
The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower
Best for skyline dining, observation-deck attractions and a classic northern-Strip stay.
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The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower is a 4-star, tower-driven casino hotel on the north end of the Las Vegas Strip with observation decks, thrill rides and skyline dining; read this if you want a high-rise Strip experience and easy access to downtown. Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa is a 5-star off-Strip resort in Summerlin with desert and canyon views, a full-service spa and wide resort amenities; read this if you prefer a quieter, resort-style stay near outdoor recreation.
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Best for skyline dining, observation-deck attractions and a classic northern-Strip stay.

Best for resort-style relaxation, spa treatments and easy access to Red Rock Canyon outdoors.
When The STRAT wins: Choose The STRAT if you want a landmark tower, revolving fine-dining more than 800 feet up, thrill-ride attractions and immediate Strip/downtown access. It's the better pick for skyline views, tower experiences and budget-conscious gaming on the Strip.
When Red Rock wins: Choose Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa if you want a larger, full-service resort off the Strip with a full spa, more restaurants and bars, outdoor-pool and family amenities, and closer access to Red Rock Canyon and Summerlin attractions.
Bottom line: The STRAT suits travelers after a high-rise Las Vegas/Strip experience and tower attractions; Red Rock is the better resort choice for a quieter, full-service stay with spa and desert scenery off the Strip.
| Category | The STRAT Hotel, Casino & Tower | Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Urban, tower-focused casino hotel on the north Strip with observation deck and thrill rides. | Resort-style, off-Strip luxury with desert/canyon views and a full-service spa. |
| Location | 2000 Las Vegas Blvd S — northern Strip, close to downtown and Fremont Street. | 11011 W Charleston Blvd — Summerlin/Off-Strip, near Red Rock Canyon and Downtown Summerlin. |
| Star rating / guest rating | 4-star (hotel materials) / guest rating Not published | 5-star / guest rating 9.2 |
| Room count / types | Room types: Boulevard Suite; Select 2 Queens Room; Elite 2 Queens Room; Elite Room; Select Room; Elevate Room; Elevate 2 Queens Room; Classic Grand Suite; Newly Renovated Vegas Tower Room; Room Type assigned at check-in. | Room count 795 guestrooms; many Luxury / Canyon View / City View room types (see listing). |
| Pools | Two seasonal pools: Swim & Social (family-friendly) and WET24 (adults-only 21+ rooftop). | One outdoor seasonal pool, pool cabanas (surcharge) and hot tubs; pool hoist on site. |
| Restaurants & bars | About 10 restaurants/bars including Top of the World (revolving fine dining), McCall's Heartland Grill and casual outlets. | 12 restaurants, 14 bars/lounges, 2 coffee shops/cafes and 24-hour room service. |
| Spa & wellness | No on-site full-service spa (hotel FAQ says no spa); 24-hour fitness center (16+). | Full-service spa offering massages, body treatments and facials; 24-hour health club on site. |
| Casino & gaming | 80,000 sq ft casino floor with slots, gaming tables and a full-service sportsbook. | 100,000 sq ft casino floor with ~2,700 slot machines, ~50 gaming tables and a sportsbook. |
| Family / age policy | All ages welcome; primary guest checking in must be 21+; pools split family vs adults-only areas. | All ages welcome (adultsOnly: false); children policy and family offerings available. |
| Event & meeting space | Multiple elevated event venues including rooftop and observation-deck spaces; sizable meeting and theater space. | 100,000 sq ft of conference space and 21 meeting rooms; large ballroom options. |
| Typical guest who should pick | Visitors who want tower attractions, high-rise views and quick access to downtown/Strip nightlife. | Travelers who want a resort feel, spa services and easy access to outdoor activities near Red Rock Canyon. |
The STRAT sits at the northern tip of the Las Vegas Strip near downtown and Fremont Street.
Pick The STRAT for Strip access, skyline views and proximity to downtown Las Vegas.
Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa is located in Summerlin, west of central Strip, near Red Rock Canyon and Downtown Summerlin.
Pick Red Rock for a quieter base near desert hikes, Summerlin shopping and local attractions away from Strip traffic.
The STRAT offers tower-centric room types including suites and renovated tower rooms oriented to city views.
Choose The STRAT for rooms with Strip/skyline orientation and direct access to tower attractions.
Red Rock lists many Luxury room types with canyon- and city-view options across a larger room inventory.
Pick Red Rock if you want a wide set of room choices and canyon- or city-view luxury rooms.
The STRAT's dining centers on the Top of the World revolving steakhouse plus a compact mix of casual and specialty outlets.
The STRAT is ideal if you want a distinctive, high-elevation dining experience and quick casual options on property.
Red Rock offers a larger on-site culinary program with 12 restaurants, many bars and 24-hour room service.
Red Rock fits travelers who want variety and many on-site dining and bar choices without going to the Strip.
The STRAT runs two seasonal pools: Swim & Social (family-friendly) and WET24 (adults-only rooftop).
The STRAT emphasizes rooftop and skyline pool experiences, including a dedicated adults-only pool area.
Red Rock's outdoor seasonal pool is part of a larger resort layout with cabanas and hot tubs.
Red Rock's pool scene is a more traditional resort deck suited to family and leisure days by the water.
The STRAT focuses on tower attractions, a 24-hour fitness center and casino-floor nightlife.
Pick The STRAT for late-night Strip energy, fitness access and the tower entertainment lineup.
Red Rock includes a full-service spa plus many bars and lounges across the resort.
Red Rock is better if you want spa services, a wider nightlife/dining spread and on-site leisure activities.

Top of the World and the tower's observation-deck rides are unique to The STRAT.

Red Rock has an on-site full-service spa with massages, facials and body treatments.

Red Rock's larger resort footprint, pool cabanas and many dining options suit families and leisure stays.

The STRAT places you on the Strip near downtown, with tower views and easy access to Fremont Street.
Red Rock Casino, Resort and Spa is much closer to Red Rock Canyon; it’s a short drive from the resort, while The STRAT is on the Strip and farther east.
Red Rock has a full-service spa; The STRAT does not have an on-site full-service spa according to its FAQ.
Yes. Both properties welcome guests of all ages, though The STRAT requires the primary guest checking in to be at least 21 and has a separate adults-only pool area.
The STRAT is more focused on Strip-style nightlife, casino-floor bars and tower attractions; Red Rock offers many bars and on-site entertainment but in a quieter, resort setting.
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