-oriented rooms on the north Strip.
When Fontainebleau wins: Choose Fontainebleau if you want a modern, full-scale luxury resort with many outdoor pools, a full-service spa, dozens of restaurants and lounges, and large conference or nightlife options.
Bottom line: Both are on the north Strip and suit different priorities—pick The STRAT for tower-centric experiences and casual dining, pick Fontainebleau for broader luxury resort amenities and more pools/spa options.
| Category | The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower | Fontainebleau Las Vegas, MICHELIN Key Award Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Observation-tower casino hotel with thrill rides and casual-to-fine dining. | Large, polished luxury casino resort with extensive dining, nightlife and meeting space. |
| Location | Northern tip of the Strip, close to downtown and Fremont Street. | |
| Size (rooms) | Not published | 3,644 rooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages; primary check-in guest must be 21+ (family-friendly with adult-only pool areas). | All ages; not adults-only. |
| Pools | Two seasonal pools: Swim & Social (family-friendly) and WET24 (adults-only rooftop). | Six outdoor pools and pool cabanas (surcharge for cabanas noted). |
| Restaurants & bars | About 10 restaurants and bars, including Top of the World (revolving steakhouse). | 20 restaurants, 12 bars/lounges and 2 coffee shops/cafes. |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site spa. | Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials. |
| Casino & gaming | 80,000 sq ft casino, a sportsbook and live-entertainment venues. | Large casino (about 170,000 sq ft) with gaming tables, slot machines and VIP rooms. |
| Meeting & event space | Meeting rooms and unique high-elevation venues (observation-level event spaces and wedding chapels). | Approximately 500,000 sq ft of conference and meeting space. |
| Known for | SkyPod tower rides and the 360-degree Top of the World restaurant more than 800 ft up. | Large-scale luxury offerings: many pools, expansive dining/nightlife and a big spa. |
The STRAT sits at the north end of the Strip and acts as a gateway to downtown Las Vegas.
Pick The STRAT for proximity to downtown and easy access to Fremont Street plus the tower landmark.
Fontainebleau is a large north-Strip resort with easy drive access to major convention and resort areas.
Pick Fontainebleau if you want a substantial resort on the north Strip with broad resort infrastructure.
The STRAT offers a compact list of room types with tower and renovated options.
Choose The STRAT for straightforward room categories and tower-specific accommodations.
Fontainebleau lists many room types and suites across a large room inventory.
Choose Fontainebleau for a very large selection of room types and many suite options.
The STRAT pairs a few notable dining options with accessible casual outlets.
Pick The STRAT for the tower-dining experience and casual, budget-friendly spots.
Fontainebleau focuses on scale—a long list of restaurants and many bars.
Pick Fontainebleau when you want many on-site dining choices and a wide bar/nightlife selection.
The STRAT has two seasonal pool experiences—a family-friendly deck and an adults-only rooftop.
Pick The STRAT for a family or mixed stay with the option of an adults-only rooftop pool.
Fontainebleau offers multiple outdoor pools and cabana options across a large deck system.
Pick Fontainebleau if you want more pool options and a larger pool complex.
The STRAT focuses on fitness access and tower entertainment rather than an on-site spa.
Pick The STRAT for fitness access, live shows and tower attractions instead of spa treatments.
Fontainebleau provides a full-service spa and broader nightlife programming.
Pick Fontainebleau for spa treatments and a larger roster of nightlife and wellness amenities.

Top of the World revolving restaurant and observation decks more than 800 ft above the Strip.

Multiple outdoor pools (six) and cabana options across a large pool complex.

Full-service spa with massages, body treatments and facials.

Located at the northern tip of the Strip with easy access to downtown attractions and the Fremont Street area.
The STRAT is at the north end of the Strip and is closer to downtown and the Fremont Street Experience.
Fontainebleau has a full-service spa; The STRAT does not have a spa on property.
Both welcome guests of all ages, but The STRAT requires the primary check-in guest to be 21+ and has an adults-only rooftop pool—Fontainebleau is not adults-only.
Fontainebleau has more restaurants and bars (20 restaurants, 12 lounges) and a nightclub; The STRAT focuses on a smaller set of venues anchored by the tower experience.
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